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Pentax refreshes its rugged camera lineup with the Optio WG-2 series
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Exactly twelve months after the unveiling of the Optio WG-1 family, Pentax is now introducing the successors to its colorful and ruggedized shooters. And while its macho design hasn't changed much, the newcomers usher in a host of predictable spec bumps. The new all-terrain shooters are sporting a 16-megapixel, back-illuminated CMOS sensor, 1080p (30fps) movie mode, micro-HDMI for when you feel like sharing your adventures and a 3-inch, 460,000 -dot LCD to help you frame your shots. Of course, this wouldn't fall under the rugged category if it couldn't handle anything you threw at it, which is why any WG-2 is waterproof up to 40 feet, shock-resistant and dustproof. If you're thinking about t...
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Pentax announces K-01 K-mount APS-C mirrorless camera
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Pentax has formally announced the K-01 K-mount mirrorless interchangable lens camera and a revised 40mm F2.8 pancake lens to match. Built around a 16MP APS-C sensor, the camera can mount most of the lenses the company has ever made. It features sensor-shift image stabilization, a 920k dot rear LCD and can shoot at up to 6 frames per second. The rather interesting design is the work of respected product designer Marc Newson and features a logo of his signature on the base of the camera. The K-01 (which the company says should be pronounced 'kay-zero-one'), will cost around $749 body-only and $899 with the 'XS' version of the 40mm lens. Our biggest concern, based on its dependance on contrast ...
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Pentax announces 20x zoom camera
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Pentax has announced a new 20x optical zoom compact camera, which also includes features designed for photographing in a vertical orientation.
The Optio VS20 also features a 16 million pixel sensor and a 3-inch colour LCD display. An extra shutter release button and zoom lever are included to help when shooting photographs vertically.
Other features include a new Handheld Night Snap mode, which is designed to help capture images in low-light conditions with minimal blur and noise.
The 20x optical zoom lens is 28mm (35mm equivalent) at its widest end, stretching up to 560mm at the extreme telephoto end. Furthermore, an Intelligent Zoom function extends the zoom range to a whopping 4032mm (or ...
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Pentax K-5 Firmware Update 1.12
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Pentax has issued a firmware update for the Pentax K-5 digital SLR camera. Version 1.12 addresses the rare issue of a band of light green noise appearing in images of starry skies taken with the Astrotracer function enabled and the O-GPS1 accessory mounted. You can download the firmware upgrade from the website below.
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Pentax crams 18x optical zoom into Optio RZ18 point-and-shoot camera
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Guess what, amateur shooters? The superzoom just got shrunk. Pentax has just outed a new compact that touts a downright impressive 18x optical zoomer (25-450mm equivalent), with the snooping lens married to a 16 megapixel sensor, a smattering of shake reduction technologies and a 3-inch HVGA LCD 'round back. Moreover, you'll find a nine-point autofocus system, face detection algorithms, an SDXC card slot and an HD video mode capable of snagging 720p clips at 30 frames per second. It's all set to ship next month in black, white and orange for $299.95 here in the States, with the full presser embedded just after the break.
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Ricoh buys Pentax Imaging Systems from Hoya Corporation
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Pentax has announced that Ricoh has purchased the Pentax Imaging Systems division from Hoya Corporation.
The agreement will see the transfer of developing, manufacturing and selling optical instruments including digital cameras, lenses, and digital camera accessories to Ricoh.
The current owners of Pentax, Hoya, will continue to develop businesses gained from Pentax in the original 2008 merger including digital camera modules.
Pentax Q
Pentax currently sells a range of DSLRs and compact cameras, including the Pentax Q which was launched last week.
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The Pentax Q: Big Features in a Little Package
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There's a lot to like about the new Pentax Q digital camera. It has a slick retro look, five interchangeable lenses and many features of a dSLR packed into a body that's the size of a point and shoot.
The Q slims itself down by ditching the optical finder, mirror box, focusing plate and AF sensor that add bulk to a typical dSLR. What's left inside is an imaging engine with a 1/2.3-inch CMOS image sensor capable of shooting 12.4MP images and recording 1080/30 FPS HD video.
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Pentax, Sony, Leica and Ricoh update firmware
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Pentax, Sony, Leica and Ricoh have released firmware updates for several of their cameras. Pentax has updated the firmware for its K-r, K-5 and 645D. Firmware v1.01 for all three cameras brings compatibility with the recently-announced 0-GPS module. Sony, meanwhile, has created updates for its NEX-3 and NEX-5, and SLT A33 and A55 models, adding many of the features of its forthcoming NEX-C3 and SLT A35 cameras. Leica has updated the firmware for its M9 digital rangefinder to improve color consistency across the frame when used with wide-angle lenses. Finally, Ricoh has updated its G700 and G700SE rugged industrial cameras. Click here for links to the updates.
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Pentax O-GPS1
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Pentax has just announced the Pentax O-GPS1, a versatile GPS unit providing basic location data and offering an array of original features. Designed for use with Pentax digital SLR cameras, the Pentax...
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Pentax 645D Named Camera of the Year
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The Pentax 645D medium-format digital SLR camera has been selected as Camera of The Year at the Camera GP Japan 2011 Awards. The annual Camera Grand Prix Awards are one of the most prestigious camera ...
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Pentax NC-1 spotted in leaked photo
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A leaked photo appears to show a Pentax mirrorless camera – the Pentax NC-1 – and two lenses, according to a new report.
Sources have given the Mirrorless Rumors website images of the Pentax NC-1 mirr...
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First pic of new Pentax NC mirrorless camera system surfaces
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Sources have been hinting to some camera centric sites that a new mirrorless camera is set to land at Pentax in May or June. All anyone really had to go by was the world of these unnamed sources. Now ...
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Pentax Announces Optio WG-1 And WG-1 GPS GIS geospatial
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Pentax Imaging Company has announced its 12th generation of adventure series digital cameras – the Pentax Optio WG-1 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. Featuring outstanding waterproof, dustproof, shockproof,...
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Pentax Optio RS1500 lets you show your fickle side
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Pentax has updated its Optio RS1000 with the Pentax Optio RS1500, bringing with it a more simplified mechanism for changing the front.
As you may recall, the Pentax Optio RS1000 offered users the chan...
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Pentax unveils a New Optio S1 Digital Camera and we have eyes-on!
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Look at that cute little Optio S1 from Pentax… Sexy isn’t it? Announced below 200 USD, this new mid-range new compact camera comes with a 14Mpix Sensor, a 5x Optical Zoom a 2.7” LCD, 720p Video mode a...
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