pentax archives (686 posts)


Here you will find blog-posts with the latest Pentax related news, rumors and updates published at the main blog. In addition, you can find links to our Pentax related updates on these dedicated mini-sites:

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Colorful DSLRs: Pentax announces 15 new colors for the K-30 DSLR, April 2, 2013
Pentax appears to be the only DSLR manufacturer that is not afraid to offer a million different colors for their DSLRs. Perhaps they are not as uptight as some of the other camera manufacturers *cough* duopoly *cough*. This new announcement... Continue

Pentax MX1 receives its Dxomark Test Results as well, March 4, 2013
The Doctors of Pixel-Peeping at Dxomark also published their test results on the Pentax MX-1, Pentax's first attempt at a serious compact fixed lens camera in many years, perhaps since the Optio 750 way back when Tiffany and the Backstreet... Continue

DCI Investigates: Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax K-5 II?, February 27, 2013
Digital Camera Info has decided to put to the real-world test the differences between the Pentax K-5 II and the K-5 IIs and answer the question as to whether it makes sense to get the K-5 IIs over the K-5... Continue

Pentax K-01 marked discontinued by Pentax Japan, February 24, 2013
The Pentax K-01 was moved to the discontinued digital cameras column by Pentax Japan, marking the end of the production lifecycle of this unusual interchangeable lens camera. It will be interesting to see what Pentax does next since they have... Continue

Reminder: February 23 and 24 is Pentax World Day, February 21, 2013
A quick reminder, February 23 and 24 in 2013 is Pentax World Day. Because Pentax and Ricoh are one, a day is measured as two days ;-) Details, events, how to participate, and more through the Pentax Forums. Speaking of... Continue

K-mount deal: Pentax K-01 black with 40mm XS for $360, February 19, 2013
The Pentax K-01 with the 40mm XS pancake lens is on the discounting path again. You can get the black Pentax K-01 with the 40mm XS lens for $360 at Amazon by Amazon and B&H Photo. If they sell out,... Continue

Curiosity Factor: Pentax MX-1 completed review and also ISO comparison, February 18, 2013
Curious about how the new Pentax MX-1 compact with RAW performs? You are in luck today because there is one completed review and one standard test scene ISO comparison. The completed review is out at Photography Blog and it includes... Continue

(ENDED) First discount: Pentax MX-1 black for $450, silver for $470, February 15, 2013
As of a 2/17/13 recheck, the discount ended and the camera returned to $500... For more specials, check the Camera Deals blog. The invisible hand of the market has began pulling down the price strings of the new Pentax MX-1... Continue

DxoMark Group-Evaluates Wild Life Telephoto Zooms, February 13, 2013
We have fallen behind on the timeline again, so we will catch up with everything tomorrow. In the meantime, here is another group-comparison at Dxomark. This time they take a look at the nebulous cloud of Wildlife Telephoto Zoom lenses,... Continue

Pentax signals Full Frame in video interview at PentaxForums, February 4, 2013
PentaxForums interviewed Pentax at CP+ and the Pentax interviewee signaled that the Pentax hierarchy is embracing full frame digital cameras. This was a pre-scheduled interview, so we can be certain the Pentax guys were very careful about what they were... Continue

Tokina working with Pentax on Full Frame Lenses (for Full Frame DSLR - obviously), February 2, 2013
At CP Plus, the PentaxForums News Blog was told by a Tokina employee that Pentax and Tokina are working together on 35mm full frame Pentax-branded lenses for an upcoming Pentax full frame DSLR. Tokina, unlike Tamron, does not sell lenses... Continue

Pentax showing at CP+: AF-360FGZ II Clip-on Flash and Mount Cap Lens for Q system, January 29, 2013
Pentax has announced via press release that at the 2013 CP Plus trade show in Japan (Jan 31 to Febr 2), they will be showcasing two reference products. The previously mentioned clip-on flash which now has a tentative model name... Continue

New Pentax waterproofs: WG-3, WG-3 GPS (starting at f2) and WG-10, January 29, 2013
One more digital camera manufacturer has expanded their waterproof and elementproof camera offerings, trying to splash away the smartphone cannibals. Pentax has announced a two-tier waterproof digital camera refresh. The new WG-3 and WG-3 GPS are more mid-range models with... Continue

Pentax Japan flirts with Anime Fans with new Q10 Evangelion limited edition, January 28, 2013
Does your favorite TV show and media franchise have a limited edition camera in its name? It will soon have one if your favorite saga is Evangelion! Pentax Japan has announced the Evangelion Q10 limited edition camera, with a starting... Continue

Plan: February 23 and 24 is World Pentax Day, January 23, 2013
Oppa K-style! Mark your K-calendars! February 23 and 24 in 2013 is going to be the next Pentax World Day. Details, festivities, galleries from previous years, email alerts and more can be found via the Pentax Forums News blog. I... Continue

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