Even with the introduction of cameras with “unconventional” form factor like the square-designed Canon PowerShot N, it seems that retro designs are still the “in” thing this 2013 from companies like Pentax and Fujifilm. Pentax recently revealed the new MX-1, a retro-styled point-and-shoot camera that features a fast f/1.8 lens, 12.1 MP BSI CMOS sensor, [...]
Last May, Pentax was rumored to announce a new camera capable of taking 360 degree shots. It looks like that rumor was right on target. At the Photokina 2012 event in Cologne, a prototype model of the camera is currently shown at their booth. The device features a double circular chamber with cameras on both [...]
Scattered throughout the year are several different photography focused conferences that give us a look at new products to drool over. This September, as many of you are sure to know, Photokina will once again take place in Cologne, Germany. While products of all different shapes and sizes will surely make the cut, all fingers [...]
The rumor mill is abuzz with news that Pentax is going to unveil three DSLR cameras by the end of this year. The source of the rumors is the Russian Consumer Electronics & Photo Expo 2012. Here’s some more purported information about the shooters: New entry level DSLR A new DSLR placed between the K-r [...]
A few months ago, Sony revealed that they would be increasing the prices of all of their lenses priced from $20 to $700. The price changes were finally implemented on April 1st, and sadly, it was no April Fool’s day joke (like the F-mount Coolpix adapters and the RH-1 Wide Angle Lens). Nikon has also implemented [...]
Here’s something you don’t get to read everyday: Pentax US recently released press material for the new D FA 645 25mm f/4 lens, which according to Photorumors, was already listed since last month on B&H Photo’s online store. Here’s an excerpt from the official press release: Denver, CO (March 22, 2012) – PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS [...]
Here are some new rumors to start your week: First off, a leaked photo (shown above) of Panasonic’s rumored GF5 mirrorless camera was found on Hong Kong model/celebrity Angelababy’s Instragram account. The other two GF5 photos (shown below) are from nPhoto. The GF5′s form factor is very similar to the GF3 model. Some of the [...]
While Nikon and Canon are bashing each other by releasing DSLRs with jaw-dropping specs, Pentax, on the other hand, is very much content releasing limited edition SLR cameras. Aside from the previously announced 645D Red Lacquer shooter, Pentax adds yet another camera to their limited edition list: the K-5 silver edition. The limited edition K-5 [...]
Based on a photo posted by Pentax Imaging, the Pentax Optio WG-2 has reached new levels of, well, crap – only in a good way? I’m rarely lost for words but this one’s got me. The camera is one of Pentax’s rugged offerings that comes with the usual plethora of “proofs.” It’s waterproof, dustproof, freeze [...]
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. This is especially true when you take a look at some of the listings up on eBay. The MS Optical Sonnetar 25mm f/1.1 lens for the Pentax Q is obviously far from being anyone’s trash, although three lucky buyers now have one each to call their very own. I [...]