Archive : Pentax

Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Rugged Outdoor Camera And Chest Harness For POV Action!

Posted by Photo-John on February 10, 2012 · 0 Comment

It looks like 2012 is going to be a big year for rugged, waterproof point-and-shoot cameras. In the past few months all of the major camera makers have introduced a new waterproof camera. The most recent announcement is the new Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS camera. I lost count quite a while ago but Pentax says the WG-2 is their 13th waterproof digital point-and-shoot camera since they introduced the [...]

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Pentax K-01 Mirrorless Camera – 16MP APS-C Sensor And Boutique Design

Posted by Photo-John on February 3, 2012 · 0 Comment

They made it official yesterday – the Pentax K-01 compact mirrorless system camera is for real. It has a brand-new, large 16-megapixel APS-C sensor, a 3-inch 921k-dot LCD display and full HD video with selectable frame rates, including 60 frames per second at 720p. Those features alone make the new The Pentax K-01 (pronounced ‘kay- zero-one’) solid competition for other mirrorless camera [...]

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Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Camera Studio Sample Photos

Posted by Photo-John on December 30, 2011 · 0 Comment

Below you’ll find our Pentax Option WG-1 GPS studio sample photos. The Pentax Optio WG-1 is the latest rugged, waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof digital camera from Pentax. It’s a 14-megapixel camera with a 5x optical zoom lens and it comes in two versions – one with built-in GPS and one without. I was disappointed in the image quality of the last Pentax waterproof camera (Pentax Optio [...]

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Pentax K-5 DSLR – Featured User Review

Posted by Photo-John on August 10, 2011 · 0 Comment

We’re a little behind on Pentax DSLR reviews. It’s been hard to get digital SLRs for review from Pentax, and let’s be honest – they probably have the smallest digital SLR market share right now. But that doesn’t mean their cameras are no good or that we aren’t interested. When we reviewed the Pentax K10D a few years ago, I really enjoyed using it. But it’s [...]

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Pentax Q Mini System Camera Sneak Peek

Posted by Photo-John on August 6, 2011 · 0 Comment

I went to the first-ever PDN Outdoor Photo Expo in Salt Lake City yesterday and got to take a sneak peak at the new Pentax Q mini system camera. Note that I used the word, “mini” – because that’s what the Q is. When I wrote my Pentax Q announcement article, a few weeks ago, I knew it was smaller than any of the other EVIL cameras. But how small – and sexy – [...]

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Outdoor And Waterproof Digital Cameras

Posted by Photo-John on June 13, 2011 · 0 Comment

Rugged Digital Cameras For Backpacking, Cycling, Boating And The Worksite Welcome to our 2011 waterproof and outdoor digital camera guide! It covers the current waterproof, rugged, outdoor digital cameras, the latest features and has recommendations for what I think are the best waterproof cameras for 2011. I’ve been a fan since I reviewed the first waterproof digital camera, the [...]

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Pentax Optio S1 Digital Camera

Posted by aquadog on March 3, 2011 · 0 Comment

Pentax recently announced the Optio S1 compact digital camera that will be available in three “gem-like” colors just in time for spring. The 14-megapixel S1 boasts a 28mm-140mm, 5X wide angle zoom lens, 720p 16:9 HD video recording, a 2.7-inch LCD, Triple Shake Reduction image stabilization, and a High Dynamic Range mode, making it the first Pentax compact camera to include this feature. The [...]

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smc Pentax D FA 645 25mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM AW Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens

Posted by aquadog on February 8, 2011 · 0 Comment

Today, Pentax announced the smc Pentax D FA 645 25mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM AW ultra-wide-angle lens, the second lens for the 645D Medium Format digital camera. It features a 19.5mm in the 35mm format (or approximately 15.5mm when mounted on a Pentax 645-format film SLR camera body) focal length, Aero Bright Coating, a built-in filter holder in its barrel, an advanced Supersonic Direct-drive Motor, Quick-Shift [...]

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Pentax Optio WG-1 and WG-1 GPS Digital Cameras

Posted by aquadog on February 7, 2011 · 0 Comment

Today, Pentax announced the new Optio WG-1 and Optio WG-1 GPS rugged adventure series digital cameras. Available with and without GPS, the Optio WG-1 is waterproof to 33 feet, coldproof to as low as –10 degrees C (14 degrees F), shockproof to falls up to 5 feet, dustproof, and crushproof to withstand up to 220 pounds of force. The Optio WG-1 also features 14-megapixels, a 28-140mm equivalent wide [...]

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Pentax SMC DA* 300mm f/4 SDM Lens – Featured User Review

Posted by Photo-John on December 6, 2010 · 0 Comment

Like everyone else, we spend the majority of our time and attention on Nikon and Canon camera gear. But there’s a lot of other great photography equipment out there. So here’s an excellent review for something different. The Pentax SMC DA* 300mm f/4 SDM telephoto lens is compact, light and weather-sealed, making it a great lens for outdoor photographers who want an easy to carry lens [...]

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Pentax K-5 DSLR

Posted by aquadog on September 20, 2010 · 0 Comment

Pentax has announced new K-5 digital SLR camera. Based on the Pentax K-7 DSLR design and layout, the K-5 comes with some new and improved features taken from Pentaxian shooters customer feedback. The K-5 features a 16.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, widescreen 1080p HD video recording, a 3-inch LCD, 80-12800 ISO range, expandable to 51200, and improved noise performance, focus and shutter speed priority during [...]

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Pentax smc DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR Zoom Lens

Posted by aquadog on September 20, 2010 · 0 Comment

Pentax has announced the compact and lightweight smc DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR lens for use with Pentax digital SLR cameras. The smc DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR zoom lens features a 7.5X zoom range, weather-resistant construction, Super Protect (SP) coating helps repel dust, water, and grease, Direct Current (DC) motor for quick and quiet autofocus operation, aspherical lens [...]

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Pentax Announces New 18-135mm to accompany K-5

Posted by PopPhoto Flash on September 20, 2010 · 0 Comment

FROM OUR EDITORS AT PHOTOKINA: To accompany the launch of their new flagship camera, the K-5, Pentax also announced the launch of their new 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 wide-to-telezoom lens (27.5-207mm 35mm equivalent). Meant for a wide range of shooting conditions, the 18-135mm, like the K-5, is weather-sealed to withstand damp and inclement weather. The glass itself is also covered in Pentax’s easy [...]

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Pentax K-r DSLR and Pentax smc DA 35mm f/2.4 AL Standard Lens

Posted by Photo-John on September 9, 2010 · 0 Comment

Pentax comes through again with another value-packed entry-level / enthusiast digital SLR. The new Pentax K-r has a new 12.4-megapixel CMOS sensor with improved noise control and sensitivity from ISO 100 to 25,600. The K-r can capture 720p HD video at 25 frames-per-second and it has a 6 FPS burst-rate for up to 25 images. It also has a new 3-inch 921k-dot LCD display, IrSimple™ high-speed infrared [...]

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Pentax launches two colorful compacts, the Optio RZ 10 and Optio RS 10000

Posted by PopPhoto Flash on September 9, 2010 · 0 Comment

Pentax's new RS 1000 allows for customizable skins To compliment the release of their new DSLR, the Kr, Pentax also introduced two bargain-oriented compact cameras, the Optio RZ 10 and the Optio RS 1000. The 14.1megapixel Optio RZ 10 really packs a punch in the zoom department, offering 10x optical zoom (28-280mm 35mm equivalent), all in a sleek and slender package. The RZ 10 also features [...]

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