Pentax Vision Product Announcement Video
Ricoh Imaging reveals more details about the new Pentax flagship APS-C
By Indopunk in Product Updates on Aug 17, 2020
On July 22, 2020, Ricoh Imaging premiered another Youtube video showing off its yet unnamed Pentax flagship APS-C DSLR as well as highlighting silver-colored versions of several Star-series lenses and the recently announced 21mm Limited prime lens. The upcoming successor to the Pentax K-3 II was previously introduced back in May with limited information.
Hosted by RIcoh’s Hiraku Kawauchi, world renowned photographer and Pentax KP/K-1 user Keita Sasaki was given the opportunity to ask RIcoh’s Head of Product Planning, Shigeru Wakashiro, questions about the much-anticipated products in a talk show setting. There were many highlights in the video interview including, which we discuss below.
Also, don't miss the forum discussion about the upcoming DSLR.
Pentax D FA* 85mm F1.4 Now Shipping
In stock at US retailers
By PF Staff in Product Updates on Jul 3, 2020
The HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm F1.4 SDM AW ultra high-performance portrait lens has finally been officially announced and is now in stock at a launch price of $1896.95.
By ordering from our partner retailers you'll also support the forum, which entitles you to a free one-year forum account upgrade.
Given the precedent for image quality set by the D FA* 50mm F1.4, our expectations for this new 85mm are very high. It seems that Pentax is stopping at nothing to deliver optical perfection—amid an ever more competitive camera market. Please stay tuned for our in-depth review of the lens. If you end up getting one, you may also post a review in the lens database.
Learn more about this lens in the CP+ product update video shared by the Pentax development team just a few weeks ago.
Pentax D FA* 85mm F1.4 Available for Pre-order
Latest ultra high-performance prime lens
By PF Staff in Product Updates on Jun 3, 2020
After a pre-announcement back in March and many years of teasers, the HD Pentax-D FA* 85mm F1.4 SDM AW ultra high-performance portrait lens has finally been officially announced and is available for pre-order. The lens is expected to ship in the US in early July at a launch price of approximatey $1899.
By pre-ordering you'll be able to reserve one of the first units to become available, and you'll also support the forum, which entitles you to a free one-year forum account upgrade.
Given the precedent for image quality set by the D FA* 50mm F1.4, our expectations for this new 85mm are very high. It seems that Pentax is stopping at nothing to deliver optical perfection—amid an ever more competitive camera market. We look forward to bringing you our in-depth review shortly after the lens starts shipping.
Learn more about this lens in the CP+ product update video shared by the Pentax development team just a few weeks ago.
Ricoh Theta Z1 Now Shipping
Available worldwide after initial delay
By PF Staff in Product Updates on Sep 7, 2019
The Ricoh Theta Z1— a breakthrough 360-degree camera featuring dual 1" sensors— is now in stock at ready to ship at B&H Photo. This marks the start of this camera's worldwide availability, which has been delayed for several months since its original announcement this February. Only a small number of units had otherwise been available to date.
This camera promises to take spherical photography to the professional level. We look forward to conducting an in-depth review in the near future; until then, you can learn more in the official announcement.
Or, if you're ready to jump in to the exciting world of spherical photography, order your Z1 today!
HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm Fisheye Now Shipping
New, updated version of the DA
By PF Staff in Product Updates on Aug 7, 2019
As of late last week, the new HD Pentax-DA 10-17mm fisheye lens is now in stock and ready to ship at the major Pentax dealers in the US. Order yours today!
This new lens builds on the outgoing SMC version of the DA 10-17mm; it incorporates the modern HD lens coating for better flare resistance, and it features a removable hood for better circular image support on full-frame cameras.
You can compare the the two 10-17mm variants in our lens database. Stay tuned for our in-depth review.
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