Tag archive: pentax

This morning Pentax introduced the K-01, yet another addition to the next-gen, bridge camera segment. The mirrorless, interchangeable lens device may have all the same general interior technology as its competitors do, but its aesthetics are quite different. Most of the cameras in this genre have offered some variation of a streamlined take on retro designs, somewhat mimicking the models of yesteryear. Not the K-01: it looks more like a tough… Read More

Olympus’ fraud investigation and the subsequent fallout is shaping up to be one of the biggest scandals of the year, and as the company faces further scrutiny, it’s reassessing its business priorities. Yesterday, a 200+ page report was released detailing the company’s now-infamous scheme to hide some $1.7 billion in investment losses. Olympus’ board and former president Michael C. Woodford are attempting to set things straight, partially through… Read More

This afternoon, Pentax announced its new compact superzoom camera, the RZ18. The latest addition to Pentax’s RZ zoom lineup fittingly features an impressive 18x (25-450mm equivalent) lens and packs a 16-megapixel image stabilization CCD sensor. The RZ18 has a sleek, minimalist build that shows off its zoom lens even more. The camera also boasts a 3-inch, 460k dot LCD display and nine-point autofocusing. Other notable specs include: Preset… Read More

Ricoh and Hoya announced today (PDF) that Ricoh is acquiring the Pentax digital camera business from Hoya in a bid to expand into the consumer digital camera market. Although Ricoh was a early player in the digial camera market and continues to make high-end compact cameras, the company hasn't been a real player in the consumer space. By acquiring Pentax—including medium format K-mount and Q-mount DLSR as well as the Optio… Read More

Camera maker Pentax has taken the wraps off the Pentax Q, a new compact camera that sports interchangeable lens technology with a body size that's no larger than a pocketable consumer-oriented point-and-shoot camera. For years, serious photographers have preferred DSLR cameras for their ability to use specialized lenses to get top-quality photos, and companies like Olympus and Panasonic have adopted the Micro Four Thirds system to reduce… Read More

One of the signs that the market for technology products has matures is when major manufacturers start differentiating their offerings based on cosmetic features like color, rather than on features and specifications. The point-and-shoot digital camera market reached that point long ago, and Pentax is hammering that idea home with its new Optio RS1500 compact digital cameras. Available in silver and white bodies, the RS1500s sport boring… Read More

Just in time for spring, Pentax has taken the wraps off its new Optio S1 compact point-and-shoot camera, offering easy-to-use features in an elegant, lightweight body. But Pentax also wants to distinguish the Optio S1 from a low-end point-and-shoot, rolling in features that are normally reserved for somewhat higher-priced offerings. The Optio S1s feature a 14 megapixel resolution and a 5× optical zoom, along with a 2.7-inch LCD… Read More

Pentax is targeting adventure lovers with its new Optio WG-1 and Optio WG-1 GPS cameras, packing a 14 megapixel sensor, 5× optical zoom, and a 2.7-inch display into a case designed to stand up to the abuses of the great outdoors…or even the great back yard. The cameras can also capture high-definition 720p video at 30 frames per second, offer an HDMI port for sharing adventures on a big screen, and the WG-1 GPS comes with a GPS receiver that… Read More

While it would it would great spending $500 or more for a digital camera, getting the most bank for buck makes at lot of sense today—or anytime. What follows are 10 digicams that go for less than $300 online or in stores–and take great photographs. You won’t find any barebones sub-$100 cameras here simply because, for the most part, they’re not worth it even at the low price. Spend a bit more for a solid camera and you’ll have… Read More

Pentax has taken the wraps off its K-5 DSLR digital camera, aiming to provide advanced amateur and “prosumer” photographers the power of high-end DSLR photography with convenience features and user-friendly capabilities and reliability. The K-5 will replace last year's K-7 in Pentax's DSLR lineup, and comes on the heels of the new K-r DSLR camera, also aimed at the transitioning-to-DSLR set. The Pentax K-5 will offer a… Read More

Camera maker Pentax has announced there new cameras going into the end-of-the-year buying season, the new K-r DSLR camera aimed at experienced photographers who value the power of interchangeable lenses and manual control, along with the new high-zoom Optio RZ10 and the 14 megapixel Optio R1000 for point-and-shoot photographers. First up, the new middle-of-the-line K-r DSL (which will be available in a variety of body colors, including pink… Read More

Pentax has taken the wraps off two new specialized entries in its Optio camera lineup, the Optio W90 and the Optio X90. The W90 is designed to let people take quality pictures of people (and pets!) in rugged rough-and-tumble every life (including underwater!) while the X90 aims to provide more serious photographers super-zoom capabilities and extensive controls without the pain and cost of a DSLR. First up the Optio W90 (which will be… Read More

In mid-2009, Pentax introduced its K-7 DSLR camera, integrated high-definition video capture capability, along with high frame-rate shooting and and high-dynamic-range photo capabilities. Now, Pentax is introducing a special limited edition of the K-7, featuring a silver body and a special “golden ratio” focusing screen. The silver color lets the camera match Pentax's high-end FA line of interchangeable lenses—because, you… Read More

Feeling the itch to take some pictures? Pentax has just unveiled three new Optio point-and-shoot cameras designed to appeal to casual photographers…and whether or not you like the new cameras' looks, you'll have to admit they're distinct. First up, the new Optio I-10 (which will be available in black or white) features a design “inspired buy the classic look of film SLR cameras”—which may or may not… Read More