Pentax Adds Paid ‘Astrophotography Assistant’ Firmware for K-1 Series
Ricoh announced a new paid firmware expansion for the Pentax K-1 and K-1 Mark II cameras that will add three new functions aimed specifically at astrophotography.
Fujifilm and Pentax Not Fulfilling Demand Doesn’t Build Hype, It Loses Sales
For the past several weeks, photographers have been expressing a recurring sentiment online: the lack of supply for highly sought-after cameras like the Fujifilm X100VI, Ricoh GR III, or Pentax 17 is actually a strategy to "build hype." That's absurd.
Ricoh is Considering Increasing Pentax 17 Production to Catch Up To Demand
The launch of the Pentax 17, a brand-new half-frame film camera, has been hugely successful for Ricoh. So much so that the company has been forced to stop accepting orders for it as it scrambles to catch up to demand.
No Surprise: Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Vastly Exceeded Expectations
Since it is being produced by a company that already has a hard time keeping its GR III cameras in stock, it should come as no surprise then that pre-orders for the Pentax 17 have been far greater in number than anticipated and that there may be a significant wait to deliver them all.
Pentax 17 Review: A Brand-New Film Experience Worth Having
I’ve been in the camera review business for over 15 years and in that time I’ve been fortunate enough to have tested and taken photographs with countless cameras, spanning a wide variety of designs and intentions. Curiously, as I prepared to review the Pentax 17 it occurred to me that I had never once reviewed a new production 35mm film camera in all that time.
The Pentax 17 is a New Half-Frame Film Camera Two Years in the Making
The brand-new film camera from Pentax that has been in development since 2022 is finally here. Called the Pentax 17 and teased last month, it is a half-frame, vertically oriented, fixed-lens camera that captures two 17mm x 24mm pictures within a single 35mm-format frame.
Pentax WG-1000 and WG-8 Are Entry-Level and Pro Underwater Cameras
Pentax announced a pair of new underwater, rugged cameras in the WG-1000 and WG-8. As the latest members of the company's WG series of all-weather cameras, they sport a rugged chassis and are waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant.
Pentax Teases the Coming of Its ’17’ Half-Frame Film Camera
Pentax published a new teaser for its anticipated half-frame 35mm film camera, which it has been developing for two years. The short video ends with the number "17."
Pentax’s Brand-New Film Camera Will Launch This Summer
Pentax's Film Camera Project, which was first announced in December 2022, is moving on to the next stage of its development and is scheduled to launch in summer 2024.
Pentax PF-85EDA Spotting Scope Promises Comfortable Birdwatching and Stargazing
Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation announced the Pentax PF-85EDA spotting scope, a portable terrestrial telescope designed for birdwatching and nature observations.
Ricoh Execs on the Pentax K-1 Mark III, Film, and the Future of the 645 and Q
At a marketing event in Taipei earlier this month, Ricoh executives answered wide-ranging questions about Pentax's strategy, including the status of the company's DSLR cameras and its highly anticipated film camera revival.
Pentax K-3 III Monochrome: APS-C Becomes Black and White
The Pentax K-3 III Monochrome is among the most affordable cameras designed exclusively for black-and-white photography and a very good APS-C DSLR.
Pentax Gives the K-1 II the GPS-Free Astrotracer the K-3 III Got Last Year
Ricoh published firmware version 2.40 for the Pentax K-1 II that brings the Astrotracer Type 2 and Type 3 modes to the full-frame DSLR. These features originally launched on the K-3 III last year.
Waterproof Pentax WG-90 Has New Branding and Color But Identical Specs
Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation has announced the Pentax WG-90, an all-weather camera designed to succeed the Ricoh WG-80.
Pentax 50mm FA f/1.4 HD and Classic Review: A Tale of Two Fifties
I consider myself an ardent supporter of Ricoh/Pentax products and have always endeavored to review its cameras and lenses when many others have chosen not to. I also think that the Pentax brand has really found its niche as more of a boutique manufacturer, focusing on the classic SLR design -- a move that I think makes a ton of sense in today's waning market.
Ricoh Opens Up About its Pentax Film Camera Project and More
Ricoh chose not to exhibit at CP+ earlier this year, so I took advantage of my extended stay in Japan to visit their corporate headquarters in Ota-ku, Tokyo. (Ota is southwest of central Tokyo, about a 50-minute train ride from where I was staying in Asakusa, on the northeast side of the city.)
New OM Patent Looks Like an Extreme Version of Pentax’s AstroTracer
OM System has been granted a patent for an astronomy tracking function that combines a camera's in-body image stabilization (IBIS) system alongside optical image stabilization (OIS).
Pentax K-3 III Monochrome Review: A DSLR Just for B&W Photo Lovers
Ricoh Imaging marches to the beat of its own drum -- I love this about the company. Pentax refuses to jump onto the mirrorless camera bandwagon, and I'm all for the company sticking it out with DSLR cameras.
Pentax’s Two New 50mm Lenses Look Similar But Take Different Photos
Ricoh has announced two new 50mm f/1.4 lenses that look very similar on the outside but are designed to produce distinctively different image renditions.
Pentax’s New Film Camera Will Have a Fixed, Non-Interchangeable Lens
Last December, Pentax announced that it was developing a new film camera in response to the resurgent popularity of the medium. In its most recent update, the company has revealed more about what that camera will look like, including the fact it will have a fixed lens.
Pentax 100mm f/2.8 Macro Review: Great Quality in an Outdated Package
When it comes to macro photography, having the right lens is critical for achieving the best possible images. As such, the updated $547 HD D FA Macro 100mm F/2.8 ED AW from Pentax brings a refreshed optical formula optimized to work better with larger megapixel DSLR's but, sadly, not much else.
Pentax Made a Monochrome Camera: Is it a Smart Move or Desperate Ploy?
The monochrome digital camera is an odd beast - something talked about in revered terms - with echoes reverberating from those hallowed Leica halls because it is only Leica that had dipped its toe in the proverbial monochrome waters... until now.
The Pentax K-3 III Monochrome is so Popular, Ricoh Can’t Keep it in Stock
Ricoh has already sold out of its Japanese allocation of Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome cameras twice. Clearly, the company's latest DSLR is extremely popular.
Pentax Unveils K-3 III Monochrome DSLR for Black and White Photography
Ricoh has announced a new Pentax K-3 Mark III digital SLR camera designed exclusively for black and white photography. The new Pentax K-3 III Monochrome is the only monochrome-specific DSLR on the market.
Pentax is Considering Making a New Hand-Winding Film Camera
Pentax is considering making a brand-new hand-winding manual film camera as part of its endeavors to develop a new analog camera that appeals to young film enthusiasts.
Pentax Launches New 35mm Camera Project After Film Resurgence
Ricoh has announced it's launching a new Pentax film camera project after a surge in interest in analog photography.
Ricoh’s New Pentax KF DSLR is a Largely Unchanged K-70 Re-Release
Ricoh has announced the Pentax KF DSLR, a camera that is, outside of a few minor changes, pretty much identical to the Pentax K-70 that was originally released in 2016.
Ricoh Unveils a New 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Pentax DSLRs
Ricoh has announced a new HD Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8ED AW lens for its Pentax DSLR cameras, the first all-weather (AW) dustproof, weather-resistant macro lens in its lineup.
The Pentax K-3 III Jet Black Special Edition is Now Available in the U.S.
Last spring, Ricoh launched a crowdfunding campaign in Japan for a Jet Black special edition K-3 Mark III. While originally only available in Japan, "limited quantities" of the camera can now be purchased in the United States.
Pentax May Have Lucked Out as Nikon and Canon Leave DSLRs Behind
Pentax could now be in the strange and advantageous position as the main beneficiary of the demise of the DSLR as both Canon and Nikon prepare to exit the space.