1. AP UK magazine has recently interviewed the GM of Pentax UK, Mr. Jonathan Martin. For what is important and excited about, he said clearly that Hoya considered to re-hire fired engineers by Hoya, cited:-
"Martin said Ricoh has indicated that it plans to expand Pentax's camera business and re-hire engineers that Hoya dispensed with during its tenure of Pentax's imaging division."
(Credit: Blog reader VoiceOfReason)
It seems that JM also hinted about a new Pentax DSLR to come, although his statements have not been direct and really clear, as usual:-
"But he added: 'We also see good opportunity in consumer DSLR… We have less competition in this market… There are clear areas we can develop.'
Commenting on the DSLRs Pentax currently makes, Martin told AP: 'We have the K5, the KR, nothing in the middle and nothing above it.' "
2. It is reported by Photo Rumors (here and here) that a new Pentax DSLR model is coming, in addition to the new K-01 mirrorless which will be announced earlier by tomorrow, right before the CP+!
There is no further details given but it is "guessed" that the new model would be named as K-30 or K-300. Just believe it or not, but I think the PR should have some (insider) sources of information before they posted something.
3. Full Frame Pentax DSLR by this year fall of 2012!
Russian Photo Gear News Site Via DPR Pentax Forum.
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K-r Discontinued Completely (Official)
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Ron C · 687 weeks ago
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Walt · 687 weeks ago
I still do not see Sony doing much better market share wise with their SLTs. My guess is that Sony will slowly abandon the Alpha mount and SLT, but I hope that they will still make the sensors otherwise Pentax will need to turn to either (or buy the old Kodak sensor group) , Aptina or Samsung again for sensors ( hey may not be bad actually). It could be that five years from now Nikon, Canon and Pentax will be the only remaining makers of DSLRs or bodies that work with DSLR mounts. Pentax is like a roach, it will survive just about anything :).
flomat · 686 weeks ago
K-300... mirrorless anounced 2/2, low end, 600$/€
K-30... between Kr and K5, mirrorless?, anounced in 4 months, new middle class, 1200$/€
K3... better K5 replacement (FF?), end of the year, top modell, 1800$/€
ogl69 33p · 686 weeks ago
Lens Mount: PENTAX KAF Mount
Focal Length: 40mm (Equivalent to 61mm in 35mm format)
Aperture: F2.8
Minimum Aperture: F22
Lens Construction: 5 elements in 4 groups
Angle of View: 39° (with PENTAX D-SLR camera body)
Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.4m
Maximum Magnification: 0.13x
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9
Filter Diameter: 27mm
Maximum Diameter & Minimum Length: 62.9mm x 9.2mm
Weight: 52g
1. Exterior design by Marc Newson
Together with the PENTAX K-01 camera body, the exterior of this lens has been designed by Marc Newson. Mounting this lens on the K-01 results in a highly stylish imaging tool.
2. Easy-to-use, super-thin lens for everyday use
This unifocal standard lens offers a focal length equivalent to 61mm in the 35mm format, and measures a mere 9.2 millimeters in length, making it the world’s thinnest interchangeable lens. Thanks to its super-thin design, it is highly portable and easy to store and carry. Its optics were designed based on those of the acclaimed smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 Limited lens. Its maximum aperture of F2.8 produces sharp, bright images in a wide range of applications, including snapshots, scenic photos, portraits, and even incident-light indoor shooting.
3. Exceptional image-description
In addition to numerical evaluations made by various testing machines, PENTAX has also conducted an image-quality evaluation of hundreds of images actually taken with this lens. As a result, it not only offers outstanding specifications, but also demonstrates exceptional image descriptive power and an image rendition unique to this lens. It features a round-shaped diaphragm, which produces a smooth, natural bokeh (out-of-focus) effect in the background.
4. SP coating to block dirt and dust
The front surface of this lens is treated with SP (Super Protect) coating, which applies an exclusive fluorine compound to the lens surface through a vapor deposition process. This SP coating not only repels dust, water and grease, but also makes it easy to wipe off oily stains such as fingerprints and cosmetics.
ogl69 33p · 686 weeks ago
The same battery as in K-5/K-7
Mistral75 · 686 weeks ago
RiceHigh 110p · 686 weeks ago
Matt1 · 686 weeks ago
As for the filter company that used to own Pentax, I will not buy any of their filters.
This interview is best news on Pentax yet and gives you hope for the brand!