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  • Pentax Japan unveils K-x in “rainbow colors”

    Pentax Japan unveils K-x in “rainbow colors”

    Posted on May 11, 2010 | No Comments
    It seems Pentax Japan just loves redesigning their K-x digital camera. The company started offering extra-colorful versions of the device last September, followed by another limited edition, a K-x in "robotic colors", one month later. And today, Pentax unveiled [JP] the so-called TOWER RECORDS × PENTAX RAINBOW K-x, designed in collaboration with - you guessed it - Tower Records in Japan.

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  • “Camera-man”: This is what Pentax wants your camera to look like

    “Camera-man”: This is what Pentax wants your camera to look like

    Posted on March 19, 2010 | No Comments
    In October last year, Pentax launched a "robotic" version of their K-x entry level digital camera, a colorful variation of the conventional black model. And today, the same company, presented another "creative" approach, the "Camera-man" [JP]. It's not a new camera (or a special version of an existing device) but a set of accessories, namely a special 52mm lens cap (which shows a smiley) and a puppet body that needs to be fixed beneath the cap.

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  • X90: Pentax updates its X70 digital camera

    X90: Pentax updates its X70 digital camera

    Posted on February 25, 2010 | No Comments
    In March last year, Pentax unveiled the X70, a 12MP "hybrid" digital camera with 24x optical zoom that currently sells on Amazon for $380. And today Pentax in Tokyo announced [press release in English] the successor, the X90. As to be expected, the new model has been upgraded in some areas.

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  • Pentax K-7 gets a Limited Silver Edition (in Japan)

    Pentax K-7 gets a Limited Silver Edition (in Japan)

    Posted on February 22, 2010 | No Comments
    Pentax released their seventh generation SLR, the K-7, last summer, and it turned out to be a great camera. And today Hoya Pentax in Japan announced [press release in English] a limited edition of the K-7 (simply dubbed "Limited Silver") whose main selling points are a silver-colored body and a “golden section ratio” focusing screen.

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  • All of Pentax’s PMA offerings revealed, I-10 probably the only interesting one

    All of Pentax’s PMA offerings revealed, I-10 probably the only interesting one

    Posted on January 25, 2010 | No Comments
    Well ride with me across the Spanish countryside and call me Sancho Panza: All of Pentax’s Optio cameras have leaked before PMA, revealing very little except a few simple specs for the I-10, H90, and E-90 lines. The I-10, shown here, is very retro with a 5x wide zoom and a 12.1 megapixel sensor. It’s in [...]

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  • Japan gets the Pentax K-x in “robotic colors” (limited edition)

    Japan gets the Pentax K-x in “robotic colors” (limited edition)

    Posted on October 16, 2009 | No Comments
    The Pentax K-x was announced last month, and it seems to be a very decent entry-level camera. We already reported the device will be available in a few different colors in Japan, while the US only gets black, white, and red models. And today Pentax said in Tokyo [JP], they are ready to roll out a very special version of the K-x, which is a particularly colorful model inspired by the so-called Kore Ja Nai robo toy [JP].

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  • The Pentax K-x to be available in all the colors of the rainbow (and some others)

    The Pentax K-x to be available in all the colors of the rainbow (and some others)

    Posted on September 17, 2009 | No Comments
    Pentax just rolled out the K-x late last night, but the official announcement only mentioned black, white, and red models. Bor-ing. Soon the camera will be available in a multiple colors in Japan – but everyone can play with the online creator. Buyers will get to choose from 20 body and five grip colors, which means [...]

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  • Unidentified red Pentax DSLR spotted

    Unidentified red Pentax DSLR spotted

    Posted on September 16, 2009 | No Comments
    Hello, red. I’m thinking that this unidentified Pentax is probably a limited edition K2000d or the unannounced K-x. You may recall that the company also has the limited edition white and olive drab models too. The red might not be for everyone, but damn, it’s kind of hot. We’ll probably get more info shortly so [...]

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  • The real hands-on with the Pentax K-7

    The real hands-on with the Pentax K-7

    Posted on September 1, 2009 | No Comments
    So my “hands-on” post was really more of a “quick look” or a “look at some sample images” post than a hands-on you've grown accustomed to from CG, so I thought it wise to have a real hands-on of the Pentax K-7. I'm a Pentax user and I let the fanboy in me get the best of me. Apologies. Now here's the real hands-on, but before we jump into that, here is the full spec sheet of the K-7 that was used over the weekend at the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix.

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  • Hands-on with the Pentax K-7 at the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix

    Hands-on with the Pentax K-7 at the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix

    Posted on August 31, 2009 | No Comments
    One of the downsides to covering gadgets on a daily basis for as long as I have is the fact that I think everything is crap. Very few things excite me and anything that does usually ends up falling short of my expectations. It’s unfortunate, but once in a blue moon does something not only impress, but also exceed my expectations. Case in point, the Pentax K-7.

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  • Pentax rolls out the P80, E80 point and shoots

    Pentax rolls out the P80, E80 point and shoots

    Posted on August 5, 2009 | No Comments
    Also announced today from Pentax are the P80 and E80 digital cameras. The 12-megapixel P80 is capable of recording HD video (720p) at 30fps and features an improved face detection function to recognize your mug even when it’s at an angle. Said function can see up to 32 faces in about 0.03 seconds. An ISO of 6400 should help in low light situations. The P80 will be available in September for $200.

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  • Pentax announces the WS80 waterproof camera

    Pentax announces the WS80 waterproof camera

    Posted on August 5, 2009 | No Comments
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