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Pentax Optio RZ10

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [9/9/2010 - 05:47] - 0 - Press Conference Cameras

Alongside the new “Colorful” K-r Series of DSLRs, Pentax introduced in Japan the RZ10, a compact 14megapixel Point & Shoot that also comes in several colors (four in total) and offer a nice little 10x Optical Zoom (28-280mm), 720p [...]

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Pentax to launch new crazy and colorful K-r series DSLR in Japan

By Akihabara News Team - [9/9/2010 - 04:40] - 0 - Press Conference Cameras

Today, Pentax introduced new colorful and crazy series of DSLR cameras during a Press Conference held in Ginza (Tokyo). Yep, as you may know the Japanese manufacturer used to release very special models of their DSLR cameras like the R[...]

Pentax to launch new crazy and colorful K-r series DSLR in Japan

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Pentax I-10 Now in Silver and Black

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [16/7/2010 - 05:27] - 1 - Cameras

Introduced earlier this year, the Pentax I-10 a 12.6Mpix Point & Shoot is now available in Silver and Black… Want to know more about this camera, just click here!

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Pentax added new color to their Waterproof / Shockproof camera, the Optio W90

By Akihabara News Team - [17/6/2010 - 12:05] - 1 - Cameras

Pentax Japan just added new orange color to their Optio W90, a Waterproof / Shockproof / Coldproof point & shoot camera (Already introduced on March 2010). Scheduled to be released on July 8th at 40 000 Yen in Japan, the specificat[...]

Pentax added new color to their Waterproof / Shockproof camera, the Optio W90

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[Review] Pentax 645D, the other way of shooting photos

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/6/2010 - 03:00] - 8 - Review Cameras

As a photograph amateur, or as I love to call myself, “a Tourist in the Photograph world”, I have tried pretty much every kind of camera, ranging from the crappy point & shoot to the high-end DLSR, but there was one kind of camera [...]

[Review] Pentax 645D, the other way of shooting photos

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Pentax & Tower Records collaboration for limited edition Rainbow K-x

By Akihabara News Team - [11/5/2010 - 05:41] - 0 - Cameras

This is another collaboration in Tower Records’ chain of collaborations for this Summer with the theme Rainbow. They collaborated with other brands including Coleman, Marmot, XXX, and Keen for various items such as chair, hat, ra[...]

Pentax & Tower Records collaboration for limited edition Rainbow K-x

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[In Da House] Pentax 645D Medium Format

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/5/2010 - 11:47] - 4 - Camcorder In Da House

The highly anticipated all new medium Format 645D by Pentax just arrived at the office this morning for almost a 2 weeks long test. We received the monster just a few minutes ago, so we won’t be able to go too much into details right n[...]

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Pentax want you to Pimp your DLSR, or just be plain ridiculous, you decide

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [19/3/2010 - 03:48] - 2 - Cameras

I really like Pentax’s approach lately to demystify photography by bringing a sense of humor and color to the DSLR world. Sure I may never invest in a Pink or Yellow DLSR, but I would understand others’ interests in such ca[...]

Pentax want you to Pimp your DLSR, or just be plain ridiculous, you decide

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[CP+ 2010] Pentax Medium-Format 654D in the Flesh

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/3/2010 - 05:02] - 5 - Cameras

Introduced to the world yesterday, new amazing Medium-Format 645D of Pentax was displayed at CP+ today in Yokohama. There is not much we can say since we did not have the chance to have a lot of time with this beast… However please enj[...]

[CP+ 2010] Pentax Medium-Format 654D in the Flesh

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Pentax Medium-Format 645D to be released this May in Japan!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [10/3/2010 - 11:03] - 3 - Cameras

Back in 2009 when we had the chance to see Pentax latest Medium-Format prototype, we knew then that this was just a question of time before the Japanese manufacturer get a final product ready to ship and here it is, behold the 645D, th[...]

Pentax Medium-Format 645D to be released this May in Japan!

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Pentax unveiled Optio W90 everything-proof camera with Digital Microscope mode

By Akihabara News Team - [25/2/2010 - 03:50] - 0 - Cameras

Pentax upgraded its previous model compact digital camera “Optio W80” by rendering it tougher and adding a few new features. The new Optio W90 is now water-proof up to 6 meters, shock-proof up to 1.2 mt. thanks to its rubberized housin[...]

Pentax unveiled Optio W90 everything-proof camera with Digital Microscope mode

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New Pentax X90 Digital Camera beats its predecessor with super zoom, wider zoom range and more

By Akihabara News Team - [25/2/2010 - 02:57] - 1 - Cameras

Pentax has just announced the upgrade of its latest X70 digital camera with the new model X90. They still share some features in common such as the same 12 MP sensor and still the same 720p video recording but X90 overshadows its prede[...]

New Pentax X90 Digital Camera beats its predecessor with super zoom, wider zoom range and more

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Pentax K-7 Limited Silver edition hits Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [22/2/2010 - 03:43] - 2 - Cameras

Here you are another K-7 available in a limited edition. This time with a Silver Body and sold to only 1000 lucky customers. Sold with an FA 77mm F1.8 matching limited edition lens, our camera stays however similar to the regular K-7.

Pentax K-7 Limited Silver edition hits Japan

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Pentax K-x DSLR is now dressed in Pink

By Akihabara News Team - [15/2/2010 - 06:21] - 0 - Cameras

Pentax decided to extended color range of its K-x DSLR and added the sweet Pink in honour of Valentine’s Day.. It is all yours for..HK$5,990 or $770.

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Pentax Optio E90, a serious competitor for Exemode?

By Akihabara News Team - [26/1/2010 - 12:42] - 0 - Cameras

Pentax seems to try to compete with Exemode on his very own market of cheap camera with their latest Point & shoot camera, the Optio E90… Priced at 10 000 yens, with a black color, this entry-model, successor of the Optio E80, prov[...]

Pentax Optio E90, a serious competitor for Exemode?

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Pentax to release their Optio H90, a point & shoot camera

By Akihabara News Team - [26/1/2010 - 12:07] - 0 - Cameras

Pentax also officially introduced their Optio H90, another Point & Shoot Camera. Nothing really exciting here, except may be its simple but stylish design. The Optio H90 features basic things, like a 12.1 Megapixel CCD 1/2.3 inch [...]

Pentax to release their Optio H90, a point & shoot camera

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Pentax I-10: A new Old Fashion Point & Shoot Camera

By Akihabara News Team - [26/1/2010 - 11:35] - 1 - Cameras

Pentax officially announced yesterday night their latest Optio I-10, a retro-looking Point & shoot digital camera coming with gyro-based image stabilizer. Priced at about 26 000 yens, or 199€, and scheduled to be released at the e[...]

Pentax I-10: A new Old Fashion Point & Shoot Camera

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Pentax K-x Tuned with Japanese “Kore Ja Nai Robo” Colors

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [16/10/2009 - 01:15] - 0 - Cameras

Cubes Japan launched in 2006, a USB thumbkey based on the Kore Ja Nai Robo” and two years later it’s Pentax’s turn to use this unique robot design on their Pentax K-x to give it, well, some attitude… Just for fun I’d [...]

Pentax K-x Tuned with Japanese “Kore Ja Nai Robo” Colors

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Colorful New Pentax DSLR, the K-x.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [17/9/2009 - 03:30] - 0 - Image

Available in Red, White and Black, Pentax’s latest DSRL, the K-x, features a 12Mpix censor, an ISO speeds up to 12800 and a 720/24p video recording mode… Man I love the RED K-x… if only other makers would pimp their DSLRs, [...]

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Pentax Optio W80 Available in July

By Akihabara News Team - [26/6/2009 - 11:14] - 0 - Image

Yesterday Pentax announced a new waterproof point & shoot camera, the Optio W80, which will be available in July. Resistant up to 5 meters, shock proof (up to 1 meter), cold-proof (-10 degrees Celsius) and dust-proof, it features [...]

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Pentax K-7: 14.6Mpix and HD Video Recording

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [21/5/2009 - 12:38] - 0 - Image

Only for Pentax fans! The K-7 is a nice 14.6Mpix DSLR with a new dust remover DRII, an ISO range going up to 3200-6400, a 5.2fps burst image shoot a 3” VGA LCD, and records HD video in 720p30 as well as a strange 1536×1024 mode al[...]

Pentax K-7: 14.6Mpix and HD Video Recording

PIE 09: Pentax Booth with Their Camo K-m and Medium-Format Digital Camera Hands-on

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [26/3/2009 - 12:41] - 1 - Image

Ok the PIE 09 kick-off was this morning at Tokyo Big Sight, and like the year before nothing really amazing we didn’t see earlier at PMA… The most interesting booth of all was without a doubt the Pentax with their K-m Camo (Olive[...]