Pentax 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW Lens Coming Soon

According to latest reports that the new Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW Lens has just been added to overseas retailers. Here are the leaked images of the upcoming Pentax HD PENTAX-DA 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW Lens.

PENTAX K3 Mark III is now available at Amazon.comB&HAdorama websites for $1,999.95 for the body only or $2,299.95 for Premium Kit.

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Pentax K3 Mark III Release Date Scheduled for Next Week

The highly anticipated Pentax K3 Mark III is now scheduled to be released next week. Here is the story.

Ricoh was set to launch the camera during the CP+ 2021 event, however, the launch of the Pentax K-3 Mark III APS-C DSLR has been delayed. This was due to a parts shortage.

Now according to rcent reports, the new Pentax K-3 Mark III Body, PENTAX K-3 Mark III Kit & Battery Grip D-BG8 have been added to overseas dealers and will be available for pre-order next week.

The K-3 Mark III camera will have a new 25.73MP APS-C CMOS image sensor. ISO will range from 100 all the way up to 1,600,000 and the camera will feature sensor-shift image stabilization. The Pentax K-3 price to be around $1,999.

Several new Pentax products, including the K-3 Mark III, are already listed at a dealer/online store and will be available for pre-order next week:

  • PENTAX K-3 Mark III camera body (black/silver)
  • PENTAX K-3 Mark III lens kit (black/silver)
  • PENTAX battery grip D-BG8
  • PENTAX hot shoe cover O-HC177
  • PENTAX eye cup FU

The Pentax K-3 Mark III firmware with Eye-AF also seems to be finalized according to multiple posts at the Chinese forum Xitek.

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Three HD PENTAX-FA Limited Lenses & New Pentax K-1 Mark II J Limited 01 Camera Coming Soon

Three HD PENTAX-FA Limited lenses and a new Pentax K-1 Mark II J Limited 01 camera to be announced soon. Ricoh will soon announce three new HD PENTAX-FA Limited lenses and a new Pentax K-1 Mark II J Limited 01 camera.

Pentax K-1 Mark II J Limited 01 camera that will be announced at CP+ 2021 and will start shipping in late April. The new Mark II J Limited was described to have a “black & gold viridian scarlet rouge LX75 metallic”.

Additional pictures of the upcoming HD PENTAX-FA Limited lenses (will be available in black and silver): Continue reading “Three HD PENTAX-FA Limited Lenses & New Pentax K-1 Mark II J Limited 01 Camera Coming Soon”

Pentax K3 Mark III Launch Delayed Indefinitely

Ricoh announces its Pentax K-3 Mark III APS-C DSLR has been delayed due to a parts shortage, The K3 Mark III DSLR that was scheduled to be announced at Japan’s CP+ show on February 25 now delayed indefinitely.

Pentax was set to launch the camera during the CP+ 2021 event, which takes place between February 25 and 28. However, the launch of the camera has been delayed.

The K-3 Mark III camera will have a new 25.73MP APS-C CMOS image sensor. ISO will range from 100 all the way up to 1,600,000 and the camera will feature sensor-shift image stabilization. The Pentax K-3 price to be around $1,999. Pentax explains the situation in a development update, see below : Continue reading “Pentax K3 Mark III Launch Delayed Indefinitely”

New Pentax K-3 Mark III Product Story: Exposure Control Function

Ricoh posted a new product story about the exposure control function of the upcoming Pentax K-3 Mark III camera.

The company also confirmed they will take part of the 2021 CP+ online show in Japan (from Thursday, February 25 to Sunday, February 28, 2021). Additional content will be published on this dedicated website.

So far only 20 companies have confirmed their participation in the 2021 CP+ online event – the full list can be found here. Check out the new Pentax K-3 Mark III product story. Continue reading “New Pentax K-3 Mark III Product Story: Exposure Control Function”

More Pentax K-3 Mark III Details

More Pentax K-3 Mark III details surfaced on the web ahead of the official announcement.  We already know that the name is confirmed and full specs. Pentax K-3 III launch date is around the period of the CP+ camera exhibition, which will be held from February 25 to 28 in 2021.

Even the price tag is not decided yet. They refer to the video and we see the Pentax K-3 III price to be 200,000 yen. This makes the expected US  price to be around $1,999. More details are as follows : Continue reading “More Pentax K-3 Mark III Details”

New Pentax K-3 III DSLR Coming With ISO 1.6 Million, Price Around $1,999

Ricoh has released more details on the next DSLR, Pentax K-3 III. The camera has been in development and with this announcement the name is confirmed as the K-3 III, plus pricing information and expected release date.

So what we know about the new Pentax K-3 III is its product name confirmation. The launch target is around the period of the CP+ camera exhibition, which will be held from February 25 to 28 in 2021.

Even the price tag is not decided yet. They refer to the video and we see the Pentax K-3 III price to be 200,000 yen. This makes the expected US  price to be around $1,999. More details are as follows : Continue reading “New Pentax K-3 III DSLR Coming With ISO 1.6 Million, Price Around $1,999”

Two New Pentax Lenses w/ Details of Pentax APS-c DSLR Camera Announced

Ricoh announced two new Pentax lenses, roadmap and a few details on the upcoming flagship Pentax APS-C DSLR camera. In a video published on Youtube, Ricoh has announced details of its upcoming flagship Pentax APS-C DSLR and reveals D FA 21mm Limited, DA 16-50mm F2.8 and details D FA* 85mm F1.4 lenses.

The camera is currently ‘under development for market launch in 2020’. Ricoh says that despite the coronavirus delaying the introduction of the camera, the company hopes that it will still ship on schedule by the end of the year.

Ricoh claims that autofocus subject tracking has been improved, without providing further detail. A battery grip will be available for the camera, which will share the same dials and AF joystick as the body. Continue reading “Two New Pentax Lenses w/ Details of Pentax APS-c DSLR Camera Announced”

Pentax K-mount APS-c DSLR camera Development Announcement

Ricoh has announced that are making a new flagship Pentax K-Mount APS-C DSLR camera. This camera will be reference exhibit at “PENTAX Meeting 100th Anniversary Special” in September.

The official announcement of the flagship Pentax K-mount APS-c DSLR camera is expected in 2020. No additional information was provided. Here is the full press release: Continue reading “Pentax K-mount APS-c DSLR camera Development Announcement”

Pentax K-3 III Rumored to Feature 26MP Sensor

The next Pentax K-3 III DSLR camera is rumored to use Sony’s 26MP APS-C Sensor. This is the one that Fuji uses the customized version on Sony 26MP X-Trans Sensor on their Fuji X-T3 and Fuji X-T30 cameras.

The second version Pentax K-3 Mark II is already discontinued and latest rumors indicates that the company will unveil the Pentax K-3 III DSLR camera in 2020. Continue reading “Pentax K-3 III Rumored to Feature 26MP Sensor”