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Pentax MX-1: This Camera’s ‘Retro’ Style Might Be Past Its Prime

Pentax is a classic imaging company, so you have to let it have its own crack at building a camera that looks old school, right? In theory, sure — but the new Pentax MX-1 feel just a little late to the party.

12 September 2012

Cameras

Pentax’s K-5 II Can See In Absurd Darkness

Pentax has overhauled the excellent dustproof, shockproof, water-resistant Pentax K-5 from 2010 with a brand new autofocus system that works in darker conditions than every before. The Pentax K-5 II might just be the best sticky situation camera out there.

14 August 2012

Cameras

Pentax K-30 Review: Tough Body, Sensitive Soul

We’ve been excited about the rugged Pentax K-30 since we first saw the weather-sealed body. It’s much better built than other DSLRs in the $US1000 range. But can its photos and videos hold up?

26 July 2012

Cameras

Pentax K-30: Treating It Mean Keeps It Keen

Pentax has this week announced the K-30 — a mid-market interchangeable lens DSLR designed for beginners who are looking to throw a nice-looking piece of kit at the great outdoors and be rewarded with decent photos rather than a replacement bill.

10 July 2012

Cameras

Watch Pentax DSLRs Resist These Tortures

Apparently, some people love the Pentax DSLRs because they can stand storms and heavy rain. I never imagined they could be subjected to this kind of hardcore testing. That’s probably why US Army soldier Alex Jansen, now deployed in Afghanistan, loves them.

22 June 2012

Cameras

Pentax K-30 Hands-On: The Fastest, Toughest, Inexpensive DSLR We’ve Ever Used

The promise of the new Pentax K-30: the toughest, fastest DSLR that won’t break your bank. We just tried it out for the first time, and so far we’re impressed. A $900 DSLR body shouldn’t feel this good.

22 May 2012

Cameras

Pentax K-30: The Weather-Resistant, Entry-Level DSLR For Adventure Addicts

Camera makers have been cramming professional quality imaging into a budget (sub-$1000) packages for years. One of the main disadvantages of these cameras is that they’re not as resilient as their $US3000 counterparts. The Pentax K-30 aims to change that.

7 May 2012

Cameras

Pentax K-01 Resembles A Tonka Truck, We Like That

We’ve known about Pentax’s K-01 Marc Newson-designed K-01 since February, but the mirrorless camera got its official Australian launch at Sydney Fashion Week on Friday. Unlike Gizmodo UK, we quite like the look of it. Also: apparently it’s easier to design a camera than an airline.

3 February 2012

Cameras

Pentaxs K-01 Puts Substance Over Style

It was just yesterday that leaked shots of the Pentax K-01 turned up, and now here’s the full monty. It’s not what you might call a head-turner, but it’s a pretty impressive addition to mirrorless cameras.

2 February 2012

Cameras

Is This The Mirrorless Pentax K-01?

A collection of official-looking leaked photos made it on to the Pentax Forums today, purportedly unveiling the upcoming K-01 mirrorless camera. It looks to be available in multiple colours, features an HDR mode, and comes equipped with a 40mm f/2.8 pancake lens. There’s been no official word from Pentax as to availability or price. [Pentax Forums via Engadget]

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