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Pentax Ricoh Imaging Canada announces the GR compact digital camera
Mississauga, ON – April 17, 2013 PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CANADA INC. is pleased to announce the introduction of the GR compact digital camera. This new RICOH-brand model offers the top image quality of the renowned GR series in a pocket-sized … Continue reading
Pentax Image Sensor Cleaning Kit
Before and after any photo shoot, I try my best to remember to check my sensor for particles. I typically take an image of something like a white piece of paper, a lightly coloured wall or clear sky and look … Continue reading
TIPA Camera Tests: June
Our TIPA colleagues at BetterNet in Germany have completed three extensive camera tests this month — the Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS; the Fujifilm FinePix HS20EXR; and the Samsung NX11.
Pentax Rolls Out Rugged Optio WG-1, WG-1 GPS
Pentax Canada says the Optio WG-1 and Optio WG-1 GPS represent the company’s 12th generation of waterproof digital cameras. These are 14 megapixel cameras with 5x optical zoom lenses (approx 28-140 mm focal length equiv) and ruggedized features to make … Continue reading
How effective is an image stabilizer?
“Is a tripod really necessary for a 70-200 mm zoom lens? One friend says yes and another claims that an image stabilizer makes a tripod unnecessary. My question is, exactly how effective is an image stabilizer? Most lens reviews seem … Continue reading
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Tagged Canon, image stabilisation, Olympus, Pentax, Sigma, SLR, Sony
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Pentax 645D Coming!
Initially for the Japanese market only, the 40 megapixel medium format Pentax 645D will be available here in November, according to Pentax Canada.
Pentax Flagship SLR gets 16.3 Megapixels
Pentax Canada’s K-5 is based on the rugged body of the K-7 but with a 16.28 megapixel sensor and performance tweaks to keep it a force in performance-class SLRs. Continue reading
Pentax K-r — a step above entry level
Pentax’s K-r SLR sits somewhere between the entry-level K-x and high-end K-7 models. It’s a blend of features geared to appeal to a wide swath of users. Performance-oriented goodies include a burst rate of six frames per second, high-resolution LCD … Continue reading
