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Battle of the 43mm Lenses - Leica vs Pentax

John Riley compares the Leica Q3's 43mm lens with the SMC Pentax-FA 43mm f/1.9, both lenses designed to match the same view as the human eye. John provides test charts for both lenses, sample photos and his verdict.

Posted 09/03/2025 - Articles

5 Reasons to choose Pentax in 2025

If you're wondering if Pentax gear is still a viable option in 2025, we've put together 5 positive reasons to why you should buy into the Pentax brand. The DSLR format might be deemed antiquated by some, but here we show there's still life in the old dog yet.

Posted 28/04/2025 - Articles

Pentax FA Series Lenses

Continuing our journey exploring the various series from Pentax, John Riley reaches the FA & FA J Series of lenses. John looks into the history of these full-frame offerings of which include some still in production to this day, along with a few other models that have been modernised.

Posted 18/12/2024 - Articles

Ricoh GR (APS-C) wireless remote

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Deer and some Blooms on a short trip today with K10D

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DCU 5.....Help!

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Railing abot Cobbles.

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Nice Evenings of Late.

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Just for fun Q S-1 First Outting

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Model Shoot with Pentax Q7

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Canine Descent Into Sleep...

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Lady Photographer - Awarded Photo of the Week
Guitar Over Water? - Awarded Photo of the Week
Pentax MZ Series Cameras
St. Mary's Church, Whitby - Awarded Photo of the Week

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