John Riley reviews the Pentax WG-8 which is 20 megapixel tough waterproof camera. John provides sample photos, test charts and his verdict for this travel and pocket friendly compact.
The potential for a DSLR revival could just be around the corner as some photographers seek more of a photographic experience over Mirrorless. John Riley compares the latter premium APS-C models released - Pentax K-3 III, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 and Pentax KP.
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If you're wondering if Pentax gear is still a viable option in 2026, 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.
Sample Photos from the new Pentax smc DA 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 ED SDM lens shot with the Pentax K-5 IIs.
The Pentax K-5 IIs offers the same 16 megapixel sensor as the K-5 II, but with the AA filter removed, does it offer sharper images? John Riley investigates in this full review.
Read our full review of the new Ricoh GR III, the compact camera with a 24mp APS-C CMOS sensor, and a wide-angle 28mm equivalent lens.
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