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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.
Asahi Photo is a UK based camera and lens repair company specialising in film cameras, including the Asahi Pentax 6x7, Pentax 67 and Pentax 67II models.
John Riley reviews the super versatile Pentax F 35-70mm zoom lens from the late 1980s. Easily purchased for very little expense, can this film zoom hold its own on digital sensors? John rigorously tests the lens to find out.
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Upload your photos to the main gallery to be in with a chance of winning the accolade of Photo of the Week. The current prize is a 128GB EVO Plus microSD memory card with SD adapter, courtesy of our friends at Samsung.
Congratulations Simonmac and Takumar for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Weekly #992 - Metal and Weekly #991 - Strange.
Why not join in by submitting your photos to the latest competitions.
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Gonzen - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Gonzen' by pipinmels selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Another from Horsey Gap - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Another from Horsey Gap' by markm selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Faithful - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Faithful' by rex1999 selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
Into the woods - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Into the woods' by sueriley selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
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Fast, sharp 50mm F Series vintage lens from Pentax. John Riley reviews this easily adapted, widely available f/1.7 classic, sharing sample photos, MTF & CA performance charts along with his verdict of this standard length K mount lens.
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We had a quick chat with Photographers and Pentax Ambassadors, Matt Emmett and Bill Ward.
