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John Riley reviews Pentax's lowest priced DSLR model aimed at enthusiasts that's still in production. The KF might be Pentax's least equipped model, but with a 24mp sensor it's far from being a compromise in what really matters, image quality.
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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Trio of Trees
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Out on the E-Bike.
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12 Angry Men
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Saturday Evening Walk.
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Competitions
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 MikeInDevon and kasperbergholt for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Weekly #990 - Industrial landscape and Monthly #171 - Summer's End.
Why not join in by submitting your photos to the latest competitions.
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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.
FREE Health Check by Asahi Photo
Asahi Photo are offering free SLR health checks exclusively for the Pentax User membership.
Bricks and Branch - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Bricks and Branch' by LennyBloke selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
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Popular Reviews & Features
Starting with the Pentax K10D in 2006 we list each of the Pentax K Series camera models produced up to 2025, with the Pentax K-3 III Monochrome being Pentax's most recent release.
John Riley reviews the Pentax 135mm f/2.5 telephoto K Series lens with a bonus comparison with the Takumar (Bayonet) 135mm f/2.5 - John provides sample photos, MTF & CA charts along with his verdict on both lenses.
Gary Wolstenholme reviews the new Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 ED DC AW telephoto zoom lens for APS-C and FF cameras.
In our sequence of articles covering the different of series of Pentax cameras and lenses, John Riley researches the leap from manual focus to auto focus with the introduction of the F Series.
