New Pentax 'Reference' products - Breaking news

Smeggypants
Posted 06/02/2014 - 04:04 Link
New Pentax products - Breaking news


RICOH IMAGING to Exhibit Four Reference Products at CP+ 2014 Camera and Photo Imaging Show

Visit the Ricoh Imaging in Booth G-05 at CP+ in the Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall

DENVER, CO, February 5, 2014 – RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the exhibition of four reference products at CP+ 2014, taking place February 13-16 at the Pacifico Yokohama convention center in Japan. Included in these reference products are a medium-format digital SLR camera, interchangeable lenses and camera accessories which are currently under development.

Reference Products

1. Medium-format digital SLR camera

Model name (tentative): PENTAX 645D 2014

Latest, super-high-resolution CMOS image sensor
High-speed response in a variety of photographic applications
Tilt-type LCD monitor
Market launch scheduled for Spring 2014

2. Interchangeable lens for 645 mount digital camera

Model name (tentative): to be announced at later time

Ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for use with the 645D
Newly designed optics optimized for digital imaging characteristics
Market launch: to be determined

3. Interchangeable lens for Q mount digital camera

Model name (tentative): TELEPHOTO MACRO

Unifocal telephoto macro lens (high-performance-series model) for use with Q mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras
Market launch: to be determined

4. Film duplication accessory

Model name (tentative)ENTAX Film Duplicator

Produces digital duplicates of silver-halide-film images in combination with a digital SLR camera and a dedicated flash unit.
Compatible with 35mm- and medium-format films
Market launch: to be determined


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[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Jonathan-Mac
Posted 06/02/2014 - 06:01 Link
I'm surprised to see a film copier being produced. It looks like a good one, so I wouldn't be surprised if it's very expensive.
Pentax hybrid user - Digital K3, film 645 and 35mm SLR and Pentax (&other) lenses adapted to Fuji X and Panasonic L digital
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
Smeggypants
Posted 06/02/2014 - 06:39 Link
Jonathan-Mac wrote:
I'm surprised to see a film copier being produced. It looks like a good one, so I wouldn't be surprised if it's very expensive.
Interesting and charismatic product. it wont be cheap. I reckon > £300
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
richandfleur
Posted 06/02/2014 - 07:24 Link
Interesting to see a flip screen, and kinda hoping that design development is transferable...
Smeggypants
Posted 06/02/2014 - 18:42 Link
Yes I'd rather like a flip screen
[i]Bodies: 1x K-5IIs, 2x K-5, Sony TX-5, Nokia 808
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
Flash: AF-540FGZ, Vivitar 283
Mike-P
Posted 06/02/2014 - 19:06 Link
I was hoping the K-3 would have a flip screen.

The macro for the Q looks interesting.

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