The Pentax K-3 DSLR will arrive with 24MP APS-C sensor according to latest rumors surfaced over the web, We have said earlier that Pentax K-3 is coming APS-C sensor and not a full frame, now more confirmations are coming via a Chinese source, its a Chinese camera gear site detail.zol which has a good past track record in accurately disclosing many early information. The website already have a full list of up-coming camera models and and a list of Chinese merchants who accept pre-ordering of the latest but not-yet-announced bodies, but no merchant is yet listed for the Pentax K-3 DSLR.
Pentax finally announced its DSLR like compact zoom camera, the X-5 comes with 16 Megapixel 1/2.3″-type sensor, 26 X optical zoom with Hybrid Image stabilization, camera can also capture Full HD videos, High-speed continuous shooting of up to 10 images per second is achievable, for a maximum of 30 images in a single sequence. Pentax announced the X-5 powered by AA batteries, giving around 500 shots per charge
Major features
16 Megapixel 1/2.3″-type sensor
26x Megazoom Lens, 22.3-580mm Equivalent
Large 3.0″ Tiltable LCD Screen
260K Dot Electronic Viewfinder
Full HD 1080p Widescreen Video
Triple Shake Reduction Technology
Super Macro Mode Focuses to 1 cm
Auto Picture and Fast Face Detection
HDMI Output for HDTV Screening
Auto Picture mode automatically assesses the scene and selects the most appropriate shooting mode from 16 distinctive shooting options, including Landscape, Portrait, Candlelight and Pet. It even comes with an Auto Macro function, which automatically switches the focus mode to Macro when it detects the subject is close to the lens. Fast Face Detection technology quickly finds up to 32 faces for perfectly focused and exposed portraits.
Twelve digital filters including Miniature and Toy Camera add creative touches to captured images and a range of image processing tools including Stretch filter, Small Face filter and Collage function offer creative ways to jazz-up your photos.
The Pentax X-5 can utilize SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards and is compatible with Eye-Fi wireless LAN SD memory cards.
The upcoming pro-compact camera from Pentax is X-5, look same as its K-5 DSLR from outside, The camera rumored to features a 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 26X optical zoom lens and price is approx $400, available in Black and silver color. Expected announcement date – Photokina, September 2012.
Latest news coming from digital.asahi (Japanese news website), President of Pentax Imaging Ricoh announced that in near future, Pentax will put its focus on development of DSLRs and Mirrorless camera,
Translated by google
Noboru Akabane president of Pentax Imaging Ricoh, has announced plans to abolish the future of Pentax compact digital camera, SLR digital camera to focus on. Hopes to bring back the fans with high-performance line. SLR is a Pentax compact is under consideration in the direction of a unified brand of Ricoh.
Pentax New K-3 APS-C DSLR (yes its APS-C not full-frame) Rumor started at dpreviewforum, according to the forum member B&H staff told him that ” K-3 was being demonstrated to the sales staff today at B&H by Pentax”, If the rumor is true we may see the new K-3 flagship DSLR anytime soon.
Pentax K-5 is discontinued according to Yaotomi camera shop’s (Japanese) K-5 page, The shop says only limited stock is available since the production is stopped. But in Pentax Japan website there is no change, It says K-5 is still available / In-production.
Pentax K-01 price is dropped in Japan , Now K-01 will cost you approx 40,000 Japanese Yens less that is approx $500 USD. (via – bbs.kakaku.com Japanese camera store)
and at the end, UK singer Sarah Harding did a Photo Campaign for the Pentax K-30 DSLR,
Rumors are now started again about the Pentax Full Frame Camera, forum members of dchome (chinese website) talking about the upcoming Pentax Full Frame Camera specification and announcement date,
1. Pentax will make the world’s most compact Full Frame body which is to be marketed by March 2013;
2. The Full Frame camera will arrive in two body colors, black and in silver;
3. The New Pentax Full Frame will use upcoming Sony A99 24 Mp Full Frame Sensor, Same sensor is used in Rumored Nikon D600 Camera. According to the agreement between Sony and Pentax, Pentax can start using this new sensor 6 months after the a99 is announced.
4. A new FF kit zoom lens starting from 28mm wide angle;
5. Together with a new vertical battery grip;
6. And also a new flashgun unit, too!
7. To be sold at HK$22,000 for the body only (equals to US$2820);
8. Will be announced “soon” in September (at Photokina?).
If we look at previous Pentax Rumors, Pentax will announce three more DSLRs till March 2013, Pentax K-5’s replacement (coming on sep), a new mirrorless camera and a new Full Frame Camera.
Pentax Recently announced Pentax K30 Entry Level DSLR
According to latest rumors coming from photogizmos, Pentax will announce K-5 successor at Photokina in Germany later this year. Pentax is also working on a weatherproof 645D replacment, compact mirroless camera (similar to Pentax Q) and 360 degree Digital camera.
Pentax sources close to Photogizmos said, Pentax is seeking to re-brand themselves as the “Adventure Camera Company” and they will soon discontinue the development and production of normal point-and-shoot cameras in favor of High quality Rugged compact camera.
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The Pentax K-3 DSLR will arrive with 24MP APS-C sensor according to latest rumors surfaced over the web, We have said earlier that Pentax K-3 is coming APS-C sensor and not a full frame, now more confirmations are coming via a Chinese source, its a Chinese camera gear site detail.zol which has a good past track record in accurately disclosing many early information. The website already have a full list of up-coming camera models and and a list of Chinese merchants who accept pre-ordering of the latest but not-yet-announced bodies, but no merchant is yet listed for the Pentax K-3 DSLR.
