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By admin, on March 19th, 2012
 I was waiting for Nikon D800E vs. Pentax 645D vs. Leaf Aptus-II 8, but let’s have a look at Nikon D800 comparison with other two medium format camera.
Buy / Pre-order Nikon D800 at Amazon – B&H
Comparison details
The Nikon D800 have a Full-Frame sensor (size is 24x36mm) and the other two models have medium format sensor (Size 33x44mm). The lens(s) are also different, Mamiya RZ back with a 40 megapixel Leaf Aptus-II 8 with 90 mm f / 3,5 Mamiya the Nikon D800 with 50 mm f / 1.4 AF-S and the Pentax 645D with 55 mm f / 2.8. The samples were taken at 200 lux illumination, the ISO of 645D and D800 is set to 100, Mamiya ISO set to 200.
Nikon D800 – Medium format Killer?
 Image credit - focus-numerique Only the Leaf backs captures the pinstripes of the ticket.
Nikon D800 image quality look better in the sample above compared to Pentax 645D and Leaf Aptus-II 8 image quality is better than Nikon D800.
 Image Credit - focus-numerique from focus-numerique (translated by google)
we can see some demosaicing problems on texture of the book, some areas containing more than simply no details. Note that this phenomenon is not unique to Nikon, other Canon bodies, Sony have the same symptoms. At Pentax, the 645D offers an image with a bit more relief, the level of detail is a little higher and overall the micro-contrast is more important. However, it is the Aptus-II 8 wins this comparison hands down first with an excellent rendering of matter on the finest details, the difference in rendering is really impressive.
news and img source – focus-numerique.com
By admin, on February 11th, 2012
With pentax K-mount lens roadmap, pentax also published the 645 and Q roadmap, the 645 and Q roadmap suggests that the Pentax will continue its full support for both the 645 and Q.
The 645D roadmap contains 4 new lenses, one of the lenses (D-FA 90mm F2.8) is already announced
 click to enlarge In pentax Q lens roadmap we can see telephoto zoom, wide angle prime, and telephto prime coming in 2012 / 2013
 click to enlarge via pentaxforums
By admin, on February 8th, 2012
 Pentax updated its rugged line-up with WG-2 and WG-2 GPS, the WG-2 GPS comes with GPS and WG-2 without GPS, both share same core specification, the WG-2/WG-2 GPS comes with 16MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor, Pentax’s macro light design by adding an extra LED for illuminating objects close to the lens, you can also record 1080p30 Full HD movies, 460k dot LCD screens and infrared remote control compatibility for remote shooting.
Priced at $349.95 USD, Optio WG-2 will be available in a choice of Black or Vermillion Red, while the Optio WG-2 GPS will be priced at $399.95 USD in a choice of Shiny Orange or Gloss White. The new SportMount Chest Harness will be priced at $49.95 USD and should be available late spring or early summer 2012.
Press Release
13th Generation PENTAX Adventure Cameras Now Waterproof to 40 Feet, New Backlit 16 MP Sensor, Shoots 1080p Video and Feature Six LED Lights, and
Optional SportMount Chest Harness
DENVER, CO. (February 7, 2012)…PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION just pushed the PENTAX WG adventure camera series to the edge for the 13th time with the introduction of the PENTAX Optio WG-2 and PENTAX Optio WG-2 GPS digital compact cameras. These rugged, waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant models feature more durability than ever before as well as improved image quality in high-sensitivity shooting and Full 1080p HD movie recording capability.
The Optio WG camera family is ready for adventure in any outdoor setting. Foremost in the latest models’ feature set is a new back-illuminated 16 megapixel CMOS image sensor and powerful imaging engine that perform superbly in high-sensitivity settings such as night shooting or in poorly illuminated indoor settings. The WG-2 models deliver clear, sharp images with less noise than previous models.
Other major improvements in the latest models include:
• High-resolution Full HD 1080p movie recording (1920 x 1080 pixels) at 30 FPS with high quality h.264 compression.
• Waterproof to depths of 40 feet.
• Digital Microscope mode with one additional macro LED (total of six lights) for excellent macro lighting of subjects as close as 1 cm.
• A newly designed GPS module that delivers a shorter time lag before GPS start-up and longer battery life during GPS activation.
• A new optional SportMount Chest Harness that straps-on the WG-2 for hands-free HD movie capture of every exciting moment of adventure on land, sea or in the air.
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Other outstanding WG-2 features include:
• Shockproof design protects camera drop up to 5 feet.
• Crushproof construction withstands weights up to 220 LBF (pound-force).
• Coldproof to sub-freezing temps of minus 10 degrees C (14 degrees F).
• Dustproof design protects the camera from dry, dusty environments.
• Wide angle 5X internal optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent).
• Large 3 inch LCD features HVGA resolution (460,000 dots) and anti-reflective coating on its protective cover.
• Hardened cover with SP coating protects internal lens elements.
• An HDMI port (Micro, Type-D) plays back beautiful, high definition images and video on HDTVs.
• Pixel Track, Digital, and Movie Shake Reduction ensure sharp, blur-free images and video.
• Fast Face Detection technology including Smile Capture and Blink Detection to capture perfect portraits.
• A Handheld Night Snap mode produces a single blur-free, composite image from four images of the same scene.
• An autofocus assist lamp helps to quickly and accurately focus.
• Extended dynamic range helps bring out extra highlight and shadow detail.
• PENTAX infrared remote control compatibility for remote shooting.
• GPS and non-GPS versions are available in several new stylish color options.
Priced at $349.95 USD, Optio WG-2 will be available in a choice of Black or Vermillion Red, while the Optio WG-2 GPS will be priced at $399.95 USD in a choice of Shiny Orange or Gloss White. The new SportMount Chest Harness will be priced at $49.95 USD and should be available late spring or early summer 2012.
By admin, on February 3rd, 2012
With Pentax K-01 Pentax also announced K-mount lens roadmap for 2012-2013. According to the PDF The lenses coming this year (2012) are 50mm DA standard lens and 18-200 DA high magnification zoom and rest of the lenses 24-38mm, 120-380mm, 18-85mm DA lenses will arrive on 2013.
Download the PDF to view the road map.
By admin, on February 3rd, 2012
 The rumored Pentax K-01 is finally announced, It features Large 16 megapixel APS-C sized CMOS image sensor, the ISO range of Pentax K-01 is 100-25600 and it also records Full HD 1080p video @ 30 FPS with h.264 compression (60 FPS at 720p) , The 3 inch LCD is fixed and comes with 920,000 dots.
Pentax K-014 is available at Amazon, B&H
The K-01 will be available in yellow, black and white in March 2012 for $749.95USD (body only) and $899.95USD (lens kit including new DA 40mm XS) in Marc Newson designed packaging and with the Marc Newson designed strap. The smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS unifocal interchangeable standard lens will ship at the same time for $249.95 USD.
PENTAX mirrorless body design is compatible with 25+ million PENTAX K-mount lenses spanning decades
Key features of the PENTAX K-01 include:
- Durable machined aluminum frame under a stylish black, white, or yellow exterior.
- PENTAX mirrorless body design is compatible with 25+ million PENTAX K-mount lenses spanning decades.
- Large 16 megapixel APS-C sized CMOS image sensor with low noise image capture and multiple aspect ratios.
- Bright, high resolution 3 inch LCD with 920,000 dots.
- Full HD 1080p video capture at 30 FPS with h.264 compression (60 FPS at 720p) features outstanding video capture flexibility.
- Sensor-shift PENTAX Shake and Dust Reduction system is compatible with every mounted PENTAX lens.
- Fast 6 FPS burst mode is ideal for fast-action photography.
- Flexible ISO range of 100-25600 ensures gorgeous noise-free imaging in any lighting condition.
- Focus peaking mode provides fast and accurate manual focusing for critical focus applications.
Additional features
- TTL image-sensor metering, with a choice of multi-segment, center-weighted and spot modes
- Contrast-detection autofocus system with 81 selectable focus points
- DR (Dust Removal) mechanism to shake off dust adhering to the surface of the CMOS image sensor
- CTE white-balance control mode to emphasize the predominant color of a particular scene, such as the sunset
- A choice of four image size ratios (4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and 1:1) to accommodate different subjects and applications
- Multi-exposure mode (up to nine exposures on a single image), with an auto exposure compensation function
- Interval shooting mode, useful in time lapse recording of landscapes and flowers/plants from an exact same location and angle
- Compatibility with the new-standard SDXC and UHS Speed Class 1 memory cards
- SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 for Pentax RAW image data development (developed by Ichikawa Soft Laboratory) included; in-camera RAW image development also available
By admin, on January 26th, 2012
 Pentax Optio VS20 is the world first compact camera to features a second vertical shutter release button with zoom lever, the VS20 comes with high-power 20X optical zoom lens (28-560mm equivalent), 16.0 megapixel CCD sensor with sensor shift Image stabilization system, 3.0 inch display unit, It also features A vertical-position tripod socket.
The PENTAX Optio VS20 will be available in noble black and brilliant white on online stores for $249.95 in February 2012.
PENTAX OPTIO VS20 FACT SHEET
The 20X optical zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle coverage handles a variety of subjects and scenes
The Optio VS20 features a high-performance, extra-powerful 20X optical zoom lens covering focal lengths from 28mm wide angle to 560mm super-telephoto (equivalent in the 35mm format). The extra-wide zoom range captures images in a wide range of subjects and scenes from landscapes to sports events. A high-quality Macro mode shoots down to just one centimeter from the subject. An Intelligent Zoom function further extends the zoom range to approximately 144X to cover the focal length of an approximately 4032mm super-telephoto lens (in the 35mm format) without compromising image quality.
Effortless, comfortable vertical-position shooting with image orientation shift and vertical position tripod socket
The Optio VS20 enhances vertical shooting three ways:
• An extra shutter-release button and a second zoom lever offers a better grip for vertical shots
• Automatic shift of image display orientation (from horizontal landscape to vertical portrait by detecting vertical alignment with its orientation sensor)
• A vertical-position tripod socket to securely set the camera up with a lighter, more portable tripod
Exceptional image quality
With 16.0 effective megapixels, a high-performance smc PENTAX zoom lens, and a CCD shift Shake Reduction (SR) mechanism, the Optio VS20 delivers well-defined, high-quality images. Even when enlarged, images offer high-resolution prints with outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness.
Large 3.0 inch LCD monitor
The Optio VS20 features an HVGA high-resolution 3.0 inch color LCD monitor with approximately 460,000 dots. Since this extra-large monitor provides a clear view of images and menus, the photographer can quickly and efficiently check captured images and menu settings. In addition, the monitor is treated with AG (Anti-Glare) coating to improve visibility by minimizing reflections and blocking stains such as fingerprints.
Triple Shake Reduction for sharp, blur-free images
Sensor-shift-type Shake Reduction (SR) mechanism
The advanced sensor shift SR mechanism produces sharp, blur-free images even under shake-prone shooting conditions such as when shooting with a telephoto lens, at sunset or indoors with low-lighting.
Digital SR mode*
During still-image shooting, the Optio VS20 automatically raises its sensitivity to as high as ISO 6400 by detecting the subject’s brightness level. This user-friendly feature allows photographers to capture the subject at faster shutter speeds to minimize the risk of camera shake and subject shake.
Movie SR mode**
During movie recording, the Movie SR mode effectively compensates for camera shake to produce beautiful, stabilized movie clips.
*When the Digital SR mode is selected, the recorded size is fixed at five megapixels (2592 x 1944 pixels).
** When the Movie SR mode is selected, the angle of view becomes narrower than normal shooting.
Automatic selection of the most appropriate shooting mode
The Optio VS20 features the PENTAX-developed Auto Picture mode, which automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode for a given subject or scene by accurately assessing various photographic conditions over the entire image field. This user-friendly mode selects one of 15 shooting modes including Blue Sky and Sunset among others, and optimizes various camera settings (such as sensitivity and shutter speed) for the best results with minimal effort.
New Scene and Filter modes for greater creative options
Thirteen user-friendly scene modes allow the photographer to effortlessly capture beautiful images simply by selecting a desired scene mode for a given subject or scene. Handheld Night Snap for low light allows photographers to take pictures while confirming the level of filtering effect on the LCD monitor, and Fish-eye and Sketch modes offer creative visual effects for more personalized expression. A New Stretch filter extends a particular portion of an image for an eye-catching special effect.
Upgraded auto face recognition function with a new face recall function
The Optio VS20 Face Recognition AF & AE function offers a new Face Recall function that prioritizes a pre-registered face when optimizing focus and exposure settings, which comes in handy when taking group shots. To assist the photographer in capturing beautiful, lively snapshots, the Optio VS20 also provides other user-friendly features including the Smile Capture mode that automatically releases the shutter the moment the camera detects the subject’s smile, and the Blink Detection function that warns the photographer when the subject’s eyes close at the time of shutter release.
High-quality HDTV movie recording with pushbutton start
The Optio VS20 captures beautiful, high-definition movie clips (1280 x 720 pixels).* Since the camera provides an independent movie recording button on its back panel, the user can instantly start recording movie clips from any shooting mode. It also features three new digital filters (Fish-eye, Miniature and Sketch mode) to allow the user to experiment with more diversified visual expressions.
*When the Optio VS20’s AV output terminal is used, movie clips are output as normal image-size data. If the user wishes to play back movie clips at high-definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels), the data must be transferred to a personal computer for playback.
Additional features:
• Digital level and 48 segment grid display functions for easy confirmation of horizontal and vertical alignment
• Wireless remote-control shooting using an optional PENTAX infrared remote control
• Choice of three image aspect ratios (4:3, 16:9 and 1:1) to accommodate different applications
• D-Range setting to prevent whitewashed (overexposed) and blacked-out (underexposed) areas in an image
• Digital Panorama mode to effortlessly create a single panoramic picture from as many as three images
• Neck strap included
• Image viewing, editing and filing software included: MediaImpression 3.1 for PENTAX (Windows version compatible with Windows 7) and MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX (Macintosh version compatible with Mac OS X 10.7)
By admin, on January 19th, 2012
 Pentax K-5
Pentax mirrorless camera K-01 is expected to be announced on CP+ show ( in February 2012), the upcoming camera specification leaked by Japanese website Digicam.info,
translated by google,
- Pentax new mirrorless camera K-01 will be announced by CP +.
- The name is K-01
- The design of the hands of designers talby au. Rather than the K series, the Optio atmosphere rather reminiscent, like the heavy duty no Ricoh GXR.
- K-mount mount. Other DA 40mm F2.8XS, there will be three lens kit with the existing lens.
- Black & white body color (black keynote), white and black (white tone), black and yellow (based on black and white, yellow leather) three different colors.
- In optical viewfinder, but the presence of EVF, is not clear about internal or external.
- The sensor is the same spec K-5. Well as K-5 and the rear LCD.
- Full HD video
- Second shutter speed to 1 / 4000 of 30 seconds
- Contrast AF, AF 81 Split
- Built-in pop-up flash
- 121mm width, 79mm height, 59mm depth
- 560g in weight with battery
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