RiceHigh's Pentax Blog

Yet Another "About the K-01" Rumour

2012-01-27T23:03:00.006+08:00

From DSLR Magazine @Twitter (Spanish) via Mirrorless Rumors.From Google Translation and Quoted:-"For the K-mount SLR like, and probably the same flange distance. No viewer!""The new Pentax CSC will be somewhat smaller than Kr, and is not sure-win-at once a beauty pageant.""The new CSC will use the mount Pentax "K" classical optics compatible with their current SLR. You do not have eye-level

Rumour or Not: Additional Information about the K-01 and the New 40mm XS Pancake Lens and System

2012-01-27T17:34:00.007+08:00

See what Photo Rumors reports, I guess that they have a source to the insider information.Quoted and my own remarks, one by one as follows:-The camera is designed by a famous designerWell, are those designer chairs or whatsoever always looking nice? :-oThe new 40mm f/2.8 pancake lens is less than 1 centimeter thick and my understanding is that it will work only with the new K-01 bodyIt seems

Pentax Q 02 Standard Zoom Kit to be Marketed on Feb. 16

2012-01-27T14:09:00.009+08:00

http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20120126_507247.html(In Japanese, Google English Translation Here.)The estimated street price of the new kit is at 70k Japanese Yens, which is roughly equal to $900 US Dollars.N.B. There has been no standard zoom single lens kit but only either standard prime single lens or standard prime + zoom dual lenses kit since the Q was first marketed and for the

Pentax Optio VS20 Super Zoom Compact

2012-01-26T19:33:00.001+08:00

20X zoom lens from 28mm wide, 16 megapixels (1/2.3"?) CCD, dual shutter release buttons, one for horizontal and one for vertical shooting:-http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/01/25/pentax-introduces-optio-vs20I am not impressed with that black on silver design which looks odd to my eyes, at least.

Focus Adjust the K-5 and Pentax AF Lenses with Live View

2012-01-26T14:45:00.013+08:00

In this post, I am going to brief about a new method and the general procedures to calibrate (focus adjust) the AF accuracy of the (Pentax) DSLRs which are equipped with the Live View function.Before going on, there is something to note about the Live View function (called "LV" thereafter) of those Pentax DSLRs, the aperture in the LV is controlled automatically by the camera body, in doubled

Videos: Nikon AF-SLR Manufacturing Process (for F70)

2012-01-26T00:14:00.007+08:00

Part 1 of 2:-http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjM0MDc0MTg4.htmlPart 2 of 2:-http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjM0MDgzNDky.htmlQuite interesting, although the videos are old. As seen in the videos, the camera manufactured is the F70 which belongs to the old F line of the Nikon AF SLRs, which were all made in Japan in the past.Read Also:-Leica Lenses Manufacturing ProcessA Virtual Lens Plant!

NEX-7 Brief Hands-on Impressions

2012-01-22T13:33:00.006+08:00

Tried it at the Sony showroom and then immediately decided to buy a K-5! ;-D1. Not too big and heavy and is comfortable to hold.2. Build quality is nice, body felt solid, except the flash.2. Built-in flash is rather flimsy, especially when it is popped up or during being opened. Closed flash still has some slight play which I don't like (against what every K-5's closed tightly)!3. Shutter lag is

Finally, I am Done! :-D

2012-01-22T13:07:00.008+08:00

With the K-5, which is my 10th DSLR/ILDC ever purchased:-No major problem as tested and used for two days, except a big dot of dust inside the focusing screen that is visible from the finder, which I believe is a gift from the factory. AF seems to be fairly accurate under both tungsten and white light, at different lighting levels but consistency is less good at lower light. Anyway, I don't find

Fuji X-Series Lens Roadmap 2012-2013

2012-01-20T12:57:00.001+08:00

http://www.pdnonline.com/pdn/gear/CES-PMA-2012-Fujifi-4404.shtmlvia Jimmy Yen's Blog (Chinese)So, the lenses to be offered in X-mount are:-2012• 14mm (21mm equivalent) super wide• 18-72mm f/4 (27-108mm equivalent) image stabilized zoom2013 • 23mm f/2 (34mm equivalent) wide• 28mm f/2.8 pancake design (42mm equivalent) normal• 12-24mm f/4 (18-36mm equivalent) image stabilized zoom •

CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2012

2012-01-20T06:40:00.000+08:00

The PMA @ CES has passed, the next and more important event for displaying new products is the Japanese CP+, this is especially important for Pentax Ricoh as the new K-mount mirrorless should be announced there by that time:-http://www.cpplus.jp/en/Well, unlike what happened at the CES, a quick search to the exhibitors reveals that Pentax Ricoh and Ricoh will have separate booths. So, this sounds

Trustable Rumour: Pentax K-01 Mirrorless is Coming, No DSLR!

2012-01-19T21:31:00.006+08:00

The Japanese Digicame-info has posted their learnt insider information. It should be noted that they had good past track record for the accuracy of such leaks or "rumours" with high accuracy, as they do have some good and reliable sources and information providers:-http://digicame-info.com/2012/01/aps-ck-01.html(in Japanese, Google English Translation Here)It is essentially a K-mount DSLR without

Pentax is the Biggest Enemy of Herself! (When a Simple but Annoying Design/QC Problem Could Persist for 8 Years!)

2012-01-19T17:50:00.004+08:00

See this user report, that is what I have been complaining about since my first *ist D! >:-(http://forum.xitek.com/thread-960659-1-1-1.html(in Chinese, Google-translated English page here)Look at this obvious problem:-Honestly telling you folks, back to May of the last year I pre-ordered my K-5, but shortly afterwards I went to the shop to get my new camera, I opened five boxes of brand news

Kodak Files for Bankruptcy

2012-01-19T14:03:00.005+08:00

1001 Noisy Cameras have just reported this breaking news!http://www.1001noisycameras.com/2012/01/kodak-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy.htmlWell, whilst this was expected, it is too sad to see that has happened after all! :-(Last Story:-Kodak Seems Wants to Do Something to Show Off the Values of Their Patents!

Kodak Seems Wants to Do Something to Show Off the Values of Their Patents!

2012-01-19T12:56:00.001+08:00

See what Photo Rumors reports, for Kodak has filed cases for suing both Fuji and Samsung recently.Well, does this help them to survive? I am afraid not, frankly!Last Related:-Wall Street Journal Reports Kodak Bankruptcy Soon to Happen

My Idea of the K1000D Finally Adopted by Someone!

2012-01-19T08:07:00.008+08:00

Years ago, I proposed a K1000D. Finally, we'll have this very soon:-Via Photo Rumors.Glad that finally at least one camera maker has some close mentality as me! :-D However really sad that she is NOT Pentax! :-(And, if the rumoured info is going to be true, the 5-axis body-based image stabilisation system will overshade the Pentax SR's 3 axis one which has been highly praised by some Pentaxians

Toshiba FlashAir Wireless LAN SD Card Hands-on Video

2012-01-18T00:50:00.002+08:00

http://www.engadget.com/photos/toshiba-flashair-wireless-lan-sd-card-hands-on-video/Last Related:-New Toshiba FlashAir - An Eye-Fi Alternative

Off-Topic Videos: Snooker 147 Breaks

2012-01-17T18:27:00.001+08:00

This is off-topic but it's really amazing and fantastic, for a recent 147 maximum break in the latest Haikou World Open 2012! :-o Go watch yourself if you are interested. :-)But speaking of those 147 snooker breaks, the following set the world record, for the faaastest 147 break ever achieved! After watching it and then back to the above, Macro Fu actually did it rather slowly~ ;->

First Chinese Made APS-C CMOS Imager

2012-01-17T13:38:00.005+08:00

By the Chinese technology company Superpix. It is called the SP8AC08:-http://www.superpix.com.cn/en/Photo_Show.asp?InfoId=170&ClassId=38&Topid=0Via the Chinese Xitek Forum.A browse to their product list reveals that they used to build only small sized sensors but suddenly they have made an APS-C in 6um for the pixel size! :-oAnyway, it is always good to see more players entering into the market

GXR K-mount Module is being "Under Discussion"

2012-01-16T13:37:00.004+08:00

See what AP UK reports, via 1001 Noisy Cameras.The flipping monitor is nothing appealing, frankly. If Ricoh is really to make this K-mount module, they should make it to at least supporting some kinds of automatic functions of which those K-mount Pentax lenses are capable of. Otherwise, a cheap $20 K-to-M mount adaptor will just do it, as GXR M-mount module has been already there for quite some

Japanese K-5 Discontinuation Rumour Continues

2012-01-16T07:39:00.001+08:00

http://bbs.kakaku.com/bbs/K0000152653/SortID=14018616/(in Japanese, Google English Translation Here)The dealer firmly told the buyer that the K-5 had been discontinued. The potential buyer then called Pentax to verify, he got an answer that was denying. So, who is telling the truth? He just wonders himself.. If I were him, I would buy the conspiracy theory that someone would try to hide the

GM of Pentax UK Interviewed

2012-01-16T01:05:00.004+08:00

Further to my last report on the four recent official Pentax interviews, here is a missed one with the higher Pentax official at the CES. The ePhotozine interviewed the General Manager of Pentax UK, Mr. Jonathan Martin, as follows:-http://www.ephotozine.com/article/we-interview-pentax-uk-gm-jonathan-martin-18246Below are some important or unimportant excerpts, depending on what one would

Latest Family Photo of My Pentax Gear! ;-D

2012-01-15T17:57:00.013+08:00

Group Photos:-Individual:-Now, you can see how many Pentax bodies and Pentax lenses that I actually have! ;-DAnd, the mode dials of the cameras were actually put on by me myself! Well, if you want to do it like me, a punch and glue are required:-Below are the new different packages of the latest Pentax gear! :-D The colour coding is: Grey for MX Black, White for MX Silver, Blue for K-7 Black,

Pentax Interview/Disclosure Galaxy (All Official: Pentax Germany, Pentax UK, Pentax USA and Pentax Ricoh Japan!)

2012-01-13T08:02:00.016+08:00

1. A further look on what Pentax Germany posted at the Google+:-"Dieses Jahr wird das Poster größer werden müssen." = This year the poster will have to be bigger.First via Blog reader franky and then human translated by Blog reader Mistral75.It might hint that a new Pentax interchangeable lens camera body would be added this year.2. Pentax UK posted something at the Facebook:-"Hi Guys We can

Pentax SLR Cameras 1952-2012

2012-01-12T18:08:00.008+08:00

(Updated: Click Above to Download Larger Poster!)Source: Pentax Germany @ Google PlusVia: Chassimages Pentax ForumBtw, does it have a larger version? :-(Read Also:-A (Pentax) Camera Catalogue CollectorPentax SLR Cameras 1952-2008Major Canon Cameras 1930 to 2010

K-5 New Firmware V1.12 is Up

2012-01-12T13:16:00.008+08:00

http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/k-5_s.htmlChanges to V1.12 Corrected --- When O-GPS1 is mounted on the K-5 and taking a picture of starry sky with long exposure tracing by ASTROTRACER function, a band of light green noise rarely occur on image depending on photographic condition. *Contents of [Version 1.11] will be also updated.So, once again, the last "error" and "mistake" (for