Pentax 2009 Digital Camera Articles

Pentax K-7 Review 12/17/2009

The Pentax K-7 is a surprisingly affordable DSLR that rivals the performance and features of the Canon 7D and the Nikon D300S for a fraction

Pentax Announces 100mm f/2.8 Weather Resistant Macro Lens 12/9/2009

Pentax has announced the Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 weather resistant lens designed for use with Pentax digital SLR cameras. Coming from

Pentax K-x gets firmware update 12/3/2009

Pentax has released a firmware update for its K-x DSLR.

Pentax K-x Review 11/16/2009

The Pentax K-x is a compact, beginner-friendly DSLR. Though similar in size and shape to the K2000, it shares some of the features of their

Pentax posts K-7 firmware update 10/25/2009

Pentax has released another firmware update for its enthusiast/semi-pro grade DSLR, the K-7.

Pentax offers instant $100 rebate on K-7 10/2/2009

Pentax has announced that it is offering a $100 instant rebate on its semi-pro level DSLR, the K-7.

Pentax K-x Hands On 9/17/2009

Tonight, Pentax showed off the newest member of their digital camera lineup, the Pentax K-x. A sort of hybrid of their K2000/K-m and K-7 mo

Pentax K-x with HD video unveiled 9/17/2009

The Pentax K2000 gave Pentax fans an answer to their call for a lighter, less bulky DSLR. Today, they've unveiled the Pentax K-x, another li

Pentax Optio WS80 touts HD underwater movies 8/5/2009

In addition to updates to its P- and E-series Optio models, Pentax has announced plans to launch a new waterproof point-and-shoot. The new 1

Pentax rolls out Optio P80, E80 compacts 8/5/2009

Pentax will be bringing a pair of new Optio cameras - the entry-level E80, and the performance-minded P80 - to market next month. Targeting

Firmware update for Pentax K-7 7/31/2009

Pentax has released a firmware update for its enthusiast/semi-pro grade DSLR, the K-7.

Pentax Optio E70 Review 7/16/2009

The Pentax Optio E70 has all the makings of a good starter camera - simple controls, totally automatic shooting, and a 10.0 megapixel sensor

Rugged Pentax Optio W80 Announced 6/24/2009

Pentax announces the Optio W80 today, a shock, freeze and waterproof digital compact. In addition to a sturdy build, it will offer shooters

Pentax K-7 First Thoughts 5/20/2009

The official Pentax K-7 announcement is hot off the press this morning, and we've been lucky enough to get our hands on a pre-production mod

Pentax K-7 Announced 5/20/2009

Pentax Imaging Company announced today the launch of the much-rumored Pentax K-7 digital SLR camera. The newest Pentax K series camera is d

Pentax DA 15mm F4ED AL Limited Lens Review 5/19/2009

Pentax has long been famous for making some of the best prime lenses money can buy, and they've consistently turned out lenses that most har

Pentax X70 Review 5/14/2009

The ultrazoom category is a force to be reckoned with in today's market. Not only do these cameras offer a wide-to-telephoto focal range; th

Pentax Optio P70 Review 4/16/2009

Announced at this year's CES, the 12 megapixel Pentax Optio P70 is one of the latest compacts to enter the "digital dozen" club and becomes

Pentax releases firmware update for K20D DSLR 4/16/2009

Pentax has released a firmware update for its K20D digital SLR camera. The new version, 1.03, improves operation of the Shake Reduction (SR)

Pentax to release 30 megapixel DSLR next year 3/24/2009

As part of an upcoming Japanese photo expo, Pentax Japan recently announced the development of a 30 megapixel digital SLR to be released som

Pentax brings DA 15mm f/4 Limited to PMA 3/3/2009

Pentax's latest wide-angle lens, the DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited, has been anticipated for some time, but the manufacturer provided retail rel

Pentax launches X70 ultrazoom 3/2/2009

Pentax has entered previously uncharted territory today with the launch of its first ultrazoom "bridge" camera, the Pentax X70. Designed as

Pentax DA* 55mm f/1.4 SDM Lens Review 2/26/2009

Mention the name "Pentax" around photographers and most of them will immediately think of fantastic prime lenses. Pentax has long been famou

Pentax offering $100 instant rebate on K20D 2/4/2009

Pentax has announced a price drop for its K20D prosumer DSLR. For a limited time, all body-only and body-and-lens configurations for the K20

Pentax taking pre-orders on K2000 Limited Edition 1/22/2009

We received word that those of you who have been anxiously awaiting your chance to purchase the visually striking K2000 Limited Edition are

Head to Head: Nikon D60 vs. Pentax K2000 1/20/2009

What makes the perfect consumer DSLR? After great images and a reasonable price, compactness may be the most important consideration in choo

Pentax K2000 Review 1/17/2009

"Small" and "light" haven't always been part of Pentax's K-series vocabulary, but the new 10.2 megapixel Pentax K2000 looks to change this p

Pentax Optio P70, E70 unveiled for CES 1/5/2009

In anticipation of CES, Pentax has added two new point-and-shoot digicams to its Optio line: the Pentax Optio P70 and Optio E70.