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Pentax X90 ultrazoom announced
PUBLISHED: Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Pentax has announced the X90 ultrazoom, successor to the X70. The X90 offers a very long, wide angle 26x optical zoom lens (26-676mm 35mm equivalent), high speed continuous shooting ability, and full manual exposure controls in a sturdy but lightweight body.

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Pentax Optio W90 waterproof camera splashes down
PUBLISHED: 2/24/2010  BY: Andy Stanton
Pentax has announced the Optio W90 waterproof camera, the successor to the W80.
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PMA 2010: California, here we come
PUBLISHED: 2/20/2010  BY: Allison Johnson
DigitalCameraReview is on the move again, and for a change we're not headed to Vegas. This year, PMA relocates to Anaheim, California from a long run in Sin City. On the heels of many, many compact camera announcements, we're ready to get a first look at some of the latest releases from the likes of Nikon, Panasonic, Sony, Olympus, and Fujifilm.
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Pentax Optio H90 and Optio I-10 unveiled
PUBLISHED: 1/25/2010  BY: Allison Johnson
Pentax rolls out the Optio H90 and Optio I-10 today, a pair of attractively styled compacts with 5x lenses and 12.1 megapixel sensors. Each camera marks the launch of a new series - the retro-chic I-10 brings a classic SLR look to the compact Optio line, while the modern H90 offers a minimalist design aesthetic.
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Budget Pentax Optio E90 announced
PUBLISHED: 1/25/2010  BY: Allison Johnson
The latest addition to Pentax's budget-oriented Optio E series is the Pentax Optio E90. With an introductory price just under $100, it offers basic features at a low price.
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Pentax K-7 Review
PUBLISHED: 12/17/2009  BY: Jerry Jackson
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 of the price. In our First Thoughts Review earlier this year, we called the K-7 the most impressive Pentax camera ever produced. Do we still think it's worthy of that title? Keep reading.
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Pentax Announces 100mm f/2.8 Weather Resistant Macro Lens
PUBLISHED: 12/9/2009  BY: Andy Stanton
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 a manufacturer of excellent prime lenses, the new weather resistant glass is aimed to meet the demands of the outdoor photographer. Read on for more specs and pricing.
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Pentax K-x gets firmware update
PUBLISHED: 12/3/2009  BY: Andy Stanton
Pentax has released a firmware update for its K-x DSLR.
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Pentax K-x Review
PUBLISHED: 11/16/2009  BY: Adam Crawford
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 pro K-7. Unique functions like in-camera HDR processing and continuous shooting up to 4.7 fps should come at a premium, but the competitively priced K-x proves itself as an excellent value.
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Pentax posts K-7 firmware update
PUBLISHED: 10/25/2009  BY: Andy Stanton
Pentax has released another firmware update for its enthusiast/semi-pro grade DSLR, the K-7.
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Pentax offers instant $100 rebate on K-7
PUBLISHED: 10/2/2009  BY: Andy Stanton
Pentax has announced that it is offering a $100 instant rebate on its semi-pro level DSLR, the K-7.
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Pentax K-x Hands On
PUBLISHED: 9/17/2009  BY: J.R.
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 models, the small but sturdy camera brings HD video-capable SLRs to a lower price than ever before. We even got to spend a couple of minutes with one; read on for our impressions.
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Pentax K-x with HD video unveiled
PUBLISHED: 9/17/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
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 lightweight entry-level unit designed to lure customers away from their point and shoots. The bait? A 12.4 megapixel CMOS sensor, a 2.7 inch LCD with live view, and 720p HD video recording.
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