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Pentax MX-1: This Camera’s “Retro” Style Might Be Past Its Prime

Pentax is a classic imaging company and so you've got to let them have their own crack at building a camera that looks old school, right? In theory! But MX-1 feel just a smidgen late to the party. Read More >>

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10 Celebrity Designer Gadgets

Thanks to the influence of a certain Cupertino-based company, sleek, well-designed gadgets are becoming the norm -- in fact, we're at a point now when almost all mainstream consumer electronics look eerily similar, amirite Samsung? Read More >>

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Pentax’s Burly K-5 II Can See In Absurd Darkness

Pentax has overhauled the excellent dust-proof, shock-proof, water-resistant Pentax K-5 from 2010 with a brand new autofocus system that works in darker conditions than every before. The Pentax K-5 II might just be the best sticky situation camera out there. Read More >>

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I Still Can’t Believe a Normal Camera Can Resist These Tortures

Apparently, some people love the Pentax DSLRs because they can withstand sand storms and heavy rain. I never imagined they could be subjected to this kind of hardcore testing. That's probably why US Army soldier Alex Jansen, now deployed in Afghanistan, loves them. Read More >>

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Pentax K-30 Hands-On: The Fastest, Toughest Inexpensive DSLR We’ve Every Used

The promise of the new Pentax K-30: The toughest, fastest DSLR that won't break your bank. We just tried it out for the first time, and so far we're impressed. A £550 DSLR body shouldn't feel this good. Read More >>

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Pentax K-30: The Weather-Resistant, Entry-Level DSLR for Adventure Addicts

Camera makers have been cramming professional quality imaging into a budget (sub-£700) packages for years. One of the main disadvantages of these cameras is that they're not as resilient as their £2000 counterparts. The Pentax K-30 aims to change that. Read More >>

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Pentax Enlists Aussie ‘Sleb Designer Marc Newson For Fisher Price-Esque K-01 Camera

Marc Newson has designed wares for companies as far-flung as Alessi and Qantas, but his latest product, for Pentax, has kind of left me cold. He wasn't joking when he said at the launch event for the K-01 today that he wanted to create something "unique." Read More >>

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Is this the Mirrorless Pentax K-01 in These Leaked Photos?

A collection of official-looking leaked photos made it on to the Pentax Forums today, purportedly unveiling the upcoming K-01 mirrorless camera. It looks to be available in multiple colors, features an HDR mode, and comes equipped with a 40mm f/2.8 pancake lens. There's been no official word from Pentax as to availability or price. [Pentax Forums via Engadget] Read More >>