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Pentax Spotmatic
This Pentax camera arrived four years late and was missing the feature it was literally named after… yet it sold in the millions

By David S Young Published

Classic Cameras The Pentax Spotmatic was late to the camera party and missed a key feature – but was still wildly popular with 4 million bodies sold!

Classic Cameras
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Could Pentax actually release a 60MP monochrome manual-focus DSLR?

By Kalum Carter Published

News Ricoh Pentax’s latest survey hints at bold, unexpected directions, including a full-frame monochrome DSLR with manual focus and up to 60MP

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The Pentax 24-70mm f/2.8 on a gray wood texture background
Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR Review: Can a 10-year-old lens still deliver impressive images?

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

REVIEW This K-Mount workhorse, the Pentax-D FA 24-70mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR, is now 10 years old – can it still hold up to modern scrutiny?

REVIEW
The Pentax K-1 Mark II with the Pentax 24-70mm f/2.8 lens
I shot with a DSLR for the first time in years. I didn’t hate it. The Pentax K-1 Mark II is a nod to the era of oversized cameras

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

OPINION I'm not going back, but shooting with the Pentax K-1 Mark II was a good reminder that it isn't always about the latest tech

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OPINION
Pentax K-1 Mark II
Are we getting the highest resolution DSLR ever? Pentax K-1 Mark III could be set to pack 61MP, IBIS and more…

By Kim Bunermann Published

DSLR NEWS Rumors swirl around a full-frame, 61MP DSLR – here's what we know about the Pentax K-1 Mark III, poised to set new benchmarks

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DSLR NEWS
A side-by-side display of two Nikon cameras and two Canon cameras on a wooden table, showcasing their lenses against a textured background
We all know it: DSLRs are not dead – and here's the proof in numbers

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Despite the mirrorless boom, DSLR shipments neared 1 million in 2024 – let's put that into perspective

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NEWS
Ricoh GR III
Did you know the Ricoh GR III has a Daido Moriyama mode?

By Kalum Carter Published

Opinion Why aren’t more camera brands leaning into photographer-style simulations?

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Opinion
Best Pentax Lenses
Wait… did Pentax just leak a bunch of MIRRORLESS camera lenses?

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Patent suggests Pentax follows Nikon & Co entering the mirrorless lens market – Let's analyse, discuss Pentax's next move, and what's in for us

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NEWS
Animation of a Pentax 17 camera being loaded with film
Pentax 17 compact camera film wins big at Camera Grand Prix 2025 – a victory for analog in a digital world

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS This retro-inspired half-frame camera beat digital competitors, and here's why it won the Editors Choice R&D Award

NEWS
Pentax WG-1000 product shot
Pentax WG-1000 review: gear up for the great outdoors with this waterproof and shockproof compact camera

By Matthew Richards Published

Review You can submerge the Pentax WG-1000 to watery depths of 15m / 50’ for up to an hour, drop it from a height of 2m / 6.5’ and scrub it with disinfectants. It’s a very resilient little camera, let's bring on the adventure

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