Pentax celebrates 100th anniversary with… limited edition $50 hot shoe cover?

Pentax celebrates 100th anniversary with… limited edition $50 hot shoe cover?
(Image credit: Ricoh Imaging)

On 27 November, Pentax will celebrate its 100th anniversary. And what better way for one of the quirkiest brands in the business to celebrate its centenary than with a limited edition hot shoe cover, costing £40 / $50. 

"This accessory features a metallic base treated with a honing process that creates a high-grade finish," says parent company Ricoh Imaging. "It is marked with the PENTAX 100 YEARS OF HISTORY logo, treated with a mirror-finishing process. 

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James Artaius
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The editor of Digital Camera World, James has 21 years experience as a journalist and started working in the photographic industry in 2014 (as an assistant to Damian McGillicuddy, who succeeded David Bailey as Principal Photographer for Olympus). In this time he shot for clients like Aston Martin Racing, Elinchrom and L'Oréal, in addition to shooting campaigns and product testing for Olympus, and providing training for professionals. This has led him to being a go-to expert for camera and lens reviews, photo and lighting tutorials, as well as industry news, rumors and analysis for publications like Digital Camera MagazinePhotoPlus: The Canon MagazineN-Photo: The Nikon MagazineDigital Photographer and Professional Imagemaker, as well as hosting workshops and talks at The Photography Show. He also serves as a judge for the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest. An Olympus and Canon shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and a fondness for vintage lenses and instant cameras.