
Damn Apple, if you were trying to show us that you’re working hard on Aperture then job well done. Two major updates in two days? Fresh on the heels of the 3.0.1 update comes Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.1.The update, available now via Software Update provides support for the Hasselblad H3DII-50, Leica M9, Leica ... read more
February 25, 2010 in News by David Schloss

Pentax has announced an update to the popular smc PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mm f/2.8 in the form of a new weather-resistant version. Like its predecessor, the new smc PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mm F2.8 WR is compatible with 35mm film cameras as well as the company’s APS-C format digital SLRs. For more information including the techncal ... read more
December 9, 2009 in News by Kevin Carter

Pentax has announced the first firmware update for the new upper entry-level K-x 12.4-megapixel DSLR. Firmware v 1.01 adds three shooting effects functions, a Cross Processing option with the Green button, improved battery-level accuracy and stability.Press release:
PENTAX K-x Firmware Update Software Version 1.01
PENTAX would like to announce the release of the K-x firmware update ... read more
December 3, 2009 in News by Kevin Carter

The Japanese Times reports today that troubled camera manufacturer Pentax could be sold by optical glass (and filter) maker Hoya to JVC Kenwood Holdings Inc. According to their sources, JVC are considering selling its music software company Victor Entertainment and buying the Pentax camera division to strengthen the JVC brand video camcorder range, which ... read more
November 5, 2009 in News by Kevin Carter

Hot on the heals of its two ultra-wide-angle lenses, the Distagon T* 3,5/18 ZE and the T* 2,8/21 announced recently, the new Distagon T* 2/28 ZE is Carl Zeiss’ first moderate wide-angle lens with EF bayonet.
This lens is now available in three different mount configurations (Nikon F, Pentax K and Canon EF) and is sure ... read more
October 12, 2009 in News by John Omvik