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Ricoh Announces Pentax Q-S1, Ultra-Wide Zoom Share This on LinkedIn   Share This on Google   Tweet This   Forward This

4 August 2014

The world's smallest mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses just got a makeover. Ricoh has updated its Q line with the Q-S1 featuring "a new refined look, Smart Affect mode for creative photo enhancing and color variations from today's hottest fashion trends," the company said.

The company also introduced an ultra-wide angle zoom for its medium-format, dSLR cameras.

PENTAX Q-S1

The Pentax Q-S1 is an ideal everyday camera for photographers of all levels, complete with an entire system of eight lenses designed for on-the-go fun" said Jim Malcolm, Ricoh executive vice president.

Key features include a 1/1.7-inch 12.4-megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor, a top sensitivity of ISO 12800, 21 Scene modes, 3.0-inch LCD and an in-body shake-reduction system using a gyro sensor. It also provides a variety of creative tools, such as bokeh control and Smart Effect to add the desired filters.

A new quick dial can be set to toggle AF, switch the aspect ratio or toggle the ND filter.

The company said the Q-S1 will be available later this month for $499.95.

PENTAX DA645

The new medium-format lens offers focal lengths from 22 to 35.5mm in 35mm equivalents using 17 elements in 12 groups, including two high-performance aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion elements.

In addition, the Pentax's Shake Reduction mechanism has been incorporated into the lens, "which effectively compensates for camera shake up to approximately 3.5 shutter stops," the company said.

The new lens will be available in August for a suggested retail price of $4,999.95.

Pentax Q-S1 Digital Camera

Providing endless artistic expression in a fashionable compact design complete, with interchangeable lenses

DENVER, Colo. -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corp. has introduced the new Pentax Q-S1, one of the world's smallest and lightest digital cameras with interchangeable lenses. With a new refined look, Smart Affect mode for creative photo enhancing and color variations from today's hottest fashion trends, the Q-S1 is an ideal everyday camera for the style-minded looking for the portability of a compact and added benefits of interchangeable lenses.

"Along with its stylish, petite body, this new model offers impressive specifications. The Pentax Q-S1 is an ideal everyday camera for photographers of all levels, complete with an entire system of eight lenses designed for on-the-go fun" said Jim Malcolm, Executive Vice President of Ricoh Imaging Americas, Corp.

The Pentax Q-S1 is the latest addition to the popular Pentax Q series of compact-sized, interchangeable-lens digital cameras. The camera is equipped with a wide range of features to make photography more enjoyable, including a 12.4-megapixel, back-illuminated CMOS image sensor to deliver high-quality images, high-sensitivity shooting to a top sensitivity of ISO 12800 and a reliable shake-reduction system using a state-of-the-art gyro sensor. It also provides a variety of creative tools, such as bokeh control and Smart Effect to add the desired filters with just a simple turn of a dial. The Pentax Q-S1 creates more personalized, creative images easily and beautifully.

In addition, Ricoh Imaging is pleased to announce the launch of a color to order service for the new Pentax Q-S1 digital camera. This unprecedented service, (originally launched with the Q7 in July 2013), has been popularly accepted by many users as a new, fashionable way of expressing one's personal taste and style.

There are four standard color combinations and additional 36 body and grip colors taken straight from the runway, such as champagne, khaki green and charcoal black and can be ordered through the color to order service. The Pentax-01 STANDARD PRIME lens color can also be chosen from five different options to make the entire imaging system even more desirable and eye-catching.

Pricing and Availability

The Q-S1 will be available at retailers nationwide and at http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com in August for a suggested retail price of $499.95

Ordering for the custom colors will be available in August.

To learn more about the comprehensive lineup of Pentax products as well as other RICOH IMAGING products, please visit http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com


Ricoh Imaging Expands Pentax 645 Lens Line-up

HD Pentax-DA645 28-45mmF4.5ED AW SR: An ultra-wide-angle zoom lens engineered to elevate the optical execution of the Pentax 645 Medium Format Digital Cameras

DENVER, Colo. -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corp. has announced the addition of the HD Pentax DA645 28-45mmF4.5ED AW SR to the 645 interchangeable lens series. This ultra-wide-angle zoom lens is the latest in the Pentax 645 line-up and is engineered for use with Pentax medium-format, dSLR cameras. Now Pentax 645 medium-format shooters will have a new high-quality lens to expand their distinct format shooting.

This new lens provides focal lengths from 22mm to 35.5mm in the 35mm format and is the first ultra-wide-angle zoom lens (approximately 1.6x zoom ratio) designed for use with our medium-format digital cameras. Its optics consists of 17 elements in 12 groups, including two high-performance aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion elements. In addition, the Pentax-innovated SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism has been incorporated into this exceptional lens, which effectively compensates for camera shake up to approximately 3.5 shutter stops.

Advanced, multi-layer, HD lens coatings are applied to optimize light transmission and minimize reflection. Paired with this with the Pentax-exclusive, high grade Aero Bright Coating, this lens delivers the dynamic, super-high-resolution images that are only made possible by medium-format dSLR cameras.

Eleven special seals are used to effectively prevent the penetration of dust and water into the lens interior offering superior dependability and durability under a wide variety of shooting condition empowering the photographer to capture various images ranging from those inside the studio to sweeping landscapes without concern.

"With the rapid adoption of the Pentax 645Z, it is essential that we continue to address the needs of the professional photographer by providing premier lens choices. The launch of the Pentax 28-45mm lens reinforces our commitment to the future of medium-format photography" said Jim Malcolm, Executive Vice President, Ricoh Imaging Americas Corp.

Pricing and Availability

The HD Pentax-DA645 28-45mmF4.5ED AW SR lens will be available at retailers nationwide and at http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com in August for a suggested retail price of $4999.95

To learn more about the comprehensive lineup of Pentax products as well as other Ricoh Imaging products, please visit http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com.


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