PENTAX RICOH – Limited version “GR Series” and “K Series” camera commemorative watches – Japan only

PENTAX RICOH - Limited version "GR Series" and "K Series" camera commemorative watches - Japan only

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is releasing 2 limited versions of original watches in Japan only. One is for celebrating the release of the new compact digital camera “GR” and the other one is for celebrating the 10 year anniversary of its single lens reflex camera “K” series. Only 150 watches are available for each model.

In addition to their smart designs, they have several practical features such as a 5 channel alarm that is capable of setting vibration, LED digital display, water resistance to 10 ATM, etc.

Release date: late May
Price: 24,800 yen (including tax)

Order these watches here.

PENTAX RICOH – Compact digital camera “GR” with APS-C CMOS sensor

PENTAX RICOH - Compact digital camera "GR" with APS-C CMOS sensor

PENTAX RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. has announced that they will release their new compact digital camera “GR” in late May.

It features the new “GR LENS 18.3mm F2.8″ lens with 18.3mm focal length. Low-pass filter-less, APS-C CMOS sensor (16.2 million pixel) is built-in. The new “GRENGINE” image processor brings ISO 25600. High AF speed of 0.2 seconds and 4 frame/second shutter speed.

Still pictures up to 4928×3264; Movies up to 1920×1080.

Support functions for shooting are abundant. 9 effect modes such as “Retro” and “Miniaturize”, “Dynamic range correction” to reduce over-exposure or under-exposure, “Face detection AF&AE” to take a photo of a person easily and beautifully, etc.

Estimated price: around 100,000 yen
Dimensions: approx. 117 x 61 x 34.7 mm
Weight: approx. 245g (with battery and SD card); 215g (without)