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To mark the release of Pentax Ricoh’s new digital reflex camera with interchangeable lens “Pentax Q7″ on July 5, a limited number of “Pentax Q7 Complete kits” will be out on the same day. The complete kits include a Pentax Q7 camera, 7 different lenses, a camera bag and other related accessories. Only 1,000 sets will be available.

The “Pentax Q7 Complete kit” includes:

・ PENTAX Q7 camera (color: black)
・ PENTAX-01 STANDARD PRIME (color: black)
・ PENTAX-02 STANDARD ZOOM (color: black)
・ PENTAX-03 FISH-EYE
・ PENTAX-04 TOY LENS WIDE
・ PENTAX-05 TOY LENS TELEPHOTO
・ PENTAX-06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM
・ PENTAX-07 MOUNT SHIELD LENS
・ Hood for 01 MH-RB40.5
・ Hood for 02 PH-RBB40.5
・ Hood for 06 PH-RBA40.5
・ PENTAX -100 PL filter
・ Camera bag O-CB133
・ Special fancy box

The price is open.

An entry-level version of the digital single-lens reflex camera – the “PENTAX K-50″ – will be released by Pentax Ricoh Imaging on July 5.

This is an affordable, accessible model with an estimated retail price for the body of only ¥75,000.

The body is water-resistent, dust-resistant, and is equipped with cold-resistance performance to -10℃, making it suitable for outdoor photography in rainy days.

The imaging element is 16,280,000 pixels, APS-C size CMOS sensor, with sensitivity to ISO 51200.

In addition, besides the AA battery which is attached to the main body, a special lithium-ion battery can also be used for the camera (sold separately with a battery charger).

The camera can be ordered in any one of a choice of 20 colors for the body part and 6 colors for the grip, (up to 117 different color combinations) through “the color order service” which was also announced today and will start today. The customized cameras will be available on July 5.

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 IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is releasing a new compact digital camera with a clean retro design – PENTAX MX-1 – on May 3.

It’s a digital camera with an optical 4X zoom lens featuring a large maximum aperture of F1.8 to F2.5 and 28mm wide-angle coverage (in the 35mm format) and works well in low light situations. A back-illuminated CMOS image sensor is built-in to ensure low-noise characteristics and high-definition images with a sensitivity of ISO 12800 and approximately 12.0 effective mega pixels. Minimum object distance is 1cm away from the lens. It has a 3 inch monitor with adjustable angle.

With “Mode dial” to set 10 different shooting modes, changing settings is fast and easy.

Size: 122.5 x 60 x 51.5 mm
Weight: 391g (including battery and SD card)
Battery: Rechargeable　lithium-ion battery, AC adapter kit (sold separately)