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John Riley reviews the Pentax WG-8 which is 20 megapixel tough waterproof camera. John provides sample photos, test charts and his verdict for this travel and pocket friendly compact.
John Riley reviews the super versatile Pentax F 35-70mm zoom lens from the late 1980s. Easily purchased for very little expense, can this film zoom hold its own on digital sensors? John rigorously tests the lens to find out.
John Riley reviews Pentax's lowest priced DSLR model aimed at enthusiasts that's still in production. The KF might be Pentax's least equipped model, but with a 24mp sensor it's far from being a compromise in what really matters, image quality.
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Upload your photos to the main gallery to be in with a chance of winning the accolade of Photo of the Week. The current prize is a 128GB EVO Plus microSD memory card with SD adapter, courtesy of our friends at Samsung.
Congratulations Nigelk and SSF1957 for your successful entries in the recent photography competitions Weekly #984 - Water and Weekly #983 - Seabirds.
Why not join in by submitting your photos to the latest competitions.
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In development the RICOH GR IVx
A high-end digital compact camera equipped with a newly developed lens that allows users to enjoy shooting with a 40mm-equivalent standard angle of view.
Samsung Showcases P9 and P7 SSDs Featuring USB4 at Gamescom 2026
Flagship P9 and versatile P7 expand Samsung's portable SSD lineup with USB4 connectivity. Doubled performance at 4,000MB/s supports demanding workflows including 12K direct recording.
Into the sun - Awarded Photo of the Week
Photograph titled 'Into the sun' by LennyBloke selected as Pentax User's Photo of the Week.
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Sarah Carpenter tells Pentax User why she likes nothing better than wandering the streets of Soho with her Pentax Super Program SLR.
John Riley reviews the Pentax MX-1, or more specifically reviews the SMC Pentax 6-24mm f/1.8-2.5 lens found on the Pentax MX-1.
The PENTAX 17 is a 2024 compact film camera featuring vertical half-frame shooting, a fixed 25mm f/3.5 lens with zone focusing and is the first release from Pentax's Film Project. John Riley reviews this modern day take on film photography and provides sample photos along with his verdict.
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