Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Introducing the HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WR

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The HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WR offers 5.3x zoom from ultra-wide-angle to middle telephoto

RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION is pleased to announce the launch of the HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WR. 

Designed for use with PENTAX K-mount digital SLR cameras, this interchangeable zoom lens is the newest addition to the K-mount series and will provide photographers with a new, high-quality solution across a wide variety of shooting conditions.

Developed in response to requests from photographers, this new versatile lens provides a high zoom ratio of approximately 5.3 times to cover focal lengths from 16mm ultra-wide-angle to 85mm mid-telephoto for lengths equivalent to 24.5mm to 130mm in the 35mm format. This makes it an ideal lens suitable for anything from wide-angle landscapes to portrait photography. 

“With the introduction of the new PENTAX DA 16-85mm lens, we are bringing to market a very versatile lens”, said Jim Malcolm, President of Ricoh Imaging North America.” The16-85mm enhances our already extensive line of proven zoom and prime optics.”

This new lens features the PENTAX-exclusive HD coating which delivers sharp, clear images reducing the occurrence of flare and ghosting, even under challenging lighting conditions such as backlight. Its weather-resistant construction with 11 seals makes it remarkably dependable, preventing water from getting into the lens interior. This durable design allows photographers to remain confident in its abilities under demanding outdoor conditions including rain and snow. The lens consists of 16 optical elements in 12 groups and features an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) optical element to effectively compensate for chromatic aberrations, and aspherical optical elements to minimize color bleeding.

With smooth, quiet autofocus operation driven by a built-in DC motor, you’re sure to enjoy serene shooting. 

Pricing and Availability

The HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WR lens will be available at retailers nationwide and at www.ricohimaging.com in November 2014 for a suggested retail price of $749.95.





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Tuesday, October 28, 2014



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2014—RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION,
renowned for creating the original THETA, the world’s first fully 360-degree, spherical imaging device*1 which allows users to capture everything around them in the ultimate “selfie”, has just released the newest THETA complete with video capability and amazing new body colors to capture the imagination. The new THETA is an innovative leap towards changing the world of digital imaging and creating new ways to share the magic of photography with family and friends.

The RICOH THETA pioneered a whole new world of imaging possibilities allowing users to shoot amazing spherical images, capturing themselves along with the world around them. With the new model, RICOH has introduced ground-breaking video capture technology with the ability to capture spherical video footage with clips up to 3 minutes in length*2. The THETA’s lightweight and easy-to-carry design along with impressive spherical image capturing technologies make it the ultimate device 

“When we look at the world of imaging technology we have really only scratched the surface of what we can achieve,” said Jim Malcolm, President of Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation. “At RICOH, dreaming up new ways to capture the magic of photography is all we think about and the new THETA is a perfect example of our passion to innovate”

This new model is available in four eye-catching colors: blue, yellow, white, and pink engineered to the highest standards. The new RICOH THETA will not only open up a world of imaging magic and unlimited possibilities, but serve as the ultimate fashion statement with the bold new colors.

In keeping with the spirit of innovation, RICOH will open up their API (Application Programming Interface) and provide a SDK (Software Development Kit) available on theta360.com coinciding with the release of the new RICOH THETA. Developers can now create original THETA apps with a variety of settings to perform various operations using the THETA. By developing these apps, end users will be benefit from new and exciting capabilities added to their RICOH THETA, helping RICOH 


The RICOH THETA will be available at retailers nationwide and at www.ricohimaging.com in November 2014 for a suggested retail price of $299.95

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Friday, October 24, 2014

There is always something interesting to take picture of...but you need to get out. Pentax K-3 and DA*60-250.

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 Hi Photographer friends,

It's been a long week and I wasn't in a position to go out and take some pictures. Today, I had to get away and find something interesting to shoot. I am not in a particularly photogenic area and wondered what to look for. I could have gone in town and take street photography, but where I currently am , I might have goten in trouble.

I drove toward the country side. This area is known for dairy farms.  However, I had no intentions  of taking pictures of cows. 

I drove for a while, but there wasn't much else than dairy farms and cows as far as I could see. I spotted a man-man lake just beside one of the dairy farms. There was a bunch of birds standing in the shallow dirty water.  The reflection was great. I took one shot and the birds took off. I capture another shot as they were flying away. All and all, I like the two images. They were taken with my Pentax K-3 and the DA* 16-250mm.

Driving back, I passed a sod farm and took a picture of the irrigation system. Although it's more of an industrial image, I like the effect.

The moral of the above post is that there is always something interesting to shoot. You just need to get out and look around.

After my wife looked on the Audubon Bird website, we found that the birds are Black-necked Stilt birds.
Read more about them here: http://birds.audubon.org/birds/black-necked-stilt





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Yvon Bourque




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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

The PENTAX K-S1 Sweets kit including an 18-55 mm lens and Flu card will be available at retailers nationwide in November 2014 for a suggested retail price of $699.95.

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PENTAX K-S1 Sweets Collection

A trio of new, special-color PENTAX K-S1 camera models
Now complete with Flu card for $699.95


 RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION  is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX K-S1 Sweets Collection, which consists of three special-color models of the PENTAX K-S1 digital SLR camera. Featuring a compact, lightweight body and a stylish, progressive design, these special-edition PENTAX K-S1 models, now available with Flu card, provide outstanding imaging performance that rivals that of upper-class models and just in time for the holidays.

The PENTAX K-S1 Sweets Collection offers three brilliant body color options: Strawberry Cake, Blue Cream Soda and Lime Pie. The cameras’ streamlined, white-based bodies are accentuated with lustrous colors for a fashionable, lively appearance, while keeping all the outstanding functionality and progressive design of the K-S1.  With the unique combination of superb performance, advanced design, and striking colors, these special-edition models make digital SLR photography more fun and exciting, and fit perfectly with every user’s lifestyle.

By combining proven imaging technology, distinct design cues and a flat field user interface (UI) the K-S1 appeals to the next generation PENTAX owner without surrendering the performance expected in a mid-class camera.
Building on the many technologies benchmarked in the company’s popular K-3 advanced DSLR; the K-S1 incorporates a newly designed 20 megapixel image sensor, super-high sensitivity ISO 51200.  In addition this model contains in-body shake reduction, an AA filter simulator, 100% field of view glass pentaprism viewfinder, and 5.4 frames per second shooting at a fast 1/6000 shutter speed. Adding to the user experience is the camera’s unique flat field user interface, which integrates a back-lit LED selection dial, four-way navigation, and a bright 3”  921,000 dot LCD that breaks tradition of the knobs and buttons found on a traditional DSLR.
Thank you for visiting.

Yvon Bourque

P.S. The e-book for the new K-S1 is in progress and will be available soon. Click the image below for more information.





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Sunday, October 19, 2014

Sometimes you get carried away and take pictures you shouldn't have. Pentax K-20D

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Through the years, I took thousands and thousands of pictures. I was just looking at my files with the goal of deleting pictures that had no meaning or were duds. My hard drives are almost full.

Looking at the old images, I wondered why I had taken some of the images. I posted four images that I shouldn't have taken. It was a good idea at the time but looking back, I was wrong.

This rattle snake was about three feet from me.
It was stupid of me to take the shot.
The snake could have jumped in a split second and bite me.

These two nuns were just walking along in a public place in Florida.
I thought it would make an interesting picture.
However, I obviously invaded their privacy. 

I know it's a dog, but I believed it knew how pitiful it looked.
I embarrassed it.

Maybe it wasn't the brightest idea to take a picture of guys carrying machine guns.

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Yvon Bourque



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Thursday, October 16, 2014

K-50 + 18-55mm lens + Eyefi card for $499.95

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The K-50 camera, a mid-level DSLR, has become a staple of the PENTAX brand as well as a long-standing favorite among consumers. With its 81 weather seals, the K-50 incorporates PENTAX’s trusted heritage of weather resistant products that can extend shooting environments from wet and rainy to snowy conditions. This remarkable camera features high-speed, continuous shooting at approximately 6 frames per second, super high sensitivity at ISO settings up to 51200, and high precision SAFOX IXi+ autofocus with accurate subject tracking even in low light situations. In addition, the K-50 is equipped with a 100% field of view viewfinder, innovative shake reduction, and a fast shutter with the ability to shoot at up to speeds of 1/16000 of a second.  
The EyeFi card, now included with the PENTAX K-50 camera just in time for the holidays, works like a regular SDHC memory card with the added benefit of  built-in WiFi that links your K-50 camera to a smartphone, tablet, Mac, or PC. Focus on taking a picture of the perfect sunset then the Eyefi card automatically transfers it to a mobile device or cloud service of one’s choice, and the photos or video will appear instantly.
The Eyefi card has many advantageous features including state of the art memory with storage of up to 2,000 photos or 90 minutes of video, powerful ARM CPU activating WiFi only when there are new pictures to transfer, built-in WiFi that operates whenever you are taking pictures, and on-camera menu support for card functions making it easy to use.

Pricing and Availability

The K-50 with 18-55 mm lens and Eyefi card will be available at retailers nationwide and at www.ricohimaging.com in October 2014 for a suggested retail price of $499.95

*Offer available in standard colors only:; black, white, and red, 

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Changing colors...Changing mood. - Pentax K-3 with DA*60-250mm

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 Hi Photographer friends,

The same image can sometime evoke different feelings.You can change the mood of your images within the K-3 or use after market software to do so. In this post, I used Adobe Lightroom 5. 

There is a whole section of photographers that think post processing is some sort of cheating. If you remove any important portion of a scene, be it a person or an important object, it could be perceived as cheating because the final image does not represent what you and the camera saw. By the same logic, you cannot add items that weren't in the image to begin with. 

This is especially true when shooting in a photo-journalistic way. It is in goodwill that you should show or publish the image as taken.

If you are shooting in a artistic way, all bets are off. You can change anything you want to make the image look the way you had perceived it to look to begin with. Photography is not only a recording media, it's also a paint brush. You paint with light. In doing so, you can change tonality, clarity, and all other attributes associated with your image. That's not cheating, that's art. By changing elements of your image, you can change the mood. A bright color image can project happy moments frozen in time. A black and white rendition can remind you of days gone by. A sepia or antique overtone can remind you of a dear one that uses to take picture when you were young, with the equipment available in that era.

The possibilities are endless. Experience new ways.

Beautiful sunny day in the country side.

Antique representation, reminding me of my father's old pictures.

Sepia tones...it has a special beauty of its own.

B&W are still popular nowadays because it makes your eyes scan the entire image
since we don't naturally see in B&W.


You're not just a photographer, you are an artist.


Thank you for reading,

Yvon Bourque




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Saturday, October 4, 2014

Car show at the RV park we are currently staying at - Pentax K-3 with the DA*16-50mm.

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We are currently in an RV park in the Temecula Valley, California. This morning, they had a car show.  I brought my K-3 and took pictures of some of my favorites. As you can see, I increased the saturation and added white vignetting to make the cars stand out. 

I uploaded the images on my computer and then I transferred them to my iPad. I went back and showed the images to the cars individual owner. They were all surprised on how a little post processing made their prized possession look really good. I emailed each one of them a copy of their car picture. 










There were more great cars, but the above are my favorites.

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Yvon Bourque




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Thursday, October 2, 2014

The Pentax K-S1 is shipping. The e-book will follow soon.

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Hi Photographer friends,

I started to work on the e-book for the new entry-level Pentax K-S1. Although this is their newest entry-level camera, it is packed with advanced features. I'll write more about the camera as I write the e-book.


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Yvon Bourqure





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