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Pentax makes K-30 official with weatherproofing and 1080p video

by cheapest laptop staff on May 22, 2012

PENTAX Introduces New K-30 Digital SLR Camera

Featuring weather resistant capabilities, new mid-level DSLR is the perfect creative companion for active travel and outdoor photographers

Denver, CO (May 21, 2012) – PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION today announces the introduction of its new weather and dust resistant digital SLR camera – the PENTAX K-30. Ideal for photographers with active outdoor lifestyles, the new PENTAX K-30 combines a compact, lightweight body with many advanced features found only in higher end DSLR camera models, such as a weather, dust and cold resistant body, a glass prism optical finder with 100% field of view, state-of-the-art autofocusing, and full HD video recording capabilities.

“No detail was overlooked when designing the dynamic new K-30 to be weather resistant,” explains John Carlson, Sr. Manager of Sales and Marketing, PENTAX. “Every seam, every button, every hinge has been weather sealed for adventure-proof creative photography. Whether enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking in the Rocky Mountains or on vacation cruising along on the Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls, photographers can stop worrying about weather conditions and start focusing on capturing the perfect shot.”

In addition to its versatile weather-proof capabilities, the new K-30 offers features including high-speed burst shooting at a maximum speed of six images per second, a high-speed shutter unit with a top speed of 1/6000 second, and convenient dual electronic dials for quick, fingertip access to exposure control and several Auto Picture and scene modes. Coupled with an ergonomic grip that provides firm, comfortable control of the camera, and a sporty, functional design, the K-30 assures dependable, flawless performance in the field. The new K-30 is available in three body colors: Crystal White and Crystal Blue, with brilliant, glossy finishes reminiscent of the finish of an exclusive sports car; and Black, for a traditional SLR look. It is also compatible with all PENTAX K-mount lenses.

The new PENTAX K-30 will be available at retail outlets nationwide and online in July 2012 with a suggested retail price of $849.95 for body only, and $899.95 for the kit including the DA L 18-55mm zoom lens.

PENTAX Introduces smc DA 50mm f/1.8 Medium-Telephoto Lens

Compact, lightweight autofocus lens designed exclusively for PENTAX K-Mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras

Denver, CO (May 21, 2012) – PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION today announces the introduction of its new smc PENTAX-DA 50mm f/1.8 medium-telephoto autofocus lens, which is designed exclusively for use with the company’s K-mount interchangeable-lens (ILC) digital cameras. Thanks to state-of-the-art optical design technology from PENTAX, the lens’ image coverage is optimized for PENTAX K-mount ILC cameras to deliver sharp, clear images from edge to edge. With a sleek, modern look and a lightweight body, the new PENTAX-DA 50mm f/1.8 lens was designed with versatility and flexibility in mind and is ideal for photographers of varying levels, from amateurs to professionals.

The PENTAX-DA 50mm f/1.8 lens will be available July 2012 with a retail price of $249.95.

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Zurich, Switzerland. 21 May 2012

Koubachi (http://www.koubachi.com), currently announces that a endowment winning
Wi-Fi Plant Sensor, that takes a guesswork out of plant care, is
now accessible opposite Europe. Winner of a 2012 red dot pattern award,
a Koubachi plant sensor translates your plants needs directly to
your iPhone.

The Wi-Fi Plant Sensor is placed in a dirt of any pot plant to
guard a pivotal vitality parameters of a plant: dirt moisture,
heat and light intensity. Using a built-in Wi-Fi module, the
information is sent to a Koubachi Cloud, where it is analyzed formed on
systematic caring models grown in team-work with leading
biologists. The plant owners is afterwards supposing with detailed
instructions around a Koubachi iPhone App or Web App, to uncover how and
when to caring for your dear plants. One Koubachi Wi-Fi sensor can be
used to guard and set adult alerts for all your domicile plants.

“The Koubachi Wi-Fi Plant Sensor is a initial device ever that enables
real-time monitoring of a plant’s vitality,” says Philipp Bolliger,
CEO and contriver of Koubachi. He adds: “It’s been really good received
by a users and press given launch during CeBIT 2012 and we are happy to
broach a initial pre-ordered units to a customers. With production
entirely lined up, a Koubachi Wi-Fi Plant Sensor is now available
opposite Europe.”

The Koubachi Wi-Fi Plant Sensor has been designed to seamlessly blend
in with your plants’ environment, while regulating slicing corner technology
that enables a simpler, nonetheless some-more absolute plant caring experience.

When extrinsic in a plant’s pot, a plant owners is supposing with
minute caring instructions regarding:

1) Watering: The Koubachi Wi-Fi Plant Sensor facilities a
best-in-class, high-precision dirt dampness sensor providing unmatched
correctness that ensures effective plant watering and prevents
over-watering

2) Temperature: The heat sensor monitors ambient
vicinity ensuring that your plants are placed in ideal temperature
environments as good as alerting we when it’s too prohibited or cold for
your plants.

3) Light intensity: The light power sensor ensures that you
know either your plants are positioned accurately in a right place to
foster healthy expansion and also alerts we if a plant needs other
light requirements.

4) Fertilizing: Based on a particular plant caring indication for your
plant species, Koubachi also provides we with timed fertilizer
notifications.

5) Misting: Some plants usually flower if misted frequently – Koubachi
knows either your plant needs misting and will warning we whenever it
is time to obscurity your plant.

The Koubachi apps – that can also be used in simple duty but a
sensor – are accessible for free, while a Wi-Fi Plant Sensor costs
£99 from http://store.koubachi.com. The squeeze of a sensor
includes a lifelong giveaway subscription to a Koubachi system,
including unchanging updates of a Apps (new features) and a plant
library (new plants). The red dot pattern awards praised Koubachi for
a high pattern peculiarity and moving pattern language. To learn more
greatfully revisit www.koubachi.com

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