Ricoh adds a sweet touch to its DSLRs with the candy-colored Pentax K-S1

By Les Shu October 23, 2014

Of all the DSLRs available, Ricoh’s Pentax series are probably the most colorful, and the company isn’t shy about offering cameras in the most bodacious hues. For its K-S1 DSLR, a midrange model that has a unique LED-illuminated grip and buttons, Ricoh has announced three new candy-inspired colors: Strawberry Cake, Blue Cream Soda, and Lime Pie.

If you want to get noticed, shooting with one of these new K-S1s – Ricoh calls it the Sweets Collection – will surely draw lots of attention. DSLRs are often viewed as serious cameras, but these toy-like colors on a white-colored body certainly bring an element of fun. Some will find the colors cheeky, but others will find them repulsive. Regardless of opinion – style is subjective, after all – you can’t deny these cameras are unique, and add a splash of personality to what’s usually ho-hum black.

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The Sweets Collection K-S1s are purely cosmetic, as everything internal remains the same, including the 20-megapixel APS-C sensor, anti-aliasing filter simulator (you can read more about the camera here), and the LED-illuminated user interface. What’s new is a lower suggested retail price ($700, with a matching white-colored 18-55mm) and the inclusion of the terribly named Flucard, an SD card with Wi-Fi functionality.

The Sweet Collection will be available in November 2014. If you aren’t sold on the neon-bright colors, Ricoh also offers the K-S1 in the less polarizing Fabric and Night Sky Collections, which we think are very stylish.

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