Pentax & Ricoh Rumors

HD PENTAX-DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited lens listed as “out of production” in Japan

By admin | Published: September 19, 2023

The HD PENTAX-DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited lens is listed as “out of production” in Japan:

In the US only the black version is currently in stock:

More discontinued Pentax lenses can be found here (see also the official Ricoh website).

Via Asobinet

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The Ricoh GR III “Diary Edition” camera is now in stock in the US

By admin | Published: September 17, 2023

The Ricoh GR III “Diary Edition” camera is now in stock in the US at B&H Photo:

The latest DxO Optics Modules update supports the newest Pentax K-mount lenses

By admin | Published: September 11, 2023

DxO announced support for 1,528 new camera and lens combinations – the new modules are available across DxO’s full range of software:

DxO PhotoLab (v5.14 and v6.9)
DxO PureRAW (v3.5)
DxO FilmPack (v6.14)
DxO ViewPoint (v4.9)
DxO NikCollection (v6.3)

This month’s Optics Modules include the following for Pentax K lenses:

Via PhotoRumors

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Overview of the latest Pentax/Ricoh firmware and software updates

By admin | Published: September 8, 2023

Overview of the latest Pentax/Ricoh firmware and software updates:

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Major new software updates from Topaz, Luminar, and ON1

By admin | Published: September 7, 2023

The previously reported Topaz Labs Photo AI v2 is now officially released with many new models, including some entirely new enhancements, and many other improvements. Photo AI 2, the most substantial upgrade since the initial release. Photo AI 2 expands the product’s scope with Lighting/Color adjustments and significantly improves existing features like raw noise removal, sharpening, Autopilot, and Photoshop integration. You can get Photo AI 2 for free if you’ve purchased or renewed Photo AI within the past year. If your upgrade license has expired, you can renew for half price to get Photo AI v2 plus another year of upgrades. Additional information is available here.

Topaz Photo AI is currently $159 ($40 off) until September 22nd, 2023.

Skylum releases Luminar Neo update version 1.13.0 with Studio Light feature, Blur Tool, and other improvements. Additional information is available here.

You can get 30% off Luminar with coupon code NR30 (valid until September 11th).

Check out also the new Luminar NEO Autumn Bundle with 0ver 721 new AUTUMN elements, high-definition Skies, Overlays, Textures, Backgrounds, Frames, LUTs, Presets, and more. Additional information is available here.