Ricoh: “We will not abandon SLRs”

By admin | Published: April 10, 2026


Photolary had a very interesting discussion with Ricoh/Pentax executives, during which they discussed the future of their camera business:

Here is a recap of the video:

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Ricoh GR World app version 1.3.1 released

By admin | Published: March 25, 2026


Ricoh released version 1.3.1 of the GR World smart device app, with improved communication stability with the camera and bug fixes.

“GR WORLD” is an app dedicated to Ricoh GR series cameras. It allows you to shoot remotely, playback images, copy images to a smart device, and upload images to social media from your smart device.

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Asahiman: new Pentax DSLR camera is coming in 2026

By admin | Published: March 24, 2026

Asahiman recently made a comment that a new Pentax DSLR camera will be announced in 2026:


“Asahi man” is a well-known, long-term source of Pentax rumors who has gained a reputation as having “inside” access to Pentax information. Stay tuned for updates.

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Photons to Photos published their Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera’s photographic dynamic range sensor measurements

By admin | Published: March 22, 2026


Photons to Photos published their photographic dynamic range and other sensor measurements for the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera. Here are some comparisons with other GR, Pentax, and Leica camera models:



The new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now in stock at B&H Photo.

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What else is new?

By admin | Published: March 22, 2026

Major upgrades to Topaz Photo and Astra are now live

DxO PhotoLab version 9.6 released

Thypoch announces new Zero Reflex lens filters

What’s new on Kickstarter?

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The most popular PentaxRumors posts for February 2026

By admin | Published: March 6, 2026


Here are the most popular PentaxRumors posts for February 2026:

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Check out this custom modified panoramic Pentax 645 camera (half-frame medium format)

By admin | Published: March 3, 2026


Check out this custom modified panoramic Pentax 645 camera (half-frame medium format) where Kyle McDougall tests a one-of-a-kind Pentax 645N modified camera to shoot panoramic half-frame medium-format images on 120 film, producing 33 frames per roll instead of the usual 16 by masking the film gate and viewfinder, altering the gearing and electronics for correct film advance, frame counting, and rewind while preserving autofocus, metering, auto-wind, and all other original functions.:

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