The Pentax brand is 104 years old


The Pentax brand is 104 years old:

“The original company was founded as Asahi Optical Co Asahi Kogaku Goshi Kaisha in November 1919 by Kumao Kajiwara, at a shop in the Toshima suburb of Tokyo, and began producing spectacle lenses (which it still manufactures).[1]

In 1938 it changed its name to Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. (旭光学工業株式会社, Asahi Kōgaku Kōgyō Kabushiki-gaisha), and by this time it was also manufacturing camera/cine lenses. In the lead-up to World War II, Asahi Optical devoted much of its time to fulfilling military contracts for optical instruments. At the end of the war, Asahi Optical was disbanded by the occupying powers, being allowed to re-form in 1948. The company resumed its pre-war activities, manufacturing binoculars and consumer camera lenses for Konishiroku and Chiyoda Kōgaku Seikō (later Konica and Minolta respectively).” (Wikipedia)

Here’s an overview of the history of Pentax:

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Ricoh GR series announcement teaser


The Ricoh GR Photography YouTube channel published a new video interview with Ricoh GR designer Inaba San:

“Mr Inaba shares his insight into some of the challenges that go into designing the RICOH GR. He explains the level of detail and intricate changes that enhance the GR as a powerful snapshot camera. Many of these features we may take for granted, or perhaps only notice subconsciously; but as Mr Inababa goes into detail, we can suddenly appreciate how these subtle changes can make a huge impact on our everyday shooting.”

At the end of the video (starting at the 20:52 minute mark) Lukasz mentioned that a new Ricoh GR series announcement is coming soon. Mr. Inaba’s expressions clearly confirmed that something new is coming but he did not provide any additional details:

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Godox announced a new Lux Cadet retro camera flash




Godox announced a new Lux Cadet retro camera flash – additional information is available here:

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Some Ricoh GR III camera models are finally in stock in the US



After being out of stock for several months, some Ricoh GR III camera models are finally available in the US:

All Ricoh GR III camera models are out of stock in the US

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Black Friday Photography Deals: The Big List (updated)

Stores:

B&H
Adorama
Amazon
Moment
Paul’s Photo
Service Photo

DE:

Erhardt
Koch 
Koster
Calumet

UK:

Park Cameras
Jessops
WEX

CA:

Camera Canada

Cameras/Lenses:

Nikon New Z8
Sony
Fuji
Leica
Panasonic
Canon
Ricoh/Pentax
Pentax EU
OM System
Voiglander
Zeiss
Sigma
Tamron
Tokina
Rokinon
Samyang
TTartisan
7Artisans
Viltrox
Laowa
SLR Magic
Meike
Sirui
Funleader
Astrhori
BrightinStar

Accessories:

SmallRig
Ulanzi
Pergear
Heipi
Unistellar

Bags:

Wandrd
GuraGear
ThinkTank
PeakDesign
Oberwerth
Vi Vante

Lighting:

Profoto
Hobolite
Godox

Editing:

Topaz
Luminar
ON1
DxO
Adobe
New CaptureOne
New AlexOnRaw
CleverPhotographer

Others:

SanDisk
Insta360
Apple
FieldMade
Tutorials
Granger
KEH
New Lifepixel
New Alphagvrd

If you prefer visuals – check this post. If you know about any other deals, post them in the comments section.

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HD PENTAX-DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited Silver lens listed as discontinued in Japan


The HD PENTAX-DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited Silver lens is listed as discontinued in some Japanese stores:

  • Camera Kitamura: Completed products
  • Map camera: Out of production/new in stock
  • Yodobashi Camera: Discontinued

In the US, the Pentax HD Pentax DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited Lens is currently in stock at B&H (special order at Adorama).

More discontinued Pentax lenses can be found here.

Via Asobinet

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Early 2023 Black Friday Photo Deals: The Big List


The first early Black Friday deals are already out:

Stores:

B&H
Adorama
Amazon
Moment

DE:

Erhardt
Koch
Koster
Calumet

UK:

Park
Jessops
WEX

CA:

Camera Canada

Cameras/Lenses:

Nikon
Sony
Fuji
Leica
Panasonic
Canon
Ricoh/Pentax
OM System
Voiglander
Zeiss
Sigma
Tamron
Tokina
Rokinon
Samyang
TTartisan
7Artisans
Viltrox
Laowa
SLR Magic
Meike
Sirui
Funleader
Astrhori
BrightinStar

Accessories:

SmallRig
Ulanzi
Pergear
Heipi
Unistellar

Bags:

Wandrd
Gura Gear
Think Tank
Peak Design

Lighting:

Profoto
Hobolite
Godox

Editing:

Topaz
Luminar
ON1
DxO
Adobe

Others:

SanDisk
Insta360
Apple
FieldMade
Tutorials
Granger
KEH

If you prefer visuals – scroll down:

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