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.
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.:
Squarehood released a new Ricoh GR IV lens hood V2.0:
More Ricoh GR IV accessories can be found here.
Additional information on the new Squarehood:
The Pentax 17 and Pentax Spotmatic SP film 1:1 wooden replica cameras are now only $39 (limited quantities available):
Additional pictures:
Pentax 17 35mm half-frame film camera
Asahi Pentax Spotmatic SP SLR film camera
Please note that each wooden Pentax camera model will be unique, with various patterns that may differ from those shown in the pictures above.
