Pentax + Ricoh news and more

Ricoh officially announced that it is developing a new series of Pentax DSLR K-mount cameras based on an entirely new concept. Here is a recap of the announcement:

• Discontinuation of Current K Series: Ricoh Imaging is officially ending the production of all current K-series digital SLR cameras as the brand transitions to a “new stage.”
• A New SLR Concept: The company is currently developing a new series of digital SLR cameras based on an entirely new concept.
• Continued K-Mount Support: The upcoming cameras will continue to leverage the K-mount legacy that Pentax has built over the last half-century.
• Focus on the Experience: The new products aim to reexamine the value of photography, focusing on the enjoyment and process of taking photos rather than just treating the camera as an image-capturing tool.
• Development Timeline: The company notes that these new products will “take time” to come to fruition, but promises to provide progress updates as information becomes available.
• Appreciation of History: The statement expressed deep gratitude to K-series users and briefly highlighted milestones in Pentax’s digital SLR history, from the *ist D in 2003 to the full-frame K-1 in 2016.

The full press release is next:

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