Ricoh/Pentax at the 2025 Bild Expo in NYC: register now for free



Ricoh/Pentax will take part in the upcoming 2025 Bild Expo by B&H Photo – the free registration is now open (previously reported here):

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Meet Aperty: the new AI-powered portrait editor

Meet Aperty: The New AI-Powered Portrait Editor Portrait Photographers Will Love

Aperty: The Pro Portrait Retouching Tool Photographers Have Been Waiting For

If you’ve been searching for the best retouch app to enhance your portraits, Aperty is worth a closer look. This intelligent portrait retouch software uses advanced AI to deliver natural, professional results—without hours of manual work. Whether you’re working with RAW files from your Z8 or crafting portrait shoots with your D750, Aperty helps you retouch photos with speed and subtlety. It’s especially great for photographers who want clean, realistic skin tones, refined details, and a workflow that fits right into their creative process.

Right now, there’s a great way to try Aperty with no pressure. A 7-day trial and a free month on the yearly plan give you room to explore, while a generous 30-day satisfaction guarantee adds peace of mind. And if you subscribe this spring, you’ll also receive a thoughtful Editorial gift pack featuring a Reference Guide for Poses and Light Textures Pack—tools. Take advantage of 50% off the subscription and enjoy creating spectacular portraits with Aperty’s pro retouching tools. Additionally, with code NIKONRUMOURS you get an extra 10% off.

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The famous “Napalm Girl” photo by Nick Ut could have been taken with a Pentax camera

“Napalm Girl”: AP Photo/Nick Ut

Following a year-long investigation, the AP has concluded that Nick Ut did indeed take the famous “Napalm Girl” photo, but probably with a Pentax camera, not a Leica as previously reported:

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DxO Nik Collection 8 released



DxO released Nik Collection 8:

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Ricoh has a new patent for an 18.3mm f/2.8 lens, most likely designed for the rumored GR IV camera


Ricoh has filed a new patent application for an 18.3mm f/2.8 lens, most likely designed for the rumored Ricoh GR IV camera. The patent application JP2025-069515A was filed on 18 October 2023 and was just published online:

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The Pentax 17 film camera won several international awards

 

The Pentax 17 film camera (B&H Photo | Erhardt Photo | WEX Photo) won several international awards:

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Two Ricoh models listed in the top 20 bestselling cameras for 2024 at Map Camera Japan


Two Ricoh models are listed in the top 20 bestselling cameras for 2024 at Map Camera Japan:

  1. Fujifilm X100VI
  2. Sony a7CII
  3. Fujifilm X-T50
  4. Nikon Zf
  5. Fujifilm X-T5
  6. Canon EOS R5 Mark II
  7. Nikon Z6III
  8. Ricoh GRIIIx
  9. Sony a7IV
  10. Canon EOS R6 Mark II
  11. Nikon Z50II
  12. Nikon Z8
  13. Sony a7RV
  14. Fujifilm X-M5
  15. Ricoh GRIII
  16. Panasonic LUMIX S9
  17. DJI Osmo Pocket 3
  18. OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II
  19. Nikon Zfc
  20. Sony ZV-E10

Via PhotoRumors

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