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Ricoh/Pentax global camera shipments units for 2024: SLR cameras remained flat, while compact cameras are on the rise

By admin | Published: August 31, 2025

Here are the Ricoh/Pentax global camera shipments units for 2024 from the latest issue of Nikkei Financial Quarterly Report:

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When will the Ricoh GR IV camera start shipping?

By admin | Published: August 27, 2025

The new Ricoh GR IV camera will start shipping in mid-September – here are the different dates provided by online retailers: B&H Photo: September 12 Adorama: September 29 Amazon: no shipping date provided Foto Erhardt: September 15 Foto Koch: mid-September WEX Photo: no shipping date provided Camea Canada: no shipping date provided

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More Ricoh GR IV camera YouTube videos

By admin | Published: August 26, 2025

Here are the latest Ricoh GR IV camera (pre-orders: B&H | Erhardt | WEX | Canada) YouTube videos (see this post for more):

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Here is a nice new strap for your new Ricoh GR IV camera

By admin | Published: August 25, 2025

Owlkrown is a new US-based company that produces various accessories for cameras. Founded just last year, they already offer a large array of products, including several wrist straps that would be a perfect fit for Ricoh GR cameras. You can now get 10% off any order at Owlkrown with code LEICARUMORS10. Ricoh GR IV camera accessories […]

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The new Ricoh GR IV camera is now listed on Amazon

By admin | Published: August 25, 2025

The new Ricoh GR IV camera is now listed on Amazon – it seems that the first batch is already sold out, because the camera cannot be currently pre-ordered: Other pre-order options: US: B&H Photo DE: Foto Erhardt UK: WEX Photo CA: Camea Canada

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The Ricoh GR III camera is now discontinued

By admin | Published: August 24, 2025

The Ricoh GR III camera is now discontinued: B&H Photo: discontinued Amazon: currently unavailable Foto Erhardt: GR III Diary Edition available WEX Photo: limited stock Camera Canada: GR III Diary Edition available Camera Kitamura: discontinued products Map Camera: page removed Bic Camera: production discontinued Yodobashi Camera: discontinued Update – the GR III is also listed as […]

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The new Ricoh GF-2 flash is exclusively designed for the GR IV camera

By admin | Published: August 21, 2025

  With the GR camera, yesterday Ricoh also announced a new GF-2 flash exclusively designed for use with the GR IV. When used with the ISO Auto Flash mode on the GR IV, the GF-2 allows the camera to automatically adjust its guide-number and ISO sensitivity settings according to the subject’s distance. For pre-orders and availability, […]

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