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Update: Ricoh GR IIIx firmware update version 1.11 and Ricoh GR III firmware update version 1.61 released

By admin | Published: August 4, 2022

In addition to the GR III firmware update version 1.61 I reported yesterday, Rioch also released a new firmware for the GR IIIx camera:

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Ricoh GR III firmware update version 1.61 released

By admin | Published: August 3, 2022

Ricoh released firmware update version 1.61 for the GR III camera with the following changes:

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First pictures of the new/upcoming HD Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 macro lens

By admin | Published: August 3, 2022

Here are the first pictures of the new/upcoming HD Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 macro lens (the previous 100mm lens version is currently on sale at Adorama and B&H Photo): Same size and weight as the current model New optical system Improved purple fringing correction Higher price than the current model The official release is scheduled for 2022

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Pentax digest #49

By admin | Published: August 2, 2022

→ DxO released PureRAW version 2.1 with support for Apple M1/M2 chips and the latest cameras and lenses. → Get a free memory card with the purchase of the Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition camera in Germany. → The latest Ricoh FY2021 financial results can be found here. → New shoulder bag DRIFT for Ricoh GR cameras […]

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Top 10 PentaxRumors posts for July 2022

By admin | Published: August 1, 2022

        The top 10 PentaxRumors posts for July 2022 are:

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New Pentax K-mount roadmap updated with upcoming HD Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 macro lens

By admin | Published: August 1, 2022

Ricoh released a new Pentax K-mount lens roadmap that already includes the already reported HD Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 macro lens. Here are the three upcoming lenses: Large aperture wide-angle single focus lens (28mm or 35mm) Telephoto zoom lens (HD Pentax-D FA 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED PLM WR SR?) Macro lens (HD Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 […]

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New HD Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 macro lens is coming

By admin | Published: July 31, 2022

Ricoh recently held a Pentax Clubhouse event in Japan (see coverage at DC.Watch and Capa Camera) where the company’s representative mentioned a few details about a new/upcoming HD Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 macro lens (the latest version is currently on sale at Adorama and B&H Photo): Here are the details on the new lens:

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