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The new Meizu 19 smartphone to come with a Pentax branded camera?

By admin | Published: January 24, 2022

I am not convinced that the leaked renderings of the upcoming Meizu 19 smartphone with a Pentax branded camera are real, but here they are:

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Correction from Ricoh US: “Ricoh will continue mass production and sales but will be adding more direct-to-consumer approaches to its distribution in Japan”

By admin | Published: January 21, 2022

I just received a clarification from Ricoh Americas on the press release issued in Japan a few days ago about a major camera business restructuring: “The announcement created a bit of confusion and was specific to the market in Japan only. Ricoh will not be ceasing mass production and sales, but instead extending its distribution […]

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Ricoh announces major restructuring of their camera business

By admin | Published: January 20, 2022

Ricoh released a press release with several new strategies that will be implemented on April 1st: Ricoh will stop mass-producing cameras and will concentrate on “workshop-like” manufacturing process Ricoh will implement a new digital camera sales system in Japan Ricoh Imaging will announce a new business structure Ricoh will concentrate on Web sales Update from […]

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The latest software updates from Topaz Labs

By admin | Published: January 12, 2022

Topaz Labs released several new software updates – here are the details: Sharpen AI v3.3.5 was released with an improved masking experience, new auto model selection, and performance improvements. Gigapixel AI v5.7.3 was released with an updated Standard AI model, improved cropping experience, and usability improvements. DeNoise AI v3.4.2 was released with native Apple M1 […]

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What is Pentax SATOBI?

By admin | Published: January 11, 2022

Pentax SATOBI is a custom image setting that provides a finishing tone similar to color photos from the 60 and 70s with colors such as distinctive cyan blue, dull yellow, and faded red. SATOBI is the opposite of MIYABI, which is suitable for expressing colorful landscapes. SATOBI was developed to reproduce a universal image that […]

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The Pentax 645Z camera is now $2000 off

By admin | Published: January 5, 2022

Ricoh introduced new rebates in 2022 – the Pentax 645Z camera is now $2000 off: The latest Pentax lens rebates can be found at Adorama and B&H Photo:

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Happy New Year and the top 10 PentaxRumors posts for 2021

By admin | Published: December 31, 2021

Happy New Year to all PentaxRumors readers! Here are the top 10 most popular blog posts for 2021 (see previous top 10 posts): Pentax mirrorless camera mockup Pentax K-3 Mark III additional information Pentax K-3 Mark III additional information and new pictures New Ricoh GR IIIx camera announced Differences between the Ricoh GR III and […]

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