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“Pentax Clubhouse” opening in Yotsuya, Tokyo on July 28th

By admin | Published: July 13, 2022

Ricoh Imaging Japan announced that it will open a new “Pentax Clubhouse” in Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo on July 28:

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Ricoh released Image Sync version 2.1.12

By admin | Published: July 13, 2022

Ricoh released Image Sync version 2.1.12:

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Pentax and Canon could be the only brands remaining that continue to develop DSLR cameras

By admin | Published: July 12, 2022

After Nikon DSLR sales in Japan fall almost to Pentax level, Nikkei reported today that Nikon will no longer develop DSLR cameras:

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Pentax digest #48

By admin | Published: July 9, 2022

→ DxO released FilmPack version 6.3 (more info available here). → Ending soon: $20 off Topaz Labs DeNoise AI (get an additional 15% off with promo code DENOISE15). → The Ricoh Theta X camera will be released in Japan on July 22nd (press release). → The latest Ricoh/Pentax-related YouTube videos:

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The latest BCN Ranking data from Japan

By admin | Published: July 8, 2022

Here is the latest BCN Ranking market share data from Japan: Compact digital cameras market share – Canon and Nikon have lost market share, while Sony, Fujifilm, Kodak, and Ricoh have increased their market share: Interchangeable lens market share by manufacturers: Compact digital cameras trends (compact cameras average price | compact cameras sales volume):

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Ricoh GR III accessories

By admin | Published: July 7, 2022

With the announcement of the new Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition camera, some readers may need additional camera accessories. Here are some GR accessories previously covered on the blog:

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You can now purchase the Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition camera without the kit

By admin | Published: July 6, 2022

Today, Ricoh announced that you can now purchase the Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition camera without the kit (previously this edition was part of the Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition Special Limited Kit). Shipping will start in late July. The suggested retail price is $1,049.95 (pre-orders will be open soon at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H […]

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