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The Ricoh GR IIIx camera is back in stock in the US

By admin | Published: February 2, 2022

The new Ricoh GR IIIx camera is now in stock at Adorama. Ricoh GR III camera accessories Ricoh GR camera accessories price increase coming next year

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Pentax digest #41

By admin | Published: January 30, 2022

→ Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4ED Limited DC WR lens review posted at PentaxForums. → Exclusive Pentax offers at WEX Photo (UK). → Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 3.5 with a refreshed interface, app refinements and fixes (you can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off). → H&Y announced several new products including a new clip-on filters system […]

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Just released: Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 II lens for Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: January 27, 2022

Today Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan announced their new 35mm f/2.8 II lens that is also available for Pentax K-mount: Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H Photo Press release Product page

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Ricoh Theta X camera announced

By admin | Published: January 24, 2022

The previously rumored Ricoh Theta X camera is now officially announced – here are the main features: Large 2.25-inch touch screen display High-resolution CMOS image sensor 5.7K 360-degree videos @ 30fps Interchangeable battery and memory cards Simplified and enhanced smartphone compatibility via Bluetooth Improved software for both developers and users Improved sharing and output options […]

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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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