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Ricoh announced new Pentax Jupiter series binoculars

By admin | Published: March 17, 2022

Ricoh announced new Pentax Jupiter series binoculars – here are the details (Pentax binoculars are sold at Adorama and B&H):

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Released: DxO PureRAW 2, Luminar Neo 1.0.2, ON1 Resize AI, Sharpen AI 4.0.2

By admin | Published: March 16, 2022

DxO PureRAW 2 DxO released PureRAW 2 – the new version allows users to pre-process images without leaving Lightroom, offers significant speed improvements, added Fujifilm X-Trans/40 new cameras support, 5800 new modules, improved OS integration, and more. Skylum Luminar Neo 1.0.2 Skylum (located in Ukraine) released Luminar Neo 1.0.2 – some of the new improvements […]

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A modified smc PENTAX-DA ★ 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM lens was installed in the 6U CubeSat Kitsune satellite for high-resolution photos and sent to space

By admin | Published: March 14, 2022
Customized Pentax lens for satellite mounting

A modified smc PENTAX-DA ★ 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM lens was installed in the 6U CubeSat Kitsune satellite for high-resolution photos and sent to space. The first pictures will be posted online soon. Additional information (Google translated):

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Rumors about two new Pentax lenses: 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 and 50-135mm f/2.8

By admin | Published: March 13, 2022

Ricoh is rumored to be working on two new Pentax lenses: HD Pentax-D FA 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 ED PLM WR SR – this is probably the lens labeled “Telephoto Zoom Lens” on the latest Pentax roadmap), that will be combining in-body and in-lens stabilization (see this related patent). HD Pentax-DA★ 50-135mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW The […]

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Customized Ricoh GRm monochrome camera

By admin | Published: March 11, 2022

A reader (thanks Stephen) contacted me about his custom made “Ricoh GRm” monochrome camera:

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New Irix 21mm f/1.4 full-frame lens for Pentax K-mount announced

By admin | Published: March 10, 2022

Irix announced a new 21mm f/1.4 full-frame DSLR lens for Pentax K-mount cameras. Check pricing and availably at Adornaa, B&H, and the official Irix USA store. Additional information, including technical specifications and sample photos, can be found here.

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Coming soon: new Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition Special Limited Kit (*UPDATED*)

By admin | Published: March 9, 2022

I just came across this online – a new Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition Special Limited Kit, not sure if it is already officially announced:

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