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The Emil Busch Glaukar 3.1 portrait lens will also be available for Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: July 21, 2017

I received a confirmation from the company that the new Emil Busch Glaukar 3.1 portrait lens will also be available for Pentax K-mount. Additional information on the lens can be found at PhotoRumors and Kickstarter.

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Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.12/6.11, Camera Raw 9.12 released with support for two Venus Optics Laowa lenses for Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: July 19, 2017

Adobe released Lightroom CC 2015.12/6.11 and Camera Raw 9.12. Here are the direct download links: Camera Raw 9.12 Adobe Lightroom CC: Adobe keeps making it more difficult to download the standalone version, see this download info and also this page In addition to several bug fixes, here is the list of new Pentax K-mount lens profiles added in Lightroom CC 2015.12/6.12: […]

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ShutterCount app now supports Pentax cameras as well

By admin | Published: July 6, 2017

The guys behind the ShutterCount app contacted me to inform that their app now also supports Pentax cameras:

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Gizmon lens filter for Ricoh WG cameras

By admin | Published: July 5, 2017

Gizmon launched a new ball lens filter “GIZMON x ZENJIX Soratama 55 for WG” for Ricoh WG cameras. Here are some sample photos taken with the filter: The filter is available for sale at Amazon Japan. Via DC.watch

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New function expanded firmware version 1.30 for Pentax 645Z camera released

By admin | Published: June 28, 2017

Ricoh released new firmware update version 1.30 for the Pentax 645Z medium format camera ($6,996.95) that adds some new functions for outdoor shooting (download link):

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New: Lensbaby Velvet 85 85mm f/1.8 lens for Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: June 27, 2017

Lensbaby announced a new Velvet 85 85mm f/1.8 lens with 1:2 macro capabilities for Pentax K-mount. The price is $499.95. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H. Sample photos can be found here. See also this hands-on report on the new lens. Velvet 85 lens specifications:

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Ricoh Theta SC spherical camera now $100 off

By admin | Published: June 26, 2017

After the listing of the new 4k model, the price of the Ricoh Theta SC spherical camera dropped by $100 to $199.95. Press release:

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