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Pentax K-1 firmware update v1.3 to be released soon

Ricoh made a post on their Facebook page about a new firmware update version 1.3 for the Pentax K-1 camera. The firmware is not yet available on the official support website – my guess is that it is going to be officially released tomorrow.

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Pentax vintage mirrorless camera rumors

The 2016 Photokina show starts next week and so far I have not heard any Ricoh/Pentax rumors. Today I received this anonymous tip from a reader about a new Pentax vintage mirrorless camera:

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Rokinon 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC lens for Pentax K mount now available for pre-order

The new Rokinon 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC lens for Pentax K is now listed for pre-order at B&H. Lens key features:

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Pentax K-1 tested at DxOMark

DxOMark published their test results of the Pentax K-1 camera. Here is heir conclusion  and few comparisons with other cameras:

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Acmaxx LCD screen protector for Pentax K1 camera

Acmaxx has new LCD protectors specially designed for the Pentax K1 DSLR camera. Two pieces are included in the package – one for main LCD and one for the top LCD screens (see pictures). The price is $23 and you can currently purchase one on eBay or Amazon. Here is the product description:

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Pentax K-70 hands-on field test

TheCameraStore published their hands-on field test of the Pentax K-70 DSLR camera:

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Ricoh Digital Camera Utility version 5.6.2 released

Ricoh released Digital Camera Utility version 5.6.2 with the following changes:

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