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Ricoh has a new patent for an 18.3mm f/2.8 lens, most likely designed for the rumored GR IV camera

By admin | Published: May 2, 2025

Ricoh has filed a new patent application for an 18.3mm f/2.8 lens, most likely designed for the rumored Ricoh GR IV camera. The patent application JP2025-069515A was filed on 18 October 2023 and was just published online:

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The Pentax 17 film camera won several international awards

By admin | Published: April 28, 2025

  The Pentax 17 film camera (B&H Photo | Erhardt Photo | WEX Photo) won several international awards:

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Two Ricoh models listed in the top 20 bestselling cameras for 2024 at Map Camera Japan

By admin | Published: April 28, 2025

Two Ricoh models are listed in the top 20 bestselling cameras for 2024 at Map Camera Japan: Fujifilm X100VI Sony a7CII Fujifilm X-T50 Nikon Zf Fujifilm X-T5 Canon EOS R5 Mark II Nikon Z6III Ricoh GRIIIx Sony a7IV Canon EOS R6 Mark II Nikon Z50II Nikon Z8 Sony a7RV Fujifilm X-M5 Ricoh GRIII Panasonic LUMIX […]

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The latest updates from Luminar, DxO, ON1, Topaz, and Adobe

By admin | Published: April 27, 2025

Skylum released a new Luminar Neo Spring update with new AI-powered enhancements (additional informtion). DxO Labs added support for the latest cameras and lenses (see the full list here). ON1 released their free April update for Photo RAW 2025. Topaz Labs collaborates with WhiteWall to provide pristine prints (additional information). Adobe Max London product updates. […]

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What else is new?

By admin | Published: April 5, 2025

Topaz Photo AI v3.6.0 released: refocus blurry photos 500% faster Topaz Labs released Gigapixel 8.3 (now $15 off) New release: SmallRig SP-mini spotlight Eclick: a new 3D-printed, open-source, DIY robotic panorama camera head Compact fixed-lens cameras are becoming more popular, while interchangeable-lens cameras are starting to lose their popularity CIPA February 2025 Stats

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How will the new Trump tariffs impact Ricoh/Pentax camera and lens imports to the US?

By admin | Published: April 3, 2025

The Trump administration imposed new tariffs on goods imported to the US. To be neutral in my coverage, I asked AI, “How will the new Trump tariffs impact Ricoh/Pentax camera and lens imports to the US?“. Here is the AI answer I got (as far as I know, Ricoh/Pentax gear is manufactured in Japan, Thailand, […]

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Pentax 17 film camera’s designer leaves Ricoh

By admin | Published: March 26, 2025

TKO, the designer behind the Pentax 17 film camera, has left his job at Ricoh Imaging. It is unclear what impact this move will have on the future development of the other two planned film cameras. As a reminder, Ricoh initially planned to release three different Pentax film cameras: First, they will develop a compact […]

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