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Firmware update version 2.0 for Ricoh GR II released

By admin | Published: February 16, 2016

Ricoh announced new firmware update version 2.0 for the GR II camera. Here is the change log:

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First pictures of the upcoming HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR and 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lenses

By admin | Published: February 16, 2016

These are the first pictures of the upcoming HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR and HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lenses:

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Ricoh GR/GR II macro conversion lens GM-1 announced

By admin | Published: February 16, 2016

In addition to the GR II Silver Edition, today Ricoh officially announced also a new macro conversion lens GM-1 for the GR/GR II cameras. Shipping will start on March 18th, 2015. The price in Japan will be 16,000 yen (around $140). Ricoh GM-1 macro conversion lens specifications:

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Ricoh’s patent for camera registration from the menu

By admin | Published: February 15, 2016

Ricoh filed a patent in Japan for a simplified camera registration process that can be completed from the menu of the camera and be submitted directly trough the built-in Wi-Fi.

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Ricoh GR II “Silver Edition” camera officially announced

By admin | Published: February 15, 2016

Ricoh Imaging Unveils GR II Silver Edition Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Ricoh Company, Ltd. DENVER, Feb. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the RICOH GR II Silver Edition to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of Ricoh Company, Ltd. This exclusive package consists of a silver-color edition of the […]

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New Ricoh GR II “Silver Edition” camera and GM-1 macro conversion lens to be announced this week

By admin | Published: February 15, 2016

On March 18th Ricoh will announce a new GR II “Silver Edition” camera and a new macro conversion lens GM-1: Ricoh GR II Silver Edition Only 3200 units will be produced (limited edition) Release date: March 18, 2016 Same specs as the current GRII model

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Detailed Pentax K-1 camera specifications leaked online

By admin | Published: February 15, 2016

Here are the detailed specifications of the upcoming Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR camera:

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