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The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera won the 2026 Camera GP Editors’ Choice Technology Award

By admin | Published: May 16, 2026

The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera won the 2026 Camera GP Editors’ Choice Technology Award:

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Pentax KF camera marked as discontinued in Japanese retailers

By admin | Published: May 16, 2026

The Pentax KF camera is marked as discontinued in several Japanese retailers: Camera Kitamura: Production discontinued Map Camera: Discontinued product, but still in stock. Bic Camera: Now on sale Yodobashi Camera: Limited stock available In the US, the Pentax KF is available at B&H Photo and Amazon. Via Asobinet

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SPINN.DESIGN ProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance crowdfunding project is ending soon

By admin | Published: May 14, 2026

The latest crowdfunding project by SPINN.DESIGN for a new ProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance will end in less than 36 hours. SPINN.DESIGN is a Germany-based company in Offenbach specializing in innovative, high-quality camera accessories for protecting photography gear. Rooted in German engineering and design heritage, the company positions itself as a long-time […]

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Ricoh FY2025 financial results (for the year ending May 12, 2026)

By admin | Published: May 12, 2026

Ricoh released its FY2025 financial results (fiscal year ended March 31, 2026). Here is the recap for the camera and imaging business listed under “other”:

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The 2026 5DayDeal “Photography Path To Mastery” is now live

By admin | Published: May 12, 2026

The new 2026 5DayDeal “Photography Path To Mastery” is now available. As in previous years, you will get a package of photography tools at a drastically reduced price ($1,500+ in value for $78) and lifetime access to all class recordings. Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charities. […]

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What else is new?

By admin | Published: May 5, 2026

OWC announced a memory card price increase, while B&H is running a sale on Lexar memory cards LaCie just increased prices in the US by around 9-12% ProGrade memory cards price increase coming on May 1st, others will follow The “I’m Back Roll” digital back sensor for film cameras raised over $800k on Kickstarter Topaz […]

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The latest photography-related Kickstarter projects

By admin | Published: April 30, 2026

Here are the latest photography-related Kickstarter crowdfunding projects: New: Viperpod full-size tripod that doesn’t rely on the ground: $45,076 raised of $10,000 goal with 133 backers and 32 days to go. NEW: ProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance: $34,926 raised of $6,416 goal by 329 backers with 14 days to go. New: Reeflex 300–600mm […]

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