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Interview with the Pentax film camera project development team

By admin | Published: December 27, 2023

Barfout published an interview with the Pentax film camera project development team. Here is the recap from digicame-info:

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The PENTAX-DA★ 50-135mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM lens is listed as discontinued at several Japanese stores

By admin | Published: December 25, 2023

The PENTAX-DA★ 50-135mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM lens is listed as discontinued at several Japanese stores (the lens is no longer listed at Adorama and B&H – see also this related post, more discontinued Ricoh/Pentax products can be found here):

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Pentax K-1 Mark III camera still under development

By admin | Published: December 18, 2023

Here is the recap from a recent marketing event in Taipei with Ricoh executives: New Pentax K-1 Mark III camera is still under development. The Pentax film camera project is in good progress but further details will not be disclosed. Collaboration with other film product manufacturers will be made. Unlikely that the Pentax Q system […]

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3 Legged Thing announced a new Lexie universal multifunction L-bracket (works with Pentax and other cameras)

By admin | Published: December 17, 2023

3 Legged Thing announced a new Lexie universal multifunction L-bracket that is compatible also with Pentax cameras:

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Temporary suspension of firmware update version 2.40 for the PENTAX K-1 and PENTAX K-1 Mark II cameras

By admin | Published: December 15, 2023

Ricoh issued a press release about a temporary suspension of firmware update version 2.40 for the PENTAX K-1 and PENTAX K-1 Mark II cameras:

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Pentax digest #80

By admin | Published: December 14, 2023

→ New Gura Gear Kiboko City Classic 18L+ camera backpack announced. → Ulanzi announced the launch of two new cheap camera backpacks – BP09 (22L) and BP10 (35L): Ulanzi BP09 camera backpack (22L) retail price: $109, early bird price: $89 Ulanzi BP10 hardshell camera backpack (35L) retail price: $149, early bird price: $119 → B&H Photo […]

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The latest updates from Topaz, Luminar, and Capture One

By admin | Published: December 13, 2023

→ Topaz Labs now offers 25% off their 2 flagship apps and upgrades (Photo AI and Video AI). Also: the upcoming Gigapixel 7 will be released in January and is now available for pre-order at a discounted price ($99). → New: Luminar NEO Winter Bundle by the Clever Photographer – it includes 69 collections with 860 tools. → Skylum released Luminar Neo […]

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