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Ricoh Image Sync version 2.1.22 released

By admin | Published: December 7, 2023

In addition to the new Pentax firmware updates, Ricoh also released Image Sync version 2.1.22 and added compatibility with Astrotracer Type 3. The latest version can be downloaded at the Apple Store and Google Play store. New firmware updates released for Pentax K-1, K-1 Mark II, K-3 Mark III, K-3 Mark III Monochrome, and KF […]

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New firmware updates released for Pentax K-1, K-1 Mark II, K-3 Mark III, K-3 Mark III Monochrome, and KF cameras including Astrotracer Type 3

By admin | Published: December 6, 2023

Ricoh released new firmware updates for the Pentax K-1, K-1 Mark II, K-3 Mark III, K-3 Mark III Monochrome, and KF cameras including Astrotracer Type 3: PentaxK-1 Mark II and J limited 01 firmware update version 2.40 (more info) Pentax K-1 firmware update version 2.40 (more info) Pentax K-3 Mark III firmware update version 2.12 […]

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The Pentax brand is 104 years old

By admin | Published: December 3, 2023

The Pentax brand is 104 years old: “The original company was founded as Asahi Optical Co Asahi Kogaku Goshi Kaisha in November 1919 by Kumao Kajiwara, at a shop in the Toshima suburb of Tokyo, and began producing spectacle lenses (which it still manufactures).[1] In 1938 it changed its name to Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. […]

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Ricoh GR series announcement teaser

By admin | Published: December 2, 2023

The Ricoh GR Photography YouTube channel published a new video interview with Ricoh GR designer Inaba San: “Mr Inaba shares his insight into some of the challenges that go into designing the RICOH GR. He explains the level of detail and intricate changes that enhance the GR as a powerful snapshot camera. Many of these […]

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Godox announced a new Lux Cadet retro camera flash

By admin | Published: November 29, 2023

Godox announced a new Lux Cadet retro camera flash – additional information is available here:

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Some Ricoh GR III camera models are finally in stock in the US

By admin | Published: November 28, 2023

After being out of stock for several months, some Ricoh GR III camera models are finally available in the US: Ricoh GR III: Adorama Ricoh GR IIIx: B&H Photo Ricoh GR III Street Edition: Adorama | B&H Photo Ricoh China announced supply shortage of GR cameras, all GR models out of stock at Adorama and […]

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Black Friday Photography Deals: The Big List (updated)

By admin | Published: November 24, 2023

Stores: B&H Adorama Amazon Moment Paul’s Photo Service Photo DE: Erhardt Koch  Koster Calumet UK: Park Cameras Jessops WEX CA: Camera Canada Cameras/Lenses: Nikon New Z8 Sony Fuji Leica Panasonic Canon Ricoh/Pentax Pentax EU OM System Voiglander Zeiss Sigma Tamron Tokina Rokinon Samyang TTartisan 7Artisans Viltrox Laowa SLR Magic Meike Sirui Funleader Astrhori BrightinStar Accessories: SmallRig […]

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