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New firmware updates released for the Pentax K-70 and KF cameras

By admin | Published: May 16, 2024

Ric0h released new firmware updates for the Pentax K-70 and Pentax KF cameras. Both updates involve improved stability for general performance:

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Ricoh financial results FY 2023: “Cameras again performed well, with earnings trending up”

By admin | Published: May 7, 2024

Ricoh released its FY 2023 financial results. The camera business is listed under the “Other” section of the financial results: “Cameras again performed well, with earnings trending up”

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The latest releases from DxO, Topaz, and Luminar

By admin | Published: May 6, 2024

→ Today DxO released a new Nik Collection version 7 (free trial available). The full list of changes can be found here. → Topaz Labs has a new logo, redesigned website, and released several new software updates: Topaz Photo AI version 3.0.1 Topaz Video AI version 5.0.3 Topaz Gigapixel version 7.1.3 → Luminar Neo Spring update version 1.19.0 is now officially released […]

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Ricoh/Pentax rebates for May

By admin | Published: May 1, 2024

The full list of new camera and lens rebates for May can be found here, The Ricoh/Pentax-related savings are listed here. Here are the new camera and lens rebates for the month of May

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Pentax deals on Amazon

By admin | Published: April 29, 2024

Pentax deals on Amazon:

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Pentax/Ricoh digest #86

By admin | Published: April 28, 2024

→ Ulanzi announced a new TT35 hiking stick tripod kit (additional information is available here). → Adobe updated Photoshop with the newest generative AI tools (additional information). → A new version of Excire Foto 2024 was released and it is now on sale for $149 instead of $189 (additional information). → Several Kickstarter projects are expiring […]

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The smc PENTAX-DA★ 55mm f/1.4 SDM lens is listed as discontinued (production completed)

By admin | Published: April 26, 2024

The smc PENTAX-DA★ 55mm f/1.4 SDM lens is now listed as discontinued (production completed) at several retailers: Amazon: in stock B&H Photo: discontinued Adorama: on backorder Ricoh Japan official website Camera Kitamura: completed products Map camera: out of production, in stock Bic Camera: production completed Yodobashi Camera: low in stock

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