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Ricoh Q3 financial results: camera business continues to perform well

By admin | Published: February 6, 2024

Ricoh released its Q3 financial results (October-December 2023). The Camera Business continues to perform well and sales increased:

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Pentax digest #82

By admin | Published: February 4, 2024

→ Think Tank Photo introduced a new line of BackLight Sprint backpacks (product listing, available also at Amazon and B&H Photo). → Think Tank Photo announced a new line of Mirrorless Mover shoulder bags.   → Gura Gear announced a new limited release: Kiboko 30L camera backpack in colors (Pacific Blue and Sahara Brown). → Oberwerth announced new Reporter bags and accessories in olive […]

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Released: Topaz Gigapixel 7, Luminar 1.18.0, DxO ViewPoint 4.13

By admin | Published: January 24, 2024

Topaz Labs released the new Gigapixel version 7. Additional information on what’s new is available here. Skylum released Luminar version 1.18.0 with new onboarding, improved performance and two new offers: 30% off on a Luminar Neo subscription with unlimited access to generative AI tools and other benefits (automatically applied during checkout). Free trial of all three generative AI tools, including […]

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Ricoh GRIII/x third-party camera cases & square lens hood

By admin | Published: January 23, 2024

Ricoh GRIII/x third-party camera cases: BolinUS half case BolinUS full case Btopcase Rieibi Gariz Muziri Kinokoo More cases available on eBay Check also the aluminum square lens hood for Ricoh GRIII/x cameras.

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Ricoh announced a new Pentax PF-85EDA compact, highly portable, and waterproof spotting scope/terrestrial telescope

By admin | Published: January 23, 2024

Ricoh announced a new Pentax PF-85EDA compact, highly portable, and waterproof spotting scope (terrestrial telescope) ideal for a variety of applications including birdwatching, nature, and astronomical observations. The newly designed optics incorporate a large-aperture 85mm objective lens delivering a bright, clear, high-contrast field of view for high-quality observations. ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass optical elements effectively […]

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The new Pentax WG-90 waterproof shock-resistant digital compact camera is now available for pre-order

By admin | Published: January 22, 2024

The new Pentax WG-90 waterproof shock-resistant digital compact camera is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo (coming soon to Amazon as well). Additional information:

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The official Ricoh Imaging online store in Japan has started selling photographic film

By admin | Published: January 20, 2024

The official Ricoh Imaging online store in Japan has started selling photographic film. Notably, they are selling Kodak Portra much cheaper than Yodobashi (15,800 yen vs 21,870 yen at Yodobashi for Portra 400 – check US Porta prices at Amazon). No doubt this is part of their preparation for the launch of the new Pentax […]

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