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Ricoh has a new patent (JP2024-067293A) for a 14mm f/3.5 APS-C lens for K-mount (21mm equivalent). The inventor is Takahiro Nakayama, the same person who designed the optics of the HD Pentax-DA★ 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW lens. Additional information from the patent filing:
Ricoh Japan temporarily suspended orders for the new GR III HDF and GR IIIx HDF cameras and implemented a lottery system for future orders. Check Ricoh GR III HDF & GR IIIx HDF cameras availability at: US: Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon (coming soon) Europe: Foto Koch (Germany) | WEX Photo (UK) Full text of the press release:
The Verge published an article and video with the title “The printer company, that makes a camera, prints one more edition” referring to the new GR III HDF and GR IIIx HDF cameras:
Ric0h released new firmware updates for the Pentax K-70 and Pentax KF cameras. Both updates involve improved stability for general performance:
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”
