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The latest firmware updates for Pentax and Ricoh cameras

By admin | Published: June 10, 2023

Here are the latest firmware updates for Pentax and Ricoh cameras:

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New StockCam gun-style setup for Pentax cameras coming soon to Indiegogo

By admin | Published: June 9, 2023

A new gun-style camera setup from StockCam is coming soon on Indiegogo and promises to “add excitement and ritual to every shot“: “Introducing StockCam, the revolutionary gun-style camera cage designed specifically for photographers who demand stability, comfort, and an enjoyable shooting experience. Perfect for outdoor shooting, military photography, and long-duration sessions, STOCKCAM is compatible with all […]

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The new HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses are now shipping

By admin | Published: June 8, 2023

The new HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses are now shipping. The Pentax HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 is already in stock at B&H. The smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic will start shipping in 2-3 days: HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4: Adorama | B&H smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic: Adorama | B&H […]

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New firmware update version 2.0 for the Pentax K-3 III and K-3 III Monochrome cameras released

By admin | Published: June 7, 2023

Ricoh released a new firmware update version 2.0 for the Pentax K-3 III and K-3 III Monochrome cameras. Here are the changes from the previous version:

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Photons to Photos released their sensor measurements for the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera

By admin | Published: June 7, 2023

Photons to Photos released their sensor measurements for the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera: Here is the comparison with a few full-frame Leica Monochrom cameras:

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The Pentax 645Z medium format camera is out of production

By admin | Published: June 5, 2023

The Pentax 645Z medium format camera is listed as discontinued (out of production) at Map Camera in Japan (645Z is currently in stock at Adorama and B&H Photo): Update: the Ricoh Japan store also lists the camera as “production completed”.

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Ricoh China announced supply shortage of GR cameras, all GR models out of stock at Adorama and B&H

By admin | Published: June 4, 2023

Ricoh China announced a supply shortage of GR cameras. A quick check at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo shows that all GR cameras are currently out of stock:   In Europe, some of the GR models are also out of stock, others have a warning of high demand: DE: Erhardt | Koch UK: WEX | Jessops […]

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