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First leaked pictures of the upcoming HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses

By admin | Published: May 13, 2023

Here are the first pictures of the upcoming HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses:

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Ricoh rumored to announce new HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses

By admin | Published: May 10, 2023

Ricoh is rumored to announce new HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses according to digicame-info: HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4: Scheduled release date: June 9, 2023 Price: 54,800 yen including tax smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic: Scheduled release date: June 9, 2023 Price: 59,800 yen including tax

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Pentax digest #68

By admin | Published: May 9, 2023

→ The Germany-based SPINN.DESIGN already had several successful crowdfunding campaigns in the past. They just started a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for a new fully self-adhesive protective camera gear wrapper. → This new air blower for cameras/lenses has a 100,000 rpm high-speed motor: Pegear | Amazon US | Amazon DE | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Amazon IT | Amazon ES | Amazon FR. → Topaz Labs released Photo […]

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Ricoh released their latest annual financial results: “significant increase in sales and profit due to consolidation of PFU and continuation of profitable camera business”

By admin | Published: May 8, 2023

As previously reported, today Ricoh released their latest annual financial results and they reported a “significant increase in sales and profit due to consolidation of PFU and continuation of profitable camera business“: The Rioch camera business is under “Other” on the financial statements that can be downloaded here (“others” contains digital cameras, 360°cameras, environment, and […]

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Squarehood for Ricoh GR III + IIIx cameras

By admin | Published: May 6, 2023

There is another third-party lens hood solution for  Ricoh GR III + IIIx cameras called Squarehood. See the details at: Squarehood Oriental Hobbies Capa Camera More Ricoh GR III/IIIx accessories can be found here:

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The Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod that raised $2.45M on Kickstarter is now available for pre-order with a $200 discount

By admin | Published: May 5, 2023

The Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod that raised $2,452,958 on Kickstarter is now available for pre-order with a $200 discount: Additional information:

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Ricoh to announce annual financial results on May 8, camera business expected to be profitable

By admin | Published: May 5, 2023

Ricoh will announce its annual financial results on May 8. The camera business is expected to be profitable:

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