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New TTAr­ti­san 35mm optical viewfinder announced ($49)

TTAr­ti­san released a new 35mm optical viewfinder priced at $49.  Additional information is available here: TTAr­ti­san released a new 35mm optical viewfinder ($49)

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This GRPS iPhone app offers seamless geotagging for Ricoh GR III cameras

A reader has created a new free iPhone app called GRPS that offers seamless geotagging for Ricoh GRIII cameras:

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The latest updates from Luminar, ON1, and DxO

What’s coming this year to Luminar Neo – in addition to ecosystem features, Luminar Neo users will receive three powerful upgrades (see also this post): Restoration: Bring old or damaged photos back to life in a single click. Perfect for reviving family memories or vintage prints with deep scratches or faded color. AI Assistant: Our […]

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Fringer P645-GFX adapter now available (for using Pentax 645 lenses on Fujifilm GFX cameras)

The Fringer P645-GFX (FR-P6TG1) adapter is now officially released: you can use Pentax 645 lenses on Fujifilm GFX cameras, while retaining autofocus and auto-aperture functions. Fringer adapters are sold at Amazon and B&H Photo. Key features:

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One more: compact digital camera shipments (2023-2024)

Another ranking from the latest issue of Nikkei Financial Quarterly Report – compact digital camera shipments 2023-2024:

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Nikkei published DSLR camera units shipments data by manufacturer (2021-2024): Pentax flatlined

A quick update on my previous post – the latest issue of Nikkei Financial Quarterly Report also published the DSLR camera units shipments data by manufacturer from 2021 to 2024:

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Ricoh/Pentax global camera shipments units for 2024: SLR cameras remained flat, while compact cameras are on the rise

Here are the Ricoh/Pentax global camera shipments units for 2024 from the latest issue of Nikkei Financial Quarterly Report:

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