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The Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 ED SDM lens is now discontinued

The Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 ED SDM lens is listed as discontinued in Japan (also on the official Rioch website): In the US B&H Photo list the lens as “no longer available”, Adorama has it on backorder, but Amazon still has 5 in stock: Update – the smc Pentax-DA 40mm f/2.8 XS lens was also […]

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Pentax digest #64

→  Topaz Labs released a new Photo AI update (additional information is available here). → The new ON1 Sky Swap AI plugin is now officially released – additional information is available here. → Pentax HD D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens review at Capa Camera. → Pentax HD D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW […]

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Ricoh GR III price increases in the UK, new Pentax savings in Germany

The Ricoh GR III cameras got a price increase in the UK a few weeks ago: Ricoh GR III is now £949 (was £899) Ricoh GR IIIs is now £999 (was £899) Ricoh started new Pentax savings in Germany: Foto Koch Foto Erhardt

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The new HARUBENI season-specific custom image option for Pentax cameras is compatible only with two lenses

The new HARUBENI season-specific custom image option for Pentax cameras is compatible only with two lenses: HD PENTAX-FA 77mmF1.8 Limited HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mmF2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR The HARUBENI special-edition, season-specific Custom Image mode is designed to emphasize the pinkish colors of cherry blossoms and the subdued blue colors of hazy spring skies. Here are […]

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New function-expansion firmware updates for the Pentax K-1/K-1II/K-3III/KF cameras released featuring the HARUBENI season-specific custom image option

Rioch released new function-expansion firmware updates for the Pentax K-1, K-1 Mark II, K-3 mark III, and KF DSLR cameras featuring the spring-themed HARUBENI season-specific custom image option (see sample photos):

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The Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod is now available on Kickstarter

The previously reported Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod is already listed for fundraising on Kickstarter. Here are the details: Update: in just a few hours the Benro auto-leveling tripod raised almost $400k on Kickstarter (from a $50k goal).

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Pentax digest #63

→ New: Pentax 645Z medium format camera+lens combo offer in the US. → Skylum released Luminar Neo version 1.7 with additional plugin functionality, presets preview, and more. → New firmware update version 2.30.1 released for the Ricoh Theta Z1 camera. → New Pentax KF camera reviews at Shutterbug and Digitalcameraworld. → Pentax HD D FA […]

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