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The 2022 GR PHOTO FESTIVAL photo contest is now open for entries

By admin | Published: October 21, 2022

The 2022 GR PHOTO FESTIVAL photo contest is now open for entries:

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HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens officially announced

By admin | Published: October 20, 2022

The HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens is now officially announced – the first Pentax macro lens to feature All Weather (AW) dustproof, weather-resistant construction. The lens incorporates a new optical design and comes in a special, limited-edition silver model as well as standard black. The special-edition silver model will be […]

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Some additional information on the upcoming HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens

By admin | Published: October 18, 2022

Some new information on the upcoming HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens The name of the lens is HD Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW The latest optical design significantly improves descriptive performance There was no ED lens element in the smc Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 WR lens, […]

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Ricoh released new function-expansion firmware updates for Pentax K-1/K-1 II/K-3 III cameras featuring autumn-themed KYUSHU mode

By admin | Published: October 17, 2022

Ricoh released new function-expansion firmware updates for Pentax K-1, K-1 Mark II, and K-3 Mark III cameras featuring the autumn-themed KYUSHU mode: Pentax K-3 Mark III firmware update version 1.60 Pentax K-1 Mark II firmware update version 2.00 Pentax K-1 firmware update version 2.00 Digital Camera Utility 5 Update Version Mac OS 5.9.5 Digital Camera […]

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Wepoto hand grip and L bracket for Ricoh GR III/GR IIIx cameras

By admin | Published: October 17, 2022

I came across those Wepoto hand grip and L bracket options for Ricoh GR III/GR IIIx cameras on DC.watch (available at Amazon US and Amazon Japan):

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Ricoh Imaging has discontinued four Pentax lenses

By admin | Published: October 16, 2022

Two weeks ago Yodobashi Camera reported that four Pentax lenses will be discontinued: smc PENTAX-DA★ 60-250mm f/4 ED [IF] SDM smc PENTAX-DA★ 200mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM smc PENTAX-DA 14mm f/2.8 ED [IF] smc PENTAX-D FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro WR The lenses are also now marked as discontinued on the official Ricoh website.  

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The new 2022 5DayDeal Photography Bundle is ending today

By admin | Published: October 13, 2022

The new 2022 5DayDeal Photography Bundle is ending today – as with previous years, you will get a package of different photography tools drastically reduced. Several different bundles are available and a portion of the sales will go to charities: Main bundle: $2,200 (discounted 95% or $2,100) pay only $98 Pro bundle: $1,400 (discounted 97% or […]

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