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Ricoh files a patent for a Pentax 100-300mm f/4 full frame lens

Ricoh recently filed a patent in a Japan for a 100-300mm f/4 full frame lens that is most likely designed for the Pentax K-1 DSLR camera. Here are the details:

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Ricoh filed patents for several lenses designed for cameras with 1″ sensor

Ricoh filed several patents in Japan for 75mm f/2.8, 50mm f/2.4, 25mm f/1.8 and 35mm f/1.8 lenses designed for cameras with 1 inch sensor.

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Ricoh files a patent for a 200mm f/2.8 full frame lens (for Pentax K-1)

Ricoh has a new patent application filed in Japan for a 200mm f/2.8 ED IF DC full frame lens (most likely designed for the Pentax K-1):

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The latest Ricoh patents

The latest Ricoh patents from Japan: → Ricoh has field a new patent applications in Japan for a lens with image stabilization and built-in low pass (AA) filter.

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Ricoh’s patents for a better visible AF patch

Ricoh filed a patent in Japan for a better visible AF patch / focusing points. See the before and after pictures from the patent application: Via Egami

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Ricoh’s patent for camera registration from the menu

Ricoh filed a patent in Japan for a simplified camera registration process that can be completed from the menu of the camera and be submitted directly trough the built-in Wi-Fi.

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Ricoh’s patent for a lens cap with a lock mechanism

Ricoh has a new patent application for a lens cap with a lock mechanism – in order to remove it, you have to pinch the two release handles and in addition press the lock mechanism button on the front that also serves as a manufacturer logo. Via Egami

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