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Ricoh is developing a new series of Pentax DSLR K-mount cameras based on an entirely new concept

Ricoh officially announced that it is developing a new series of Pentax DSLR K-mount cameras based on an entirely new concept. Here is a recap of the announcement: Discontinuation of Current K Series: Ricoh Imaging is officially ending the production of all current K-series digital SLR cameras as the brand transitions to a “new stage.” […]

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2025 DSLR camera shipment ranking (Pentax at #3 spot with 10,000 units)

Here is the 2025 DSLR camera shipment ranking taken from the latest edition of the Japan Company Handbook Industry Map 2027 Edition Canon: 580,000 units Nikon: 60,000 units Pentax: 10,000 units – same as last year: Nikkei published DSLR camera units shipments data by manufacturer (2021-2024): Pentax flatlined 2026 BCN awards: Pentax DSLR share at 17.7% […]

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What else is new?

DxO released PhotoLab 10 (coupon code included) New products from Godox: MA2 flexible twin macro & LT1 Creative Pixel LED lights Report from Japan: the top 10 used cameras with the biggest price increases Is the digital camera industry really recovering?

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What else is new?

The major new Luminar Prime Fall Upgrade 2026 is now available for pre-order with a 50% off early-bird price MyBoook.com is a new website & gallery builder that automatically syncs with Adobe Lightroom (coupon code included) The Peak Design modular field L-bracket system crowdfunding project ends in 5 days

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Christopher Nolan modified a Pentax 6×7 medium format camera to serve as a director’s viewfinder for The Odyssey movie

  Christopher Nolan is famous for his commitment to large-format film, especially 15-perf 65mm/70mm IMAX. What is less widely known is one of the practical tools that has helped him previsualize those towering frames: a modified Pentax 6×7 medium-format still camera used as a director’s viewfinder. Christopher Nolan’s teams have long used a modified Pentax […]

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Report: a new Pentax DSLR camera is already in production

Kimio Tanaka recently doubled down on his previous reports about a new Pentax DSLR camera by commenting that production has already started: It is still not clear what exact model the new Pentax camera is – see previous coverage:

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