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Pentax digest #59

→ There is a new Kickstarter for SPINN CP camera strap 2023 edition that already achieved its goal of $13,624 goal with 35 more days to go. The 2023 version comes with two different base plates and different strap colors. The company behind the strap (SPINN.DESIGN) has already completed several very successful crowdfunding campaigns in the past. Some […]

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Pentax digest #58

→ Capture One vs Lightroom: What you need to know. → The new Think Tank Photo SpeedTop Crossbody camera bags are now in stock at B&H. →  The new Nitecore BlowerBaby 2 photography duster/blower is now in stock at Amazon | B&H Photo | Funelader. → Is Ricoh GR IIIX the perfect street photography camera? […]

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The Pentax pictures and text in this blog post are generated by AI

The pictures and text in this blog post are generated by AI (ChatGPT): Update – the above pictures were not generated by AI, but by the German photographer Stephen Obermeier. Sorry for the misunderstanding. Here are some “real” AI-generated images of Pentax cameras: PR: Is Pentax a good camera? AI: Pentax is a well-respected brand […]

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Check out those beautiful custom-painted Pentax cameras

Adrian Prada provides personalized/custom-painted services for all kinds of analog cameras. Here are some of his Pentax creations: Check out also his Nikon and Leica custom cameras: Check out those beautiful custom-painted Leica cameras Check out those beautiful custom-painted Nikon cameras

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Topaz Labs and DxO holiday promos to end this weekend

The holiday promo from Topaz Labs is ending this weekend: 25% off all individual apps Image Quality Bundle for $179.99(the Image Quality Bundle includes DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, and Gigapixel AI, reg. price: $259.97). DxO is offering 30% off when you buy more than one of their products (both offers will expire on December 31, 2022):

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Pentax Astrotracer improvements request

I received this email from a reader asking for a few simple updates that will make the Pentax Astrotracer even better:

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Pentax digest #57

→ Skylum released a new Magic Light AI extension for Luminar Neo – you can now creatively manipulate light sources, add and fine-tune light beams, increase glow, and more. The other Luminar extensions are: Upscale AI, AI Background Removal, HDR Merge, Noiseless AI,  Focus Stacking, and Supersharp AI. You can still use code RUMORSNEO for $10 off. […]

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