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The new Meizu 19 smartphone to come with a Pentax branded camera?

By admin | Published: January 24, 2022

I am not convinced that the leaked renderings of the upcoming Meizu 19 smartphone with a Pentax branded camera are real, but here they are:

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Correction from Ricoh US: “Ricoh will continue mass production and sales but will be adding more direct-to-consumer approaches to its distribution in Japan”

By admin | Published: January 21, 2022

I just received a clarification from Ricoh Americas on the press release issued in Japan a few days ago about a major camera business restructuring: “The announcement created a bit of confusion and was specific to the market in Japan only. Ricoh will not be ceasing mass production and sales, but instead extending its distribution […]

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What is Pentax SATOBI?

By admin | Published: January 11, 2022

Pentax SATOBI is a custom image setting that provides a finishing tone similar to color photos from the 60 and 70s with colors such as distinctive cyan blue, dull yellow, and faded red. SATOBI is the opposite of MIYABI, which is suitable for expressing colorful landscapes. SATOBI was developed to reproduce a universal image that […]

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Pentax digest #40

By admin | Published: December 26, 2021

  → Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 3.4 with native Apple M1 silicon support, improved RAW file handling, and AI Engine performance improvements. → Topaz Labs also released Sharpen AI version 3.3.5 with new AI-powered auto-selection tools to help you mask and sharpen images faster and more precisely. → The latest ON1 Photo RAW Update […]

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Pentax digest #39

By admin | Published: December 16, 2021

Pentax deals Pentax K-3 Mark III with free grip and strap The Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 lens is now $20 off Pentax reviews HD PENTAX DA★ 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW lens review at PentaxForums HD PENTAX DA★ 16-50mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW lens report at Capa Camera HD PENTAX FA 77mm F1.8 Limited […]

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Pentax 645 and Q lenses added to official PENTAX hashtag list

By admin | Published: December 15, 2021

Ricoh updated the official Pentax hashtag list with 645 and Q lenses. No, I am not aware of another company that has an official hashtag list.

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Coming soon: new Pentax K-3 III camera kit with DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR lens

By admin | Published: December 13, 2021

.   Ricoh will soon release a new Pentax K-3 III camera kit with the DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR lens according to Nokishita. The new kit will be available in both black and silver. All currently available Pentax K-3 III camera kits can be found here. A new Tokina 400mm f/8 IIS […]

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