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Pentax digest #43

By admin | Published: February 27, 2022

→ Pentax offers ending soon in the UK. → Topaz Labs released Sharpen AI version 4.0.2 with native Apple M1 support, a new sharpening model, and performance improvements (more info). → Ricoh GRm custom monochrom camera.

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The class-action lawsuit for Pentax cameras aperture defects was dismissed

By admin | Published: February 17, 2022

The class-action lawsuit for Pentax cameras aperture defects was dismissed (it involved the K-30, K-50, and K-70 cameras). Here is a quote from Bloomberglaw (behind a paywall): Ricoh Sheds Consumer Suit Alleging it Hid Pentax Camera Defect Cameras allegedly stopped working after about a year Consumer claims untimely; no reliance on warranty shown New York […]

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Pentax digest #42

By admin | Published: February 17, 2022

→ Dariusz Breś (see his previous posts) upscaled one of his photos from 4,000px to 16,000px with the Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI software. The results are impressive – you can download the 16,000px photo from Flickr. The latest Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI version 5.8 was recently released with several improvements and it is currently 20 off (you can use coupon code RUMORS15 to get […]

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Pentax digest #41

By admin | Published: January 30, 2022

→ Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4ED Limited DC WR lens review posted at PentaxForums. → Exclusive Pentax offers at WEX Photo (UK). → Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 3.5 with a refreshed interface, app refinements and fixes (you can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off). → H&Y announced several new products including a new clip-on filters system […]

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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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