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Ricoh/Pentax rumored to be buying 26MP APS-C sensors for a new DSLR camera

By admin | Published: June 14, 2019

I received a tip that Ricoh/Pentax is buying 26MP APS-C sensors for a new DSLR camera. Early prototypes already exist, but we are not close to an official announcement yet. Sony has a new 26MP IMX571CQJ sensor:

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Dpreview: Fujifilm X100F vs. Ricoh GR III

By admin | Published: June 13, 2019

Dpreview published a comparison between the Fujifilm X100F ($1,200) and Ricoh GR III ($900) cameras. Here is the recap from FujiAddict:

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Ricoh: “We will continue to offer the Pentax brand products including new items”

By admin | Published: May 30, 2019

Here is the official response from Ricoh to the rumors that Ricoh’s right to use the Pentax brand name will expire in 2020:

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Rumors: Ricoh’s rights to use the Pentax brand name will expire in 2020

By admin | Published: May 20, 2019

As most of you already know, the Pentax trademark belongs to Hoya. Ricoh Imaging is using it with permission (brand license agreement). Ricoh bought the Pentax camera and lens business from Hoya back in 2011. Pentax Medical (which was the reason why Hoya took Pentax Corp. over) remained within Hoya and so did the Pentax brand, used […]

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Another Ricoh interview

By admin | Published: May 20, 2019

Dpreview also published their interview with Ricoh executives:

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Pentax/Ricoh digest

By admin | Published: May 18, 2019

The Pelican micro case 1010 is a perfect fit for the Ricoh GR III cameras (see this Facebook post for pictures). This PentaxPhotoSync app works with the Ricoh GRII. Ricoh GR III accessories (the screen protector is available on Amazon Japan).

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Pentax/Ricoh digest

By admin | Published: May 10, 2019

On the Mother Road with the Ricoh GR III HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm F1.4 SDM AW lens reviewed at Dpreview (the lens is currently $200 off at Adorama and B&H).

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