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- How will the new Trump tariffs impact Ricoh/Pentax camera and lens imports to the US?
- Pentax 17 film camera’s designer leaves Ricoh
- New: Zyhongyi Optics 55mm f/2.8 1-5x super macro lens for Pentax K-mount
- New Pentax Spring savings in Europe
- What else is new?
- New camera bags Peak Design, WANDRD, and Gura Gear
- Ricoh discusses GR IV and GR Mono camera possibilities
- Ricoh/Pentax Spring deals and savings
- New Ricoh GR IV camera coming in 2026?
- The Pentax 17 fixed-focal length compact film camera wins the 2025 iF DESIGN AWARD
- What else is new?
- Kipon released a new 0.62x focal reducer adapter (P67-GFX) for using Pentax 67 lenses on Fujifilm GFX medium format cameras
- The HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR lens is now discontinued
- Ricoh GR Photo Festival 2024 winning images
- The 2025 5DayDeal Landscape Photography Bundle is now available
- Ricoh/Pentax will take part in the 2025 Bild Expo in June by B&H Photo (free registration now open)
- No new Ricoh GR IV camera was announced at the 2025 CP+ show
- What else is new?
- New firmware updates for the Ricoh GR III (version 1.92) and the Ricoh GR IIIx (version 1.42) released
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Ricoh GR III firmware update version 1.50 released with Eye AF
As previously reported, Ricoh released GR III firmware update version 1.50 with Eye AF support (the feature was introduced in the GR IIIx model):
Just released: Capture One 14.4 (with support for Pentax 645z DNG files), Nik Collection 4.2, Luminar AI update 5, Exposure X7, Lightroom sneak peek
Capture One released version 14.4 with support for Pentax 645z DNG files. Additional information on the new version is available here. If you buy Capture One 21 now, you will get version 22 for free in December 2021 (use code PENTAXRUMORS for 10% off).
DxO released Nik Collection version 4.2 (the NIK Collection sale is ending today). Additional information on the new version is available here.
The Luminar AI Update 5 has already been soft-launched and will be available for download to everybody in the next few days.
New Exposure Software X7 announced. Additional information on the new version can be found here.
Adobe released a sneak peek of their new AI-powered masking tool that will be coming soon to Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, and Adobe Camera Raw.
Photo editing deals and coupon codes:
- 30% off DxO NIK Collection 4
- 15% off Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15
- 10% off ON1 products with code NIKONRUMORS
- $10 off Skylum products with code PENTAXRUMORS
- 10% off Capture One products with code PENTAXRUMORS
- $60 off Topaz Labs Image Quality Bundle
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Pentax K-3 Mark III firmware update 1.20 and Image Transmitter 2.6.0 released
Today Ricoh released some new firmware and software updates:
- Pentax K-3 Mark III firmware update version 1.20
- Ricoh Image Transmitter 2 version 2.6.0: Windows | Mac
Press release:
Irix announced a new 30mm f/1.4 lens for Pentax K-mount
Today Irix announced a new 30mm f/1.4 DSLR lens for Pentax K-mount. The new lenses should be available soon for sale at the official Irix USA website, Adorama, B&H, Amazon, and in Europe at Amazon UK, Amazon DE, Amazon FR, Amazon IT. Additional information, including technical specifications and press releases, can be found at PhotoRumors:
Ricoh Japan: the current GR III and the new GR IIIx cameras are in short supply and delivery delays are expected
Ricoh Japan issued a notice that the current GR III and the new GR IIIx cameras will be in short supply and delivery delays are expected (Google translation):
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The latest news on the upcoming Luminar NEO, Capture One 22, Photo RAW 2022, and Exposure X7 photo editing software
Skylum revealed some additional features of the upcoming Luminar NEO (pre-order options: new customers | Luminar customers | Aurora customers):
- Layers let you effortlessly combine two or more images and manipulate them to achieve your desired effect.
- Portrait Background Removal AI allows you to remove an unwanted background from your portrait in seconds thanks to AI.
- RelightAI is a tool for controlling the light in your photos based on image depth as determined by AI, allowing you to easily and effortlessly fix photos that need fill lighting.
- MaskAI allows you to easily detect and select elements of your photo for precise control over how tools are applied.
- Sky Enhancer AI: Precisely adjust the color and exposure of the sky and clouds.
- AccentAI: Balance exposure and color before RelightAI to create appealing contrast.
- Portrait BokehAI: Adjust the depth of an image and control background blurring.
- New Luminar Neo engine in the background
The new version 22 of Capture One is coming soon – if you buy Capture One 21 now, you will get version 22 for free once it is released in December 2021 (use code PHOTORUMORS for 10% off). Some of the new features in the new Capture One 22 will be:
- New panorama stitching tool
- New HDR merging tool
Photo RAW 2022 is now officially released (use code NIKONRUMORS for 10% off). Here are some of the new features:
- New Sky Swap AI
- New Time-Lapse Creation
- Integration of ON1 NoNoise AI
- New Photoshop Plugin Host
- Newly Retooled Export
- New Line Mask Tool
- New Backup and Restore
- New Favorites in Browse
- Customizable Thumbnails
- Gesture Support
- Apple Silicon Native
More new features were revealed from the upcoming Exposure X7 software.
Photo editing deals and coupon codes:
- 30% off DxO NIK Collection 4
- 15% off Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15
- 10% off ON1 products with code NIKONRUMORS
- $10 off Skylum products with code PHOTORUMORS
- 10% off Capture One products with code PHOTORUMORS
- $60 off Topaz Labs Image Quality Bundle
Via PhotoRumors