Pentax K-3 Mark III firmware version 1.41 Astro Tracer Type3 additional information

By admin | Published: March 4, 2022


In the latest Pentax K-3 Mark III firmware update version 1.41 Ricoh added support for the Astro Tracer Type 3 (see PDF file). Additional information is available on this website.

New Pentax K-1, K-1 II, and K-3 III firmware updates released

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Starting today, PentaxRumors will no longer be accessible in Russia

By admin | Published: March 4, 2022


Starting today, PentaxRumors and all sister sites will no longer be accessible for IP addresses coming from Russia.

I strongly encourage other website owners to do the same.

СЛАВА УКРАЇНІ!

Update – here is the statement from Louis who runs FujiAddict:

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New Pentax K-1, K-1 II, and K-3 III firmware updates released

By admin | Published: March 2, 2022


Ricoh just released new firmware updates for the Pentax K-1, K-1 II, and K-3 III DLR cameras:

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Cheap 28mmm external optical viewfinder for Ricoh GR and Leica cameras

By admin | Published: March 2, 2022


Cheap 28mmm external optical viewfinders for Ricoh GR and Leica cameras are listed for sale on eBay and Ali Express. Different colors and focal lengths are available and the prices vary between $15 -$25. For comparison, the Ricoh GV-2 mini external viewfinder is priced at $247.

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Ricoh Japan clarifies the upcoming camera business restructuring

By admin | Published: March 1, 2022

Ricoh Japan issued a new press release clarifying some of the camera business restructurings that were announced on January 20th (see also this post). Here is a recap:

  • Ricoh is planning to gain new customers with “direct and two-way communication” and new initiatives for GR users.
  • Ricoh is planning to open online stores at Amazon, Rakuten Ichiba, and others.
  • Regular Pentax fan meetings and hands-on events.
  • Providing small-quantity limited cameras utilizing crowdfunding.
  • Reorganization of Ricoh Imaging showrooms and service bases in Japan.

Ricoh has also scheduled a Pentax SLR meeting on March 13th.

Additional information:

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Ricoh Image Sync version 2.1.11 is released

By admin | Published: February 28, 2022


Ricoh released Image Sync version 2.1.11:

  • Android 12 support
  • Enabled to rotate the live view screen during remote shooting.
  • Bug fixed.

Download links: iOS | Android

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Ricoh Imaging will stop selling Theta products in Japan

By admin | Published: February 28, 2022




Ricoh Imaging Japan issued a press release that they will stop selling Theta products in Japan:

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