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

By admin | Published: March 2, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ricoh Imaging Japan issued a press release that they will stop selling Theta products in Japan:

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Pentax digest #43

By admin | Published: February 27, 2022
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→ 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
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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 consumers failed to raise any viable claims in a proposed class suit alleging Ricoh USA Inc. concealed a flaw in certain Pentax cameras, a federal court in the state said.

Janet Kyszenia, Veronica Sanders, and Elizabeth Galkowski alleged that low-quality materials cause the camera aperture to stop working properly after about a year, making photos appear completely dark.

Additional information on the Pentax class action lawsuit can be found here:

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