What else is new?

By admin | Published: January 14, 2026

November 2025 CIPA numbers: compact cameras are up 29% in units and 49% in shipped value

And the worst camera of 2025 is… (hint: it’s a Fuji)

Godox has updated their smallest/pocket AD100 Pro series flash to Mark II

OWC Substantial Memory Prices Increasing Coming January 8th

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GR World app v1.2.0 released with support for the GR IV HDF camera

By admin | Published: January 13, 2026


Ricoh released the GR World app version 1.2.0 with support for the latest GR IV HDF camera:

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Ricoh will hold the exhibition “Monochrome” at GR SPACE TOKYO

By admin | Published: January 10, 2026


Ricoh will hold the exhibition “Monochrome” at GR SPACE TOKYO – here are the details:

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Pentax D-BG7 battery grip discontinued

By admin | Published: January 6, 2026


The Pentax D-BG7 battery grip for the Pentax KP DSLR camera is marked as discontinued at several stores (more discontinued Pentax/Ricoh products can be found here):

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In 2026 Ricoh will celebrate 30 years since the release of the GR1 camera

By admin | Published: January 5, 2026


In 2026, Ricoh will celebrate 30 years since the release of the GR1 camera (see eBay listings):

“This year, the GR celebrates the 30th anniversary of the release of the GR1. We’re planning various fun events to give back to those who have supported the GR, so please look forward to them. We’d love to express our gratitude to you all!”

History of Ricoh GR cameras:

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The Topaz Labs Holiday Sale is ending soon

By admin | Published: January 4, 2026



The Topaz Labs Holiday Sale is ending on January 7th and includes Topaz Studio, Studio Pro, and all single apps. Here are the details:

For new customers:

For existing customers:

Topaz Labs recently released a major Realism Update. Multiple apps are getting a realism boost, enhancing fine details and lighting, and giving photos, videos, and AI-generated content a more realistic look (Astra, Bloom, Topaz Video, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Gigapixel):


Via PhotoRumors

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Best selling cameras for 2025 at Map Camera Japan: Ricoh GR IV & GR IIIx in the top 10

By admin | Published: January 2, 2026


Here are the best-selling cameras in 2025 at Map Camera Japan:

  1. Kodak Pixpro FZ55
  2. Fujifilm X-M5
  3. Nikon Z5II
  4. ​​Fujifilm X-E5
  5. Fujifilm X half
  6. Fujifilm X100VI
  7. Ricoh GR IV
  8. Ricoh GR IIIx
  9. Sony α7C II
  10. Canon EOS R6 Mark II

Vote for the worst camera of 2025

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