Recap of PentaxRumors posts for January 2022

By admin | Published: February 2, 2022
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Recap of PentaxRumors posts for January 2022

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The Ricoh GR IIIx camera is back in stock in the US

By admin | Published: February 2, 2022
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The new Ricoh GR IIIx camera is now in stock at Adorama.

Ricoh GR III camera accessories

Ricoh GR camera accessories price increase coming next year

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Pentax digest #41

By admin | Published: January 30, 2022
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→ Pentax HD PENTAX-D FA 21mm f/2.4ED Limited DC WR lens review posted at PentaxForums.


→ Exclusive Pentax offers at WEX Photo (UK).


→ Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 3.5 with a refreshed interface, app refinements and fixes (you can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off).



→ H&Y announced several new products including a new clip-on filters system (world’s first) with a variable step adapter that can fit lenses with different thread sizes and basically eliminates the need for filter adapter rings. There is also a new magnetic K-series clip-on filter. Check out also the available filters. For a list of all H&Y products and purchase options, visit the official H&Y website. H&Y filters are also sold at Adorama, B&H, and Amazon.

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Just released: Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 II lens for Pentax K-mount

By admin | Published: January 27, 2022
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Today Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan announced their new 35mm f/2.8 II lens that is also available for Pentax K-mount:

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Ricoh Theta X camera announced

By admin | Published: January 24, 2022
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The previously rumored Ricoh Theta X camera is now officially announced – here are the main features:

  • Large 2.25-inch touch screen display
  • High-resolution CMOS image sensor
  • 5.7K 360-degree videos @ 30fps
  • Interchangeable battery and memory cards
  • Simplified and enhanced smartphone compatibility via Bluetooth
  • Improved software for both developers and users
  • Improved sharing and output options
  • Built-in GPS and support
  • Magnesium alloy body
  • USB Type-C power
  • Time Shift Shooting
  • AI enhancements for subject recognition and automatic shooting functions
  • The Theta X will be available in March
  • Price: $799
  • Pre-order: Adorama | B&H Photo | Calumet (DE)

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The new Meizu 19 smartphone to come with a Pentax branded camera?

By admin | Published: January 24, 2022
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I am not convinced that the leaked renderings of the upcoming Meizu 19 smartphone with a Pentax branded camera are real, but here they are:

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Correction from Ricoh US: “Ricoh will continue mass production and sales but will be adding more direct-to-consumer approaches to its distribution in Japan”

By admin | Published: January 21, 2022
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I just received a clarification from Ricoh Americas on the press release issued in Japan a few days ago about a major camera business restructuring:

“The announcement created a bit of confusion and was specific to the market in Japan only. Ricoh will not be ceasing mass production and sales, but instead extending its distribution in Japan with more direct-to-consumer approaches.”

Below is the statement that is being issued now by Ricoh Imaging Americas on the topic:

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