Ricoh is not on the latest list of companies that will exhibit at the 2023 CP+ show. The registration is still open for another week, so this is not yet the final list. Here are the 2023 CP+ show dates:
Additional information:
The Hong Kong-based H&Y company announced a new magnetic filter adapter/holder for Ricoh GR IIIx cameras:
H&Y filters are sold at Adorama, Amazon, B&H, and directly on their official website (worldwide shipping).
NiSi already has similar products (more Ricoh GR III accessories can be found here):
Ricoh Imaging announced a “Pentax Clubhouse Film Camera Experience Event” in Japan that will take place starting October 1st until December 24th:
Irix announced a special offer for its popular 150mm f/2.8 1:1 macro lens for Pentax K-mount. The €100/$100 discount will last until the end of October (31.10.2022):
Main features of the Irix 150mm macro lens:
I already reported that a limited number of the crowdfunded Pentax K-3 Mark III Jet Black Edition cameras will be available in Australia and in Europe (see this and this blog post). In addition to Sweden and Italy, I was told that 30 cameras will be available in Germany.
As of today, the Pentax K-3 Mark III Jet Black Edition camera is also available for purchase in the US at Adorama and B&H Photo (limited quantities available):
Pentax K-3 Mark III Jet Black Edition camera additional pictures:
A limited number of Pentax K-3 Mark III Jet Black Edition cameras available in Europe
Today Topaz Labs officially released their new flagship app Photo AI (previously reported here). Topaz Photo AI combined DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, and Gigapixel AI into one software package:
“Topaz Photo AI is the new “autopilot” for maximizing image quality—offering AI-powered noise reduction, sharpening, and upscaling in one single, powerful app.”
Additional information on the new Topaz Photo AI, including walk-thru videos, can be found here. The full press release can be found here.
The new Topaz Photo AI is $40 off until October 7th:
You can also get 15% off with the promo code GETPHOTOAI:
Topaz Photo AI screenshots:
