DxO Nik Collection 8 released

By admin | Published: May 6, 2025
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DxO released Nik Collection 8:

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Ricoh has a new patent for an 18.3mm f/2.8 lens, most likely designed for the rumored GR IV camera

By admin | Published: May 2, 2025
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Ricoh has filed a new patent application for an 18.3mm f/2.8 lens, most likely designed for the rumored Ricoh GR IV camera. The patent application JP2025-069515A was filed on 18 October 2023 and was just published online:

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The Pentax 17 film camera won several international awards

By admin | Published: April 28, 2025
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The Pentax 17 film camera (B&H Photo | Erhardt Photo | WEX Photo) won several international awards:

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Two Ricoh models listed in the top 20 bestselling cameras for 2024 at Map Camera Japan

By admin | Published: April 28, 2025
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Two Ricoh models are listed in the top 20 bestselling cameras for 2024 at Map Camera Japan:

  1. Fujifilm X100VI
  2. Sony a7CII
  3. Fujifilm X-T50
  4. Nikon Zf
  5. Fujifilm X-T5
  6. Canon EOS R5 Mark II
  7. Nikon Z6III
  8. Ricoh GRIIIx
  9. Sony a7IV
  10. Canon EOS R6 Mark II
  11. Nikon Z50II
  12. Nikon Z8
  13. Sony a7RV
  14. Fujifilm X-M5
  15. Ricoh GRIII
  16. Panasonic LUMIX S9
  17. DJI Osmo Pocket 3
  18. OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II
  19. Nikon Zfc
  20. Sony ZV-E10

Via PhotoRumors

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The latest updates from Luminar, DxO, ON1, Topaz, and Adobe

By admin | Published: April 27, 2025
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Skylum released a new Luminar Neo Spring update with new AI-powered enhancements (additional informtion).


DxO Labs added support for the latest cameras and lenses (see the full list here).


ON1 released their free April update for Photo RAW 2025.


Topaz Labs collaborates with WhiteWall to provide pristine prints (additional information).


Adobe Max London product updates.


Via NikonRumors

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What else is new?

By admin | Published: April 5, 2025
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Topaz Photo AI v3.6.0 released: refocus blurry photos 500% faster

Topaz Labs released Gigapixel 8.3 (now $15 off)

New release: SmallRig SP-mini spotlight

Eclick: a new 3D-printed, open-source, DIY robotic panorama camera head

Compact fixed-lens cameras are becoming more popular, while interchangeable-lens cameras are starting to lose their popularity

CIPA February 2025 Stats

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How will the new Trump tariffs impact Ricoh/Pentax camera and lens imports to the US?

By admin | Published: April 3, 2025
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The Trump administration imposed new tariffs on goods imported to the US. To be neutral in my coverage, I asked AI, “How will the new Trump tariffs impact Ricoh/Pentax camera and lens imports to the US?“. Here is the AI answer I got (as far as I know, Ricoh/Pentax gear is manufactured in Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines):

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