Canon patents AA filter image sensor shift simulator to minimize moiré, a technology used by Pentax for years


It seems that Canon filed a patent application for technology that is using image sensor shift to reduce the need for an AA filter:

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The Pentaxians 2020 yearbook is out


The Pentaxians 2020 yearbook is out:

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Pentax K-3 Mark III additional coverage and reviews


→ The Pentax K-3 Mark III is the best-selling camera for April 2021 according to Map Camera sales ratings in Japan:

  1. Pentax K-3 Mark III
  2. Canon EOS R6
  3. Sigma fp L
  4. Canon EOS R5
  5. Fujifilm X-S10
  6. Nikon Z6II
  7. Sony α7C


→ Pentax K-3 Mark III camera review: part 1 | part 2

→ The latest Pentax K-3 Mark III camera review videos:

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Favorite digital camera makers in Japan


The favorite digital camera makers in Japan according to ITmedia:

  1. Pentax/Ricoh: 24.1%
  2. Nikon: 20.3%
  3. Canon: 13.5%
  4. Sony: 12.5%
  5. Olympus: 11.1%

Via Mirrorless-camera (translated)

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Why I’m not (too) worried about Pentax’s future (video)


Why I’m not (too) worried about Pentax’s future:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am60tHFCCZM

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New Ricoh Theta SC2 firmware updates release


Ricoh released new firmware updates for the Theta SC2 camera:

  • Ricoh Theta SC2 Firmware Update Version: 1.61
  • Ricoh Theta SC2 for Business Firmware Update Version: 6.31

The new firmware updates can be downloaded here.

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The new Ricoh Theta Z1 51GB camera is now available for pre-order in the US


The new Ricoh Theta Z1 51GB camera is finally available for pre-order in the US:

Shipping should start on May 25th, 2021.

New Ricoh Theta Z1 51GB camera officially announced

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