The Pentax “K-new” flagship APS-C DSLR camera passed FCC certification


The Pentax “K-new” flagship APS-C DSLR camera has passed FCC certification. The Ricoh “R03010” model is equipped with Wi-Fi (11b/g/n) and Bluetooth. It uses a Pentax  D-LI90 battery. The battery grip is Pentax D-BG8. The camera dimensions are: width 134.5 mm x height 103.5 mm x thickness 73.5 mm.

Source: FCC, via Nokishita

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The new “Full Press Snap” feature is now available on the Ricoh GR III (with firmware update 1.41)


Some additional information on the new “Full Press Snap” feature that came with the latest Ricoh GR III firmware update version 1.41:

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Ricoh GR III firmware update version 1.41 released


Ricoh just released a new firmware update version 1.41 for the GR III camera (the Ricoh GR III Street Edition camera is already shipping with firmware version 1.40). Here are the details on the GR III firmware version 1.41:

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The latest photo editing deals and coupons


The latest photo editing deals and coupons:

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Pelican G10 waterproof case for the Ricoh GR III camera





A reader sent me a tip that the small Pelican G10 waterproof case is a perfect fit for the Ricoh GR III camera. The G10 case can be purchased at Adorama, B&H, and Amazon and is available in different colors:



More Ricoh GR III accessories can be found here.

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Ricoh GR III Street Edition camera now shipping with a new firmware 1.40


Several readers have already received their new Ricoh GR III Street Edition Special Limited Camera Kit. The camera comes with a new firmware version 1.40 that is not yet available for “regular” GR III cameras (the last GR III firmware update was 1.31).


Check Ricoh GR III Street Edition camera pricing and availability at:


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Topaz Labs Sharpen AI version 2.1.0 released with a new auto-detect masking tool


Topaz Labs released a new version 2.1.0 of Sharpen AI with a new auto-detect masking tool that can detect 20 different types of subjects, including people, cars, planes, and various animals:

“Sharpen AI takes some of the tedious work out of post-processing. With the new “Find Objects” feature in the masking tool, Sharpen AI will automatically detect the subjects in your image for sharpening. It can detect 20 different types of subjects including people, cars, planes, various animals, and more. This feature can be accessed by clicking the “Mask” button to the right in the file list, and then clicking “Find Objects” in the left corner.”


Topaz Labs Sharpen AI is now sale: $59.99 (regularly $79.99).

The Utility Bundle is also discounted to $195.99 (regularly $249.99 – it includes JPEG to RAW AI, DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, and Gigapixel AI).

The new Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI software is also still available for $199.99 ($100 off).

You can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off.


The complete Sharpen AI 2.1.0 changelog can be found here.

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