Pentax Vision Part 2: the latest information on the new Pentax K-new flagship APS-C DSLR camera (video)

By admin | Published: July 22, 2020


Ricoh released a new “Pentax Vision Part 2” video with the latest information on the upcoming Pentax K-new flagship APS-C DSLR camera:

A quick recap for those, who don’t want to watch the video:

1. New APS-C flagship.
2. New pentaprism, that was designed from scratch, features undisclosed material that have never been used before. This material helps to brighten the viewfinder at least by 10%. Low distortion, 1.05x magnification.
3. Dual SD card slots.
4. There will be black regular and later silver limited edition of the camera.
5. There will be silver version of K-1 Mark II as well.
6. There will be silver version of the 50 mm f/1.4, 85 mm f/1.4 and 70-200 mm f/2.8.
7. New 21 mm lens is in the works.
8. New sensor and electronics as well in upcoming flagship APS-C.
9. Improved ergonomics.
10. Better low ISO performance.
11. No word on resolution, no word on high ISO performance.

Ricoh also has new silver versions of the following Pentax star lenses:

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Pentax to release more info on the upcoming flagship APS-C DSLR camera on July 22

By admin | Published: July 20, 2020


Ricoh is going to release more information (most likely a new YouTube video and/or a new dedicated website) for the upcoming flagship Pentax APS-C DSLR camera on Wednesday, July 22. Stay tuned for updates.

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What Pentax values most in future cameras and their commitment to SLR cameras

By admin | Published: July 16, 2020


Ricoh released two new videos and a dedicated website confirming their commitment to SLR cameras:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2ppR-9V1v8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tOfTmF7ahs

Here are the five principles of Pentax:

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Nikkei: “Ricoh is also exposed to activist investors”

By admin | Published: July 15, 2020


From Nikkei’s recent article:

“Last year, Olympus invited two activist investors from U.S.-based ValueAct Capital to join its board as non-executive directors, and in November it announced a medium-term business plan that targets an operating profit margin of 20% or more by fiscal 2023. It was only natural that it would withdraw from its loss-making imaging business.

Ricoh is also exposed to activist investors. With the company already having narrowed and consolidated its operations, such as through the sale of some shares in Ricoh Leasing, the direction of its digital camera unit is worth watching. Inevitably, Panasonic, which in the 2000s jointly developed the mirrorless interchangeable standard Micro Four Thirds with Olympus, also needs to shore up its operations.”

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On July 16th Ricoh will release a video “What the PENTAX camera will value in the future”

By admin | Published: July 14, 2020


Ricoh mentioned on Twitter that on July 16th they will release a video called “What the PENTAX camera will value in the future” that will discuss the company’s thoughts on the Pentax brand:

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New: NiSi 49mm filter adapter for Ricoh GRIII cameras

By admin | Published: July 8, 2020





NiSi announced a new 49mm filter adapter for the Ricoh GRIII compact camera. The price is only $19 and Adorama currently has it in stock (check also B&H and eBay). Additional information:

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Fourth of July photo deals

By admin | Published: July 4, 2020


Most of the July 4th photo deals are set to expire on Monday:

July 4 deals at Adorama and B&H Photo
Get 100 off Capture One Pro 20
Get $35 off Luminar with code PHOTORUMORS
Get 20% off Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI sale
Get 15% off Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15
Get 30% off DxO NIK Collection 3 with code PHOTORUMORS  
Get 75% off Franzis Photographer Collection 2
Get 35% off Franzis products with code PHOTORUMORS-35
Get 20% off ON1 software with code NIKONRUMORS
Get 40% off Rocky Nook books with code PHOTORUMORS 
Get 20% off ThinkTank products with code ThinkTank20
Get 20% off eBay photo listings with code PLUS20
Get 10% off LIFE+GUARD skins sale with code JULY4
Get 10% off PhotoWhoa with code PRIDE20

What’s new on Kickstarter:

REVORING: a variable step ring for your camera lens filters
FERNWEH: the backpacking bag for photography & the outdoors
The Photography Deck: camera cheat sheet playing cards
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