Vintage Asahi Pentax brochures and manuals

A nice reference library of vintage Asahi Pentax brochures and manuals can be found here.


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NiSi filter holder kit for Ricoh GR III reviews


Here is a video review of the NiSi filter holder kit for Ricoh GR III (and the Q20ii flash):

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Irix 45mm f/1.4 Dragonfly lens for Pentax K-mount is now available


The new Irix 45mm f/1.4 Dragonfly lens for Pentax K-mount is now available for purchase at the official Irix USA website (later the lens will be also listed at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H). Here are the details on the  latest Irix lens:

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New: Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI, DeNoise v.2.1.3, ON1 HDR plus the latest deals on photo editing software

Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI v4.5.0


Topaz Labs released Gigapixel AI version 4.5.0 that lets you upscale photos up to 600%. The new version is on sale until Monday and you can get an additional 15% off with code RUMORS15 (coupon code valid for all Topaz products). This update includes a refreshed interface for a more seamless batch processing workflow, the ability to specify processing settings per item in the batch, as well as other tweaks and fixes. Major new features and improvements.

Topaz Labs DeNoise v.2.1.3


Topaz Labs released DeNoise v.2.1.3 (you can get an additional 15% off with code RUMORS15 – valid for all Topaz products). Major new features and fixes.

ON1 HDR


ON1 announced a new standalone app: ON1 HDR for merging multiple bracketed photos into a single high-dynamic-range (HDR) image. It can also be used to edit a single photo to create a realistic HDR look by leveraging ON1’s HDR and Dynamic Contrast Filters. ON1 HDR is currently available at an introductory special for just $39.99 (normally $49.99). A fully functioning 30-day free trial of ON1 HDR 2020 is also available for download now, no credit card required. A single purchase of ON1 HDR 2020 includes Windows and macOS versions, support for 11 languages, and allows for activation on five computers. This new HDR app works as both a standalone application and as a plug-in for Adobe Lightroom Classic.


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The latest deals on photo editing software:

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Ricoh Theta app updated


The Ricoh Theta app has been updated:

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Breaking: Japan’s economic stimulus package will push manufacturers to shift production out of China


Japan’s economic stimulus package will push manufacturers to shift production out of China:

Japan’s economic stimulus package will push manufacturers to shift production out of China

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The new Meyer-Optik Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II lens is available also for Pentax K-mount


The first new Meyer-Optik Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II lens with revised Triplet optical design is available also for Pentax K-mount. The new lens can be purchased at B&H Photo and meyer-optik-goerlitz.com. Additional information including specifications and sample photos can be found here.

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