This is what Ricoh will release for the Pentax 100th anniversary


Ricoh already confirmed that they will not announce a new camera this fall. For the Pentax 100th anniversary (November 27, 2019) Ricoh will soon announce… a new hot shoe cover O-HC171 (sorry for the clickbait):


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Ricoh/Pentax has no plans to announce a new camera this fall


Jen Carrigan decided to ask Ricoh/Pentax if they will announce a new camera this fall and the answer she got was “We don’t have plans for any new cameras this fall“:

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Pentax 100th anniversary video


New Pentax 100th anniversary video:

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The new Ricoh Theta Z1 camera is now shipping in the US


The new Ricoh Theta Z1 camera with 1-inch back-illuminated CMOS sensor is now shipping in the US – check pricing and availability at Adorama, B&H and Amazon.

Here are a few Ricoh Theta Z1 videos:

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Sigma to stop making lenses for Pentax K-mount


Sigma posted on their Facebook page in the Czech Republic that they will no longer make lenses for Pentax K-mount (Google translation):

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New: JJC metal thumbs-up grip TA GR3 for Ricoh GR III camera



There is a new accessory for the Ricoh GR III camera: JJC metal thumbs-up grip TA GR3 available for sale on Amazon and eBay:

Check out also their Ricoh GR II lens cap:

and the JJC ultra-slim multi-coated UV filter:

Additional pictures of the thumbs-up:

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The patent for the Pentax HD FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens was filed by Ricoh


The patent for the Pentax HD FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens was filed in Japan by Ricoh – see patent application 2019-139158. It has been widely reported that the new Pentax 50mm f/1.4 lens was designed by Tokina and it is a copy of the Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF lens:

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