Pentax digest #69


→ What’s new on Kickstarter:


Topaz Video AI version 3.2.6 released (now $50 off).


Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera hands-on review at DC.Watch.


→ Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera test at heise.de (behind a paywall).

→ Pentax K-3 III Monochrome camera user experience.

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HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses officially announced


The previously rumored HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses are now officially announced. Sample photos, MTF charts, and additional information can be found here (check for pre-orders). Next is the press release:
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More leaked pictures of the upcoming HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses

Here are a few more pictures of the upcoming HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses:

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Released: NIK collection 6, ON1 Resize AI v2023.5, Capture One v16.2


DxO released NIK Collection 6 (free trial available).


ON1 Resize AI version 2023.5 is now officially released.


DxO added 249 new Optics Modules with support for the following cameras and lenses:

  • Hasselblad X2D 100C
  • Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S
  • Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR
  • Leica APO Summicron SL 75mm f/2 ASPH
  • Leica Vario Elmarit SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH
  • Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS (L-mount)
  • Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS with TC-1411 (L-mount)
  • Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS with TC-2011 (L-mount)


Capture One released version 16.2.0 with new AI-powered tools, wireless tethering, and other new features.

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Two more Pentax lenses listed as discontinued in Japan


Two more Pentax lenses are listed as discontinued in Japan:

More discontinued Pentax lenses can be found here:

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Update #2 on the Pentax film camera project


Ricoh released update #2 on the Pentax film camera project:

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First leaked pictures of the upcoming HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses


Here are the first pictures of the upcoming HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses:

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