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

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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

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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

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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”

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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”

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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

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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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