Get this a $7 magnetic film canister with built-in LED light for your Pentax 17 camera

By admin | Published: August 8, 2024

 

This new $7 TTArtisan magnetic film canister with built-in LED light will be a perfect match for your Pentax 17 camera. Here are the details:

  • Buy now: Amazon US | Amazon CA | TTArtisan (international shipping) – available as a single piece or a 10-pack
  • Classic 135 film appearance
  • Magnetic cold shoe mount for quick and easy  camera attachment
  • 3 Color temperatures: 6000K/4500K/3000K
  • CRI95+ ensures accurate color rendering
  • 45-minute charge provides a battery life of approx. 80-160 minutes
  • Lanyard hole design for easy carrying
  • Price: $70 for 10 pieces ($7 per piece)
  • Additional information:

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Just announced: Ricoh G900 II and G900SE II heavy-duty industrial cameras

By admin | Published: August 7, 2024


Today Ricoh Imaging announced two new heavy-duty, industrial cameras developed for use at jobsites in industries including construction, manufacturing and disaster relief.  The new Mark II replaces the previous G900 models.

The RICOH G900 II and RICOH G900SE II offer outstanding and dependable performance in harsh conditions and are both equipped with a back-illuminated 20-megapixel CMOS image sensor that delivers sharp, clear, high-resolution images, even at a super-high sensitivity of ISO 25600. The cameras offer features and functions specifically for industrial enterprise environments, including password-protected camera lock functionality and simplified data management and workflow capabilities.

Check for pre-orders at Amazon and B&H Photo.

Additional information:

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The new Pentax 17 film camera is now in stock at B&H Photo

By admin | Published: August 6, 2024


The new Pentax 17 film camera is currently in stock for the first time at B&H Photo:


The Pentax 17 has been in stock in Europe for a while: Amazon DE | Erhardt | Koch | WEX.

Pentax film cameras for sale on Amazon

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Ricoh Q1 financial results: “the camera business performed well, resulting in increased revenue and profit”

By admin | Published: August 6, 2024


Today, Ricoh released their latest FY2024 Q1 financial results (for the first quarter ended June 30, 2024). As usual, the camera business is part of “Other”  and specific data is not provided. Here are all the references I found on the camera business (click of larger view):




Source: Ricoh IR

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Pentax digest #88

By admin | Published: August 4, 2024



 
→ New camera bags:


→ Hobolite announced new Avant Max and Mini Max Bi-Color LED lighting kits (for additional information and international shipping, check the official Hobolite website).


→ The LIT DUO 1 light meter has already raised over $861k on Kickstarter, with only a few hours left.


→ SmallRig released a standard configurations catalog for photo and video accessories.

CIPA June 2024 numbers

  

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The new Pentax WG-8 and WG-100 all-weather cameras are now in stock for the first time

By admin | Published: August 3, 2024


The new Pentax WG-8 and WG-100 all-weather cameras are now in stock for the first time:

Sample videos taken with the new Pentax WG-8 all-weather camera

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Ricoh Japan issued a second temporary order suspension for the new Pentax 17 film camera

By admin | Published: August 3, 2024


Ricoh Japan issued another temporary order suspension for the new Pentax 17 film camera due to more orders than expected. Pre-orders are still open in the US, and the camera is already in stock in Europe:

Full text of the notice (Google translation):

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