Ricoh/Pentax GR-E full frame curved sensor camera rumors

By admin | Published: January 3, 2018


There is a discussion on dpreview about a rumored new Ricoh/Pentax GR-E full frame curved sensor camera (E for Extreme). Here are the details – apparently Ricoh will cease all camera production and the GR line will be moved over to the Pentax brand:

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Happy New Year + the most popular posts of 2017

By admin | Published: December 31, 2017


  
  
Happy New Year to all PentaxRumors readers! Here are the top 10 most popular blog posts for 2017:

  1. More info on the upcoming Pentax KP DSLR camera
  2. Rumors from Japanese magazine: Pentax M-E mirrorless camera
  3. The Pentax KP is not the replacement of the K-3 II, new high-end Pentax DSLR coming in 6 months
  4. More Pentax KP pictures
  5. A year later, DxOMark officially publishes their Pentax 645Z test results
  6. Pentax D FA * 85mm f/1.4 lens also on the 2017 roadmap
  7. New Ricoh WG-50 camera to be announced soon, Pentax K-1 Silver limited edition coming later in 2017
  8. New Pentax D FA 50mm f/1.4 lens under development
  9. Two new Pentax history posters released
  10. This could be the patent for the “special” battery grip of the Pentax KP

Here are the PentaxRumors posts for December 2017: Read More »

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The current Pentax US lens discounts are set to expire tomorrow

By admin | Published: December 30, 2017


The current Pentax US lens discounts are set to expire tomorrow, December 31st, 2017 at 11:59 pm. The full list of discounted Pentax lenses can be found here.

You can also still get the Pentax K-1 with free battery grip for $1,799.

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Ricoh released new firmware update and roadmap for the Theta V camera

By admin | Published: December 25, 2017


Ricoh released new firmware and app updates for the Ricoh Theta V camera:

  • Added a function to correct rotational shake when shooting video.
  • Subject shake when shooting video has been reduced.
  • Purple fringing has been reduced.
  • Resolved the problem that weakened the spatial audio effect when recording with the 3D microphone (TA-1).
  • Changed the default time until auto-shutdown from 48 hours to 18 hours.

Ricoh also updated their Theta V roadmap (click for larger view): Read More »

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20% cash back when you purchase the Pentax K-1 camera from Amazon.com

By admin | Published: December 18, 2017


Several dpreview forum members are reporting that they were able to get 20% cash back when purchasing the Pentax K-1 from Amazon US with the Amazon credit card (see this and this post). I could not confirm this offer because I already have the Amazon credit card and the offer did not show in my account.


Update – here are the details of this offer:

Now through December 22nd, eligible Prime members can get 20% Back at Amazon.com on select holiday gift items when they use their Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card. That’s an additional 15% Back on top of the everyday 5% Back they already earn at Amazon.com.

The list of eligible items can be found here (the list of eligible Pentax gear can be found here). Pretty much all Rokinon lenses are also eligible (see all brands).

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New low prices for Luminar 2018 and Aurora HDR (coupon code included)

By admin | Published: December 12, 2017


The Luminar 2018 Holiday offer is now live (until December 31):

  • Current Luminar users can upgrade for $39 with coupon code PENTAXRUMORS
  • New users can buy Luminar 2018 for $59 with coupon code PENTAXRUMORS
  • A collection of bonuses will also be included with every purchase

The Aurora HDR special offer is also now available (until December 31):

  • Current users of Aurora HDR may upgrade for $29 with  coupon code PENTAXRUMORS
  • New users can purchase Aurora HDR 2018 for $69 with coupon code PENTAXRUMORS
  • A collection of bonuses will also be included with every purchase
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Deal of the day: €100 coupon for the Ricoh GR II camera on Amazon.de

By admin | Published: December 11, 2017


The Ricoh GR II camera has a €100 coupon on Amazon.de – this offer is valid until the end of December (check the box to get the coupon).

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