Ricoh Imaging headquarters relocation notice

By admin | Published: February 4, 2025


Ricoh Imaging is moving its headquarters in Japan to a new address:

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“Astrophoto Assist” software premium feature now available for the latest Pentax DSLR camera models

By admin | Published: February 2, 2025



Ricoh now sells the “Astrophoto Assist” software premium feature for the latest Pentax DSLR camera models in Europe for €79,99. The Astrophoto Assist function combines three different distinctive functions:

  • Star AF, which automatically focuses the camera on stars during astrophotography
  • Remote Control Focus Fine Adjustment, which assists in manual-focusing operation
  • Astrophoto Image Processing, for the processing of captured images on your camera

The Astrophoto Assist is a premium feature that is not standard and is not available on regular products. This activation key is available only for the following cameras:


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All Ricoh GR III cameras are in stock at Camera Canada and you can save money when ordering from the US because of the favorable exchange rate

By admin | Published: January 29, 2025


While most of the Ricoh GR III models are still out of stock in the US, Canada’s largest Pentax/Ricoh dealer Camera Canada, has almost all Ricoh GR cameras in stock:

The best part is that you can order from the US (or internationally), and you can save some money because of the favorable exchange rate. For example, the GR III is $966.95 (USD) at B&H. You can get it from Camera Canada after exchange and shipping for $890 (USD):

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How to make your own waist-level viewfinder for Ricoh GR cameras

By admin | Published: January 28, 2025


A few weeks ago, I made a post about the optical waist-level viewfinder for Ricoh GR cameras available for sale on eBay and Aliexpress:

Optical waist-level viewfinders for Ricoh GR cameras

Here is a DIY video on how to make your own optical waist-level viewfinder for Ricoh GR cameras:

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Ricoh issued a warning about suspicious emails pretending to be from Ricoh Imaging

By admin | Published: January 28, 2025


Ricoh issued a warning about suspicious emails pretending to be from Ricoh Imaging:

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The latest Pentax lens rebates (up to $300 off)

By admin | Published: January 27, 2025


Here are the latest Pentax lens rebates (up to $300 off):

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Pentax is preparing to announce a new “serious and interesting” DSLR camera to replace the K-3 III

By admin | Published: January 26, 2025


The Japanese photographer Kimio Tanaka, who had Ricoh/Pentax insider information in the past and a good track record of reporting relevant information, recently posted on Twitter/X that Pentax is preparing to announce a new “serious and interesting” DSLR camera to replace the recently discontinued K-3 III:

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