Pentax channel live event on November 26, 2023


Ricoh will hold a Pentax channel live event on YouTube on November 26 2023, where we can get some news/updates on upcoming projects – here is the agenda:

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New firmware updates version 2.11 released for the Pentax K-3 Mark III and K-3 Mark III Monochrome


Ricoh released new firmware updates version 2.11 for the Pentax K-3 Mark III and K-3 Mark III Monochrome cameras:

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Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera now in stock


The Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera is now in stock at:

The camera was announced in April and I believe this is the first time I have seen the camera in stock:

Ricoh announces new Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome DSLR camera

Previous coverage of the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera can be found here.

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The Ricoh WG-80 waterproof camera is out of production


The Ricoh WG-80 waterproof camera is out of production and some stores in Japan are already out of stock (the camera is still available in the US):

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Ricoh made an official statement on the Pentax film camera project


Ricoh issued an official statement regarding the previous report about Pentax releasing two new affordable compact film cameras in Spring 2024:

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Pentax digest #76


→ New Gura Gear Kiboko 30L backpack pre-sale. Orders will ship by the third week of October.


Ulanzi announced a new VideoGo travel video tripod – additional information is available here (early bird price: save $40 until October 19, 2023).


→ Aurora Aperture has a new project available for funding: Gnu 5-in-1 modular tripod system that can turn one set of tripod and accessories into five different tripod configurations. See the full details on Indiegogo. Additional information is available here.

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New on Kickstarter: “I’m Back Film” adds 20MP digital film cartridge to Pentax film cameras


The “I’m Back” digital back project has been going on for years and it’s still being updated:


The latest “I’m Back Film” version adds a 20MP digital film cartridge to 35mm Pentax film cameras and is now listed for funding on Kickstarter (fully funded in just 17 minutes):


Here are the “I’m Back Film” technical specifications:

  • Processor: NT9853X
  • Sensor: Sony IMX 269 Micro 4/3 – 20mpx
  • LCD: 1.5 inches
  • Display: 240RGB320 LCD
  • Video format: 4K 38402160/60FPS – 4K 38402160/30FPS
  • Video format: MP4
  • Photo resolution: 20MP
  • Photo format: RAW, JPEG in color, B&W presets, Kodachrome® presets, Fujifilm® presets
  • Voice Commander
  • Memory: SD Class 1 Max 256G
  • Microphone: Internal microphone and external connectivity output.
  • Speaker: Built-in
  • Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz
  • Power interface 7.4V – 1A
  • Battery: 7.4v lithium battery
  • Type C – HDMI – TF card
  • WiFi connection for transferring data to your Smartphones/tablets and for live-view pictures and videos
  • System requirements: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows7, MAC OSX 10.3.6 and above

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Additional information:

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