The latest Pentax/Ricoh rebates

By admin | Published: August 24, 2023


The latest Pentax/Ricoh rebates can be found here:

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Ricoh released new firmware updates v1.81 and v1.31 for the GRIII and GRIIIx cameras

By admin | Published: August 22, 2023


Ricoh released new firmware updates (versions 1.81 and 1.31) for the GRIII and GRIIIx cameras (the last/previous updates were pulled because of an issue):

Additional information:

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The PENTAXIANS MONO book has been released

By admin | Published: August 15, 2023
 
The PENTAXIANS MONO book has been released:

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The latest releases from Topaz, Luminar, ACDSee, Peakto, Mylio, and the Clever Photographer

By admin | Published: August 12, 2023


→ Topaz Labs released a major new Photo AI 1.5 (version 1.5.1) – you can also get $40 off until August 18th. Additional information on the new version is available here.


→ Skylum will release a major new AI upgrade to Luminar next week.
→ Luminar Neo 1.12.2 released with bug fixes.
→ Exclusive deal: you can get 30% off Luminar Neo and the entire range of products with coupon code NR30 (valid until August 14th).


→ New Luminar bundles from the Clever Photographer.


→ ACDSee released Photo Studio for Mac 9.


→ Cyme released Peakto 1.8  with AI-powered prompt search.


→ Mylio Photos unveiled new AI tools that make finding a photo as easy as 3 clicks.

Via NikonRumors

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Rioch Q1 financial results: “the camera business remains strong”

By admin | Published: August 9, 2023


Yesterday Ricoh released its FY2023 Q1 financial results (April to June 2023). Ricoh does not provide specific details for their camera business (it is listed under “Other” on the financial statements).  The only related comment spotted by dclife in the financial statements is that “the camera business remains strong“.

Update – the English version of the presentation is now available:

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The Pentax AF540FGZ II flash is listed as discontinued

By admin | Published: August 7, 2023


The Pentax AF540FGZ II flash is now listed as discontinued in Japan. In the US the flash unit is still in stock at Adorama and B&H Photo.

More discontinued Pentax products can be found here.

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New TTartisan 100mm f/2.8 2x “bubble bokeh” full-frame macro lens announced

By admin | Published: August 7, 2023



TTartisan announced a new 100mm f/2.8 2x “bubble bokeh” full-frame macro lens for M42 mount (can be used on Pentax cameras with an adapter). The lens is priced at $155 and is now available to order:




Sample photos can be found here:

Additional information on the new lens is available here and here.

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