Amazon started their two days “Prime Day” sale:
B&H is running their own version of Prime Day – see the details here.
→ My Grandfather’s Pentax P3: reflections on a budget SLR.
→ TTartisan released a new polymer nano-microfiber camera protective wrap.
→ Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.4.0. The full release notes can be found here.
→ New on Kickstarter: The Everything Bags for cameras, tech, and travel.
→ Ricoh Theta Z1 firmware update version 3.01.1 released.
Here is the latest compact digital camera market share data from Japan according to BCNretail:
Please note: BCN Ranking collects real sales data from approximately 40% of the Japanese retailers – this is not a worldwide market share report. Previous BCNR reports can be found here.
Via PhotoRumors
Focus Studio announces a new SHOTEN R50 Leica M rangefinder camera adapter for 50mm M42 and Pentax K lenses. Two different versions are available: M42-LM R50 for M42 mount and PK-LM R50 for Pentax K-mount (not compatible with DA lenses).
The new adapter is already listed on Amazon Japan for ¥ 22,730 (around $160). International buyers can purchase the adapter on eBay.
Additional information (Google translated):
At a recent special exhibition event in Japan called “It’s time for film!” Ricoh also had several different old Pentax film cameras and prototypes on display, including a small teaser of their upcoming film camera (prototype I assume – there was no explanation or any text in the display window):
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