Ricoh released new firmware updates for the following cameras:
Overview of the latest Ricoh/Pentax firmware and software updates
Ricoh released new firmware updates for the following cameras:
Overview of the latest Ricoh/Pentax firmware and software updates
The Japanese retailer Camera Sakuraya has listed the smc PENTAX-DA★ 50-135mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM lens as “completed production” and “limited stock” (the lens is no longer listed at Adorama and B&H):
There have been rumors that Ricoh is working on a new HD Pentax-DA★ 50-135mm f/2.8 ED PLM AW lens:
Rumors about two new Pentax lenses: 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 and 50-135mm f/2.8
More discontinued Pentax lenses can be found here:
Ricoh released new firmware updates for the GR III and GR IIIx cameras:
Here is the list of changes:
→ B&H Photo will celebrate its 50-year anniversary with a new Bild Expo that will take place on September 6-7 at the Javits Center in NYC – it looks like this can be a replacement for PDN PhotoPlus Expo which got canceled during the pandemic and slowly disappeared.
→ New: Think Tank Photo Venturing Observer Travel Series.
→ Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera review by Fstoppers.
→ Pentax ES II film camera (1960) review (see eBay listings).
→ Pentax/Ricoh was chosen as the #1 favorite digital camera manufacturer in a recent questionnaire in Japan.
→ Ricoh GR III camera tips and tricks.
Here are the latest Pentax offers in Europe:
→ Topaz Video AI version 3.3.5 is now released (currently $50 off). Additional information is available here.
→ Skylum officially released the new Panorama Stitching Extension for Luminar Neo. Additional information is available here.
→ Check out the latest Luminar bundles from the Clever Photographer.
→ AlexOnRaw Capture One Tools Summer Sale (80%. off).
→ New: PictureCorrect Composition Cheat Sheets launch sale (81% Off).
→ Matt Granger released a new 2023 Latest & Greatest Collection: 14 of my Latest & Greatest releases (63% off). Check out also his other classes:
Ricoh increased the price of some accessories in Japan:
Product name | Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (excluding tax) | |
---|---|---|
Before revision | After revision | |
Auto flash AF201FG | open | 30,000 |
Camera strap O-ST81 | 1,500 | 2,250 |
Camera case O-CC1252 for WG series | 1,800 | 2,250 |
Camera case O-CC135 for WG series | open | 4,100 |
Ricoh GR III price increases in the UK, new Pentax savings in Germany