Turn your Ricoh GR/GRII/GRIII camera into a “wide format Xpan” with this accessory


There is a new detachable magnetic accessory sold on Aliexpress that can turn your Ricoh GR/GRII/GRIII camera into a “wide format Xpan”:


The price is $21.23. The package comes in three different sizes – here are some sample photos:

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Kimio Tanaka: there will be no monochrome Ricoh GR camera


The Japanese photographer Kimio Tanaka, who had Ricoh/Pentax insider information in the past and a good track record of reporting relevant information, recently mentioned that Rioch is not planning to release a monochrome Ricoh GR camera similar to the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome:

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A few Amazon Prime Day deals



Amazon started their two days “Prime Day” sale:

B&H is running their own version of Prime Day – see the details here.

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Pentax digest #73


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.

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The latest compact digital camera market share in Japan

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

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New: Leica M rangefinder camera adapter for 50mm M42 and Pentax K lenses




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):

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Ricoh released new firmware updates for the WG-6, G900, and G900SE cameras


Ricoh released new firmware updates for the WG-6, G900, and G900SE cameras:

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