New Pentax summer offers in Europe

By admin | Published: June 15, 2023


Ricoh started new Pentax summer offers in Europe. Check the details at:

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Firmware update version 2.3 for Pentax K-1/K-1 Mark II cameras released with new “Gold” custom image

By admin | Published: June 14, 2023



Rioch released new firmware updates version 2.3 for the Pentax K-1 and K-1 Mark II DSLR cameras with a new “Gold” custom image. Support for the K-3 Mark III and KF cameras will be added later.

“This firmware adds the new Gold Custom Image mode to your camera. With scenes accentuated by light, this mode is designed to create gold-tinted images by applying yellow-toned finishes to brighter areas while expressing darker, shadow areas with bluish tones. Yellow tones become more intense in highlighted areas.”

Download links:

More info on Pentax Custom Images can be found here.

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Just released: new Luminar NEO Essential Preset Bundle (+more bundles from the Clever Photographer)

By admin | Published: June 14, 2023

Luminar NEO Power Bundle by Clever Photographer: This product has been a bestseller since its release, with over 15,000 copies sold, and has received top ratings from Luminar NEO users. Over 986 new elements to power up your Luminar NEO tools. Get extra high-definition Skies, Overlays, Textures, Backgrounds, Sky Objects, LUTs & Presets and transform your images with just a few clicks.

Product: Include 986 custom Skies, Overlays, Textures, Backgrounds, LUTs, and Presets. The product comes with video installation tutorials that will guide you through the process of installing the elements into Luminar NEO.

Luminar NEO Essential Preset Bundle (NEW) by Clever Photographer: Enhance your photos effortlessly with 38 preset collections containing 380 meticulously crafted presets, designed to transform your images in Luminar NEO.

Product: The product includes 38 preset collections with more than 380 presets specifically designed for Luminar NEO. The product comes with video installation tutorials that will guide you through the process of installing the elements into Luminar NEO.

Landscape Photography Overlays by Clever Photographer: This is a “non-Luminar” product for various photo editing software packages.

It includes 859 high-resolution elements, covering various situations for Landscape Photographers. Suitable for all skill levels, it easily adds depth, texture, and light to your photos. Compatible with popular editing applications like Adobe Photoshop. Includes video tutorials.

Product: The product includes 22 overlay collections with over 859 overlays. The overlays are compatible with a series of photo editing software including Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Affinity Photo, Luminar, Gimp, Paint-Shop Pro, etc. The product comes with video installation tutorials that will guide you through the process of installing and using the overlays in most of the current photo editing software.


Skylum recently released Luminar Neo version 1.10.1: “In Update 1.10.1, we’ve fixed a number of bugs in order to improve your experience. With this update, you can use Luminar Neo even more smoothly and without encountering unexpected behaviors. Thank you for providing useful feedback, and we hope you enjoy the improvements.”

Via PhotoRumors

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Pentax digest #71

By admin | Published: June 12, 2023


→ SanDisk released new 512GB and 1TB Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC memory cards: Adorama | B&H Photo.


→ Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.3.8.


→ The new 2023 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle is now available – as with previous years, you will get a package of different photography tools drastically reduced. Several different bundles are available and a portion of the sales will go to charities.

→ The latest Pentax/Ricoh related YouTube videos:

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The latest firmware updates for Pentax and Ricoh cameras

By admin | Published: June 10, 2023


Here are the latest firmware updates for Pentax and Ricoh cameras:

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New StockCam gun-style setup for Pentax cameras coming soon to Indiegogo

By admin | Published: June 9, 2023


A new gun-style camera setup from StockCam is coming soon on Indiegogo and promises to “add excitement and ritual to every shot“:

“Introducing StockCam, the revolutionary gun-style camera cage designed specifically for photographers who demand stability, comfort, and an enjoyable shooting experience. Perfect for outdoor shooting, military photography, and long-duration sessions, STOCKCAM is compatible with all camera brands and models.”

The StockCam setup is compatible with Pentax cameras:


Also new on Indiegogo: MIOPS CAPSULE PRO versatile motorized pan and tilt head (see also the online store).

Check als0 the latest Kickstarter crowdfunding projects:

Additional information StockCam gun-style setup for Pentax cameras:

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The new HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses are now shipping

By admin | Published: June 8, 2023


The new HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses are now shipping. The Pentax HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 is already in stock at B&H. The smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic will start shipping in 2-3 days:

Previous coverage of the new lenses can be found here.

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