Pentax digest #82

By admin | Published: February 4, 2024

→ Think Tank Photo introduced a new line of BackLight Sprint backpacks (product listing, available also at Amazon and B&H Photo).


→ Think Tank Photo announced a new line of Mirrorless Mover shoulder bags.

 
→ Gura Gear announced a new limited release: Kiboko 30L camera backpack in colors (Pacific Blue and Sahara Brown).


→ Oberwerth announced new Reporter bags and accessories in olive green color (additional information).


→ Check out the upcoming PhotoEducate photography workshops.


→ CIPA 2023 full-year numbers released.


→ Good news: Kodak announced a price cut (up to 30%!) on the Professional Tri-X 400 black and white film (check prices at Amazon and B&H) right on time for the Pentax film camera announcement.


→ DxO released DxO FilmPack version 7.3.


→ And the worst camera of 2023 is…

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Released: Topaz Gigapixel 7, Luminar 1.18.0, DxO ViewPoint 4.13

By admin | Published: January 24, 2024


Topaz Labs released the new Gigapixel version 7. Additional information on what’s new is available here.


Skylum released Luminar version 1.18.0 with new onboarding, improved performance and two new offers:

  • 30% off on a Luminar Neo subscription with unlimited access to generative AI tools and other benefits (automatically applied during checkout).
  • Free trial of all three generative AI tools, including GenSwap available in Luminar Neo until January 29 (find these tools in the “Catalog” tab)


DxO released ViewPoint version 4.13 with numerous improvements and bug fixes for higher performance and stability.


Via NikonRumors

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Ricoh GRIII/x third-party camera cases & square lens hood

By admin | Published: January 23, 2024

Ricoh GRIII/x third-party camera cases:


Check also the aluminum square lens hood for Ricoh GRIII/x cameras.

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Ricoh announced a new Pentax PF-85EDA compact, highly portable, and waterproof spotting scope/terrestrial telescope

By admin | Published: January 23, 2024




Ricoh announced a new Pentax PF-85EDA compact, highly portable, and waterproof spotting scope (terrestrial telescope) ideal for a variety of applications including birdwatching, nature, and astronomical observations. The newly designed optics incorporate a large-aperture 85mm objective lens delivering a bright, clear, high-contrast field of view for high-quality observations. ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass optical elements effectively minimize chromatic aberrations, and the latest multi-layer coating process drastically reduces reflectance. The roof prism optical design enables the PENTAX PF-85EDA to be compact and highly portable, making it comfortable to carry for outdoor explorations.

The new Pentax PF-85EDA spotting scope/terrestrial telescope will soon be listed for sale at the Pentax/Ricoh store on Amazon.

Additional information:
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The new Pentax WG-90 waterproof shock-resistant digital compact camera is now available for pre-order

By admin | Published: January 22, 2024


The new Pentax WG-90 waterproof shock-resistant digital compact camera is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo (coming soon to Amazon as well).

Additional information:

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The official Ricoh Imaging online store in Japan has started selling photographic film

By admin | Published: January 20, 2024


The official Ricoh Imaging online store in Japan has started selling photographic film. Notably, they are selling Kodak Portra much cheaper than Yodobashi (15,800 yen vs 21,870 yen at Yodobashi for Portra 400 – check US Porta prices at Amazon). No doubt this is part of their preparation for the launch of the new Pentax film cameras:

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The Ricoh GR IIIx is the best-selling compact camera for 2023 at Yodobashi Camera in Japan

By admin | Published: January 15, 2024


The Ricoh GR IIIx is the best-selling compact camera for 2023 at Yodobashi Camera in Japan. Here is the full list:

  1. Ricoh GR IIIx
  2. OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7
  3. Canon PowerShot SX740 HS
  4. Canon IXY 650
  5. Sony ZV-1 II
  6. Ricoh GR III
  7. Leica Q3
  8. Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2
  9. Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition
  10. Sony Cybershot RX100 VII
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