Pentax K-1 Mark III camera still under development

By admin | Published: December 18, 2023


Here is the recap from a recent marketing event in Taipei with Ricoh executives:

  • New Pentax K-1 Mark III camera is still under development.
  • The Pentax film camera project is in good progress but further details will not be disclosed. Collaboration with other film product manufacturers will be made.
  • Unlikely that the Pentax Q system will be brought back to life.
  • The 645 system is at the end of the development cycle.
  • Mirrorless is not a viable option for Pentax.
  • New Pentax DFA* wide angle lens(es) and replacement of the DA* 50-135mm are being considered.

Also: Ricoh will not be participating in the next 2024 CP+ show (February 22 – 25), but I think we can expect a new Ricoh GR camera to be announced in early 2024.

Via Xitek, Ricehigh

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3 Legged Thing announced a new Lexie universal multifunction L-bracket (works with Pentax and other cameras)

By admin | Published: December 17, 2023


3 Legged Thing announced a new Lexie universal multifunction L-bracket that is compatible also with Pentax cameras:

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Temporary suspension of firmware update version 2.40 for the PENTAX K-1 and PENTAX K-1 Mark II cameras

By admin | Published: December 15, 2023


Ricoh issued a press release about a temporary suspension of firmware update version 2.40 for the PENTAX K-1 and PENTAX K-1 Mark II cameras:

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Pentax digest #80

By admin | Published: December 14, 2023


→ New Gura Gear Kiboko City Classic 18L+ camera backpack announced.


→ Ulanzi announced the launch of two new cheap camera backpacks – BP09 (22L) and BP10 (35L):


→ B&H Photo has a sale on Hobolite products.


→ Is there a new PocketWizard Plus Ve transceiver coming? Pre-orders are already open at B&H Photo (2-pack also available – more info available here).

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The latest updates from Topaz, Luminar, and Capture One

By admin | Published: December 13, 2023


→ Topaz Labs now offers 25% off their 2 flagship apps and upgrades (Photo AI and Video AI). Also: the upcoming Gigapixel 7 will be released in January and is now available for pre-order at a discounted price ($99).


→ New: Luminar NEO Winter Bundle by the Clever Photographer – it includes 69 collections with 860 tools.


→ Skylum released Luminar Neo 1.17.0 with the GenExpand feature.


→ Luminar Neo is going subscription only in 2024.


→ Capture One Express is to be discontinued on January 30, 2024.


→ Capture One is now 50% off.

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Ricoh Image Sync version 2.1.22 released

By admin | Published: December 7, 2023


In addition to the new Pentax firmware updates, Ricoh also released Image Sync version 2.1.22 and added compatibility with Astrotracer Type 3. The latest version can be downloaded at the Apple Store and Google Play store.

New firmware updates released for Pentax K-1, K-1 Mark II, K-3 Mark III, K-3 Mark III Monochrome, and KF cameras including Astrotracer Type 3

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New firmware updates released for Pentax K-1, K-1 Mark II, K-3 Mark III, K-3 Mark III Monochrome, and KF cameras including Astrotracer Type 3

By admin | Published: December 6, 2023


Ricoh released new firmware updates for the Pentax K-1, K-1 Mark II, K-3 Mark III, K-3 Mark III Monochrome, and KF cameras including Astrotracer Type 3:

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