Pentax & Ricoh Rumors

Pentax digest #83

By admin | Published: March 3, 2024

→ Pentax LX Gold edition celebrates the 10-million SLR milestone of the Japanese camera manufacturer (credit: f22 foto space).

→ WANDRD launched a new Transit Travel Line of camera bags (additional information).

→ Hobolite announced a new Mini Crimson Creator Kit and LiteDock Crimson (Hobolite products are sold also on Amazon). Additional information is available here.

→ Topaz Labs will soon release Video AI 4.2 with several new features – see the details here.

→ New: Luminar NEO Spring Bundle.

→ ON1 will release the new NoNoise AI 2024 in March – early bird discount available (additional information is available here).

→ 2024 WPPI specials at B&H Photo (use code BHWPPI24).

The new Pentax/Ricoh compact film camera will be announced this summer and will be designed for vertical-position shooting, using a half-size format

By admin | Published: February 29, 2024

Pentax/Ricoh just announced that the upcoming compact film camera will be officially released this summer (2024) and will be designed for vertical-position shooting, using a half-size format:

Product name: to be announced
Launch schedule: projected for the summer of 2024
Price: to be announced
35mm-format compact film camera
Designed for vertical-position shooting, using a half-size format in which two images are captured in a single frame of the film
Hand-wound film-advance mechanism using a winding lever and a rewinding crank
Manually set zone-focus system

Additional information:

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Ricoh started a new Pentax Film Photography Instagram account and a Facebook page

By admin | Published: February 28, 2024

Since Ricoh started the Pentax Film Photography Camera Project, the company started selling film on its website and how they also have a new Pentax Film Photography Instagram account and a Facebook page:

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Ricoh/Pentax wants your feedback (camera global user survey)

By admin | Published: February 28, 2024

Ricoh Imaging is conducting a global user survey to learn more about our customers and gather valuable information for the development of future products. Tell us about what camera(s) you are using, what you love to take pictures of and the camera features/functions that are important to you.

Click here to take the survey: https://questant.jp/q/86PT0EYA

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What’s new on Kickstarter?

By admin | Published: February 18, 2024

NEW: SWIFT-LOCK camera carry – magnetic quick release, compatible with all major standards.

Fjord 50-C camera backpack – a 40L adventure photography backpack that expands to 50L.

Radiant Mega Sling – new sling bag designed for modern explorers, perfect for urban & outdoor enthusiasts.

CAZE is an all-in-one memory card reader solution that ensures your shots and content are shielded, organized, and ready for a fast transfer.

Luxceo M8 – the smallest wireless stereo mic: 2-in-1 charging case, 20 hours battery, 100m range, plug & play, noise reduction, magnetic, wireless charging case, monitoring.

Yashica night vision camera/binocular can shoot 4k UHD full-color video in the dark from up to 600 meters away with an impressive 0.0037 lux sensitivity.

Maven Wave 2 color-coded photography and videography filters: dark polarizers, variables, graduated ND, infrared 720, starry focus, and more.

PhotoCube PD+: smart on-the-go backup with a Micro-SD memory card.

Via PhotoRumors

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Pentax/Ricoh is the only real savior of the film camera

By admin | Published: February 18, 2024

When my daughter went to college, the first thing she asked for was a film camera. After I searched B&H Photo and Amazon, I realized that you can either get a $6,000 Leica M film rangefinder camera or a crappy compact film camera that will probably break shortly after the purchase.

Breaking news: Pentax is starting a new “Film Project” that could include the release of a new film camera

Most of my daughter’s friends are buying old/used film cameras from eBay. There is nothing wrong with that, but the problem with service and parts will come sooner or later. This is where Ricoh/Pentax comes to the rescue: they already announced that they will release several new film cameras: from a beginner to a pro-level and they will be all covered by a warranty + service for years to come.

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The latest updates from Topaz, Luminar, and Excire

By admin | Published: February 16, 2024

→ Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 2.3.0 and discussed their 2024 roadmap.

→ For the 2nd anniversary there is a new 20% off coupon code for Luminar Neo: AFF-FC7q (expires on February 26). The 20% off code could be used on top of any other existing offers.