Ricoh released new function-expansion firmware updates for Pentax K-1, K-1 Mark II, and K-3 Mark III cameras featuring the autumn-themed KYUSHU mode:
Additional informtion:
I came across those Wepoto hand grip and L bracket options for Ricoh GR III/GR IIIx cameras on DC.watch (available at Amazon US and Amazon Japan):
Two weeks ago Yodobashi Camera reported that four Pentax lenses will be discontinued:
The lenses are also now marked as discontinued on the official Ricoh website.
The new 2022 5DayDeal Photography Bundle is ending today – 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:
Ricoh GR PHOTO FESTIVAL 2022 Call for Entries – Photos Taken with GR Series Cameras
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. will hold the “GR PHOTO FESTIVAL 2022”, a photo contest for customers around the world who use the GR series cameras of all generations.
The GR Photo Festival 2022 is a photo contest open to all customers around the world who enjoy taking pictures with their GR series cameras, based on our passion for photography “Take out your camera. Enjoy daily photographs.”
This photo contest is different from the conventional contests, where entries are ranked in order of excellence, in that professional photographers from around the world will be commissioned to select works from their own perspectives.
The details will be officially announced at a later date. The outline is as follows.
GR PHOTO FESTIVAL 2022 OUTLINE
| Entry Period: | Late October – December 25 (Sunday), 2022 |
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| Theme: | “Daily Life” |
| Judges: | To be announced at a later date. |
| Eligibility: | All professional and amateur GR users worldwide |
| Requirement: | Unpublished photograph(s) taken in January 2019 or later with a GR series camera (including film GR) |
| Entry method: | Web entry only. For details, refer to the application guidelines on our website to be released at a later date. |
| Announcement of selection: | Selected applicants will be notified directly in early February 2023. They will also be announced on our website in late February of the same year or later. |
→ The new 2022 5DayDeal Photography Bundle will be open for sale in 4 days. The corresponding 5DayDeal $10,000+ giveaway already started today.
→ New on Kickstarter: Maven color-coded magnetic photography & videography filters – just launched and already raised over $100k.
→ One photographer’s quest for the perfect commuter backpack.
→ Ricoh USA is offering a refurbished Pentax 645z three-lens kit for $9,995.95. See also the 645z discounts at Adorama and B&H.
→ The paid Ricoh360 Tours service has announced new AI upgrades for real estate businesses that use Theta cameras.
→ Ricoh Theta Z1/X LED light announced in Japan.
→ Why do the Ricoh GR Series cameras still sell well?
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