Pentax & Ricoh Rumors

3 days only: 30% off all Skylum products (Luminar Neo, extensions, etc.)

By admin | Published: May 29, 2023

For the next three days (May 29-31), you can get 30% off all Skylum products (Luminar Neo, extensions, etc.) with code NR30.

Skylum recently announced a new Luminar Neo cooperation with Microsoft:

Check out these photography tutorials, ebooks, presets, and cheat sheets from PictureCorrect

By admin | Published: May 28, 2023

Check out these photography tutorials, ebooks, presets, and cheat sheets from PictureCorrect:

PENTAX-DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited lens listed as discontinued

By admin | Published: May 27, 2023

Both the smc PENTAX-DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited (source) and HD PENTAX-DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited lenses are listed as discontinued in Japan.

In the US, the HD PENTAX-DA 21mm f/3.2 lens is currently in stock at B&H and both lenses are no longer listed at Adorama.

More discontinued Pentax lenses can be found here.

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Now available for pre-order: HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses

By admin | Published: May 23, 2023

The new HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses are now available for pre-order:

HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4: Adorama | B&H
smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic: Adorama | B&H
In Europe, you can check Erhardt Foto and WEX Photo

Some sample photos can be found here. Previous coverage of the new lenses can be found here.

Today Adorama started a new promotion for current and potential VIP rewards members where you can get 5% back in VIP rewards or 7% back when you upgrade to VIP Pro. The VIP rewards cost nothing to join and are available to anyone with an email address. The VIP Pro costs $49.99 per year. This promo is valid for almost all products sold at Adorama (Apple products for example are excluded). This is a limited-time promo that will end on May 31. This is a site-wide promotion and can be combined with the current manufacturer’s rebates.

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Pentax digest #69

By admin | Published: May 20, 2023

→ What’s new on Kickstarter:

→ Topaz Video AI version 3.2.6 released (now $50 off).

→ Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera hands-on review at DC.Watch.

→ Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera test at heise.de (behind a paywall).

→ Pentax K-3 III Monochrome camera user experience.

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HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses officially announced

By admin | Published: May 17, 2023

The previously rumored HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses are now officially announced. Sample photos, MTF charts, and additional information can be found here (check for pre-orders). Next is the press release:
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