Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome user manual now available



After some delay, the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome user manual is now available to download from the support website.

The new Pentax K-3 III Monochrome camera is now available for pre-order:

New firmware update version 2.0 for the Pentax K-3 III and K-3 III Monochrome cameras released

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The lightest and most compact 3-in-1 HEIPI travel tripod that raised over a million dollars on Kickstarter is now available for sale (discount code included)



The HEIPI tripod (the lightest and most compact 3-in-1 travel tripod) that raised over a million dollars on Kickstarter is now listed for sale directly on the manufacturer’s website and you can get $40 off with code QV654S8DATAZ.

The Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod that raised $2.45M on Kickstarter is also available for pre-order with a $200 discount:

The Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod that raised $2.45M on Kickstarter is now available for pre-order with a $200 discount

Additional information on the HEIPI travel tripod:

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Pentax Digital Camera Utility version 5.10.1 has been released


Pentax Digital Camera Utility version 5.10.1 has been released (it was mentioned in my blog post yesterday). Here are the details:

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The latest Ricoh/Pentax firmware and software updates


Here is the updated list of the latest Ricoh/Pentax firmware and software updates:

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New Pentax summer offers in Europe


Ricoh started new Pentax summer offers in Europe. Check the details at:

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Firmware update version 2.3 for Pentax K-1/K-1 Mark II cameras released with new “Gold” custom image



Rioch released new firmware updates version 2.3 for the Pentax K-1 and K-1 Mark II DSLR cameras with a new “Gold” custom image. Support for the K-3 Mark III and KF cameras will be added later.

“This firmware adds the new Gold Custom Image mode to your camera. With scenes accentuated by light, this mode is designed to create gold-tinted images by applying yellow-toned finishes to brighter areas while expressing darker, shadow areas with bluish tones. Yellow tones become more intense in highlighted areas.”

Download links:

More info on Pentax Custom Images can be found here.

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Just released: new Luminar NEO Essential Preset Bundle (+more bundles from the Clever Photographer)

Luminar NEO Power Bundle by Clever Photographer: This product has been a bestseller since its release, with over 15,000 copies sold, and has received top ratings from Luminar NEO users. Over 986 new elements to power up your Luminar NEO tools. Get extra high-definition Skies, Overlays, Textures, Backgrounds, Sky Objects, LUTs & Presets and transform your images with just a few clicks.

Product: Include 986 custom Skies, Overlays, Textures, Backgrounds, LUTs, and Presets. The product comes with video installation tutorials that will guide you through the process of installing the elements into Luminar NEO.

Luminar NEO Essential Preset Bundle (NEW) by Clever Photographer: Enhance your photos effortlessly with 38 preset collections containing 380 meticulously crafted presets, designed to transform your images in Luminar NEO.

Product: The product includes 38 preset collections with more than 380 presets specifically designed for Luminar NEO. The product comes with video installation tutorials that will guide you through the process of installing the elements into Luminar NEO.

Landscape Photography Overlays by Clever Photographer: This is a “non-Luminar” product for various photo editing software packages.

It includes 859 high-resolution elements, covering various situations for Landscape Photographers. Suitable for all skill levels, it easily adds depth, texture, and light to your photos. Compatible with popular editing applications like Adobe Photoshop. Includes video tutorials.

Product: The product includes 22 overlay collections with over 859 overlays. The overlays are compatible with a series of photo editing software including Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Affinity Photo, Luminar, Gimp, Paint-Shop Pro, etc. The product comes with video installation tutorials that will guide you through the process of installing and using the overlays in most of the current photo editing software.


Skylum recently released Luminar Neo version 1.10.1: “In Update 1.10.1, we’ve fixed a number of bugs in order to improve your experience. With this update, you can use Luminar Neo even more smoothly and without encountering unexpected behaviors. Thank you for providing useful feedback, and we hope you enjoy the improvements.”

Via PhotoRumors

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