→ SanDisk released new 512GB and 1TB Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC memory cards: Adorama | B&H Photo.
→ Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.3.8.
→ The new 2023 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle is now available – 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.
→ The latest Pentax/Ricoh related YouTube videos:
A new gun-style camera setup from StockCam is coming soon on Indiegogo and promises to “add excitement and ritual to every shot“:
“Introducing StockCam, the revolutionary gun-style camera cage designed specifically for photographers who demand stability, comfort, and an enjoyable shooting experience. Perfect for outdoor shooting, military photography, and long-duration sessions, STOCKCAM is compatible with all camera brands and models.”
The StockCam setup is compatible with Pentax cameras:
Also new on Indiegogo: MIOPS CAPSULE PRO versatile motorized pan and tilt head (see also the online store).
Check als0 the latest Kickstarter crowdfunding projects:
Additional information StockCam gun-style setup for Pentax cameras:
The new HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses are now shipping. The Pentax HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 is already in stock at B&H. The smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic will start shipping in 2-3 days:
Previous coverage of the new lenses can be found here.
Ricoh released a new firmware update version 2.0 for the Pentax K-3 III and K-3 III Monochrome cameras. Here are the changes from the previous version:
Photons to Photos released their sensor measurements for the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera:
Here is the comparison with a few full-frame Leica Monochrom cameras:
The Pentax 645Z medium format camera is listed as discontinued (out of production) at Map Camera in Japan (645Z is currently in stock at Adorama and B&H Photo):
Update: the Ricoh Japan store also lists the camera as “production completed”.
