Pentax and Canon could be the only brands remaining that continue to develop DSLR cameras


After Nikon DSLR sales in Japan fall almost to Pentax level, Nikkei reported today that Nikon will no longer develop DSLR cameras:

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Pentax digest #48


DxO released FilmPack version 6.3 (more info available here).


Ending soon: $20 off Topaz Labs DeNoise AI (get an additional 15% off with promo code DENOISE15).


The Ricoh Theta X camera will be released in Japan on July 22nd (press release).

→ The latest Ricoh/Pentax-related YouTube videos:

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The latest BCN Ranking data from Japan

Here is the latest BCN Ranking market share data from Japan:

Compact digital cameras market share – Canon and Nikon have lost market share, while Sony, Fujifilm, Kodak, and Ricoh have increased their market share:


Interchangeable lens market share by manufacturers:


Compact digital cameras trends (compact cameras average price | compact cameras sales volume):

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Ricoh GR III accessories

With the announcement of the new Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition camera, some readers may need additional camera accessories. Here are some GR accessories previously covered on the blog:

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You can now purchase the Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition camera without the kit


Today, Ricoh announced that you can now purchase the Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition camera without the kit (previously this edition was part of the Ricoh GR IIIx Urban Edition Special Limited Kit). Shipping will start in late July. The suggested retail price is $1,049.95 (pre-orders will be open soon at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo).

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Interview with Ricoh Imaging president Noboru Akahane


DC.Watch published an interview with Ricoh Imaging president Noboru Akahane – here is the Google translation:

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4th of July deals






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