Ricoh Japan introduced a new Flash Q Q20II in matte black to match GR cameras



Ricoh Japan introduced a new Flash Q Q20II in matte black to match the color of GR cameras. For now, the new Flash Q Q20II matte black version is available only in Japan (Amazon Japan). The black version of the Flash Q Q20II can be purchased in the US at Amazon and B&H Photo.

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The latest Pentax summer savings (EU, UK, US)






Here are the latest Pentax summer savings:

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The latest Nikon, Canon, and Pentax DSLR camera sales data from BCN+R

BCN+R published their latest DSLR camera sales data:


From the BCN+R report (Google translated):

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Topaz Labs DeNoise AI version 3.7 released, currently on sale




Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 3.7 which introduces improved color consistency with Low Light v4, updated TensorRT models, important stability improvements, and bug fixes. More details on the latest updates can be found here.

For a limited time, the new DeNoise AI version 3.7 is $20 off and you can get an additional 15% off with promo code DENOISE15 (expires July 8, 2022):

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New on Kickstarter: SPINN CW.01 protective camera gear wrap

SPINN.DESIGN already had several very successful photo accessories crowdfunding campaigns and they just launched another project on Kickstarter – the SPINN CW.01 is a protective wrap for camera gear that in two days has already raised $52,583 (out of a $7,927 goal).

More photography-related crowdfunding campaigns can be found here.

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Additional information on the new Pentax custom image modes and firmware updates


Here is some additional information on the new custom image modes and firmware updates:

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New function-expansion firmware updates for Pentax K-1, K-1 Mark II, and K-3 Mark III cameras

New function-expansion firmware for PENTAX K-1, K-1 Mark II and K-3 Mark III cameras: Featuring special-edition Custom Images to optimize the imaging performance of PENTAX Limited-series lenses; KATEN mode released the first season-specific Custom Images option

TOKYO, June 23, 2022, -RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. is pleased to announce the release of new function-expansion firmware for PENTAX K-1, K-1 Mark II and K-3 Mark III digital SLR cameras. This firmware lets users take advantage of special-edition Custom Images in combination with specific PENTAX Limited-series lenses. The KATEN (summer sky) mode has been released as the first season-specific Custom Images option.

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● Special-edition Custom Images
To make photographic experiences with PENTAX digital SLR cameras even more enjoyable and exciting, PENTAX is providing a new approach to SLR photography, through special-edition Custom Images designed to create subject- or scene-specific finishing touches in combination with certain PENTAX Limited-series lenses — lenses popular for their distinctive image rendition. PENTAX will release a series of season-specific Custom Images to create distinctive finishing touches dedicated to the spring, summer, autumn and winter seasons. As a lens is mounted, the camera automatically detects compatibility with the firmware. Once compatibility is confirmed, the user can then select special-edition Custom Images.

● KATEN (summer sky)
This special-edition, season-specific Custom Image mode is designed to emphasize the rich blues of summer skies and depict the fine details of dazzling white clouds. This mode can be selected in combination with HD PENTAX-D FA 21mmF2.4ED Limited DC WR and HD PENTAX-DA 15mmF4ED AL Limited lenses. Both lenses feature an ultra-wide angle of view and the latest HD (High Definition) coating, which effectively minimizes the generation of ghost images even with images captured under harsh summertime sunshine, or when the sun is in the image field. They have been selected as the best partners for the KATEN mode because they optimize the intended visual effects of the mode.

● Upcoming schedule
Following on the KATEN mode, PENTAX will release specific-edition, season-specific Custom Images specially designed for SLR photography in autumn, winter and spring. Check the chart below for detailed information.

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