The latest Ricoh Theta updates (HDR-DNG)

By admin | Published: September 24, 2024

THETA X HDR-JPEG vs HDR-DNG

Ricoh released several new Theta updates:

The latest updates bring HDR-DNG to the Ricoh Theta X 360 camera:

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Ricoh registered a new R07010 camera in China and South Korea

By admin | Published: September 14, 2024

 
On September 12, 2024, Ricoh registered a new camera with product code R07010 in South Korea and China. The new model will be made in China and includes wireless communication (5G WIFI, 5150-5350MHz, 5470-5850MHz). This is most likely another new THETA camera – the upcoming Pentax K1 Mark III camera is rumored to be produced in Vietnam:

Pentax K1 Mark III camera rumors

List of the previous Ricoh camera registrations:

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Pentax K1 Mark III camera rumors

By admin | Published: September 13, 2024


Here are some new Pentax K1 Mark III camera rumors: Read More »

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Global market share and sales volume of digital and video cameras for 2023

By admin | Published: September 11, 2024


Here is the latest Nikkei data on digital and video camera sales for 2023:

  1. Canon: 3.34 million units (46.5%)
  2. Sony: 2 million units (27.9%)
  3. Nikon: 810,000 units (11.3%)
  4. Fujifilm: 430,000 units (6.0%)
  5. Panasonic: 260,000 units (3.6%)
  6. OM Digital: 180,000 units (2.5%)
  7. Ricoh Imaging: 60,000 units (0.8%)

Source: 日経業界地図 2025年版 via dclife & PhotoRumors

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Pentax Digest

By admin | Published: September 8, 2024

Peak Design unveils a new Outdoor Line of camera backpacks and slings

New camera bags from Gura Gear and Peak Design

TTartisan announced a new red dot sight for wildlife photography

Digital cameras: a dying breed after smartphones wipe out decades of industry growth

Pre-announcement: new ON1 Photo RAW 2025

Topaz released new versions of Photo AI, Video AI, and Gigapixel

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Additional information on the new Pentax AF180FG flash

By admin | Published: September 5, 2024


Additional information on the new Pentax AF180FG flash (check of pre-orders at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo):

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Ricoh announced a new Pentax AF180FG flash compatible with Pentax and Ricoh cameras

By admin | Published: September 4, 2024


 

Ricoh Imaging announces a new Penatx AF180FG compact auto flash, compatible with both Pentax DSLRs and Ricoh GR cameras (check of pre-orders at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo):

  • Supports P-TTL
  • Up to 135° bounce flash
  • Weather-resistant

Additional information:

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