Pentax digest #65


→ B&H has listed several new SD cards (64GB and up) with V60 ratings along with a 512GB V90 card (V60 cards read speed: up to 250MB/s, write speed: up to 130MB/s; V90 cards read speed: up to 300MB/s, write speed: up to 250MB/s).


→ KEH March promotions:


→ The Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod already raised over $1.2M on Kickstarter from more than 2300 backers with another 32 days to go.


→ New updates to Adobe Lightroom Classic.

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New medium format camera from Pentax?


Probably more clickbait than real rumors, but here it is – a new medium format camera from Pentax:

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The latest photo editing software updates and offers


AlexOnRAW released a new AI-Powered Workflow for photographers video course. The course is created for a broader audience than the AlexOnRAW Capture One products and covers the hot topic of AI editing. The course contains three hours of high-quality video lessons. All videos are available online or for download, and as transcripts for quick reference. Until the 31st of March, you can pre-order the course with a 40% discount. PentaxRumors readers can use code RUMORS for an additional 10% off on top of the pre-order discount.


→ Topaz Labs released Video AI version 3.1.9 with improved slow motion and fps conversion and a new version of the Apollo AI model, better Motion Deblur quality, and various fixes. Topaz Video AI is now $50 off until March 31st (purchase includes 1 year of upgrades). The pricing of all Topaz products is available here. Additional information is available here.


DxO released PureRAW 3 photo enhancement/noise reduction software with DeepPRIME XD AI tech. A free 30-day trial is available. DxO also released PhotoLab 6.4 (product page | additional information | free trial). Additional information is available here.


→ All ACDsee digital asset management and photo editing software packages are currently on sale. The sale will end on March 22nd. Free trials are available.

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The Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 ED SDM lens is now discontinued


The Pentax smc PENTAX-DA 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 ED SDM lens is listed as discontinued in Japan (also on the official Rioch website):


In the US B&H Photo list the lens as “no longer available”, Adorama has it on backorder, but Amazon still has 5 in stock:




Update – the smc Pentax-DA 40mm f/2.8 XS lens was also discontinued last year:

Pentax DA 40mm f/2.8 XS pancake lens listed as discontinued in Japan

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Pentax digest #64


→  Topaz Labs released a new Photo AI update (additional information is available here).


→ The new ON1 Sky Swap AI plugin is now officially released – additional information is available here.


Pentax HD D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens review at Capa Camera.


Pentax HD D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 ED AW lens review at PCMag.


Pentax KF camera review at DCWatch.

→ Buying the worst condition medium format film camera on eBay.

→ 12 secret features in the Ricoh GRIII/x cameras.

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Ricoh GR III price increases in the UK, new Pentax savings in Germany


The Ricoh GR III cameras got a price increase in the UK a few weeks ago:


Ricoh started new Pentax savings in Germany:

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The new HARUBENI season-specific custom image option for Pentax cameras is compatible only with two lenses


The new HARUBENI season-specific custom image option for Pentax cameras is compatible only with two lenses:

The HARUBENI special-edition, season-specific Custom Image mode is designed to emphasize the pinkish colors of cherry blossoms and the subdued blue colors of hazy spring skies. Here are a few examples:

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