Venus Optics announced a new and updated Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens for Pentax K mount


Venus Optics announced a new and updated Laowa 15mm f/4.5R Zero-D Shift lens for Pentax K mount:

  • 14-Pointed Sunstars
  • World’s Widest Shift Lens for Full Frame Cameras
  • ±11mm Shift Amount
  • Ready for Medium Format
  • “Zero” Distortion
  • Top-Notch Image Quality
  • Extremely Close Focusing Distance
  • 360° Rotation
  • Special Design Lens Support (Not included, sold separately)
  • Press release
  • Sample photos
  • Price $1,199

Via PhotoRumors

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Capture One 22 version 15.2.0 released, currently $120 off


Capture One officially released a major new version 15.2.0.

For a limited Capture One is $120 off only at B&H (offer ends April 11 at 8:59 AM EDT):


Here are the details on the latest Capture One version 15.2.0:

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Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome and K-70 dedicated to Astrophotography

In a recent survey mostly dedicated to the K-3 Mark III camera (PENTAX 一眼レフカメラ調査Survey on PENTAX SLR cameras‘), Ricoh Imaging Japan asked Pentaxians about their interest in two models:

  • Pentax K-3 Mark III dedicated to black and white (‘monochrome‘) photography (see previous coverage)
  • K-70 dedicated to astrophotography

Although they point out that no decision has yet been made on the release of these two models, some of the details given suggest that it is at least being considered very seriously.

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Top 10 PentaxRumors posts for March 2022


The top 10 PentaxRumors posts for March 2022 are:

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Ricoh GRIII firmware update version 1.60 and Ricoh GRIIIx firmware update version 1.10 released


Today Ricoh released new firmware updates for the GRIII and GRIIIx cameras:

Both the Ricoh GRIII and GRIIIx cameras are currently in stock in the US.

Additional information on the new firmware updates:

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Sharpen AI v4.1, DeNoise AI version v3.6, Luminar AI v1.5.2, and Luminar Neo v1.0.4 released


Topaz Labs Sharpen AI version 4.1 released with improved auto-select mask models, streamlined batch model downloads, and other performance enhancements (use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off).


Topaz Labs DeNoise AI version 3.6 released with an updated RAW model, refreshed file saving experience, and stability improvements to bring you even better noise reduction (use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off).


Skylum Luminar AI version 1.5.2 and Luminar Neo version 1.0.4 were released with new functionality and better performance.

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New Pentax K-3 Mark III Jet Black Limited Edition camera promo video

A new Pentax K-3 Mark III Jet Black Limited Edition camera promo video was released in Japan:

The Pentax K-3 Mark III Jet Black Limited Edition camera is now available for crowdfunding in Japan:

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