Pentax & Ricoh Rumors

New function-expansion firmware updates for the Pentax K-1/K-1II/K-3III/KF cameras released featuring the HARUBENI season-specific custom image option

By admin | Published: March 8, 2023

Rioch released new function-expansion firmware updates for the Pentax K-1, K-1 Mark II, K-3 mark III, and KF DSLR cameras featuring the spring-themed HARUBENI season-specific custom image option (see sample photos):

The Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod is now available on Kickstarter

By admin | Published: March 7, 2023

The previously reported Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod is already listed for fundraising on Kickstarter. Here are the details:

Update: in just a few hours the Benro auto-leveling tripod raised almost $400k on Kickstarter (from a $50k goal).

Posted in Accessories | Tagged Benro, Kickstarter | 3 Comments

Pentax digest #63

By admin | Published: March 6, 2023

→ New: Pentax 645Z medium format camera+lens combo offer in the US.

→ Skylum released Luminar Neo version 1.7 with additional plugin functionality, presets preview, and more.

→ New firmware update version 2.30.1 released for the Ricoh Theta Z1 camera.

→ New Pentax KF camera reviews at Shutterbug and Digitalcameraworld.

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

→ Camera shipments in 2022 exceed pre-Coronavirus levels showing a clear recovery in the digital camera market.

→ CIPA report: camera prices doubled in 3 years and increased 6 times in 10 years.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Pentax digest | Leave a comment

Migrating to a new server, expect some hiccups this weekend

By admin | Published: March 3, 2023

PentaxRumors will be migrating to a new server this weekend (starting at 10 pm tonight EST). With the increased traffic and a large number of posts (almost 1,500 posts, over 5,000 photos, and over comments), it is time to move to a server with a new generation of processors. In theory, the migration should be seamless – we will be using live migration technology that promises no downtime – it will just require a reboot (a downtime of about two to three minutes). Let’s hope that will be all.

You can also follow PentaxRumors on Facebook and Twitter:

How to follow PentaxRumors (email subscription, RSS feed, social media)

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Ending soon on Kickstarter: Clever Supply camera sling bag and SPINN CP camera strap 2023 edition

By admin | Published: February 28, 2023

The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates:

39 hours left: Camera sling bag by Clever Supply Co.: $93,724 pledged of $15,000 goal (additional information)

44 hours left: SPINN CP camera strap 2023 edition: $91,099 pledged of $13,237 goal

Many previously crowdfunded projects are still available for purchase:

Via PhotoRumors

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

32 winning photos of the GR Photo Festival 2022 have been selected

By admin | Published: February 28, 2023

10 judges have selected 32 winning photos of the GR Photo Festival 2022 from around the world – you can see the pictures and the stories on this page: