The latest firmware updates for Pentax and Ricoh cameras

By admin | Published: June 10, 2023
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Here are the latest firmware updates for Pentax and Ricoh cameras:

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New StockCam gun-style setup for Pentax cameras coming soon to Indiegogo

By admin | Published: June 9, 2023
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A new gun-style camera setup from StockCam is coming soon on Indiegogo and promises to “add excitement and ritual to every shot“:

“Introducing StockCam, the revolutionary gun-style camera cage designed specifically for photographers who demand stability, comfort, and an enjoyable shooting experience. Perfect for outdoor shooting, military photography, and long-duration sessions, STOCKCAM is compatible with all camera brands and models.”

The StockCam setup is compatible with Pentax cameras:


Also new on Indiegogo: MIOPS CAPSULE PRO versatile motorized pan and tilt head (see also the online store).

Check als0 the latest Kickstarter crowdfunding projects:

Additional information StockCam gun-style setup for Pentax cameras:

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The new HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses are now shipping

By admin | Published: June 8, 2023
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The new HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 and smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic lenses are now shipping. The Pentax HD PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 is already in stock at B&H. The smc PENTAX-FA 50mm f/1.4 Classic will start shipping in 2-3 days:

Previous coverage of the new lenses can be found here.

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New firmware update version 2.0 for the Pentax K-3 III and K-3 III Monochrome cameras released

By admin | Published: June 7, 2023
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Ricoh released a new firmware update version 2.0 for the Pentax K-3 III and K-3 III Monochrome cameras. Here are the changes from the previous version:

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Photons to Photos released their sensor measurements for the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera

By admin | Published: June 7, 2023
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Photons to Photos released their sensor measurements for the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera:


Here is the comparison with a few full-frame Leica Monochrom cameras:

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The Pentax 645Z medium format camera is out of production

By admin | Published: June 5, 2023
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The Pentax 645Z medium format camera is listed as discontinued (out of production) at Map Camera in Japan (645Z is currently in stock at Adorama and B&H Photo):

Update: the Ricoh Japan store also lists the camera as “production completed”.

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Ricoh China announced supply shortage of GR cameras, all GR models out of stock at Adorama and B&H

By admin | Published: June 4, 2023
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Ricoh China announced a supply shortage of GR cameras. A quick check at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo shows that all GR cameras are currently out of stock:

 
In Europe, some of the GR models are also out of stock, others have a warning of high demand:

Here is the translated press release from China:

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