Pentax & Ricoh Rumors

Capture One 22 version 15.2.0 released, currently $120 off

By admin | Published: April 9, 2022

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

By admin | Published: April 8, 2022

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.

Posted in Pentax K-3 Mark III, Pentax K-70 | Tagged Pentax Astrotracer, Pentax K-3 Mark III MONOCHROME | 1 Comment

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

By admin | Published: April 5, 2022

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

By admin | Published: April 3, 2022

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).