Barfout published an interview with the Pentax film camera project development team. Here is the recap from digicame-info:
Interview with the Pentax film camera project development team
The PENTAX-DA★ 50-135mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM lens is listed as discontinued at several Japanese stores
The PENTAX-DA★ 50-135mm f/2.8 ED [IF] SDM lens is listed as discontinued at several Japanese stores (the lens is no longer listed at Adorama and B&H – see also this related post, more discontinued Ricoh/Pentax products can be found here):
Pentax K-1 Mark III camera still under development
Here is the recap from a recent marketing event in Taipei with Ricoh executives:
- New Pentax K-1 Mark III camera is still under development.
- The Pentax film camera project is in good progress but further details will not be disclosed. Collaboration with other film product manufacturers will be made.
- Unlikely that the Pentax Q system will be brought back to life.
- The 645 system is at the end of the development cycle.
- Mirrorless is not a viable option for Pentax.
- New Pentax DFA* wide angle lens(es) and replacement of the DA* 50-135mm are being considered.
Also: Ricoh will not be participating in the next 2024 CP+ show (February 22 – 25), but I think we can expect a new Ricoh GR camera to be announced in early 2024.
3 Legged Thing announced a new Lexie universal multifunction L-bracket (works with Pentax and other cameras)
3 Legged Thing announced a new Lexie universal multifunction L-bracket that is compatible also with Pentax cameras:
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Temporary suspension of firmware update version 2.40 for the PENTAX K-1 and PENTAX K-1 Mark II cameras
Ricoh issued a press release about a temporary suspension of firmware update version 2.40 for the PENTAX K-1 and PENTAX K-1 Mark II cameras:
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Pentax digest #80
→ New Gura Gear Kiboko City Classic 18L+ camera backpack announced.
→ Ulanzi announced the launch of two new cheap camera backpacks – BP09 (22L) and BP10 (35L):
- Ulanzi BP09 camera backpack (22L) retail price: $109, early bird price: $89
- Ulanzi BP10 hardshell camera backpack (35L) retail price: $149, early bird price: $119
→ B&H Photo has a sale on Hobolite products.
→ Is there a new PocketWizard Plus Ve transceiver coming? Pre-orders are already open at B&H Photo (2-pack also available – more info available here).
