Pentax + Ricoh news and more

The new Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera is sold out again (for the second time). The next batch is expected in the summer according to the latest information from Ricoh Japan:

We have sold out the quantity we had prepared, so we will temporarily stop accepting new orders until the next product supply (scheduled for summer 2023) is confirmed. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused to customers who have been waiting for this product. We will let you know when we will resume accepting new orders as soon as it is confirmed. (source)

Check Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome pricing and availability at:

• US: Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon
• UK: WEX
• DE: Foto Koch | Foto Erhardt
• CA: Camera Canada

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The new Pentax K-3 III Monochrome camera is now available for pre-order in the US, UK, Europe, and Canada:

• US: Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon (coming soon)
• UK: WEX
• DE: Foto Koch | Foto Erhardt
• CA: Camera Canada

Ricoh announces new Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome DSLR camera

Ricoh Imaging just officially announced the PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera, exclusively designed to capture black-and-white images. This is the only monochrome-specific digital SLR camera currently on the market (Leica has compact and rangefinder Monochrom cameras). The price is $2,199.95. Shipping will start in late April. Pre-orders will open soon at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H.

A few sample photos can be found on Flickr:

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As I already reported, Rioch is expected to announce the Pentax K-3 III Monochrome camera tomorrow. Shipping will start on April 28th. Here are the first leaked pictures:

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