I just received a clarification from Ricoh Americas on the press release issued in Japan a few days ago about a major camera business restructuring:
“The announcement created a bit of confusion and was specific to the market in Japan only. Ricoh will not be ceasing mass production and sales, but instead extending its distribution in Japan with more direct-to-consumer approaches.”
Below is the statement that is being issued now by Ricoh Imaging Americas on the topic:
Ricoh released a press release with several new strategies that will be implemented on April 1st:
Update from Ricoh US – “Ricoh will continue mass production and sales but will be adding more direct-to-consumer approaches to its distribution in Japan”:
Read the full press release for more details (translated):
Topaz Labs released several new software updates – here are the details:
Topaz Labs is currently offering 15% off any purchase with promo code TOPAZ22 (expires 1/14).
Additional information on the latest Topaz Labs releases:
Pentax SATOBI is a custom image setting that provides a finishing tone similar to color photos from the 60 and 70s with colors such as distinctive cyan blue, dull yellow, and faded red. SATOBI is the opposite of MIYABI, which is suitable for expressing colorful landscapes. SATOBI was developed to reproduce a universal image that makes people feel “nostalgic”. Some of the SATOBI custom image mode suggestions are:
Additional information on SATOBI can be found here, here, and here:
Ricoh introduced new rebates in 2022 – the Pentax 645Z camera is now $2000 off:
The latest Pentax lens rebates can be found at Adorama and B&H Photo:
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Here is some additional coverage of the Pentax online event that was held in Japan on November 27 – there will be a total of six different versions of the Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR camera (jet black finish, a version with a modified shutter release button, a monochrome model, a gunmetal version, and an Astro model):
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