Pentax online event additional coverage: there will be a total of six different versions of the Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR camera




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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Ricoh filed a patent for a 18-100mm f/2.8 APS-C lens


Ricoh has filed a patent for a 18-100mm f/2.8 APS-C lens (28-150mm equivalent) – here are the details:

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Pentax digest #40

 
Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 3.4 with native Apple M1 silicon support, improved RAW file handling, and AI Engine performance improvements.
→ Topaz Labs also released Sharpen AI version 3.3.5 with new AI-powered auto-selection tools to help you mask and sharpen images faster and more precisely.


→ The latest ON1 Photo RAW Update 2022.1 is now available. The new version 2022.1 includes an enhanced Sky Swap AI, a unique re-editable Liquify Tool, Snapshots, new photo organizing features in Advanced Search and Smart Albums, and several more features and enhancements (see what’s new).

→ A lens you can’t afford to miss – Pentax 40mm f/2.8.

→ From landscapes to street, this lens does it all – Pentax DA 12-24mm lens review.

Pentax DA* 16-50mm f/2.8 first impressions lens review.

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Now in stock: Ricoh GT-2 tele conversion lens, GV-3 external viewfinder, GA-2 lens adapter for the new GR IIIx camera


Most of the new Ricoh GR IIIx camera accessories (GT-2 tele-conversion lens, GV-3 external viewfinder, GA-2 lens adapter) are currently in stock at Adorama and B&H Photo.


The three main accessories are still out of stock in the UK:

More GR III accessories can be found here:

Ricoh GR III camera accessories

Keep in mind that a GR camera accessories price increase is coming next year:

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Some last moment holiday deals


The new Capture One Pro 22 is now on sale for $209.30 (original: $299.00, 30% off) – the offer ends December 24th at 4:30 pm EST.



All holiday savings and rebates in one place




→ For a limited time, Lifepixel is offering 25% off any infrared or other camera conversions with coupon code Holiday2021 or $100 off on their already converted cameras with coupon code Camera2021. You can read about the different types of conversions here.


25% off all ToazLabs products
15% off TopazLabs products with code RUMORS15
30% off all DxO products with code HOLIDAYDXO
10% off ON1 products with code NIKONRUMORS
$10 off Skylum products with code PENTAXRUMORS
Luminar holidays sale
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New Ricoh Image Transmitter 2 and Digital Camera Utility 5 software updates released


Ricoh released two new software updates:

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Ricoh’s new 360-degree camera R04010 has passed FCC certification, expected announcement on January 18




Ricoh’s new and not yet released Theta R04010 camera has recently passed FCC certification. It seems that the official announcement will be on January 18, 2022:

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