Ricoh is still selling the Pentax sensor cleaning kit O-ICK1


Many readers don’t know that Ricoh is still selling the Pentax sensor cleaning kit O-ICK1 – it is currently available at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo. Here are some videos demonstrating how the cleaning stick works:

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The latest DxO PhotoLab 5.1 supports the Ricoh GR IIIx camera


The latest DxO Photo Lab 5.1 release (free trial) supports the new Ricoh GR IIIx camera:


All DxO software products are currently up to 30% off until the end of December – use coupon code HOLIDAYDXO:

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Just released: Capture One 22, DxO Nik Collection 4.3, PhotoLab 5.1, FilmPack 6.1 (ON1 Photo RAW 2022.1 coming December 20th)


DxO released new versions of several of their photo editing software packages:

All DxO software products are currently up to 30% off until the end of December – use coupon code HOLIDAYDXO.


The new Capture One 22 is now officially released and available. You can download Capture One 22 directly from B&H Photo. For a complete list of all Capture One products and licensing options click here. The pricing information is available here. Capture One learning videos can be found here. The new version includes several new features like Panorama Stitching, HDR Merging, AI Auto Rotate, and wireless tethering (see this blog post for details).


The new ON1 Photo RAW 2022.1 photo editor will be officially released on December 20th. This update will not be a minor maintenance release but a major version with several new features and enhancements (see sneak peeks and this blog post for details).


30% off all DxO products with code HOLIDAYDXO
15% off TopazLabs products with code RUMORS15
10% off ON1 products with code NIKONRUMORS
$10 off Skylum products with code PENTAXRUMORS
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Ending today: this unique SPINN CP.02 camera carry system already raised over $154k on Kickstarter (compatible with Pentax K-1 II, K-3 III, and K-70 cameras)


The SPINN CP.02 camera carry system already raised over $154k on Kickstarter and is ending today:

The system is compatible with Pentax K-1 II, K-3 III, and K-70 cameras (more information is available here).

Additional pictures:
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New beta firmware updates for Pentax K-1, K-1 Mark II, and K-3 Mark III cameras


In addition to the new Pentax K-3 Mark III firmware update version 1.31, Ricoh also released three beta firmware updates that are available only to Japanese Ricoh Imaging Photo ID members:

  • Pentax K-3 Mark III Beta 1.40
  • Pentax K-1 Mark II Beta 1.30
  • Pentax K-1 Beta 1.60

Additional information (translated):

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Pentax K-3 Mark III camera firmware update version 1.31 released *UPDATED*


Ricoh released a new firmware update version 1.31 for the Pentax K-3 Mark III camera – here is the changelog:

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The new Ricoh GR IIIx camera is in stock for the first time in the US


The new Ricoh GR IIIx camera is now in stock for the first time in the US at Adorama (limited supply available):

Updatethe camera is now also in stock at B&H Photo:


Some of the Ricoh GR camera accessories will get a price increase next year – see this post for details:

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