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Ricoh announced a new all-weather compact camera under the Pentax brand: Pentax WG-90

Ricoh announced a new all-weather, rugged, waterproof, shock-resistant digital compact camera – this time under the Pentax brand: Pentax WG-90 (in the past the adventure camera line was under the Ricoh brand). The Pentax WG-90 will start shipping in early 2024. Pre-orders are not open yet (check B&H Photo). The press release can be found […]

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Ricoh to announce two new “affordable” Pentax compact film cameras in Spring 2024

In a recent interview, Ricoh Imaging Europe confirmed that Pentax will release two new “affordable” compact film cameras in Spring 2024:

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Ricoh released new Pentax lens roadmaps and announced they will no longer provide info on upcoming lenses

Ricoh released new and updated Pentax K and 645 mount lens roadmaps and at the same time, the company announced that they will no longer provide information on future lens development (see the press release here): Pentax K and 645 mount lens roadmap updated

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The new Pentax K-3 III Monochrome camera is now available for pre-order

The new Pentax K-3 III Monochrome camera is now available for pre-order: 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 Via PentaxRumors

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Ricoh announces the first Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome DSLR camera

Ricoh announced the first PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera – designed to capture only black-and-white images (Leica has compact and rangefinder Monochrom cameras). Pre-orders will open soon at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H. A few sample photos can be found on Flickr: Additional information can be found here: Ricoh announces new Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome […]

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Ricoh will announce a new Pentax K-3 III Monochrome camera tomorrow – here are the first leaked pictures:

Ricoh will announce a new Pentax K-3 III Monochrome camera tomorrow. Shipping will start on April 28th. Here are the first leaked pictures:

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Pentax is considering releasing a new film camera

Ricoh just announced that Pentax is starting a new “Film Project” that will most likely include the release of a new film camera:

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What else is new? (Pentax edition)

Pentax KF additional coverage Ricoh also announced two Pentax eyepieces for astronomical telescopes Another Pentax 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lens patent field in Japan

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