Category Archives: Ricoh

New Ricoh GR II “Silver Edition” camera coming in March, Pentax K-1 detailed specs now available

In addition to the Pentax K-1, Ricoh will announce also a new Ricoh GR II “Silver Edition” camera: New Ricoh GR II “Silver Edition” camera and GM-1 macro conversion lens to be announced this week New Pentax K-1 leaks (detailed specs): Detailed Pentax K-1 camera specifications leaked online HD PENTAX-D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM […]

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What else is new?

→ New Adobe Bridge CC version released with improved performance. → Kipon announced a new auto-focus adapter with interchangeable graduated ND filters (four steps). Shipping will start before March 15th. The price is $428. → Tamron’s CEO resigned. Apparently things are not going well. Expect some changes once the CEO takes over. → Canon PowerShot G9 X camera’s sensor tested […]

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The latest from LeicaRumors and PentaxRumors

The latest from LeicaRumors and PentaxRumors: → New Pentax full frame DSLR camera teaser → Leica to announce three new M lenses tomorrow?

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Happy New Year + the top 10 PhotoRumors posts for 2015

Happy New Year to all PhotoRumors readers. We are starting 2016 with a new Pentax/Ricoh dedicated blog at PentaxRumors.com (follow also on Facebook and Twitter). Pentax is one of the most visited category here on PR and readers have been asking for a dedicated website.         These are the top 10 most popular PhotoRumors posts for 2015: This […]

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What to expect in early 2016?

Here is what to expect from the major camera/lens manufacturer in early 2016. Most of those announcements will be made during the CES (January) and CP+ (February) shows:

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First sample photos taken with the Pentax full frame DSLR camera (K-1?)

Ricoh updated the Pentax full frame DSLR teaser with a new picture of the camera’s controls and the first sample photos taken with a prototype:

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Free Adobe Lightroom tethered capture plug-in for Pentax 645z released

Ricoh released a free Adobe Lightroom tethered capture plug-in for use with the Pentax 645z medium format camera ($6,996.95):

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The latest software/firmware updates

Macphun released version 1.1 of their new Aurora HDR software (created with the help of Trey Ratcliff). New firmware/software updates from Pentax/Ricoh: Pentax 645D firmware updated version 1.32 Pentax 645Z firmware updated version 1.22 Pentax Digital Camera Utility 5.4.2 update Ricoh GR remote 1.2 Wi-Fi app released Firmware update 2.1 for the Olympus E-M5 Mark II […]

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Pentax updated their full frame DSLR camera teaser

Pentax updated their full frame DSLR camera teaser and also included a new press releases called “Pentax new-format SLR Camera” (I think something got lost in translation here):

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Best lenses for the Pentax K-S1 DSLR camera

DxOMark published a list of the best lenses for the Pentax K-S1 camera. Here are the results: Best wide-angle prime: Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC: Best standard prime: Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A: Best telephoto prime: Pentax smc DA Star 55mm f/1.4 SDM:

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