Category Archives: Ricoh

Now in stock and shipping in the US

By PR admin | Published: July 30, 2015

Now in stock and shipping in the US: Ricoh GR II Sony RX100 IV Olympus Air A01 Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens for Canon EF

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Ricoh drops the price of the recently announced GR II camera by $100

By PR admin | Published: July 7, 2015

Ricoh probably realized that the updates they introduced in their latest GRII camera (only Wi-Fi, NFC, upgraded AWB and wireless flash sync) do not justify the $200+ price increase over the previous version. The new Ricoh GR II now costs $696.95, or $100 less than the intro price at B&H and Adorama (Amazon still has the old price). […]

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Ricoh GR II camera additional coverage

By PR admin | Published: June 18, 2015

The new Ricoh GR II camera did not bring any significant updates (only Wi-Fi, NFC, upgraded AWB and wireless flash sync), but it still remains one of the best compact cameras available today. Here is some additional coverage on the new GR II: → Ricoh announced also a new limited edition GR II set that includes […]

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Ricoh GR II camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: June 17, 2015

Ricoh officially announced the previously rumored Ricoh GR II camera with 16MP, Wi-Fi, NFC, fast auto focus, wireless flash functionality, full 1080p HD video for a price of $799.95 (available for pre-order at B&H, Amazon and Adorama). The previous version currently sells for $579. Shipping will start in July. Main technical specs: 16.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor (23.7×15.7mm) ISO […]

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Ricoh GR II camera specifications leaked online

By PR admin | Published: June 17, 2015

Update: the GR II is now officially announced. Here are the leaked specifications of the Ricoh GR II camera:

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HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW lens delayed

By PR admin | Published: June 11, 2015

Ricoh Japan announced a production delay for the HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8ED DC AW lens ($2,296.95) that was announced back in February. The lens was supposed to be available now, the new expected shipping date is fall of 2015.

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First leaked picture of the Ricoh GR II camera

By PR admin | Published: June 4, 2015

The first picture of the upcoming Ricoh GR II camera leaked online. The design looks identical to the previous (current) version and has the same 18.3mm f/2.8 lens. The only difference appears to be in the hot shoe:

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The latest patents from Ricoh, Tamron, Olympus and Canon

By PR admin | Published: May 27, 2015

→ Pentax/Ricoh filed a patent for a new AF system where the AF points will cover a wide area of the frame. This is probably linked to one of the rumors that the new Pentax full frame DSLR camera will have a new “groundbreaking AF function“. → Tamron filed a patent for a 85mm f/1.8 VC designed […]

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The latest Pentax news/rumors

By PR admin | Published: May 25, 2015

The latest Pentax news/rumors: → The Pentax DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL (IF) DC WR lens is now discontinued (confirmed by Ricoh). → The upcoming Pentax full frame DSLR camera may have a groundbreaking AF function, GPS and electronic compass but no built-in flash. → Pentax K-3 II updates: Pentax K-3 II manual is now available […]

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Ricoh GR II camera to be announced soon

By PR admin | Published: May 20, 2015

The Indonesian Communication Agency has a new listing on their website for a Ricoh GR II camera – a replacement for the current GR model. The official announcement will be in the next 30-60 days. Expect the price of the current GR model to drop (currently at $550). Some of the rumored GR II improvements are:

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