
The already leaked Ricoh WG-M1 “adventure” camera is now officially announced. For pricing and availability check B&H, Adorama or Amazon (info not available at the time this post was published). Here are the detailed technical specifications:
The Indonesian Communication Agency has a new listing on their website for a Ricoh WG-M1 camera. This new model will most likely replace the already discontinued Pentax Optio WG-1. It will be interesting to see if they will really change the name from Pentax to Ricoh. Via Digicame-info See the updated Photokina 2014 rumors roundup.
Adorama currently offers two different Ricoh GR camera kits (the accessories are basically for free, while supplies last): Ricoh GR with 64GB SDXC Pro Class 10 memory card, camera case and GV-1 external viewfinder for $696.95 (with 4% Adorama rewards and free 2 day shipping) Ricoh GR with 64GB SDXC Pro Class 10 Memory Card, […]
Sony patented a 20mm f/2.8 and 28mm f/2.8 pancake lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Ricoh filed a patent for 7mm f/2.6 lens (4/3″ sized sensor). Panasonic filed a patent for several different Micro Four Thirds lenses: 12mm f/2.0, 12mm f/1.4 OIS, 12mm f/1.2 OIS, and 12mm f/2.8. Canon has a new patent for 55-250mm f/4-5.6 and 55-300mm […]
→ Pentax/Ricoh filed a patent for on-sensor PDAF (phase detection focusing system) implemented using sensor shift via the shake reduction system. → Olympus patented a new “water splash” mode where the camera will be triggered by splashed water. → Pentax/Ricoh field a patent for a 80-160mm f/4.5 medium format lens for the Pentax 645 system (50-100mm equivalent). → […]
Adorama currently has a sale on the Ricoh GR camera bundle for $796.95 (savings of $427.95). The bundle includes: Ricoh GR Pocket-Size Compact Digital Camera (regular $696.95) Ricoh GF-1 TTL Flash for GR & GXR Camera Guide 108 (regular $249) Ricoh GV-1 External Viewfinder for GR Cameras (regular $229) Ricoh DB-65 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery for the GR-III […]
→ Tokina officially announced their AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S lens. → Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens ($1,069.00) for Nikon mount is now shipping. → Nik Collection by Google revealed Analog Efex Pro v2. More info is available here. → The Fuji X20 camera is listed as discontinued at B&H → This new OTTO […]