Category Archives: Ricoh

Ricoh GXR Mount A12 for Leica M lenses delayed *updated*

By PR admin | Published: November 14, 2011

In addition to Sony and Nikon, Ricoh will also delay the GXR A12 unit (Leica M mount) as a result of the flood in Thailand. This is what Adorama published on their website: “Due to the flooding in Thailand the production schedule for this item has been delayed till Feb 2012. PLEASE NOTE: You can […]

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Ricoh GR Digital IV now shipping in the US

By PR admin | Published: November 8, 2011

The Ricoh GR Digital IV camera is now in stock for the first time at B&H: The white version is expected in January 2012.

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Some more pictures from the PDN PhotoPlus show

By PR admin | Published: November 6, 2011

In addition to the PDN report (see also this Nikon related post), here are some additional images from the show’s floor. What’s inside the Panasonic GH2:

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Ricoh “will plug a gap in the market” in 2012

By PR admin | Published: October 28, 2011

This is a quote form Marketingmagazine: “Chas Moloney, Ricoh UK marketing director, said the company is now preparing a new product that will plug a gap in the market, which will be unveiled in 2012.” Ricoh acquired Pentax back in July this year, maybe they are referring to the rumored second mirrorless camera developed by Pentax.

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Ricoh GR DIGITAL IV to be released on October 21th

By PR admin | Published: October 11, 2011

Ricoh GR DIGITAL IV digital camera that was announced in September will start shipping on October 21, 2011. The black version costs $599, the white version is $649. Via DC.Watch

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Ricoh establishes Pentax Ricoh Imaging Company

By PR admin | Published: October 1, 2011

Pentax Ricoh Imaging Company is the new official company name after Ricoh acquired Pentax few months ago. Here is the official press releases: Tokyo, October 1, 2011–Ricoh Company, Ltd. (President & CEO: Shiro Kondo; hereinafter referred to as “Ricoh”) announces the establishment of PENTAX RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. as its wholly owned subsidiary on October 1, […]

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Ricoh is working on a new mirrorless camera developed by Pentax

By PR admin | Published: September 18, 2011

From the beginning of 2011, the rumors were that Pentax will announce two mirrorless cameras. As the months passed by, the chance of a second mirrorless system diminished, even though rumors continued to flow. My guess three weeks ago was that Ricoh’s purchase of Pentax did put the plans for second mirrorless camera on hold. Yesterday TMCNet published this unusual press […]

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The new Ricoh GR Digital IV camera now available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: September 15, 2011

B&H just opened the pre-orders for the new Ricoh GRD IV camera (see specs): both white and black ($50 cheaper) options are available. If you place an order in the next 24 hours, you will qualify for a random drawing of a $500 gift card from B&H.  

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