Category Archives: Ricoh

Ricoh to release Micro Four Thirds module for GXR ?

By PR admin | Published: June 18, 2010

Johan Ericsson (in English) got his hands on an internal Ricoh document describing a MicroFourThirds module for the Ricoh GXR system: Of course this could be one of the many prototypes that Ricoh produced in the past just to illustrate the capabilities of the system.

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Ricoh P10 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 VC lens for GXR released

By PR admin | Published: May 7, 2010

The rumor about this 28-300mm lens was posted here back in January. Today the lens was officially announced: Detailed information, including MTF chart and samples can be found here. Full press release after the break:

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Ricoh GXR prototypes shown in Japan

By PR admin | Published: March 11, 2010

DC Watch has multiple pictures of different Ricoh GXR prototypes shown on the CP+ Camera and Imaging Show 2010 in Japan. One of them is the previously rumored 28-300mm GXR cartridge: On display was also a Ricoh GXR A12 28mm f/2.5 cartridge and Ricoh GXR Leica mount cartridge: as well as Ricoh GXR Hasselblad cartridge:

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Tokina and Ricoh announced plans for new lenses at PMA

By PR admin | Published: February 22, 2010

Tokina announced plans for a new 16-28mm f/2.8 wide angle lens for full frame (source). In 2010 Ricoh is planning to release a new P10 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 VC lens piece for the GXR system. This lens was reported as a rumor here over a month ago. The included sensor will be back-illuminated CMOS with 10MP (same […]

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Ricoh CX3, Olympus PEN E-PL1 officialized today

By PR admin | Published: February 3, 2010

The new Ricoh CX3 with 720p video capabilities is not really a surprise (already reported here). Full press release after the break. The Ricoh CX3 can be pre-ordered from Amazon for $399.00. Olympus PEN E-PL1 also got officially announced few hours ago. Amazon is taking pre-orders for the Olympus PEN E-PL1 and the two new lenses: Olympus ED […]

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What to expect @ PMA 2010

By PR admin | Published: January 24, 2010

PMA 2010 is one of the major photography related shows in the US. This year the event will take place in Anaheim, California from February 21-23. Many new photography products will be announced prior and during PMA. Here is a brief recap on what to expect based on previously reported rumors (click on each link for […]

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New Ricoh GXR “slide-in” piece: is it real?

By PR admin | Published: January 22, 2010

Update: here is another photoshopped solution for Leica M lenses on Ricoh GXR. This picture of a new “slide-in” lens piece for the Ricoh GXR was on the front cover of a Japanese magazine – if anyone owns a copy, I would like to know more about the content inside:

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Ricoh CX3

By PR admin | Published: January 19, 2010

In the next 2-3 weeks Ricoh is expected to announce their new CX3 model. The Ricox CX3 camera will be the replacement of the Ricoh CX2 and it will add HD video capabilities. The price of the CX3 is expected to be around 350€. This is a picture of the current Ricoh CX2 mode – the […]

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