
In a recent interview, Ricoh Imaging Europe confirmed that Pentax will release two new “affordable” compact film cameras in Spring 2024:

The new Ricoh GR III “Diary” special limited edition camera is now available for pre-order in the US and is already in stock in Europe: Adorama | B&H | WEX | Koch | Erhardt The new Sony ZV-E1 camera is currently in stock at: Adorama | B&H | Koch | Erhardt | Calumet | WEX

The latest firmware and software updates from Ricoh, Fuji, and Sony: Ricoh GR III v1.70 and GR IIIx v1.20 firmware updates released Ricoh released Image Sync version 2.1.15 Fujifilm Firmware Bug Fix Released: For X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, X-S10, X-T30II, and X-T30 Sony FX3 Firmware 2.02 Removes S-Log2

The previously rumored Ricoh GR III Diary Edition Special Limited Kit is now officially announced. The package features the Ricoh GR III camera in a metallic, warm-gray finish plus specially-designed accessories. The camera also debuts a new image-control mode that creates images with the look of photographs created from negative film. Pre-orders should open soon at Adorama, B&H Photo, and Amazon. Additional […]

The Japanese website Newswitch published an article (translation) where Ricoh’s CFO Shun Kawaguchi indicated that the company is currently evaluating their 30 businesses and deciding which segments will survive in the future (Ricoh is currently making several compact cameras and Pentax DSLRs):