Ricoh is expected to release a new video tomorrow called “What the PENTAX camera will value in the future”. The video is expected to discuss the company’s thoughts on the Pentax brand. Nikkei’s recent article mentioned that Ricoh is also exposed to activist investors:
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Ricoh officially announced the previously rumored GR III Street Edition Special Limited Camera Kit. The US price is $1,199,95 (pre-order at Adorama | B&H Photo). The new kit includes: 2x Rechargeable Battery Db-110 – #37838 Usb Power Adapter Ac-U2 – #6172102 Power Plug Ac-U1 Eu – #6172103 Usb Cable I-Usb166 – #37822 Ring Cap Gn-1 – #37819 […]
Nokishita reports that Ricoh will announce a new GR III Street Edition Special Limited Kit later this week. The camera seems to be a different color with an orange ring around the lens. Check out the currently available GR III kits at Adorama and B&H Photo. Update – here are the details of the Ricoh GR III […]
A recent tweet from Kimio Tanaka indicated that Ricoh has no plans for a 24×36 or 645 mirrorless camera. Mr. Tanaka said that he speaks on behalf of Ricoh and is not expressing his own opinion. Kimio Tanaka is a Japanese photographer who has Ricoh/Pentax insider information and has a good record of reporting relevant […]
Ricoh will announce a new WG-70 waterproof shockproof compact camera (replacement for the current WG-60 model). The only improvement from the WG-60 seems to be a new “image cross-processing”. The retail price in Japan is around 35,800 yen including tax. The new camera is expected to be released in mid-March. Source: Nokishita, via PentaxRumors
Next week Ricoh will announced a new Theta SC2 camera:
Jen Carrigan asked Ricoh/Pentax on Twitter if they will announce a new camera this fall and the answer a clear no:
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