What else is new? (Pentax edition)

By PR admin | Published: January 26, 2023

Pentax digest #32

Ricoh GR III v1.70 and GR IIIx v1.20 firmware updates released

Ricoh announced two additional limited edition colors for the Pentax KF camera: olive and stone

New: third-party wooden handgrip for Ricoh GRIII camera

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Deal of the day: $30 off coupon if you try DxO PureRAW (also: DxO PureRAW v2.4 released)

By PR admin | Published: January 25, 2023


From January 25th to February 12th 2023, DxO is offering €30/$30 off PureRAW to people who download the free trial from this dedicated page. After the download, you will receive $30 towards the cost of purchasing DxO PureRAW2. The coupon is then valid for 30 days. The complete/full PureRAW version is available for download in the trial, no payment is required:


The latest version 2.4 of DxO PureRAW has added support for the following cameras (the full list of all supported cameras and lenses can be found here):

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New on Kickstarter: SPINN CP camera strap 2023 edition

By PR admin | Published: January 25, 2023

There is a new Kickstarter for SPINN CP camera strap 2023 edition that already achieved its goal of $13,624 goal with 35 more days to go. The 2023 version comes with two different base plates and different strap colors. The company behind the strap (SPINN.DESIGN) has already completed several very successful crowdfunding campaigns in the past. Some of their products are also available for sale directly on their website.

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Another 14% Sony price increase is coming to Japan on February 1s

By PR admin | Published: January 25, 2023


Another Sony price increase is coming to Japan on February 1st, 2023. The average price increase is 14% this time and includes digital cameras and lenses (E-mount, RX).

Sony already had two major price increases last year:

Full press release:

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OM System press event on February 8th (OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO)

By PR admin | Published: January 25, 2023



OM System will have a press event on February 8th where they will most likely announce the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO lens (previously reported here)

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AlexOnRAW has the lowest price ever on Capture One eBook and bundles

By PR admin | Published: January 24, 2023



For a limited time, AlexOnRAW has the lowest price ever on Capture One eBook and bundles – until January 31 you can get:

Use code RUMORS for an additional 10% off on top of the above discounts.

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The worst camera of 2022 (vote here)

By PR admin | Published: January 24, 2023


This year we are continuing with our not-so-popular Worst Camera of the Year Award. Here are the 2022 nominees in alphabetical order (all interchangeable lens cameras released in 2022 are included unless I missed one or two) – please vote and share this poll:

https://poll.fm/11320242

I will publish the results of the poll at the end of the month.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 24, 2023

The processor in the new Panasonic S5 Mark II/x cameras was jointly developed with Leica under the L² alliance

Fujinon 500mm f/8 OIS Patent Found

New FotodioX Vizelex Adapters For Pentax 6×7 SLR, Pentax 645 SLR, Hasselblad V, and Mamiya 645 to Fujifilm GFX With 2-8 Stop Variable ND Filter

The Leica Q2 Reporter camera with Kevlar armoring and matte green finish is sold out (*UPDATED*)

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More leaks of the upcoming Yongnuo 12-35mm f/2.8-4 STM ASPH lens for Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: January 23, 2023


Here are a few more leaked pictures of the upcoming Yongnuo 12-35mm f/2.8-4 STM ASPH lens for Micro Four Thirds:


Additional information on the Yongnuo 12-35mm f/2.8-4 STM ASPH lens for Micro Four Thirds:

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BCN Ranking: interchangeable lens sales share by manufacturer in 2022

By PR admin | Published: January 22, 2023


BCN Ranking released their latest interchangeable lens sales data for 2022 (BCN Ranking collects real sales data from approximately 40% of the Japanese retailers – this is not a worldwide market share report):

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