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More Ricoh news and rumors

By PR admin | Published: February 22, 2019

Just a few more Ricoh updates from PentaxRumors:

Check out the new Ricoh GR III accessories (see also this post).

Ricoh also announced new Ricoh WG-6, G900, and G900SE cameras.

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Samyang to announce 8 new lenses

By PR admin | Published: February 22, 2019

Samyang posted a teaser on their Facebook page that they will be announcing 8 new lenses – here is a possible list (from left to right):

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Tokina Opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FF full-frame DSLR lens for Nikon and Canon announced

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2019

The Tokina Opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FF full-frame DSLR lens for Nikon and Canon is now officially announced. The US price is $699 and pre-orders are now open at B&H and Adorama. Shipping will start on March 15th, 2019. Additional information (technical specifications, lens design, MTF charts and more):

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World first “CANIKON” mirrorless autofocus lens adapter to be announced from KIPON next week

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2019

Kipon just informed me that next week (at the CP+ show) they will announce the world’s first “CANIKON” mirrorless autofocus lens adapter:

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Ricoh GR III camera announced, pre-orders now open

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2019

The Ricoh GR III camera is now officially announced. For a more detailed coverage, check PentaxRumors.com (see what’s new and the GR III accessories).

Ricoh GR III pre-order links: Adorama | B&H | WEX | Park Camera | ~~Amazon~~ (see also the new GR III accessories).

Additional pictures:

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Interview with Olympus on the new E-M1X camera

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2019

DC Watch published their interview with Olympus executives on the new Olympus OM-D E-M1X camera. Here is the recap from 43addict:

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Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh G900 cameras additional information

By PR admin | Published: February 21, 2019

Some additional information on the upcoming Ricoh WG-6 (replacement for the WG-50) and Ricoh G900 (replacement for the G800) compact cameras that will be announced tomorrow together with the new GR III:

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Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 Pro lens patented by Sigma?

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2019

Sigma filed patent P2019-23693A that appears to be for the Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 Pro lens – see this comparison:

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Somebody in Thailand bought a new Sony A6400 camera in an A6300 body

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2019

A member of the Sony Alpha Club Thailand purchased a new Sony A6400 camera in an A6300 body. A very strange “mistake” given the fact that the new a6400 camera is not even shipping yet (shipping will start on February 28th).

Manufacturers are known for disguising new cameras in old bodies in order to test them in highly populated areas without generating any leaks.

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Ricoh GR III camera to be announced tomorrow, US price: $899.95

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2019

From PentaxRumors: the new Ricoh GR III camera will be announced tomorrow at 5pm. Shipments in the US are expected in mid-March. The US price will be $899.95 (the GR II model is currently selling for $500).