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Ricoh introduces HD Pentax-D FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW

July 2, 2018July 1, 2018 GaryPageau Pentax, Ricoh

A large-aperture single-focus lens for use with K-mount digital SLR cameras; a new-generation, high-performance Star-series lens accommodating next-generation camera bodies TOKYO, June 29, 2018－RICOH COMPANY, LTD. and RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. are pleased to announce the launch of the HD PENTAX-D FA★50mmF1.4 SDM AW. This large-aperture, single-focus standard lens is the newest model in the acclaimed PENTAX Star (★) series... Read More

Press releases Updates

OmegaBrandess releases X-TTL firmware update for Canon

June 1, 2018June 3, 2018 GaryPageau Cactus, Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, OmegaBrandess, Panasonic, Pentax, Sigma

X-TTL for Cactus V6 II is NOW complete Hong Kong, June 1, 2018 – The last remaining X-TTL firmware version for Canon is NOW available! Besides retaining the revolutionary cross-brand abilities of remote power control and wireless HSS of Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Sigma flashes simultaneously, the new system-specific X-TTL firmware for Canon adds TTL on-camera and... Read More

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Ricoh releases four software development kits for the remote operation of PENTAX DSLRs

May 16, 2018May 16, 2018 GaryPageau DSLR, Pentax, Ricoh

TOKYO, May 16, 2018 – Ricoh today announced the release of four software development kits (SDK), designed for the remote operation of PENTAX-brand digital SLR cameras using smartphones and personal computers. Based on these kits, users can develop software or applications that enable them to operate their cameras from a distance, and then output captured Live View images to external... Read More

New Products Press releases

Venus Optics unveil the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra-Macro

March 8, 2018 GaryPageau Canon, Laowa, mirrorless, Nikon, Pentax, Sony, Venus Optics

Featuring a small lens barrel, lightweight design and extended working distance, the new Laowa lens provides an extreme macro photography option for DSLR & Mirrorless cameras. Anhui China, Mar 27, 2018 – Venus Optics, the camera lenses manufacturer who had previously launched a number of unique macro lenses (60mm f/2.8 2:1 Macro & 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro), is proud... Read More

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Phottix introduces the Odin II for Pentax

February 27, 2018March 4, 2018 GaryPageau Pentax, Phottix

Phottix’s flagship Odin II TTL Flash Triggering system has expanded to include a new transmitter control unit (TCU) compatible with Pentax cameras. NORTH WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2018 — Phottix’s flagship Odin II TTL Flash Triggering system has expanded to include a new transmitter control unit (TCU) compatible with Pentax cameras. Developed with direct cooperation from Pentax engineers... Read More

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Ricoh debuts PENTAX K-1 Mark II 35mm full-frame digital SLR camera

February 22, 2018 GaryPageau Pentax, Ricoh

The new flagship model of the PENTAX K series, providing exceptional image quality and unprecedented performance TOKYO, February 22, 2018 －RICOH COMPANY, LTD. and RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. are pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX K-1 Mark II 35mm full-frame digital SLR camera. Developed as the successor to the PENTAX K-1 35mm full-frame digital SLR camera (launched in... Read More

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Ricoh announces next-generation, high-performance PENTAX Star-Series lens line

October 26, 2017 GaryPageau lenses, Pentax, Ricoh

Optimized for super-high-resolution photography with high-megapixel digital SLRs, new Star-series lenses on display at Photo Plus Expo 2017 and Salon de la PHOTO 2017 NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Photo Plus Expo 2017 – Booth #845 — Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced a new generation of high-performance Star-series lenses optimized for super high-resolution photography and high megapixel digital single-lens reflex... Read More

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35mm Full-frame Digital SLR Camera Announcing the launch of the PENTAX K-1 Limited Silver

August 24, 2017August 24, 2017 GaryPageau DSLR, Pentax, Ricoh

Limited edition silver model that matches the FA Limited Lens available TOKYO, August 24, 2017 －RICOH COMPANY, LTD. and RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. are pleased to announce a special edition of the PENTAX K series high end model digital SLR camera, the PENTAX K-1 Limited Silver ― with only 2,000 units available worldwide. The PENTAX K-1 (launched in April 2016)... Read More

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Ricoh Unveils Ultra-Compact PENTAX KP

January 26, 2017January 26, 2017 GaryPageau Pentax, Ricoh

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., Jan. 25, 2017 Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the PENTAX KP, an ultra-compact and highly portable DSLR with features and controls that facilitate capturing outstanding images, even in the most demanding conditions. The PENTAX KP packs many of the advanced capabilities of the award-winning PENTAX K-3 series into a modern, slim-body design that lends itself to... Read More

Opinion

Sorry, Om, the camera industry was already changed a long time ago

September 16, 2016September 16, 2016 GaryPageau Apple, Canon, CIPA, DJI, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax

In a recent New Yorker column, tech-industry legend Om Malik opined how the new Apple iPhone 7 “changed the camera industry forever.” He’s a little late to the party if he thinks camera companies are just now realizing the threat of the iPhone. Like many Silicon Valley tech industry pundits, Malik displays the type of flawed hindsight favoring products and... Read More

Opinion

Legacy systems can kill your business

February 14, 2015May 10, 2017 GaryPageau Canon, Fujfilm, Kodak, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Rich, Samsung, Sony

There’s a lot of hand-wringing in the camera business these days. Once again, factory sales and OEM shipments from Asia are indicating another 20-percent or greater decline in camera production for 2015. System cameras – like DSLRs and interchangeable lens cameras – are declining at a slower rate than compacts, which are dropping drastically. This is part of the natural... Read More