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photokina 2018: Imaging of a new generation Events Press releases 

photokina 2018: Imaging of a new generation

Changed market environments and customer needs are currently moving the imaging industry, and thus also photokina. The world’s leading trade fair for imaging opens its gates from 26-29 September on the Deutz fair grounds, and the world is looking with anticipation to Cologne. This is because the traditional event is facing a generation change: the core areas have been supplemented... Read More
Ricoh THETA plug-in store goes live New Products Press releases 

Ricoh THETA plug-in store goes live

RICOH THETA V owners can now “customize” their 360-degree camera with new functionality via downloadable plug-ins from new online marketplace TOKYO, July 23, 2018 – Ricoh today announced the RICOH THETA Plug-in Store has gone live. The new, online marketplace makes available downloadable software plug-ins that provide new functionality for the RICOH THETA V fully spherical camera, such as wireless... Read More
Ricoh introduces HD Pentax-D FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW New Products Press releases 

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

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
RICOH THETA Plug-in Partner Program goes live Press releases SDKs and APIs 

RICOH THETA Plug-in Partner Program goes live

First-of-its-kind program lets developers access tools and support for developing Android plug-ins that deliver new features and functions for the RICOH THETA V camera TOKYO, June 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh today announced that the RICOH THETA Plug-in Partner Program, including development tools and support for members, has gone live. The program—initially announced in January 2018and unique in the 360-degree/virtual reality camera industry—allows third-party developers... Read More
Ricoh releases four software development kits for the remote operation of PENTAX DSLRs Press releases SDKs and APIs Updates 

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

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
Ricoh releases API and SDK for RICOH THETA Plug-in Partner Program Press releases Updates 

Ricoh releases API and SDK for RICOH THETA Plug-in Partner Program

TOKYO, April 19, 2018 – In advance of unveiling its overall RICOH THETA Plug-in Partner Program, Ricoh has released core assets that will enable Android™ developers to begin creating plug-ins immediately for the RICOH THETA V camera. These consist of an application program interface (API) and software development kit (SDK)—including a sample plug-in project—allowing third parties to develop plug-ins that... Read More
Ricoh debuts PENTAX K-1 Mark II 35mm full-frame digital SLR camera New Products Press releases 

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

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
Opinion: Xerox acquisition positions Fuji Xerox for not just survival, but growth Opinion 

Opinion: Xerox acquisition positions Fuji Xerox for not just survival, but growth

The merger announcement between Xerox and Fuji Xerox last week started the next chapter of the nearly six decades-long joint venture between U.S.-based Xerox and Japan’s Fujifilm. The merger had been long expected, and had been accelerated with the insistence of shareholder activists Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason. The combination is expected to improve the profitability and competitiveness of Fuji... Read More
Ricoh announces plug-in partner program for Ricoh Theta V Events New Products Press releases 

Ricoh announces plug-in partner program for Ricoh Theta V

Launching spring 2018, initiative includes an online marketplace where third parties can upload and share their Android-based plug-ins for the popular consumer 360-degree camera LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — (CES 2018, South Plaza, Booth #64704) — Ricoh today announced the RICOH THETA V Partner Program, which will launch in spring 2018. The new program will support third-party developers interested... Read More
Ricoh unveils newest direct-to-garment printer to help businesses thrive in today’s digital, on-demand world Events New Products Press releases 

Ricoh unveils newest direct-to-garment printer to help businesses thrive in today’s digital, on-demand world

CES award-winning printer requires no special training and is priced at a fraction of the cost of traditional DTG printers to eliminate barriers of entry LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —  (CES 2018 booth 42964) — Today, Ricoh unveiled a compact, affordable Direct to Garment (DTG) printer that empowers users to quickly and easily produce high-quality applications on a variety... Read More
Ricoh announces next-generation, high-performance PENTAX Star-Series lens line New Products Press releases 

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

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
Ricoh Announces Availability Of Ricoh Theta SC Hatsune Miku 360-Degree Camera And App New Products Press releases 

Ricoh Announces Availability Of Ricoh Theta SC Hatsune Miku 360-Degree Camera And App

Limited-edition camera commemorates 10th anniversary of Japanese vocaloid pop star WEST CALDWELL, N.J., Sept. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the North American availability of a special, Hatsune Miku version of the Ricoh Theta SC camera. This limited-edition, 360-degree camera package was created in collaboration with Hatsune Miku developer Crypton Future Media to commemorate the 10th... Read More
Ricoh Announces Theta V 360-degree 4k Video Camera With Surround-Sound Audio For A Truly Immersive Experience Events New Products Press releases 

Ricoh Announces Theta V 360-degree 4k Video Camera With Surround-Sound Audio For A Truly Immersive Experience

New, top-of-the-line Ricoh Theta model offers wide range of new and enhanced features for capturing, experiencing and sharing highly realistic audio and video WEST CALDWELL, N.J., Aug. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the Ricoh Theta V camera, offering 360-degree 4K video capture and live-streaming, spatial “surround-sound” audio recording and high-speed image transfer that make it simple... Read More
35mm Full-frame Digital SLR Camera Announcing the launch of the PENTAX K-1 Limited Silver New Products Press releases 

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

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
Ricoh Announces $199 Price For Theta SC 360 Camera New Products Press releases 

Ricoh Announces $199 Price For Theta SC 360 Camera

WEST CALDWELL, N.J., June 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh Imaging Americas Corp. today announced a new price of $199.95 for its Theta SC 360-degree camera. The price reduction, effective today, is designed to make the camera more accessible to a broader range of consumers and businesses that will benefit from its unique blend of advanced imaging capabilities and ease of use.The... Read More