Pentax PF-85EDA Spotting Scope Promises Comfortable Birdwatching and Stargazing
Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation announced the Pentax PF-85EDA spotting scope, a portable terrestrial telescope designed for birdwatching and nature observations.
9 of the Most Unique Digital Cameras Ever Made
I’m not just a camera history nerd, I’m also a huge fan of weird things in general. Weird and unique technology is especially fascinating, and I’m sure many readers here share the same sentiment.
The Best of the Rest Cameras and Lenses in 2023
Alongside PetaPixel's recaps for major camera manufacturers, including Sony, Fujifilm, Nikon, and Canon, we also recapped the year for the L-Mount Alliance and the Micro Four Thirds mount. Now it's time to wrap up the year in review equipment recaps with a highlight of the "best of the rest" cameras and lenses released this year from the smaller, or at least less mainstream, brands.
Nikon Tops Another Sales Chart for 2023
Following yesterday's coverage of Map Camera's best-selling lenses of 2023 roundup, the popular Japanese camera retailer has also published a breakdown of last year's 10 most popular new and used cameras.
Ricoh Execs on the Pentax K-1 Mark III, Film, and the Future of the 645 and Q
At a marketing event in Taipei earlier this month, Ricoh executives answered wide-ranging questions about Pentax's strategy, including the status of the company's DSLR cameras and its highly anticipated film camera revival.
PetaPixel’s Bold Camera Predictions for 2024
Now in its third year, PetaPixel has gathered its team together to guess the things they just know are going to take place over the next calendar year. All of us are, as usual, ready to be very, very wrong.
Pentax Gives the K-1 II the GPS-Free Astrotracer the K-3 III Got Last Year
Ricoh published firmware version 2.40 for the Pentax K-1 II that brings the Astrotracer Type 2 and Type 3 modes to the full-frame DSLR. These features originally launched on the K-3 III last year.
President of Ricoh Japan Resigns for Pressuring Woman to Have Abortion
The president of Ricoh Japan, Kazuhiro Kimura, has resigned after an internal investigation found that he violated company's code of conduct by pressuring a woman to have an abortion.
Waterproof Pentax WG-90 Has New Branding and Color But Identical Specs
Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation has announced the Pentax WG-90, an all-weather camera designed to succeed the Ricoh WG-80.
Pentax 50mm FA f/1.4 HD and Classic Review: A Tale of Two Fifties
I consider myself an ardent supporter of Ricoh/Pentax products and have always endeavored to review its cameras and lenses when many others have chosen not to. I also think that the Pentax brand has really found its niche as more of a boutique manufacturer, focusing on the classic SLR design -- a move that I think makes a ton of sense in today's waning market.
Ricoh is Bringing Kenko Photo Accessories to the United States
Ricoh Imaging Americas has become the new official distributor for Kenko branded photography accessories, a brand which usually sees its name tied along with Tokina.
Best Compact Cameras in 2024
The compact camera, also known colloquially as the point-and-shoot camera, has been a staple of the photography world for over a century. Perhaps the first mass-market compact camera was introduced in 1900 by Eastman Kodak, costing a mere one dollar (about $36 today).
The GR III Is So Popular, Ricoh Can’t Keep It in Stock
The Ricoh GR III, a compact point-and-shoot camera originally brought to market in 2019, is proving so popular that the company can't keep it stocked on store shelves around the world.
Ricoh Opens Up About its Pentax Film Camera Project and More
Ricoh chose not to exhibit at CP+ earlier this year, so I took advantage of my extended stay in Japan to visit their corporate headquarters in Ota-ku, Tokyo. (Ota is southwest of central Tokyo, about a 50-minute train ride from where I was staying in Asakusa, on the northeast side of the city.)
Ricoh Pulls Latest GR III Series Firmware Updates Due to Memory Bug
Ricoh Imaging has announced that there is an issue with the latest firmware updates for the popular Ricoh GR III and Ricoh GR IIIx compact cameras. Although the latest updates are still listed on Ricoh's support website, photographers can no longer download them.
The Worst Thing About Every Camera Brand: 2023 Edition
It's time for a State of the Union, Camera Edition. In recent years, we have seen some dramatically positive changes from all the major camera manufacturers, but nobody is perfect. Let's talk about each one's weak points.
Pentax K-3 III Monochrome Review: A DSLR Just for B&W Photo Lovers
Ricoh Imaging marches to the beat of its own drum -- I love this about the company. Pentax refuses to jump onto the mirrorless camera bandwagon, and I'm all for the company sticking it out with DSLR cameras.
A Plea to Manufacturers: 12 Features All Cameras Desperately Need
Cameras all have a pretty solid set of features and design elements that appeal to a wide range of users. But, for the most part, pretty much all of them lack a set of features that would make them all a lot more powerful and enjoyable to use.
Pentax’s Two New 50mm Lenses Look Similar But Take Different Photos
Ricoh has announced two new 50mm f/1.4 lenses that look very similar on the outside but are designed to produce distinctively different image renditions.
Pentax’s New Film Camera Will Have a Fixed, Non-Interchangeable Lens
Last December, Pentax announced that it was developing a new film camera in response to the resurgent popularity of the medium. In its most recent update, the company has revealed more about what that camera will look like, including the fact it will have a fixed lens.
The Pentax K-3 III Monochrome is so Popular, Ricoh Can’t Keep it in Stock
Ricoh has already sold out of its Japanese allocation of Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome cameras twice. Clearly, the company's latest DSLR is extremely popular.
Ricoh is Making the GR III Diary Edition Available as a Standalone Camera
The Ricoh GR III Diary Edition which was previously only available as part of a limited kit is now being offered as a standalone camera.
Pentax is Considering Making a New Hand-Winding Film Camera
Pentax is considering making a brand-new hand-winding manual film camera as part of its endeavors to develop a new analog camera that appeals to young film enthusiasts.
Limited Ricoh GR III ‘Diary Edition’ Debuts a New Film-Like Photo Mode
Ricoh has announced the GR III Diary Edition, which features a different "warm gray" finish, comes with specially-designed accessories, and debuts a new image mode that provides "a negative-film finishing appearance."
PetaPixel’s Bold Camera Predictions for 2023
Carrying on a tradition we started last year, PetaPixel has gathered its staff together to discuss the things they know, not just think, will take place over the course of the next calendar year. We're ready to be very, very wrong.
Pentax Launches New 35mm Camera Project After Film Resurgence
Ricoh has announced it's launching a new Pentax film camera project after a surge in interest in analog photography.
Ricoh May Withdraw or Sell Multiple Businesses to Increase Profitability
Ricoh is set to evaluate its many business segments and determine which it will withdraw from or attempt to sell as it aims to increase its return on investment in the 2023 fiscal year.
Ricoh’s New Pentax KF DSLR is a Largely Unchanged K-70 Re-Release
Ricoh has announced the Pentax KF DSLR, a camera that is, outside of a few minor changes, pretty much identical to the Pentax K-70 that was originally released in 2016.
Ricoh Unveils a New 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Pentax DSLRs
Ricoh has announced a new HD Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8ED AW lens for its Pentax DSLR cameras, the first all-weather (AW) dustproof, weather-resistant macro lens in its lineup.
Ricoh’s AI Additions to the Theta 360 Can Now Replace Photographers
Ricoh's real estate-focused business service Ricoh360 Tours has announced a set of artificial intelligence (AI) upgrades that it claims make it extremely easy for anyone to generate high-quality virtual tours and floor plans with fake furniture and more.