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Ricoh announces availability of PENTAX WG-90 waterproof digital compact camera

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the PENTAX WG-90 digital camera will be available for purchase in early February. The WG series all-weather adventure cameras – known for their rugged chassis, plus waterproof and shock-resistant features – are now offered under the PENTAX brand which is regarded industry-wide for developing dustproof, waterproof and weather-resistant products.

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  • Now marketed under PENTAX brand, WG series joins other dustproof, waterproof and weather-resistant products
    PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the PENTAX WG-90 digital camera will be available for purchase in early February.
  • The PENTAX WG-90 is a waterproof digital compact camera with a lightweight body that features a high-performance, five-times optical zoom lens with a focal-length coverage from 5mm to 25mm (equivalent to approx.
  • The PENTAX WG-90 assures outstanding reliability and operability even under harsh conditions where ordinary compact cameras and smartphones may be unusable.
  • Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Company Ltd. is part of Ricoh Group, which operates in about 200 countries and regions.

Ricoh Announces large-aperture, high-performance PENTAX PF-85EDA spotting scope

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the PENTAX PF-85EDA spotting scope, a compact, highly portable and waterproof terrestrial telescope ideal for a variety of applications including birdwatching, and nature and astronomical observations.

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  • The roof prism optical design enables the PENTAX PF-85EDA to be compact and highly portable, making it comfortable to carry for outdoor explorations.
  • The PENTAX PF-85EDA was designed to maximize comfort and ease of use in a variety of conditions.
  • A kit including the PF-85EDA spotting scope and smc PENTAX Zoom 8-24mm Eyepiece will also be available at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,599.95.
  • Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Company Ltd. is part of Ricoh Group, which operates in about 200 countries and regions.

Ricoh announces two 50mm F1.4 lenses, each offering a uniquely distinct design concept

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the HD PENTAX-FA 50mm F1.4 and the smc PENTAX-FA 50mm F1.4 Classic lenses. Developed for use with PENTAX K-mount digital SLR cameras, these new compact standard lenses are similar…but different. Each offers a uniquely distinct design concept, allowing photographers to choose the lens that best fits their style, creative aesthetic and applications.

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  • Each offers a uniquely distinct design concept, allowing photographers to choose the lens that best fits their style, creative aesthetic and applications.
  • The smc PENTAX-FA 50mm F1.4 Classic produces a unique image rendition commonly created by lenses designed 50 years ago.
  • The smc PENTAX-FA 50mm F1.4 Classic retains the exterior design of the original smc PENTAX-FA 50mm F1.4, with a black matte finish and a matte-black focus ring.
  • The manufacturer's suggested retail prices are $349.95 for the HD PENTAX-FA 50mm F1.4 lens and $379.95 for the smc PENTAX-FA 50mm F1.4 Classic lens.

Ricoh announces four new PENTAX binocular models

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

S-series binoculars, renowned for light-gathering power, feature large objective lenses for sharp, high-contrast view

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  • S-series binoculars, renowned for light-gathering power, feature large objective lenses for sharp, high-contrast view
    PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the addition of four PENTAX binoculars to its sport optics lineup: The PENTAX AD 7x32 ED and the PENTAX AD 10x32 ED (A-series); and the PENTAX SD 7x42 ED and the PENTAX SD 10x42 ED (S-series).
  • The PENTAX AD 7x32 ED and the PENTAX AD 10x32 ED build on the PENTAX A-series legacy of offering outstanding viewing performance and superb operability in a compact, lightweight body.
  • The PENTAX SD 7x42 ED features a large six-millimeter exit pupil, making it ideal for astronomical observation.
  • Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Company Ltd. Is part of Ricoh Group, which operates in about 200 countries and regions.

Ricoh announces PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome digital SLR camera

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera, exclusively designed to capture black-and-white images. The only monochrome-specific digital SLR camera currently on the market, it captures high-resolution images rich in gradation, enabling users to express a distinct view of the color-rich world in high-quality black-and-white images.

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  • The PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome features three Custom Image modes exclusively designed for black-and-white photography to provide distinctive finishing touches.
  • The PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome camera body will be available late April at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com as well as at Ricoh Imaging-authorized retail outlets for the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $2,199.95.
  • The PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome provides three Custom Image modes exclusively designed for monochrome photography to provide distinctive finishing touches.
  • Note: Since the PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome is solely designed for black-and-white photography, some of its features and functions may differ from those of the PENTAX K-3 Mark III.

Ricoh announces RICOH GR III Diary Edition

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the RICOH GR III Diary Edition. Previously released only as a part of the RICOH GR III Diary Edition Special Limited Kit, the camera can now be purchased on its own. This striking variation of the RICOH GR III premium digital compact camera features a metallic, warm-gray finished body accentuated with a natural-silver ring cap.

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  • Limited-edition, premium digital compact camera features a metallic, warm-gray finish
    PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the RICOH GR III Diary Edition.
  • Previously released only as a part of the RICOH GR III Diary Edition Special Limited Kit, the camera can now be purchased on its own.
  • The RICOH GR III Diary Edition camera will be available in late April 2023 at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com as well as at Ricoh Imaging-authorized retail outlets for the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,019.95.
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    * These functions are identical with those featured by the RICOH GR III Diary Edition Special Limited Kit.

Ricoh announces RICOH GR III Diary Edition Special Limited Kit

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Monday, January 9, 2023

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the RICOH GR III Diary Edition Special Limited Kit. This package features the RICOH GR III premium digital compact camera with a metallic, warm-gray finish. Available in a limited quantity of only 2,000 units worldwide, it includes exclusive, specially-designed accessories including a leather finger strap, identical in color to the camera body; a ring cap and metallic hot shoe cover, both finished in a natural silver color; and a camera case made of unbleached sailcloth with a leather accent.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the RICOH GR III Diary Edition Special Limited Kit.
  • The RICOH GR III Diary Edition debuts a new image-control mode that provides a negative-film finishing touch.
  • The RICOH GR III Diary Edition Special Limited Kit will be available late January 2023 at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com for the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,149.95.
  • The RICOH GR III Diary Edition (camera body only, without the leather hand strap, ring cap, metallic hot shoe cover or the sailcloth case) is scheduled for availability in the spring of 2023.

Ricoh Adds Two High-Performance PENTAX Eyepieces for Astronomical Telescopes

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced two high-performance eyepieces for astronomical telescopes. The new smc PENTAX XW16.5 and smc PENTAX XW23 deliver an apparent field of view of 85° -- the widest viewing angle in the XW series, suitable for observing nebulae and star clusters.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation todayannouncedtwo high-performance eyepieces for astronomical telescopes.
  • The new smc PENTAX XW16.5 and smc PENTAX XW23 deliver an apparent field of view of 85 -- the widest viewing angle in the XW series, suitable for observing nebulae and star clusters.
  • Like all XW eyepieces, the new additions incorporate multi-layer coating for outstanding light transmission efficiency, advanced light-shielding technology for improved image contrast and weather-resistant construction.
  • The smc PENTAX XW16.5 and smc PENTAX XW23 will be available in December 2022 at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com as well as at Ricoh Imaging-authorized retail outlets for a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $479.95 for the smc PENTAX XW16.5 and $499.95 for the smc PENTAX XW23.

Ricoh Announces Compact, Weather-Resistant PENTAX KF DSLR

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the PENTAX KF digital SLR (DSLR) camera. This compact, dustproof and weather-resistant camera, optimized for all types of outdoor photography, provides a host of advanced, user-friendly features including a bright optical viewfinder, one of the benefits of DSLR shooting.

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  • "The PENTAX KF is an extension of our PENTAX K-70, sharing many of the same features and proven performance even in extreme outdoor conditions.
  • The PENTAX KF DSLR will be available starting in late November 2022 at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com as well as at Ricoh Imaging-authorized retail outlets.
  • The PENTAX KF black camera body only has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $849.95;the PENTAX KF black camera body with smc PENTAX DA L 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR lens Kit has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $949.95.
  • Over 100 years later, now as part of the Ricoh Group, Ricoh Imaging continues to produce the heritage-rich, award-winning PENTAX line of DSLR cameras, lenses and sport optics equipment.

Ricoh Announces HD PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mm F2.8ED AW Lens

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the HD PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mm F2.8ED AW lens—the first PENTAX macro lens to feature All Weather (AW) dustproof, weather-resistant construction. Incorporating a new optical design developed using the latest optical design technologies, the lens optimizes image resolution and contrast, even at open aperture, and delivers clear, high-quality images.

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  • Despite the new optical design and AW construction, the new lens is nearly as compact as its predecessor (the smc PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mm F2.8 WR).
  • The HD PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mm F2.8ED AW black lens will be available in late November 2022 at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com as well as at Ricoh Imaging-authorized retail outlets for the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $549.95.
  • In addition to the standard black model, the HD PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mm F2.8ED AW lens will also be available in a special-edition silver model limited to just 300 units worldwide.
  • Ready for adverse weather conditions, the lens features dustproof, weather-resistant AW (All Weather) construction for the first time in a PENTAX macro lens.