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DARK SECRETS: Pentax | Rare Historical Photos

These compact cameras can handle what trendy point-and-shoots can't – here's why

While retro compact cameras are trending, these rugged models are built to survive adventures

Digital Camera World

Once the digicam’s last gasp, here’s why the waterproof cameras kept the compact market afloat

Recent history suggests point-and-shoot cameras vanished entirely until being rediscovered – or adopted for the first time – by Gen Z TikTok users. But that’s not entirely true, as one key compact category never went away…

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This is the camera Ricoh should have made instead of the Pentax 17

We don't need more quirky film cameras, we need this classic design to make a comeback

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This revolutionary 1980s camera changed photography forever –but helped bankrupt its creator

The secret history of autofocus: How Leica invented it, but Minolta paid the $96 million price for it

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The DSLR is not dead – and the reason is not rocket science!

There are still tons of photographers who are using reflex cameras…and some of them are NASA astronauts!

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The growing number of black-and-white-only cameras is a good thing – they don't restrict creativity, they actually enrich it!

Leica, Pentax and Ricoh all have cameras that lack the ability to shoot color – and what’s been taken away is making our creative palette richer

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One of the best beginner DSLRs may be discontinued – just three years after its release

Retailer listings suggest this DSLR is near the end of its lifecycle – a loss for beginner photographers and enthusiasts

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OM System could be planning a monochrome OM-3 — the 'affordable' black-and-white-only camera is rumored to launch this year and could be a true Leica killer. Here's why that makes perfect sense

A monochrome OM-3 would be a bold move, and a sign that unusual cameras are going more mainstream

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A new Pentax DSLR is in development!

Pentax executives confirm the brand remains committed to DSLRs, with a new model on the way

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Could a cult-favorite DSLR flagship be discontinued soon? The signs aren't good as retailers in Japan discontinue one Pentax K-1 Mark II kit

Ricoh might be phasing out a popular 36MP full-frame DSLR – Here's what we know

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I’ve been testing film cameras for years, and the Lomography Lomo MC-A easily just became my favorite

A solid metal build, capable autofocus and manual settings control make this premium compact the new film camera to beat.

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The rise and fall of Yashica cameras: Why the Yashica FX-3 remains the ultimate budget alternative to the Pentax K1000 SLR

The Zeiss connection: Why collectors still hunt for Yashica’s C/Y mount camera bodies

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A new DSLR camera might be on the horizon 🤩 "In short, yes, the new one is coming in 26, no speculation," says trusted source

DSLRs are not dead – and this manufacturer is the only one left focusing on mirror-based cameras... Now, there are whispers about a new model entering the market

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This DSLR brand just discontinued its second camera in little over a year – and retailers' stocks are already empty

The Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome wasn't even on the camera market for three years, yet Ricoh's DSLR line is losing another model

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I thought cutting medium format in half would be a terrible idea...until I saw these stunning panoramic images

A YouTuber has tested a custom-modified Pentax 645 that shoots 32 frames on 120 film and the results are stunning – if you can get your head around how this system works

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We've got one!!! The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is at The Photography & Video Show –and you can try it, too!

Get your hands on the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome at The Photography & Video Show

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This is one of the best-selling compact cameras – now here's your chance to test the award-winning device for yourself!

With a legacy spanning 30 years, the Ricoh GR IV blends pro-grade performance with minimalist design

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Kendall Jenner and Dua Lipa made this 10-year-old Canon compact go viral so I tested it to find out if it’s worth the hype — here’s how it went

The Canon PowerShot Elph 360 HS A takes lovely 20.2MP photos and packs creative features in a tiny compact body, but it has some noteworthy flaws.

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This snake-in-the-grass camera setting is secretly ruining your manual photos

You think you’re in manual mode, but if you haven’t switched off auto ISO, the camera will still adjust the exposure automatically. Here’s why you should take back control

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This affordable retro camera remake is made entirely out of wood – and it's so accurate, even the lens twists off

No, these 1:1 replica Pentax cameras don't take photos, but these wooden remakes still look fantastic

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Is Pentax’s DSLR lineup shrinking? Rumors hint that this DSLR is discontinued

US Retailer B&H has now marked the Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome as discontinued

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I’ve never wanted a camera strap more than these Tokyo x Pentax neck straps, upscaled from real Tokyo Metro seat fabric!

Ricoh has come up with an incredibly neat way to recycle old metro car seat fabric, turn it into a limited-edition range of Pentax-branded neck straps

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I just tested the Lomography Lomo MC-A 35mm — and I live, laugh, love this camera

The Lomography Lomo MC-A 35mm is an excellent and well-built film camera that takes lovely photos, and it features autofocus. But it has some flaws too.

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This is the secret reason that the US Navy ditched Nikon for this "American" camera

This 1960s US Navy SLR is built like a tank –and is still a masterpiece of engineering

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Ricoh has been named among the Corporate Knights Global 100, a list recognizing large companies making strides in sustainability

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