Ricoh GR III v1.61, GR IIIx v1.11 Firmware Update Released

New firmware brings updates from GR IIIx to all GR III models

By wadge22 in Firmware Updates on Aug 12, 2022

Ricoh Imaging has released new firmware updates for the GR III (firmware v1.61) and GR IIIx (v1.11). These updates include SD card stability improvements and bug fixes, and do not appear to introduce any new features.

Like all updates, these are cumulative and include everything added in prior updated firmware versions.

Firmware Release Notes for GR III

21mm Lens Giveaway Contest Winner Announced

"Shoot the Boring/Mundane/Everyday in a Creative Way" contest winner has been selected

By wadge22 in Giveaways and Events on Jul 22, 2022

We are pleased to announce Pentax Forums user avcb has been voted the winner of our special photo contest from May through June 2022, and the recipient of the DA 21mm Limited lens prize! The theme of the contest was "Shoot the Boring/Mundane/Everyday in a Creative Way,"

This imaginative shot, titled "A Break in the Continuum," was chosen as a finalist by the contest judge (and generous prize donor) @ebhale, and voted winner by Pentax Forums members:

U.S. Pentax Deal Roundup: July 20th, 2022

Deals and Savings on Pentax, Ricoh, and Third-Party Cameras and Lenses

By wadge22 in Deals and Savings on Jul 21, 2022

This is the newest roundup of the top U.S. Pentax deals. The ultra wide Irix 11mm F4 Blackstone and Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS lenses are both roughly %20 off their average cost over the last year. Also don't miss out on the Pentax DA 35mm F2.4 and DA 50mm F1.8 at new low prices. We are also pleased that the K-3 III is still selling for $1,697, as covered in our K-3 III deal article.

At any time, you can check out our U.S. Pentax Camera & Lens Deal Finder to get up to date deals and price alerts, as well as a per-store price breakdown.  Also, by shopping at our partner stores, you can help support the forum and may become eligible for a free forum account upgrade!

2022 Pentax Forums T-shirt Contest Now Live

Submit your design today

By wadge22 in Giveaways and Events on Jul 9, 2022

New Pentax Forums T-shirt designs will soon be chosen for 2022!  We have just kicked off a contest for general Pentax/camera-themed shirt designs, to include the Pentax Forums logo.  The contest will run through July 31st, and shortly afterwards our members vote for the winners, with the winning designs available soon after that.  All winners will receive two free shirts and a Site Supporter forum account upgrade.

Click here to learn more or enter the 2022 PF T-shirt contest

We are looking forward to seeing your creative designs! For inspiration, you may view prior designs on our Teespring store.

Finalists Announced: 21mm Lens Giveaway Photo Contest

"Shoot the Boring/Mundane/Everyday in a Creative Way" Vote now to pick our grand prize winner

By wadge22 in Photo Contests on Jul 6, 2022

In May we launched a special photo contest featuring a SMC Pentax-DA 21mm F3.2 Limited lens as the grand prize.  The theme of this contest was "Shoot the Boring/Mundane/Everyday in a Creative Way."

Vote now for the "Shoot the Boring/Mundane/Everyday in a Creative Way" contest winner

We have now announced the 12 finalists of this contest, as chosen by the prize donor and contest judge, @ebahle. This means that it is now up to you to vote and select the overall contest winner! Good luck to our contestants!