DxO started a new summer sale where you can get 20% off any DxO software with the discount code SummerRumors2026 (valid for new customers only). This offer is valid until July 10th, 2026. See the latest DxO releases here. DxO recently introduced 965 new modules – see this page for details.

You can use the exclusive Luminar coupon code RUMORS20NEO for an additional 20% off on top of the ongoing Summer sale. The code is valid until June 30. Additional information on the Skylum Luminar Neo Summer Sale can be found here

ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4 21st Anniversary Sale: up to 60% off this month. See the latest ON1 releases here.

Use the coupon code RUMORS for a 15% discount at Aftershoot. See the details on their latest major release here.

Topaz Labs is offering 20% off a new plan.

Travel Photography Cheat Sheets summer sale: up to 88% off until June 30th.

Via PhotoRumors

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You can use the exclusive Luminar coupon code RUMORS20NEO for an additional 20% off on top of the ongoing Summer sale. The code is valid until June 30. Additional information on the Skylum Luminar Neo Summer Sale can be found here:

Skylum Luminar Neo Summer Sale: up to 70% off

Information on the latest Luminar Neo Spring release is available here:

Skylum Luminar Neo Spring release v1.27 is out

Via PhotoRumors

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I am curious whether there is interest in a potential Ricoh GR IVx monochrome camera with a 40mm lens. Here is a poll: “Are you interested in a Ricoh GR IVx monochrome camera with a 40mm lens?”

All current Ricoh GR camera models are listed here.

Will there be a Leica Q3 43 Monochrom camera?

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Ricoh Imaging has posted very strong financial results for its 15th fiscal period (April 2025 – March 2026). According to the official announcement published in Japan’s government gazette (Kanpo), the company recorded a net profit of 5.354 billion yen. This profit was large enough to completely wipe out the company’s long-standing accumulated deficits. Retained earnings turned from -2.026 billion yen (end of FY2024) to a positive +3.328 billion yen.

Ricoh FY2025 financial results (for the year ending May 12, 2026)

Source: Official Gazette / Kanpo financial announcement via dclife

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The HD PENTAX-DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Limited lens (black version) is now discontinued. The lens is still in stock at B&H Photo (currently $50 off):

The silver version was discontinued back in 2023 (more discontinued Pentax products can be found here):

Two additional Pentax lenses have been discontinued

Via Pentax Forum

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Those are the top 100 best-selling products at B&H Photo

Adobe to acquire Topaz Labs

Evoto AI: The AI Retouching Powerhouse

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Here are some notable Amazon Prime Day photo deals:

By brand:

• Viltrox
• TTartisan
• 7artisans
• Brightin Star
• Rokinon
• SmallRig
• Meike
• AstrHori
• Pergear
• Sirui
• Nextorage
• Lexar
• SanDisk
• GoPro
• DJI
• Insta360
• WANDRD
• Neewer
• Ulanzi
• Apple

By country:

• Amazon US
• Amazon CA
• Amazon DE
• Amazon UK
• Amazon FR
• Amazon IT
• Amazon ES

By category

• Photography
• Cameras
• Lenses
• Accessories
• Camera bags
• Tripods
• Lighting
• Memory cards
• Drones
• Filters
• Amazon Resale Prime Deal Deals

See all Amazon Prime Day deals here. You can get a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime on this page.

B&H Photo has its own version of Prime Day deals – see this page for details:

By category:

• Photography
• Cameras
• Lenses
• Camcorders
• Lighting
• Drones
• Computers
• Pro video
• Pro audio
• Camera bags
• Tripods
• Memory cards
• Optics
• Used gear

By brand:

• Pentax
• Ricoh
• OM System
• Panasonic
• Nikon
• Tamron
• Viltrox
• Voigtlander
• Leica
• TTartisan
• 7artisans
• Brightin Star
• Rokinon
• SmallRig
• Meike
• AstrHori
• Pergear
• Sirui
• Zeiss
• Nextorage
• Lexar
• SanDisk
• GoPro
• DJI
• Insta360
• WANDRD
• Neewer
• Ulanzi
• Apple

Via PhotoRmors, NikonRumors

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NiSi released several new accessories for Ricoh GR cameras:

• NiSi 49mm filter adapter MKII for GR III & GR IIIx
• NiSi wide conversion lens for the Ricoh GR cameras
• NiSi JetMag lens hood kit for Ricoh GR IV

You can find the new NiSi products at B&H Photo, Amazon, and the official NiSi website.

Additional information:

NiSi 49mm Filter Adapter MKII for Ricoh GRIII

GR photographers asked for even greater stability when using filters and heavier accessories, such as wide-angle conversion lenses. The redesigned NiSi 49mm Filter Adapter for Ricoh GRIII delivers a secure auto-lock mechanism that holds everything securely in place, so you can shoot with total confidence. Whether you’re mounting a Black Mist diffusion filter, CPL, ND, UV protection glass, or a wide-angle conversion lens, the new locking system holds firm. No tools needed. No wobble. No accidental detachment. In this video, we take a closer look at the upgraded adapter, show how the locking mechanism works, and demonstrate it in use with various filters and accessories. Key Features:

• Secure auto-lock mechanism prevents rotation and loosening
• Gap-free, precision-machined fit
• Replaces Ricoh GN-1 and GN-2 ring
• Full 49mm filter thread compatibility
• Works with wide-angle conversion lenses and other accessories
• Tool-free installation with alignment guide
• Compatible with NiSi PR-5 Lens cap

NiSi Wide Conversion Lens for Ricoh GR Series (GR III, GR IIIx, GR IV)

Introducing the NiSi Wide Conversion Lens for Ricoh GR Series (GR III, GR IIIx, GR IV), a 0.78x wide-angle conversion lens built for street photography, travel, architecture, and everyday carry when you want a wider frame without giving up the GR’s speed and simplicity. On Ricoh GR III / GR IV, it widens your view to a 21mm equivalent. On the Ricoh GR IIIx, it delivers a 31mm equivalent focal length for a natural wide street look, with more context in every frame. And because it retains Macro Mode and doesn’t interfere with autofocus, metering, or shooting modes, you can keep your normal GR workflow and shoot without compromises. To keep your images clean in harsh light, it features a multi-layer anti-reflective nano coating to reduce flare and ghosting, and it’s built with a durable aluminum alloy frame plus front and rear metal caps for protection in the bag. Adapter Required (Important): To mount this lens, you’ll need the NiSi 49mm Filter Adapter for your specific GR model (sold separately). NiSi Wide Conversion Lens key features:

• 0.78x wide conversion: 28mm→21mm equiv (GR III/IV), 40mm→31mm equiv (GR IIIx)
• Macro Mode compatible + full camera functionality retained (AF, metering, modes)
• Nano coating reduces flare/ghosting for cleaner contrast in tough light
• Aluminum alloy build + metal caps for daily carry protection

NiSi JetMag lens hood kit for Ricoh GR IV

The NiSi JetMag Lens Hood Kit for the Ricoh GR IV is a purpose-built hood-and-adaptor system designed to keep your GR IV setup clean, compact, and ready for everyday carry. Built for street and travel shooters, this kit adds practical protection and better control in harsh light without turning your GR IV into a bulky setup. The result is a more refined, premium look with real functionality you’ll actually use. The included 49mm adaptor lets you use standard 49mm filters (CPL, ND, effects), and its auto-lock keeps everything secure while you shoot. The hood fits right over your filter, allowing you to control flare in harsh light without compromising your creative vision, and the magnetic lens cap snaps on fast for quick protection between shots. NiSi JetMag Lens Hood Kit key features:

• Dedicated 49mm adaptor for using standard 49mm filters (CPL, ND, effects)
• Auto-lock design helps prevent rotation or loosening while shooting
• Hood fits over 49mm filters, so you can keep your filter on and still control flare
• Magnetic hood + magnetic lens cap for fast on/off and everyday protection
• Designed specifically for Ricoh GR IV

What’s included:

• 49mm adaptor
• Magnetic square hood
• Magnetic lens cap

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Used compact camera prices quadruple in Japan as CCD models make a comeback

Best selling camera at MAP Camera for May 2026

New Nextorage memory card sale started at B&H

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Today, Ricoh released a new version of the GR WORLD smartphone app (iOS download | Android download). Here is what’s new:

• The camera power-on/off control has been enabled on the Home screen
• Bug fixed

Additional information is available here.

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Ricoh Japan announced that all GR camera models will be getting a 6-11% price increase in Japan on July 1st. No information was provided on whether the price increase will impact other markets.

If you have been planning to get a new GR camera, it will be a good idea to do it before July 1st – check availability and pricing at:

• US: B&H Photo
• UK: WEX Photo
• DE: Foto Erhardt
• CA: Camera Canada

Full text of the Ricoh Japan notice:

Notice of Price Revision for GR Series Shipments

Due to recent increases in raw material costs and a significant rise in manufacturing and logistics costs, it has become difficult to continue production and sales at the current prices. Therefore, we would like to inform you that we will be revising the shipping prices of our GR series compact digital cameras, effective July 1, 2026. Taking this opportunity, we intend to strive for even higher quality product development and improved services. We kindly ask for your understanding.

Product name	JAN code	Manufacturer’s suggested retail price
RICOH GR IV	4549212311291	open
RICOH GR IV HDF	4549212311871	open
RICOH GR IV Monochrome	4549212311994	open
RICOH GR IIIx	4549212303739	open
RICOH GR IIIx HDF	4549212306297	open
RICOH GR IIIx Urban Edition	4549212304507	open

*Average price revision rate at Ricoh Imaging Store and GR SPACE TOKYO: approximately 6-11% increase

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DxO started a new summer sale where you can get 20% off any DxO software with the discount code SummerRumors2026 (valid for new customers only). This offer is valid from June 15th to July 10th, 2026. See the latest DxO releases here.

Use coupon code RUMORS for a 15% discount at Aftershoot. See the details on their latest major release here.

Skylum has launched a new Luminar Summer Sale with discounts of up to 70%. The campaign runs June 5-28, 2026. See the previous Skylum releases here.

ON1 Photo RAW 2026.4 has been released with a new intro promo. See the latest ON1 releases here.

Travel Photography Cheat Sheets summer sale: up to 88% off until June 30th.

Via PhotoRumors

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Godox announced a new mini TTL flash – the iM30 Pro for Pentax/Ricoh cameras priced at $45:

Godox announced a new mini iT30 Pro TTL flash

Via NikonRumors

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Here are the most popular PentaxRumors posts for May 2025:

Leatherettes for Ricoh vintage film cameras

Pentax Spring Savings

The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera is now in stock

The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome camera won the 2026 Camera GP Editors’ Choice Technology Award

Pentax KF camera marked as discontinued in Japanese retailers

Ricoh FY2025 financial results (for the year ending May 12, 2026)

Kimio Tanaka confirms again that Pentax is developing a new DSLR camera

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“The Workflow is Now Complete”

Aftershoot’s biggest recent news is the completion of its end-to-end post-processing workflow, announced on May 28: “The Workflow is Now Complete.”

The company has evolved from an AI culling-focused tool into a full all-in-one platform for culling (Select), AI + manual editing (Edit), retouching (Retouch), and client delivery via Aftershoot Galleries. This shift eliminates the need to switch between multiple apps (e.g., Lightroom for editing/delivery).

Use coupon code RUMORS for a 15% discount at Aftershoot.

Here are the details:

Key Elements of the May 2026 Update

• Built-in RAW Editing: New dedicated RAW editor with manual tonal adjustments, batch processing, sliders, and fine-tuning of AI edits. You can now edit RAW files directly in Aftershoot and export JPEGs or TIFFs without leaving the app. This includes self-improving AI profiles that learn from your adjustments, plus pipeline tools such as advanced masking, denoising, object removal, HSL/color grading, and more precise cropping/straightening (including aggressive, subject-focused crops).
• Aftershoot Galleries (new, highlighted with “New” on the homepage): Integrated client delivery platform with 100 GB free storage. Features include built-in proofing, face detection/filtering by person, favorites, branded galleries, and direct export from Aftershoot (no re-uploads or downloads needed). It integrates print sales via labs like WHCC, Bay Photo, and Atkins Pro Labs. The goal is a better client experience than basic shares or Google Drive links.
• Culling (Select) Enhancements: Smarter duplicate/variation detection (distinguishes intentional variations from true duplicates, ~20% tighter culls), improved blur/closed-eye detection, key subjects prioritization, binary selection states, and “cull to target” (specify how many keepers you want). UI now clearly distinguishes AI Automated Cull vs. AI Assisted Cull.
• Editing & Retouching Improvements: More consistent white balance/exposure across albums, better before/after previews, enhanced acne/blemish/hair/glare detection with texture preservation, Background Replacement (beta with custom uploads), Cloth Dewrinkle, object removal, and subtle body reshaping. Retouching works on RAW files.

The update positions Aftershoot as a privacy-focused (local processing), non-destructive workflow tool that learns your style via training on your edits/presets or imported Lightroom profiles. It includes 30+ pro styles in the marketplace.

2026 Roadmap

Aftershoot also published its 2026 Roadmap (full AI Retouching rollout with one-click skin/hair/glare tools, advanced culling, smarter editing, and expanded creator styles/marketplace):

• Further AI refinements in culling (smarter technical detection, key subjects, cull-to-target).
• Enhanced editing (better profile accuracy, advanced masking/cropping, more marketplace styles with previews).
• Expanded RAW Editing (histogram, tone curves, deeper masking, etc.).
• More AI Retouching tools (one-click object removal, body reshaping, background removal, natural skin work).
• Aftershoot Gallery delivery enhancements (already live).
• Tethered shooting (sneak peek): Planned rock-solid tethering with fast/stable connections, broad camera support, auto-import/organization, on-set proofing, and instant gallery pushes. Not yet released.

The company claims users save significant time (e.g., 60+ days per year in repetitive work across their user base) while maintaining creative control and style consistency.

Pricing Updates

Aftershoot introduced more flexible modular pricing aligned with the complete workflow:

• Select (Culling): ~$10/mo (annual) or $15/mo.
• Edit: ~$30/mo (annual) or $35/mo.
• Retouch: ~$20/mo (annual) or $25/mo.
• Aftershoot Complete (Select + Edit + Retouch): ~$45/mo (annual, discounted) or $55/mo.
• Galleries: Currently free with 100 GB storage (future pricing TBD).

“AI that works for you, not against you”

Aftershoot recently issued a reassuring manifesto titled “AI That Works For You, Not Against You.” It directly addresses photographers’ fears that AI will replace them, emphasizing that the camera will always need a human behind it for intuition, light reading, and client connection. Aftershoot positions its AI as a supportive tool built by photographers for photographers – designed only to handle tedious tasks like culling and editing so you can spend more time shooting.

Aftershoot outlines three firm commitments: they will never create tools to replace you, they will always ask explicit permission before using your images (with easy opt-out or deletion), and they will build the product together with their Founders Community of photographers who help shape the roadmap. A personal note from founder Harshit explains how the company started in 2019 with a simple request to reduce culling time and has stayed true to its mission of returning time to creators ever since.

Via PhotoRumors.com

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Skylum has launched a new Luminar Summer Sale with discounts of up to 70%. The campaign runs June 5-28, 2026. Here are the details:

For new users:

• Desktop Perpetual – $119 / €99 + free Neo video course
• Cross-device Perpetual – $149 / €129 + free Neo video course
• MAX Perpetual – $164.99 / €134.99 + free Neo video course + free gift

For existing users:

• Cross-device Perpetual – $99.99 / €89.99 + free Neo video course
• MAX Perpetual – $109.99 / €99.99 + free Neo video course + free gift

Luminar Neo is an AI-powered photo editor that makes it easy to achieve professional results with simple and fast edits (available on both desktop and mobile). All plans are perpetual (one-time purchase) licenses with no subscriptions required. The Max plan unlocks the complete experience: desktop + mobile apps, plus access to the creative assets library (skies, overlays, LUTs, presets, and more to fuel your creativity). Here are the main benefits:

• AI-powered editing made simple
• Professional results with minimal effort
• Works across desktop + mobile
• Strong value with lifetime licenses

Via PhotoRumors

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Zeniko (Godox sub-brand) launched a new RF12 M round-head mini flash with a universal hot shoe, compatible with Ricoh and Pentax cameras.

Additional information:

• Price: $49.90
• Design: Round head with proprietary optics + included dome diffuser. Tilts up to 90° and swivels 270°. Ultra-light at 90g and pocketable.
• Power: 6 manual levels (1/32 to 1/1). Recycle time ~2.5s at full power. Modest but capable output for its size.
• Battery: Built-in 350mAh Li-ion. Up to 500 full-power flashes per charge. USB-C charging (~1h 10m).
• Triggering: Manual flash only. Built-in photocell with S1/S2 optical slave modes (S2 works with TTL cameras). No TTL or wireless radio.

New: Zeniko RF12 M round head mini flash for Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm, Olympus, and Pentax cameras

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PPPcameras now offers leatherette options for vintage Ricoh film cameras:

• Ricoh 500G leatherette
• Ricoh GR1 + GR1s leatherette

PPP Cameras is based in the UK, and they offer repair, repainting, customization, and accessories for Pentax and Ricoh cameras (additional information):

• PPP shop
• PPP repaints
• PPP film lab
• Book a repair
• Sell or trade

PPP Cameras offers repair, repainting, customization, and accessories for Pentax and Ricoh cameras

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Here are the latest Pentax/Ricoh US Spring savings:

• DSLR system
• Pentax 17: free film offer
• WG/G series

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Major 25% Lexar price increase coming on June 1st

DxO released new modules for the latest lenses from Nikon, Sigma, Tamron, Zeiss, and more

The latest photo deals in Germany

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