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This 7-year-old compact camera beats newer rivals to become the No.1 in Japan – even outselling a cult-favorite travel zoom from the same brand

By Kim Bunermann Last updated

NEWS The new No.1 compact camera in Japan is no new release – and neither are the models rounding out the top three. All three are established favorites, yet they continue to outsell newer rivals

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Pentax
Could the “entirely new” Pentax DSLR be a super simple medium-format camera? Here’s why I’m throwing the idea out there

By Alan Palazon Published

Opinion With Ricoh working on an “entirely new” digital SLR camera which prioritizes “the act of taking pictures”, and medium format flourishing in recent years, I think we may be in for a new, super-intuitive and affordable Pentax medium-format DSLR

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Ricoh GR IV Digital Camera (30th Anniversary Edition Kit)
The Ricoh GR IV just got a gorgeous 30th Anniversary Edition – and pre-orders are live in the US and the UK

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Pre-order Only 6,000 will be made! The Ricoh GR IV 30th Anniversary Edition is available to preorder in the US and the UK

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The Ricoh GR IV Anniversary Edition with its accessories on a gray background
Now a fan favorite, the Ricoh GR compact cameras series is turning 30 – but the rare special edition isn’t the only way to get a fresh look inspired by the original 1996 GR1

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS Ricoh will begin shipping 6,000 special edition GR IV compact cameras next month – but the launch will also come with accessories for existing cameras

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Ricoh GR IV
Compact cameras make up 40% of the Top 10 cameras in Japan right now. A cult favorite leads the pack, while other point-and-shoots are years old

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Sony's full-frame camera triumphs, while four compact cameras are making Japan's popularity ranking – the winning compact comes in three photographer-focused variants

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Ricoh GR IV compact camera held in a pair of hands
The Ricoh GR IV isn't just a camera – it has become a cult icon of compact cameras for street photography

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinon The Ricoh GR IV might be the closest thing street photography has to a cult camera

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Pentax K-3 Mark III
Pentax refused the mirrorless temptation. Now, the last DSLR-committed brand has axed its entire DSLR line to develop “a new series of digital SLR cameras based on an entirely new concept”

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS Pentax has announced the discontinuation of its entire K-mount DSLR series to make way for a new concept DSLR

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Ricoh’s rising camera sales prove that photographers increasingly want different, niche products that don’t follow the full-frame herd

By Gavin Stoker Published

Opinion Who would’ve thought Ricoh cameras would feature prominently in multiple best-seller lists, edging out bigger-name brands? Here’s what I believe is boosting Ricoh’s success

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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS compact camera held in a hand
Japan’s No.1 compact camera is a cult favorite featuring 8-year-old tech and 40x zoom that still beats newer releases

By Kim Bunermann Last updated

UPDATED With second-hand prices often higher than the retail price, the compact camera topping Japan's sales chart is undoubtedly popular – here's why

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Top view of a black DSLR camera with a Pentax 28-105mm zoom lens attached on a light gray background
This cult-favorite DSLR camera is vanishing from the market

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Popular among DSLR photographers, this full-frame camera was one of the most capable options on the market – but now its discontinuation has started

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