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Pentax K-3 Mark III
2 stories tracked since 5 May 2026 — latest 9 Sept 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.
5 May 2026 · Industry Opinion
The Last APS-C DSLR Is Winding Down. What It Means.
The Pentax K-3 Mark III is gone from Japanese shelves, and the Monochrome variant is quietly draining from B&H stock. No dramatic announcement, no send-off. Just the last serious APS-C DSLR from any major manufacturer slipping out the door. If you still shoot Pentax, now is the time to buy a backup body, not after the last unit ships. If you don't, this is a genuine industry moment worth marking: the DSLR era didn't end with a Canon or Nikon fanfare, it ended with a niche Japanese manufacturer quietly clearing inventory.
9 Sept 2026 · Industry News
Ricoh Officially Ends All Pentax DSLR Production, Promises 'New Concept'
Ricoh has officially ended production of all Pentax K-series DSLRs. The last four models — the KF, K-3 III, K-3 III Monochrome, and K-1 II — are no longer being made. Ricoh says a new camera series using the K-mount is in development under an 'entirely new concept', but has provided no specs, timeline, or product details.