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Pentax KF
2 stories tracked since 27 May 2026 — latest 9 Sept 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.
27 May 2026 · Industry News
Pentax/Ricoh Roundup: New DSLR Confirmed, GR IV Stock Update
Ricoh has confirmed again it is not walking away from SLRs, with CEO Kimio Tanaka reaffirming a new Pentax DSLR is in development. A source (Asahiman, per PhotoRumors) puts the release in 2026. On the compact side, the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is now in stock and has taken both the 2026 Camera GP Editors' Choice Technology Award and the TIPA Best APS-C Compact Camera award. The Pentax KF has been marked discontinued at Japanese retailers.
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.