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John Vargas Fotografia
El Colapso de Pentax Réflex, la Revolución del Sigma 85mm f/1.2 y la IA en DaVinci Resolve 21.1

John Vargas Fotografia

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 42:16


¿Las herramientas fotográficas están empezando a redefinir qué significa ser fotógrafo? En este episodio de Fotógrafo Pro, John Vargas aborda los anuncios más drásticos de la industria no como meras notas de prensa, sino como un verdadero mapa de supervivencia para el autor fotográfico.Analizamos el impacto financiero del cese de producción del sistema réflex de Pentax/Ricoh, la irrupción disruptiva de Sigma en el mercado de retrato comercial, el uso de inteligencia artificial sin cuotas de suscripción en DaVinci Resolve y los lanzamientos más recientes de Sony y OM System.

Momente Deiner Geschichte: Der tiefgründige Fotografie Podcast
199: Meine Immer-dabei-Kamera: Die Ricoh GRIV nach 3500 Bildern

Momente Deiner Geschichte: Der tiefgründige Fotografie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 46:56


In dieser Episode möchte ich Dich an einen virtuellen Ricoh-Messestand mitnehmen! =) Ich durfte ja bereits zwei Mal für Ricoh Imaging auf Fotografie-Messen sein und dort Vorträge halten. Da Du vielleicht nicht vor Ort sein konntest, möchte ich auf typische Fragen/Gespräche/Antworten bezüglich einiger Pentax/Ricoh-Produkte, aber natürlich v.a. auf die Ricoh GRIV, eingehen.Ich fotografiere nun seit fast einem Jahr täglich (!) damit und habe zum Zeitpunkt der Aufnahme bereits fast 3500 Bilder geschossen. Ich liebe die kleine Kamera mittlerweile einfach für Ihre Vorteile, über die ich mit Dir hier sprechen werde. Natürlich gehe ich auch auf Nachteile ein und erkläre dabei, dass eben alles immer einen Kompromiss ist bzw. - im wortwörtlichen, aber auch übertragenen Sinne - seinen Preis hat.Ich wünsche Dir, liebe(r) Zuhörerin oder Zuhörer, ganz viel Spaß bei dieser Folge =)-----Hinweis: Die Folge ist NICHT von Ricoh gesponsert o.ä., daher auch kein Werbehinweis.-----Wenn Dir meine Inhalte gefallen, denke bitte daran diesen Podcast positiv auf Deiner jeweiligen Plattform zu bewerten oder vielleicht sogar eine Rezension zu schreiben! Damit würdest Du mir, aber vor allem der ganzen Community, wirklich sehr helfen! DANKEMeine Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.benediktbrecht.de⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/momentedeinergeschichte/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠365-Tage-Projekt auf Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/momentedeinergeschichte_365/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/momentedeinergeschichte⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MdG-Community auf Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/313021897452285⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Du möchtest mich mit einem kleinen, einmaligen oder regelmäßigen Beitrag unterstützen und mir so einen ganz besonderen Dank zukommen lassen? Ich meine, denke an meine KaffeSucht...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/benvonmdg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heute schon getaggt? =)Benutzt Du schon den #momentedeinergeschichte?Damit können wir uns gegenseitig finden und voneinander lernen! Geht schnell, kostet nix und ist ziemlich stylisch, finde ich^^

PetaPixel Photography Podcast
Ep. 494: An Essential Piece of Gear Turns 50! – and more

PetaPixel Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2026 40:03


Episode 494 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - 20% OFF with code SHARKY2026 at BenroUSA.com - 20% OFF with code SHARKY2026 at ShimodaDesigns.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: For 50 years this device has helped get it right. (#) Sigma's 85mm f/1.2 will be a classic. (#) This 20-60 goes wider and that's a good thing. (#) Fujifilm's XF400mm f/4.5 wows. (#) Ricoh says no more of these…until there is. (#) Sony's first full-frame fisheye in 2 decades! (#)   Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

The PetaPixel Podcast
The Most Influential Camera Brand of Every Decade

The PetaPixel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 100:56


With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get 20% off Capture One, $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 10% off lighting gear from FJ Westcott, 10% off Viltrox products, can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses, and MORE! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team goes through the decades starting in the mid 1900s and examines which camera company was the most influential during that time. That doesn't mean who sold the most, it means who drove the industry in a particular direction. Plus, GoPro drama abounds, Ricoh announced the GR IVx, and Chris, Jordan, and Jaron say goodbye to one of their dear friends. All that and more!Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro and what camera brand do you want to be a primary investor in?14:52 - Our friend Rishi Sanyal has passed away23:36 - The GR IVx is coming27:54 - Should you buy the GoPro Mission 1 ILS?33:56 - Miller Tripods is done37:35 - OM System now makes ragu39:12 - Sigma changed the order system for the 14mm f/1.4 again41:25 - How did you like the short editorial-style video?43:01 - The most influential camera brand of every decade1:18:07 - GoPro has a new owner1:20:09 - What have you been up to?1:24:46 - Tech support1:37:11 - Feel good story of the week

The PetaPixel Podcast
Ricoh, You Disappoint Us

The PetaPixel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 76:20


Photographers today are stitching together 4–6 tools across editing, gallery delivery, websites, client management — often spending $2–3K/year, plus constant app-switching.VSCO has built one connected system: editing, client galleries, portfolio sites, booking/business tools, all designed to work together. The point isn't "more features" — it's removing the exporting, re-uploading, and switching that eats a photographer's time.Try VSCO for free today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankCheck out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.This week on the PetaPixel Podcast, we're at Sony Kando to discuss Hover Air's last-minute change, new Macs, and Ricoh's very disappointing AI choice. Top creators share the issues plaguing them the most and what camera brands can do to better address them. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro from Sony Kando06:51 - Photographer Jay Maisel has passed away09:09 - Apple has a new Mac Studio and Mac Mini19:33 - Sony's sensor fab is back to full operation21:20 - Nikon continues to only release cool things in Japan23:03 - HoverAir's flying gimbal camera already got banned in the U.S.25:05 - You can definitely buy the banned DJI Osmo Pocket 4 in the U.S.26:29 - Photo contest chose to selectively enforce its rules, and people are mad31:12 - Xtra and Ricoh used AI to try and sell cameras38:24 - Feel good story of the week42:38 - The challenges creators are facing and how they and camera brands can solve them.

Printing Money
Printing Money Episode 41: 3DP/AM Deal Analysis with Dan Johns, TAAG Global

Printing Money

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 61:26


Welcome to Printing Money Episode 41. Danny is joined for this episode by Daniel Johns. Dan has deep 3DP/AM industry experience with the likes of 3T, BEAMIT, Oerlikon, GKN, Airbus, and Howmet, and currently runs TAAG, an industrialization and investment platform. Episode 41 starts by looking at Dan Johns' impressive career in 3DP/AM, at aerospace providers, service providers and now in an independent role. It's a great backdrop for some holistic discussion on the evolution and state of the 3DP/AM industry, which has come a long way towards standardization. Positive signals abound thanks to expiration of core IP enabling better economics, and a more product focused orientation. Next, Danny and Dan analyze some recent M&A in the 3DP/AM industry, and a keen ear will spot those positive signals clearly at work throughout the discussion. One recurring theme that gets some airtime is that service bureaus are hitting their stride in the USA, but not quite yet in Europe. To wit, Beehive Industries. Next, the discussion turns to 3DP/AM financings. Notably, we covered Meshy AI in the last episode, but there's more to talk about already with an eyebrow-raising $400M raise and $1.5B post-money valuation. Tying up the financing section, the conversation touches on a couple RIPs and liquidations. Last, a call to join Danny, Dan (and also the 3DPrint and AM Research teams) at IMTS in a few weeks in Chicago, and some recommended reading on the 3DP/AM market for drones. Please enjoy Episode 41 and check out our previous episodes too. This episode was recorded August 11, 2026. Timestamps: 00:13 – Welcome to Episode 41, and welcome to Dan Johns, TAAG 01:38 – Dan Johns' career, early years 05:26 – Dan Johns' time at Airbus, GKN and Oerlikon 08:40 – Dan Johns' career, the Sandvik, BEAMIT and 3T years 15:50 – AM has become a more normalized manufacturing process 19:00 – TAAG's advisory, investment, and exchange platform 22:23 – Reindustrializing the West and how to get started 26:55 – Crossing the Chasm: M&A in the captive 3DP/AM market 28:58 – Beehive acquires two Cincinnati-area machine shops 36:32 – New Zealand EBM contract manufacturer Zenith Tecnica acquired in part by internal investors 39:17 – Ricoh sells 3D Healthcare unit to former executives, new company named Myrava 41:15 – Roboze acquires Dimanex' IP 42:15 – 3D Prod acquires Sculpteo 43:45 – Meshy AI raises $400M Series B 49:42 – Kind Designs raises additional $10M 52:43 – IperionX (IPX) $50M offering led by Cantor Fitzgerald 54:13 – ALM Ortho closes small round, size undisclosed 55:04 – BigRep deslisting and liquidating 56:35 – 3DEO insolvency and liquidation 57:04 – Black Buffalo files bankruptcy 57:42 – IMTS 2026 next month, see you there? 58:38 – UAS/Drones market coverage from AM Research 59:01 – Thanks to Dan for joining, and thanks to you for listening! 59:53 – Disclaimer Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Nothing stated on this podcast constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by the hosts, the organizer or any third-party service provider to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments in this or in any other jurisdiction in which such solicitation or offer would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.  The information on this podcast is of a general nature that does not address the circumstances and risk profile of any individual or entity and should not constitute professional and/or financial advice. Referenced transactions are sourced from publicly available information. Danny Piper is a registered representative of Finalis Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This material has been prepared for information and educational purposes only, and it is not intended to provide, nor should it be relied on for tax, legal, or investment advice. Investors should consult with their own tax, legal, and financial professionals before investing. Real estate investments are generally highly risky. They can be volatile, unpredictable, illiquid, and are subject to ebbs and flows and market shifts. Investors also risk the loss of all principal investments.

Fotografie mit Michel Birnbacher - Leica M Enthusiast
Zwei teure Jahre: Maik Kroner erzählt Michel Birnbacher von seiner Rückkehr zur M

Fotografie mit Michel Birnbacher - Leica M Enthusiast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 62:01


Vor rund zwei Jahren sagte Maik Kroner bei Michel Birnbacher noch, ein Abschied von der Leica M komme für ihn "zu 110 Prozent" nicht infrage. Kurz danach wechselte er trotzdem die Marke: Fuji, Sony, Nikon, Ricoh und zwischenzeitlich sogar eine geliehene Hasselblatt. In dieser Episode spricht Maik Kroner mit Michel Birnbacher offen über eine teure zweijährige Reise durch fast alle Kamerasysteme, über Ego, verletzten Stolz und die ständige Suche nach dem richtigen Gefühl beim Fotografieren.Am Ende steht die Rückkehr zur Leica M und zum Messsucher. Die beiden sprechen über den gemeinsam geprägten Begriff des Wohlfühleffekts, über Reaktionen von Followern und Kritikern, über ein von Walter Mandler entworfenes Objektiv, das Summilux 1.4 sowie über Maik Kroners Pläne für seinen eigenen YouTube-Kanal und Podcast.Ein Gespräch über Markenwechsel, Selbstreflexion und die Frage, warum am Ende doch wieder eine Leica M in der Hand liegt.LinksammlungLeica Enthusiast Podcast - Episode vom 2.8.2024 Leica Enthusiast Podcast - Episode vom 3.11.2023Leica Enthusiast Podcast - Episode vom 13.10.2021Homepage: https://www.maikkroner.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maikkroner_photography/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaikKronerPhotography

UC Today - Out Loud
Why Admin Overload Is Now a People Crisis

UC Today - Out Loud

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 17:23


Live The Dream Media
Sobriety, Spirituality, & Sales Ep. 38 - Ian Koniak

Live The Dream Media

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 54:23


Former Salesforce and Ricoh mega-producer Ian Koniak joins the show! With over $100M in lifetime career sales under his belt, Ian is now the Founder & CEO of Untap Your Sales Potential, the only sales training firm featured on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list. Tune in as we dive into what it takes to consistently perform at the highest level.

John Vargas Fotografia
La Peor Crisis de la Industria Fotográfica | Mercado Fotográfico 2026

John Vargas Fotografia

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 23:05


Mercado Fotográfico 2026 está viviendo uno de los momentos más difíciles de las últimas décadas. En este video analizo los datos más recientes de la CIPA sobre la caída mundial en las ventas de cámaras, el polémico lanzamiento de la Sony RX10 V, la complicada situación financiera de GoPro y la estrategia de Ricoh para convertir sus cámaras en productos de lujo. También descubrirás por qué la fotografía analógica continúa fortaleciéndose mientras el mercado digital pierde impulso y qué significa todo esto para fotógrafos profesionales, creadores de contenido y aficionados. Si estás pensando comprar una cámara en 2026, este análisis te ayudará a entender el panorama completo antes de invertir tu dinero. Aquí revisamos cifras, tendencias y mi opinión como fotógrafo profesional para que puedas tomar una decisión informada y evitar compras impulsivas.#️⃣ Hashtags#Fotografía2026#MercadoFotográfico#SonyRX10V#Sony#GoPro#Ricoh#CIPA#FotografíaAnalógica#Cámaras#FotógrafoPro

Respuestas de Marketing
100. Mar Porras, de Ricoh: Cómo transformar el marketing B2B sin perder el factor humano

Respuestas de Marketing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 38:31


En este episodio de Respuestas de Marketing hablamos con Mar Porras, Marketing Manager de Ricoh España y presidenta global de STEM Women Association, sobre IA, marketing B2B, digital workplace y cómo usar la tecnología para transformar empresas sin perder el factor humano.

ScanNetSecurity 最新セキュリティ情報
SCS 評価制度対応支援でリコージャパンと SecureNavi が協業

ScanNetSecurity 最新セキュリティ情報

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 0:11


リコージャパン株式会社とSecureNavi株式会社は6月9日、「StarQuest for RICOH」の提供を6月30日に開始すると発表した。

Momente Deiner Geschichte: Der tiefgründige Fotografie Podcast
Impulsgedanken 12 - re:frame Foto-Festival am 19./20.06.2026 in Heidelberg (Vorstellungsvideo)

Momente Deiner Geschichte: Der tiefgründige Fotografie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 1:17


Am 19. und 20.06.2026 werde ich für Ricoh auf dem re:frame Festival in Heidelberg Vorträge halten und Foto-Walks durchführen!Das re:frame ist eine Idee zum 70. Geburtstag von Foto Franz Kehl und wird zusammen mit dem Leica Store HD veranstaltet. Hier bekommst Du von mir in Videoform (zumindest bei Spotify) alle wichtigen Informationen :)Hoffe wir sehen uns dort, Dein Ben

Photografix News
Top-Nationalparks für Fotografen in Deutschland & Fisheye-Knaller im Mai | Folge 148 – KW 21

Photografix News

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 8:21


con C de copy
Lo mejor de la publi es cuando te la saltas, con Ximo Villalba

con C de copy

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 66:09


Nadie quiere ver un anuncio de impresoras. Nadie. Y sin embargo… hay gente llorando en festivales de cine viendo uno. Algo ha pasado. Y ese algo es que no era un anuncio. ¿O sí?Viene a contárnoslo Ximo Villalba, socio y creativo en Hamlet Strategic Makers. Ha pasado entre otras agencias por McCann, DoubleYou o Grey, lleva más de 18 años en una industria que se gana la vida interrumpiendo a la gente y dedica su energía a hacer que esa misma gente no se sienta interrumpida. Cosas de creativos.Hablamos de cómo se destruye un briefing comercial para construir algo que acabe en el Festival de Málaga, de por qué hay que hacer primero el pollo antes de pensar en las croquetas, de lo que tiene en común Toy Story con vender impresoras de economía circular y de si se podría haber conseguido lo mismo con inteligencia artificial.También hablamos de referencias, de cómo hacer un casting de impresoras y de qué significa que tu pieza funcione igual sin el logo de la marca.Si alguna vez has tenido que defender una idea rara delante de un cliente B2B, este episodio es tu manual de instrucciones. Y si nunca has tenido que hacerlo, también.Nuevo programa en tres semanas.Patrocina: Madrid Content SchoolUna producción de Obvio y RaroCreado por Dei Arroyo y Leonor MuñozEdición de sonido: Adrián FernándezPresidente Honorífico: Toni SegarraNo-Bullshit Creative Director: Ferran LópezEl Becario: Edu Pou

I Dream of Cameras
Episode 103 • Watch and Learn

I Dream of Cameras

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 67:25


The big news is, Jeff is now able to pull blurry, postage-stamp-sized images off his 2001 Casio WQV-10 watch camera, but there's so much more! Gabe has a slew of new camera gear; there's a raft of queries in the Prodigious Mailbag™; and we even throw a few compliments at our most hated rivals. Join us for the tick-tock!Gabe has a few new acquisitions, far more than the “thirtyish” to which he swore he'd limit his collection:a sweet little Ricoh 500 with trigger-wind on the bottoma Kiev 60 with monster 180mm lensand a dud Contax 167MT with a killer Zeiss 35-70 zoomour Trusty Dusty Camera Repair Guy™ tuned up Gabe's Rolleiflex 2.8F white face and he can't wait to shoot with itdiscussed: finding the right resources on the internet for your camera needs - which are your favorites?Gabe went to the LA Camera Expo again - hey, why not set up your own camera fair?has the XPan spoiled Jeff for all other cameras? he brought no backup on his recent European trip!but what if it dies? Jeff says he'd buy a cheapie in Paris at Aux Vieux Format!please convince Jeff he doesn't need a Leicaflex SL2 50 Jahre, even though our T.D.C.R.G. says it's more refinedthere's a Petri Color 35 Custom on eBay - go get it!Jeff's ultimate Casio WQV-10 triumph came courtesy of American hero Roger Braunstein - will WQV prices spike on eBay? watch the IDOC Effect in action!is the “I'm Back” digital sensor for 35mm cameras absurd? they had a $44,000 goal on Kickstarter and raised a million! all I want is the image, Shrevie, do you agree?Gabe implores you to print your stuff and share your workand finally, we empty our Prodigious Mailbag™

ERIC KIM
The purpose of life is photography

ERIC KIM

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 7:48


THE PURPOSE OF LIFE IS PHOTOGRAPHYOK this might be my most interesting in bold essay yet: the simple idea: the purpose of life is photography?So after regaining my Ricoh, first the GR monochrome, now the current GR IV,,, this is the big idea:wow, truly having a pocket bowl camera, a standalone digital camera without all the distractions of an iPhone or whatever… Is perhaps the secret to living the most present focused, jubilant life? Another simple thought I had was, very simple… I just never want to miss another photo opportunity ever again. How many times have you simply seen something that you wanted your photograph, a great photo moment but, you're like stuck in traffic, your camera was in your bag or your backpack, or worse at home… And all you had was your iPhone, maybe you've photographed it with your iPhone but it doesn't just hit the same way as it fit or a shot with your standalone camera?Or even worse, let us say that you're shooting it on film or whatever, and like, the tedious burden of figuring out how to get it developed and scanned because you're so busy, but you're also kind of on a budget, and then, the tedium of having to purchase additional film and deal with the workflow?So a lot of people want to live off the grid, get some sort of like Tesla, maybe a solar powered roof or something and not have to be dependent on any like foreign infrastructure to power your your life and lifestyle, I think people also have this idea with money finances economics etc.So I think the genius of digital photography it seems so obvious now… Assuming you have an iPhone and iPad or laptop whatever,.... isn't it kind of amazing that you could create a fully integrated solution? That is independent of external sources?I've been thinking about this a lot, especially now that I'm getting pretty knee-deep into finances, bitcoin investing etc.… the general goal is capital Accumulation, towards what end?I mean the simple answer is for the sick of financing your photography lifestyle, it's like not accumulating and accruing a bunch of money in capital for the sake of it but for the sake of making it that you could just keep traveling the world making insanely great photos, doing your photography thing, and never running out of money?And I think this is where perhaps the critical thinking of philosophy has been so beneficial to me… I mean the big questions, like having enough money, towards what ends etc.… Nobody ever seems to think about this that critically because maybe, we simply feel like we never have enough? So then… Life living your life be very simple, just heard from the backwards start from the end, and work your way backwards. If the purpose of life, the endgame goal is photography, then the simple goal is sacrifice everything for the sake of your photography?ERIC***Ricoh Ricoh Ricoh Ricoh Ricoh which one should I pick? why?Another analogyTowards what end?so why does this matter?

ERIC KIM
transcend photography: RICOH GR IV 4 ERIC KIM REVIEW vs MONOCHROME?

ERIC KIM

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 5:41


# RICOH GR IV THOUGHTSSO just returned my GR MONOCHROME on amazon to test just the regular GR IV. The good news is, I am actually insanely pleased! ## Which So technically… After scrutinizing over the files… The truth is that the GR monochrome does look for superior in terms of black-and-white image rendition. It's like insanely magical.GR IV has superior monochrome performance I think compared to the GR 3… but still is not as sharp or contrasty or magical as the GR IV monochrome. So if black-and-white is your jam just go monochrome!But if you want to shoot color photos… GR IV seems to be the best bet.

Film Photography Podcast
Film Photography Podcast 375 - Ricoh 126-C Flex Camera

Film Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 44:03


Film Photography Podcast – Episode 375 – April 20, 2026 - This week on the Film Photography Podcast, Owen McCafferty drops in to talk all things 126 Instamatic film - what's happening, what's possible, and why this vintage format still excites film shooters. We also take a deep dive into the 1969 Ricoh 126-C Flex, a one-of-a-kind SLR-style Instamatic camera that proves cartridge film can still deliver serious results.

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ERIC KIM
INFINITE CAPITAL

ERIC KIM

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 2:20


https://erickimphotography.com/infinite-capital-2/Buy Bitcoin & the Ricoh monochrome & chill.BITCOIN & THE RICOH GR MONOCHROME, two perfect products on the planet:Bitcoin is so beautiful I'm about to cry!So a lot of people are kind of confused on why I'm so into bitcoin, and how and why I got into the whole crypto game etc.So long story short, grew up super super poor, and then, I became self-employed, and the whole time during my journey and my philosophical endeavors… Has always been about money, life, everything in between.What's kind of eerie is truth be told… bitcoin is starting to become like a pseudo religion to me. Michael Saylor is like the high priest, the St. Paul,,, once denouncing Jesus (Satoshi),,, and now, becoming one of the strongest and ardent advocates. I think, lotta people… Maybe like 99.9% of their issues in life is typically rooted about money finances economics etc. period much of the social illness society like poverty crime theft, gambling whatever… Or even the low birth rate, or the interest in dogs or children, this typically I think maybe primarily an economical financial issue. Like if you think that positive economic future, which is typically the feeling that Americans get.... of course, nobody is going to save money, have kids, set roots,,, etc. Bitcoin solves all of this. And it's like as exciting as investing in Apple in the 1980s even as exciting as the advent of digital photography.What kind of interesting is many of my followers work in tech, are millennials like myself, I'm born in 1988 currently 38 years old ,,,, they get tech but they don't get bitcoin? It's like, telling people as photographers, imagine if, you had to write a paper check every time you went to the grocery store, ordered something on Amazon, and then I could promise you a credit card or Apple Pay or visa instead ,,,, what would you choose? Of course the digital payment solution!Even if these world, one of my happiest new uncoveries is,,, DoorDash with meat from Costco and super King, meat delivered,,, on tap,,, beef ribs only $5.99 a pound? To me this is amazing. It's like the digital transformation of food! So in other random news, I think I've had a fair amount of time now to play with the new Ricoh GR monochrome, now will probably give it a perfect 10 out of 10, the perfect camera ever created, ever since I started digital photography at the age of 18.  so I guess 20 years in the game. The first, the size. That's kind of shocking is… I think it actually may be smaller than my original Canon SD power shot 600 that I got as a high school graduation present when I was 18 years old. The reason why this matters is because… In some ways, it actually feels more portable and more lightweight and better balanced than even an iPhone Pro? Second, the monochrome only feature. It's totally is the bees knees, .. and the red filter is actually insanely shocking on what's different it does make. It's almost like the new flash, because… It brightens human faces and even blooming yellow red and orange flowers, maybe even orange Lamborghinis ,,, which means, you don't need a flash anymore, ... this is kind of an insanely big deal.Also… You could literally shoot it out like 1 million ISO with practically normal noise, so there is not really ever going to be a situation in which it is too dark to take photos.Third, the macro feature. I'm shocked, it's been so long since I've had the opportunity to shoot in macro mode, wow it's amazing. Like 1 trillion more things more opened up to you.Fourth, a level of contrast you could get out of camera in JPEG high contrast monochrome mode blows my mind. And also what's kind of surprising and shocking too is the new grainy monochrome feature really does look like Neopan 400 film pushed to 1600. In my eyes it looks like 99.99% film. So there's literally zero reason anymore to shoot black-and-white film anymore. 

ERIC KIM
RICOH GR MONOCHROME REVIEW

ERIC KIM

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 6:57


get it https://erickimphotography.com/the-eric-kim-ricoh-gr-monochrome-review/

ERIC KIM
RICOH GR MONOCHROME REVIEW

ERIC KIM

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 2:32


# RICOH GR MONOCHROME REVIEW, https://erickimphotography.com/ricoh-gr-monochrome-review/OK, JUST AMAZON PRIMED A RICO GR MONOCHROME,,, some quick thoughts:## invisible So I think one of the biggest benefits of the GR…  and wow… It's been so long since I've used it, it's just like how insanely light and tiny compact and effortless it is. I think on the new version, they even made it slimmer and maybe even lighter? Like for example it uses a microSD card now. ## why lightness wins So this is a very basic thought, it is that, the light or something else, even by a few ounces… the More likely you are going to use it. For example, in photography… In which it always seems difficult for us to just make an effort to bring our camera with us to make photos,,,, **the camera which is used the most is the best camera**. ## Why monochrome is the future So the more I think about it, the more I am pretty convinced that monochrome is and also must be the future.

Mercado Abierto
ENTREVISTA COTIZADA | Ricoh

Mercado Abierto

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 12:37


Nos detenemos en una compañía japonesa que ofrece servicios documentales, consultoría, software y hardware para empresas de todo el mundo, Ricoh. Con Ramon Martin, CEO de Ricoh España y Portugal.

John Vargas Fotografia
Análisis Técnico 2026: ¿Joya Óptica o Trampa de Mercado?

John Vargas Fotografia

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 33:50


Bienvenidos a una nueva entrega de FotografoPro. En este episodio, el experto en moda y retrato John Vargas realiza una disección quirúrgica de las 7 noticias que están redefiniendo la industria este marzo de 2026.Analizamos a fondo si el nuevo soporte físico del Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II justifica la reinversión de su capital o si la versión anterior sigue siendo la herramienta definitiva. Abordamos la polémica del nuevo Asistente de IA de Adobe Photoshop y cómo su interfaz de charla técnica podría comprometer la autoría del profesional senior.Además, cubrimos:La actualización crítica de soporte lógico (firmware) para los teleobjetivos de Sony.El resurgimiento de las cámaras compactas con un crecimiento del 36% según datos de CIPA.La pureza técnica del sensor monocromo de Ricoh y el futuro de los sensores de 1 pulgada en Fujifilm.Escuche este análisis para optimizar su flujo de trabajo y evitar caer en las redes del mercadotecnia vacío. Recuerde: proteger su dinero es nuestra prioridad técnica. "Nunca pero nunca dejes de hacer fotos"

The Tech Blog Writer Podcast
Inside Ricoh's Research On Workflow Friction And Document Chaos

The Tech Blog Writer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 22:51


Why are employees still drowning in administrative work despite years of digital transformation, new software platforms, and constant promises that technology will make work easier? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I explore that question with Jason Spry from Ricoh Europe. What begins as a discussion about a new Ricoh research report quickly turns into a much broader conversation about how modern workplaces actually operate day to day. The findings are striking. Employees across Europe are losing an average of 15 hours every week to routine administrative tasks. That is time spent searching for documents, reentering data across systems, preparing reports manually, and navigating layers of disconnected tools. For many organizations, this creates a strange contradiction. Leadership teams often believe that new platforms and software will simplify workflows, yet many employees feel the opposite. The tools designed to make work easier sometimes create additional layers of complexity. Jason shares his perspective from nearly three decades in document processing and outsourcing, explaining how years of digital initiatives have often resulted in systems stacked on top of one another rather than genuinely simplified workflows. The result is a fragmented experience where finding the latest version of a document or locating the right information for a meeting can consume far more time than it should. We also discuss the hidden risks behind these inefficiencies. When documents are scattered across systems or poorly managed, the consequences go beyond frustration. Ricoh's research shows that many organizations have experienced compliance breaches or near misses because important documents were missing, misfiled, or simply impossible to locate at the right moment. Jason explains why governance, visibility, and consistent document management are becoming increasingly important in a world where decisions rely on accurate information. Another theme that runs throughout this conversation is the idea of marginal gains. Small inefficiencies like searching for files, reentering data, or preparing documents for meetings might seem trivial in isolation. Yet when they happen hundreds of times across a workforce, they add up to a serious productivity drain. Jason compares it to the concept of improving performance by one percent at a time. Removing even a few of these micro frustrations can transform how people experience their workday. Naturally, we also talk about automation and AI. But Jason offers a refreshing perspective here as well. Rather than starting with the technology, he argues that organizations should begin by identifying the real pain points employees face. That often means speaking directly with the people doing the work and asking what frustrates them most. Once those challenges are clear, automation and intelligent document management tools can start delivering results quickly, sometimes within weeks rather than years. By the end of the conversation, it becomes clear that solving the admin overload problem does not always require massive transformation projects. Often the answer lies in simplifying processes, connecting systems more intelligently, and removing the small friction points that slow everyone down. So I am curious. How much time do you think your organization loses to administrative work each week, and what simple changes could give employees that time back?

Kotyogós Podcast
Mákpanír

Kotyogós Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 62:34


modellkedés karrier ki-kicsoda Érdemes-e hobbi szinten? szem a fotózáshoz önértékelés Ricoh és a kicsi vaku dobpergés: felkerült a gipszkarton villanyszerelés új Macbook a háztartásban otthoni hálózat örömök Írhatsz nekünk e-mailt: kotyogospodcast@gmail.com Ha meghívnál minket egy kávéra és ezzel hozzá szeretnél férni a specialty tartalmunkhoz megjelenés pillanatában:Patreon támogatás Ha beszélgetni akartok velünk és hallgatótársaitokkal akkor Telegramon is megtehetitek ha a "t pont me per kotyogos"-ra mentek.

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Last Chair: The Ski Utah Podcast
S7 EP11: Re Wikstrom - Through The Lens Of Re Wikstrom

Last Chair: The Ski Utah Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 39:48


A tear came to Utah photographer Re Wikstrom's eyes as she paged through Backcountry Magazine. There she was, her career splashed over the pages of Heather Hansman's Opening the Lens story, profiling Wikstrom and how she has singlehandedly elevated the image of women in skiing. Wikstrom joined Last Chair from the High West Studio, reminiscing her start in photography, the love of passion to the Rocky Mountains, and the joy that shooting continues to provide her and all those around her.A Connecticut native, as a young girl, she loved making photographs with her mother's Ricoh point-and-shoot camera. Soon, she combined her burgeoning love for photography with that of skiing. And at some point, she joined friends in moving west – first to Jackson Hole. But along the way, a big powder season in Utah and the offer of a futon lured her to the Wasatch, where for two decades she has been photographing the Greatest Snow on Earth.Re Wikstrom personifies happiness – something that rubs off on her subjects. As a photographer, she has a knack for managing light and capturing images. But a big part of that is the personality she exudes and the relationships she develops with her subjects.Hands down, Wikstrom is one of the best photographers shooting in the Wasatch. But her work with women is what has elevated her to a special place in her field. It's her mission!“Part of my personal mission is to put more visuals of women athletes out into the world the way I want to see them portrayed,” she says.In her Last Chair interview, Wikstrom takes us back to her childhood and finding a love for photography. She reminsces on negotiating with her mother, who convinced her to finish school before becoming a ski bum. And she proudly walks us through some of her favorite images.This episode will take you high up into the Cottonwoods, early morning on a powder day, as Re Wikstrom chronicles her life as a ski photographer.

Last Chair: The Ski Utah Podcast
S7 EP11: Re Wikstrom - Through The Lens Of Re Wikstrom

Last Chair: The Ski Utah Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 39:48


A tear came to Utah photographer Re Wikstrom's eyes as she paged through Backcountry Magazine. There she was, her career splashed over the pages of Heather Hansman's Opening the Lens story, profiling Wikstrom and how she has singlehandedly elevated the image of women in skiing. Wikstrom joined Last Chair from the High West Studio, reminiscing her start in photography, the love of passion to the Rocky Mountains, and the joy that shooting continues to provide her and all those around her.A Connecticut native, as a young girl, she loved making photographs with her mother's Ricoh point-and-shoot camera. Soon, she combined her burgeoning love for photography with that of skiing. And at some point, she joined friends in moving west – first to Jackson Hole. But along the way, a big powder season in Utah and the offer of a futon lured her to the Wasatch, where for two decades she has been photographing the Greatest Snow on Earth.Re Wikstrom personifies happiness – something that rubs off on her subjects. As a photographer, she has a knack for managing light and capturing images. But a big part of that is the personality she exudes and the relationships she develops with her subjects.Hands down, Wikstrom is one of the best photographers shooting in the Wasatch. But her work with women is what has elevated her to a special place in her field. It's her mission!“Part of my personal mission is to put more visuals of women athletes out into the world the way I want to see them portrayed,” she says.In her Last Chair interview, Wikstrom takes us back to her childhood and finding a love for photography. She reminsces on negotiating with her mother, who convinced her to finish school before becoming a ski bum. And she proudly walks us through some of her favorite images.This episode will take you high up into the Cottonwoods, early morning on a powder day, as Re Wikstrom chronicles her life as a ski photographer.

PetaPixel Photography Podcast
Ep. 484: Can You Stand It? They Can! – and more

PetaPixel Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 36:35


Episode 484 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm. Latest savings at FujfilmCameraSavings.com - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - Godox LEDs and more at GodoxLEDusa.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: This company thinks they've reimagined this. (#) Cosina's new Voightlander 40mm f/2. (#) Ricoh adds a useful feature to this popular camera. (#) Breaking down the Evoto controversy. (#) This body continues to dominate and for good reason. (#)   Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).

The PetaPixel Podcast
The World's BIGGEST Photo Show and Galaxy Unpacked Are Both Next Week

The PetaPixel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 97:19


With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. Join today!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankNext week starts a string of important product launch windows. First up is Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, followed nearly immediately after by the CP+ show in Japan. But it doesn't end there, because the following week is Mobile World Congress. It's a busy time!Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro (happy lunar new year!)14:33 - Let's talk about the 14mm f/1.4L and astro16:25 - AI has made digital photography way more expensive22:40 - Ricoh gives all GR IV models the Monochrome's electronic shutter25:08 - Insta360 looks like it's about to go toe-to-toe with the Osmo Pocket30:09 - Ektachrome is now directly distributed by Eastman Kodak32:41 - "Scamera" company is the latest Micro Four Thirds member36:43 - The Biggest International photo show kicks off next week52:21 - Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is next week, too1:03:20 - What have you been up to?1:11:09 - Tech support1:32:54 - Feel Good story of the week

クリエイティブが好きッ
2026年1月の異変:冬の黄砂、ChatGPT Translate、RICOH GR IV Monochromeが変える『本物』の定義

クリエイティブが好きッ

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 16:00 Transcription Available


朝7時。ベランダに出た瞬間、空の色が変だと思った。冬の青じゃない。うっすら茶色い。息を吸うと、喉の奥がざらっとする。指で手すりをなぞると、見えない粉がつく。春みたいなのに、今日は1月。黄砂が16日から17日にかけて、九州から東北南部まで広く飛ぶ予測だという。しかも冬としては異例の規模らしい。「なるほどね」と言いながら、洗濯物は室内に逃がした。外出のときはマスク。帰ったら洗顔とうがい。できる範囲の防衛を、淡々とやる。でも、正直こうも思う。いまの生活って、いろんな“霧”が同時に出るな、と。その日の昼。海外の記事を読もうとして、chatgpt.com/translate を開いた。OpenAIが出した「ChatGPT Translate」ってやつ。翻訳に特化したWebアプリで、画面が二分割されていて、左に原文、右に訳文が並ぶ。文章を貼って、文体を「カジュアル」に寄せてみる。すると、意味だけじゃなく“言い方”まで一緒に運ばれてくる。単語の置き換えじゃない。文脈が、そのまま移ってくる感じ。便利すぎて、少し怖い。翻訳が自動になればなるほど、学ぶ動機が薄れるかもしれないし、モデルの癖が訳に混ざる可能性もある。透明になったぶん、こちらの注意が薄くなる。夕方、別のニュースが目に入った。リコーが「RICOH GR IV Monochrome」を1月15日に発表したという話。色を捨てた、モノクロ専用機。カラーフィルターがないから、デモザイク処理もいらない。そのぶん解像感が出て、ノイズが減って、階調が滑らかになる。これを読んだとき、私はちょっと安心した。足すんじゃなくて、削る道具が、ちゃんと作られている。情報が多すぎる日に、光だけ見たい、って思うことがあるから。そして夜。YouTubeが、AIで作られた「偽の映画予告編」を配信していた複数チャンネルを削除した、という話。精巧すぎる偽物は、視聴者を迷わせる。俳優の顔や声を合成して、権利を踏む。再生数で広告収益まで稼ぐ。もう“悪ふざけ”では済まないラインに来ている。黄砂で物理の視界が曇る日。翻訳で言葉の壁が薄くなる日。モノクロで情報を削って、芯を見たくなる日。偽物が増えて、本物の証明が必要になる日。結局ぜんぶ、「霧」の話だった。霧が出る場所が、空だったり、言葉だったり、映像だったりするだけで。だから最近は、ひと呼吸だけ置くようにしている。翻訳は、原文も一度見る。動画は、出どころを一回だけ確かめる。写真は、色を足す前に光を眺める。窓を拭いても、また粉は乗る。それでも拭く。その小さな反復が、自分の視界を守る気がする。あなたは最近、「これ本物かな」と思った瞬間、ありましたか。そのとき、何をひとつ確かめましたか。よかったら、コメント欄に書いていただけると嬉しいです。こちらのフォームからも受け取っています: https://forms.gle/e2YGAPqefBd78ek1A YouTube|カメラのある暮らしゆるい雑談や、最近気になったカメラの話をのんびり更新しています。チャンネル登録もお願いします。https://www.youtube.com/@htmt デジタルクリエイティブの話ハタモトでした。https://amzn.to/4qR5ZXD LISTENで開く

Liam Photography Podcast
Episode 489: Ricoh GR IV Monochrome, Creator Studio, Pre-War Los Angeles

Liam Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 32:40


In today's episode higher pricing for the new Ricoh GR IV Monochrome, Apple releases creator studio, an exhibit of Ansel Adam's Pre-WWII images of LA and more. You can find the show notes here. https://liamphotographypodcast.com/episodes/episode-489-ricoh-gr-iv-monochrome-creator-studio-pre-war-los-angeles

Liam Photography Podcast
Episode 488: Copyright Test, Fake Kodak Cards, Ricoh GR Series

Liam Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 29:11


In this week's episode, Copyright Tests, Fake Kodak CFExpress cards, Ricoh talks about their GR Series and Fujifilm has a new video capable Instax Evo camera. You can find the show notes here. https://liamphotographypodcast.com/episodes/episode-488-copyright-test-fake-kodak-cards-ricoh-gr-series

B&H Photography Podcast
2025 Photo Gear of the Year, with Kevin Rickert

B&H Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 104:23


In case you didn't already know, 2025 marks 10 years since we started the B&H Photography Podcast, making today's show our tenth annual Photo Gear of the Year episode! A lot of cameras have come down the pike since that first recap, along with a veritable roller coaster of marketing strategies and photographic trends. To follow up on a trend discussed last year, we start out with a nod to point-and-shoots, a craze that, according to Kevin, has "become fever pitch." To expand on this theme, we look back in time to when digital point-and-shoots were losing ground to the ubiquitous camera phone, leading to Mike's theory that the current digicam trend is "real nostalgia for mid-aughts frivolity." We also point to a multi-tiered strategy among manufacturers, allowing them to cater to different user bases—from vloggers to professionals to hybrid shooters to the all-important enthusiast market. This lighthearted banter leads into our main course, focused on new releases from Canon, FUJIFILM, Godox, Hasselblad, Leica, Nikon, OM SYSTEM, Panasonic, Peak Design, Ricoh Pentax, Sigma, and Sony. Finally, in addition to predictions for 2026, we wrap things up with Kevin's picks for travel-friendly photo accessories to catch his eye this year. Stay to the end to learn about Peak Design's latest travel bags and tripods, plus the innovative modular design behind a new flash system from Godox. Guest: Kevin Rickert Episode Timeline 2:50: Kevin looks back at recent camera trends, and identifies separate tiers for vlogging, high resolution cameras, hybrid cameras, and the nostalgia for old point & shoots. 9:11: Canon releases: R50 V, R6 Mark III, Powershot V1… plus a nod to the older G7 X Mark III 18:00: FUJIFILM releases: X-half digital camera, X-E5, X-T30 III, GFX100RF, Instax Wide EVO 33:10: Hasselblad release: X2D II 100C 37:37: Leica releases: M EV1, Q3 Monochrome, SL3-S, SL3 Reporter 43:30: Episode break 43:52: Nikon releases: ZR 6K, Z5 II, and a Z6 III firmware update 54:22: OM SYSTEMS releases: OM-3, OM-5 MK II 57:38: Panasonic releases: S1R II, S1 II, S1 IIE 1:02:48: Ricoh release: GR IV 1:05:40: Sigma release: BF Mirrorless 1:09:48: Sony releases: RX1R III, FX3A, FX2, a7 V 1:23:50: Kevin's recommendation for a better editing workflow when travelling with an Apple iPad Pro 1:26:06: Peak Design releases: Roller Pro Carry-On & Pro Carbon Fiber Tripods with Ball Head 1:28:45: Godox release: iT-32 TTL Mini Flash system 1:30:12: Revisiting the current point and-shoot craze and the digicam look 1:34:52: Kevin's upcoming travel plans, and thinking ahead for the total eclipse in mid-August 2026 1:39:00: Kevin, Derek, and Mike share their predictions for 2026 Guest Bio: Kevin Rickert is B&H Photo's Senior Sales Trainer for Photography and Lighting. It's Kevin's job to keep in touch with camera and lens manufacturers and get details about all the latest releases and updates. His role is to make sure the world-renowned B&H staff has all the information to answer your who, what, why, and other questions that you may ask, so they can satisfy all your wants and needs. Born and raised in New York, Kevin is an intrepid street photographer, an avid traveler, and a baseball fan with 23 years in electronic retail, the last 11 of which have been spent as a sales trainer at B&H. Stay Connected: B&H Photo Video Website: https://www.bhphotovideo.com B&H Photography Podcast landing page: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts B&H Photography Podcast on B&H Photo's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BandH/podcasts  B&H Photo Video Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhphoto B&H Photo Video Twitter: https://twitter.com/bhphoto  Credits: Host: Derek Fahsbender Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens  

The PetaPixel Podcast
The Annual Airing of Grievances [Bonus Episode]

The PetaPixel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 91:57


Do you ever get tired of manually searching for, organizing, and culling your images? We do, too, and that's where Excire can help!Excire's photo-management software harnesses AI to make tedious tasks 10x faster, easier, and more fun. Thanks to Excire, you can easily get your images organized, stay on top of culling, and instantly find any photo in your catalog—so you can spend less time managing your images and more time doing what you love! And since the AI runs locally on your computer, you'll never have to worry about privacy or security. Best of all, Excire can be integrated seamlessly into your current workflow, either using the standalone image organizer, Excire Foto 2025, or the Lightroom Classic plugin, Excire Search 2026. To purchase an Excire lifetime license or to download a 14-day free trial, visit http://excire.com/en/shop/! PetaPixel viewers can receive 15% off their purchase with the special discount code PETAPIXEL.Surprise! The PetaPixel Podcast team got together one more time for the true Season 4 finale! Grab a glass of eggnog, don your Santa hats, and pull the pole out from the crawlspace, because it's time for the annual airing of grievances!Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode00:00 - Intro (Your most vivid Christmas memory)13:53 - DJI drones have been banned in the US16:30 - Fujifilm to spend nearly $32 million expanding Instax film production20:18 - Benro's electronics Variable ND filter automatically adjusts its strength24:56 - Leica made major updates to the SL3 and Q3 series autofocus26:48 - All visual arts students worldwide can now join ASMP for free27:50 - Ricoh's GR IV HDF is coming soon and has a new electronic shutter31:56 - The Annual Airing of Grievances52:51 - What have you been up to?58:52 - Tech Support

Business of Tech
Amazon's Legal Battle with Perplexity AI, Microsoft's AI Agent Flaws, and Netrix's Ricoh Acquisition

Business of Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 15:19


Amazon has initiated legal action against Perplexity AI, alleging that the startup's AI browser improperly accesses Amazon customer accounts by mimicking human browsing behavior. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, raises concerns about security risks associated with Perplexity's Comet browser. Amazon claims that this practice undermines customer experience and its curated shopping services. In response, Perplexity asserts that Amazon is leveraging its market dominance to stifle competition, emphasizing that user credentials are stored locally and not on their servers.In a related development, Microsoft researchers have introduced a new simulation environment called the Magentic Marketplace, aimed at evaluating the performance of AI agents. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Arizona State University, highlights vulnerabilities in current agentic models, particularly their ability to operate unsupervised and respond to complex scenarios. Initial experiments revealed that as customer agents faced increased options, their efficiency declined due to information overload, raising concerns about the practical application of AI agents in real-world settings.Additional updates include Netrix Global's acquisition of Ricoh's U.S. IT services business, marking Ricoh's exit from the managed services sector. This acquisition is expected to enhance Netrix's offerings and geographic reach, particularly in the Northeast and Southeast regions of the United States. Furthermore, several product announcements aimed at improving operational efficiency for MSPs were made, including Movila's Project Hub for project management and Huntress's support for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification compliance.For MSPs and IT service leaders, these developments underscore the importance of governance and compliance in the deployment of AI technologies. The legal dispute between Amazon and Perplexity highlights the need for clarity around user data handling and the implications of automated systems. Additionally, the acquisition of Ricoh's IT services by Netrix serves as a reminder of the challenges in the managed services market, emphasizing the necessity for specialization and operational efficiency. Vendors are increasingly recognizing the need to provide practical support tools that enhance operational capabilities rather than merely offering security solutions.Four things to know today00:00 Amazon Says Perplexity's AI Went Too Far — and Microsoft Just Proved Why Agents Still Struggle04:26 Ricoh's Out, Netrix Is In — Another Big Shift in the MSP Landscape06:18 Three New AI Tools Drop for MSPs—But Only One Might Actually Matter09:20 Project Templates, Compliance Docs, and Pay-as-You-Go: Vendors Focus on MSP Basics This is the Business of Tech.     

ServiceNow Podcasts
Driving Transformation and Innovation at Ricoh Europe: Navigating Change, AI, and the Future of Work

ServiceNow Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 28:41


In this episode of the ServiceNow UK&I Executive Circle Podcast, host Kat Finch speaks with Nick Pearson, CIO of Ricoh Europe, about how the company has successfully evolved from a traditional manufacturer to a technology-driven services business. Nick discusses the complex macro trends impacting European organisations, from shifting business models and tightening margins to the growing need for operational agility. He reflects on Ricoh’s 20-year transformation journey, highlighting how the company has remained resilient by continually pivoting, empowering change-makers, and fostering a culture of innovation. The conversation explores the intersection of people and technology in driving digital transformation. Nick shares Ricoh's forward-thinking approach to AI governance and responsible innovation, alongside key themes such as: The rise of technical roles reshaping today's workplace. Building the skills and mindsets needed for a digital-first workforce. Simplifying processes and using sentiment analysis to enhance document management. Ricoh's vision to make work easier, smarter, and more human. How leadership, collaboration, and curiosity are shaping the workplace of the future. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on how leadership, collaboration, and curiosity are shaping the digital workplace of the future. If you’ve got an idea for a topic, would like to propose a guest for the show or discuss any of the points raised in this episode with a ServiceNow representative, just send an email to executivecircleuki@servicenow.com And if you are not already an EXECUTIVE CIRCLE member and would like to learn more about our exclusive membership and all the benefits it brings, please visit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PetaPixel Podcast
Looking Back on Sigma's MONSTER 2025 (Plus TWO Cameras Launched?!)

The PetaPixel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 63:18


With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Chris Niccolls, Jordan Drake, and Jaron Schneider come to you from Sigma's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan to talk with Sigma President Kazuto Yamaki to dissect what has been an enormous year of launches for the brand. Yamaki discusses the changing economic climate, the reception to the BF, and he even answers a really dumb question about an improbable lens from a video game. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode00:00 - Intro from Tokyo!07:31 - Panasonic has a new gold S910:01 - Nikon gives APS-C photographers a welcome boost13:56 - Apple's M5 MacBook Pro is really well balanced for the price16:35 - Jordan is very mixed on the Canon C5021:10 - Fujifilm didn't change much on the X-T30 III, but could they really even? (and Jaron was WRONG)27:09 - The Leica M EV1 will be polarizing32:35 - Tamron's 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 Is Here and Costs $89935:30 - Ricoh is making a dedicated monochrome GR IV37:36 - Sigma Delays AF Cine 28-45mm T2 FF Due to Overwhelming Demand38:45 - Looking back at Sigma's monster year with President Kazuto Yamaki57:11 - What have you been up to?1:00:30 - Feel Good Story of the week

Liam Photography Podcast
Episode 477: Speed of Light, Peak Design, Ricoh B&W

Liam Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 35:32


In today's episode I over the latest stories from our friends at PetaPixel. You can find the show notes here. https://liamphotographypodcast.com/episodes/episode-477-speed-of-light-peak-design-ricoh-bw

The PetaPixel Podcast
Podcasting From the GR Space in Brisbane, Australia!

The PetaPixel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 76:47


With a PetaPixel Membership, not only can you support original PetaPixel reporting and in-depth reviews, but you can also remove ads from the website and gain access to some seriously great perks, too. Members get $15 off the Moment Store, 25% off the PetaPixel Merch Store, 5% off certified pre-owned gear from KEH, and now can download full-resolution RAW files and JPEGs from the latest cameras and lenses. Join today! It costs just $3 per month or $30 per year. This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, Jordan Drake dials in remotely as Chris Niccolls and Jaron Schneider come to you from Brisbane, Australia. Ricoh has opened only its fourth-ever GR Space, and they were there to see the ribbon cut. Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode00:00 - Intro from the GR Space in Brisbane07:23 - Australia!10:50 - Tamron's G2 trinity on Z mount is complete15:28 - You can download and use other people's OM System recipes18:59 - Nikon says the ZR is good enough to fill two camera line segments by itself23:06 - Affinity stops selling software ahead of "big changes" coming in October24:56 - Nikon's original Z-mount 24-70mm f/2.8 is discontinued? 27:10 - CIPA data shows "summer slump" worse this year30:10 - Caira is an "AI-Native" Micro Four Thirds camera with Gen AI built in37:45 - Blackmagic RAW is coming to Sony39:27 - Fujifilm did make actual changes to the Eterna 55 sensor42:05 - Is Jaron right or is he wrong?52:17 - What have you been up to?56:40 - Tech support1:13:08 - Feel good story of the week

Printing Money
Printing Money Episode 32: 3D Printing Deal Analysis with Tali Rosman

Printing Money

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 62:26


Welcome to Printing Money Episode 32! Also known as “The one with the 61x Multiple.” Danny's guest for this episode is Tali Rosman (RHH Advisory). Tali last joined as a guest back in January and has been busy advising startups and brokering transactions since. So first, Danny and Tali discuss Tali's recent experiences in dealmaking and at events such as FABTECH. They consider the China factor and the wherewithal of the US Defense-Industrial Base to keep pace. Then, Danny and Tali get to it. They analyze recent industry transactions with an eye towards earnings (or lack thereof) and multiples (sometimes reasonable, sometimes 61x). There is discussion of IPOs in Korea and China, of PIPEs in the United States and Australia, and questionable transactions originating out of Sweden. Danny and Tali also cover notable deals in the dental 3DP market. The episode rounds out with some corporate news, both good (from RICOH) and bad (from Arburg). Danny often delivers memorable one-liners, but in Episode 32, Tali steals the quip show with hits like, “You don't need an IP moat when you have a flood,” and “You can't out-China China”. Please enjoy Episode 32 and check out our previous episodes, too. This episode was recorded September 15, 2025. Timestamps: 00:12 – Welcome to Episode 32, and welcome back to Tali Rosman 00:58 – Tali's take on 2025 so far 02:47 – Defense tech infrastructure is slow, but getting more nimble 03:32 – The bull case for AM in reshoring 06:24 – Graphy (318060-KQ) goes public in Korea 08:45 – 3DP materials companies doing well in public markets; Metal Powder Works (MPW-ASX), IperionX (IPX – NASD), et al 09:19 – Creality going public in China 11:46 – Low-priced competition from Bambu Labs, and more low-priced competition coming (see: Fibre Seek and more) 13:57 – PIPE financing of $18m for Norsk Titanium (NTI – NO) 15:27 – DED now is where LPBF was in 2025 (see: FormAlloy, Big Metal Additive, Lincoln Electric, Trumpf, and more) 17:49 – Amaero launches PIPE deal for up to AUM 53M (3DA – ASX) 20:32 – Divergent Series E of $290M at $2.3B valuation 27:11 – Former Hexagon CEO sells Hexagon shares to back Divergent (HEXA.B – ST) 27:28 – Rochefort: The Kyle Bass connection 27:59 – AmPd Labs $2M seed round 31:15 - SBO AG (owner of Knust-Godwin) to acquire 3T for GBP 4.76M 34:32 – 3DPOD shoutout: Knust-Godwin interview from 2020 35:22 – Pac-Dent acquires Ackuretta for dental 3DP 38:31 – SprintRay acquires EnvisionTEC dental portfolio 41:25 - SwissTo12 Buys Hanwha Phasor's Antenna Assets and IP for 3DP RF components 46:06 – Coral Construction Technologies acquired by MTX Group and Purposia Group for concrete 3DP 48:23 – Ricoh spins out Ricoh 3D for Healthcare 49:32 – RIP: Arburg dropping its 3D printing business 51:33 – Thanks again to Tali, and thank you for listening Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only; you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Nothing stated on this podcast constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by the hosts, the organizer, or any third-party service provider to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments in this or in any other jurisdiction in which such solicitation or offer would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The information on this podcast is of a general nature that does not address the circumstances and risk profile of any individual or entity and should not constitute professional and/or financial advice. Referenced transactions are sourced from publicly available information. Danny Piper is a registered representative of Finalis Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This material has been prepared for information and educational purposes only, and it is not intended to provide, nor should it be relied on for tax, legal,

The Digital Story Photography Podcast
Ricoh GR IV, More than Meets the Eye - TDS Photography Podcast

The Digital Story Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 37:56


This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,014, August 26, 2025. Today's theme is, "Ricoh GR IV, More than Meets the Eye." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue $1,496 seems a lot to pay for a compact camera, that is, until you realize what everyone else will be charging for their products starting in September. So then we go to specs. Is this enough of an upgrade to warrant the price? I think it is, and will explain why in today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

The Camera Gear Podcast
148: Ricoh GR IV and Fuji Price Increases

The Camera Gear Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 76:37


The Ricoh GR IV has been officially announced, and we're intrigued by the improvements it offers over the GRiii. Also, Fujifilm is raising prices for a second time, and we've got thoughts. If you enjoy the show and want to contribute to our hosting costs, we'd welcome your support on Patreon. You can check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/cameragearpodcast Want to send us a question or comment, or just learn more about the show? Check out our website at https://cameragearpodcast.com, or email us directly at cameragearpodcast@gmail.com. Notes: Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens [B&H] FUJIFILM Raises U.S. Camera Prices Again [CineD] Ricoh expands Q series with Pentax Q-S1 [DPReview] Ricoh GR IV Product Page [Ricoh] Ricoh GR IV [B&H]

The Vergecast
Google's AI-stuffed Pixel 10 event

The Vergecast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 99:48


It's Pixel week. Jake, Vee, and Allison are chatting about all things Google. First, there's the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and 10 Pro Fold, which get a mix of hardware upgrades (dust-proofing on a foldable!) and downgrades (a worse camera on the Pixel 10?) and a ton of new AI features, including Magic Cue and Pro Res Zoom, which puts AI right inside the camera app. Next, there's the Pixel Watch 4, Fitbit's AI fitness coach, the Pixel Buds 2A, and a tease of Google's next smart home speaker. Finally, we wrap it up with the Thunder Round and a discussion of Hank Green's Focus Friend, Ricoh's GR IV, Netflix's new content strategy, Masimo's attempt to sue over the Apple Watch again, and most importantly, Chipotle's drone delivery. Further reading: The Made by Google event felt like being sucked into an episode of Wandavision The Google Pixel 10 and 10 Pro come with magnets, a new chip, and AI everywhere The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the first fully dust-resistant foldable  Google says the quiet part out loud: IP68 protection doesn't last  The best new features of the Pixel 10 lineup The Pixel 10 Pro puts generative AI right inside the camera  The magnets are the coolest thing about the Pixel 10 Google is launching its first magnetic wireless charging accessories  Building a more empathetic big phone.  The Pixel Pro 10 phones include a certified Thread radio. Google's Pixel Watch 4 has big ideas — and an even bigger focus on AI  Fitbit's AI health coach is the first I might actually be interested in The unbearable obviousness of AI fitness summaries Google's Pixel Buds 2A add Gemini, noise cancellation, and a replaceable battery  Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 are getting new AI-powered features in September Gemini for Home is Google's biggest smart home play in years Is that a new Nest smart speaker I spy? Hank Green's Focus Friend swapped my screen time for bean time  Now Masimo is suing US Customs over Apple Watch imports  Ricoh GR IV will cost $1500 It's Raining Chips & Guac: Chipotle Is Testing Drone Delivery YouTuber Mark Rober is getting a Netflix series YouTube star Ms. Rachel is coming to Netflix The Duffer Brothers are joining the Paramount family Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Cox Inside True Crime Podcast
Dark Web Hackers Steal Millions From Casino | Cyber Extortion

Matt Cox Inside True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 156:26


Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my sponsor https://aura.com/matt to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed⁣ ⁣ Get 10% sitewide for a limited time. Just visit https://GhostBed.com/cox and use code COX at checkout.⁣ ⁣ Ricoh Danielson, a cybersecurity incident responder recounts how unsecured devices and vulnerable networks—particularly in hospitals—are easily exploited by organized ransomware gangs that infiltrate systems through credential theft or phishing, often remain undetected for months, and then demand millions in ransom based on the value of stolen data.⁣ ⁣ Ricoh's links ⁣ https://www.ricohd.us/about⁣ https://www.instagram.com/ricoh_danielson_/?hl=en⁣ https://www.youtube.com/user/dricoh22/videos⁣ ⁣ Do you want to be a guest? Fill out the form https://forms.gle/5H7FnhvMHKtUnq7k7⁣ ⁣ Send me an email here: insidetruecrime@gmail.com⁣ ⁣ Do you extra clips and behind the scenes content?⁣ Subscribe to my Patreon: https://patreon.com/InsideTrueCrime ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Follow me on all socials!⁣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetruecrime/⁣ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@matthewcoxtruecrime⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Do you want a custom painting done by me? Check out my Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/coxpopart⁣ ⁣ Listen to my True Crime Podcasts anywhere: https://anchor.fm/mattcox ⁣ ⁣ Check out my true crime books! ⁣ Shark in the Housing Pool: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851KBYCF⁣ Bent: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV4GC7TM⁣ It's Insanity: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KFYXKK8⁣ Devil Exposed: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TH1WT5G⁣ Devil Exposed (The Abridgment): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1070682438⁣ The Program: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0858W4G3K⁣ Bailout: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bailout-matthew-cox/1142275402⁣ Dude, Where's My Hand-Grenade?: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXNFHBDF/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678623676&sr=1-1⁣ ⁣ Checkout my disturbingly twisted satiric novel!⁣ Stranger Danger: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSWQP3WX⁣ ⁣ If you would like to support me directly, I accept donations here:⁣ Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/MattCox69⁣ Cashapp: $coxcon69 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That Tech Pod
Hire This Man: GenAI, eDiscovery, and What's Next with John Thacher

That Tech Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 41:29


This week on the pod, we sit down with e-discovery veteran John Thacher to get real about GenAI. We talk about what's working, what's failing, and what everyone needs to understand before jumping on the hype train. With over two decades in the trenches, John has seen it all, and he's not shy about separating substance from noise.We get into why so many GenAI roles are being created and eliminated in the same year, and how legal tech leaders can avoid that cycle. John walks us through what implementing GenAI actually looks like on the ground, including the practical challenges and real-world results from some of his most recent review projects. He also shares where GenAI still falls short, especially in legal workflows that demand nuance and precision.If you're thinking about pivoting into this space, John has advice on what skills matter most, what's becoming obsolete, and why this is both an exciting and risky time to make a move. He also gets candid about his next chapter and why now's the time to hire him. (Seriously, someone hire this guy!) Whether you're GenAI-curious or already knee-deep in implementation, this episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to figure out what it really takes to make GenAI work in legal and eDiscovery.John Thacher has over 24 years of experience in e-Discovery, where he's known for building high-performing teams and driving business growth through innovation. He currently leads BDO's review program, which he helped launch and scale 5x in just three years. John has been instrumental in transitioning clients to Machine Learning as the default review method and recently completed a successful Gen AI-based workflow review for several global manufacturers in electronics, aviation, and automotive sectors. He's a vocal advocate for using Gen AI to streamline reviews and reduce costs.Before BDO, John spent eight years at Ricoh managing major review projects, including the MDL Opiates Committee review, which involved 565 attorneys across eight locations. Earlier in his career, he helped launch Orrick's Global Operations Center while at De Novo Legal, expanding it from a small pilot team into a 200+ attorney review center. At Peak Discovery, he created fixed-price review products that led to a 12x business growth and eventual acquisition by Techlaw Solutions.John earned a joint JD/MBA from Albany Law School and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, graduating in the top 10% of both programs. He also spent five years as an Assistant Professor of Management, teaching business law, strategy, and HR. With deep expertise across the entire e-discovery lifecycle—from document collection to privilege logs—John continues to develop long-term, AI-powered solutions for clients seeking smarter, more efficient review strategies.

The Tech Blog Writer Podcast
3318: RICOH Spaces and the Role of Tech in Workplace Experience Management

The Tech Blog Writer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 30:23


In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Nathan Thomas, Director of Innovation, Ricoh Europe, who oversees innovation across Ricoh Europe. Nathan joined me to unpack new findings from Ricoh's study of thousands of workers and business leaders across Europe.  We discussed why some countries are advancing in terms of workplace productivity while others struggle to keep pace. Spain, for example, stands out for its high productivity, which Nathan attributes to cultural changes and experiments, such as shorter working weeks and a stronger focus on employee well-being.  Meanwhile, the UK and Ireland lag, with many companies still relying on legacy systems and being slow to adopt new work habits. Nathan highlighted that only about a quarter of UK employees feel adequately equipped to work together efficiently, a statistic that raises fundamental questions about how businesses can better support their people. Our conversation turned to the slow progress many companies face in embracing AI and automation. Nathan explained that uncertainty and poor understanding of how these tools work remain huge roadblocks. He emphasized that real results emerge when companies have a plan, not just when they plug in a tool without considering how it integrates with their data and workflows. T This is where Ricoh aims to help by providing a complete workplace platform that goes far beyond what people still assume about Ricoh and its legacy as a print company. Nathan described how Ricoh Spaces brings together workplace management, process automation, sensor technology, and more into one connected experience that helps people work smarter and stay focused. What stood out for me was Nathan's approach to staying informed. He spoke about watching full-length talks online, listening to audiobooks, and reading broadly to keep ideas fresh. His mindset demonstrates how curiosity can inform better decisions, especially in an era of rapidly changing technology.  If you're trying to tackle productivity challenges in your workplace, this episode offers real insights into what holds teams back and what might propel them forward. After hearing from Nathan, I am even more convinced that culture, clear plans, and openness to new ways of working can transform any workplace. How prepared is your company to take that next step?

Drive On Podcast
Veterans Transitioning to Cybersecurity Careers

Drive On Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 57:05


Leaving the military comes with challenges-redefining your purpose, finding a meaningful career, and stepping into an unfamiliar civilian world where your experience isn't always understood. But what if your military skills could be the key to success in one of the fastest-growing and most mission-driven industries today? The cybersecurity field is facing a massive talent shortage, and veterans have exactly what it takes to fill the gap. Tactical decision-making, problem-solving under pressure, and a mission-first mindset-these are the same skills that make an effective cyber professional. In this episode, we sit down with Ricoh Danielson, an Army veteran and cybersecurity expert, to break down how veterans can transition into cyber careers, whether they have a technical background or not. We dive into the real-world pathways available, including training programs, certifications, and networking strategies that get veterans in the door. Ricoh shares his own journey from the battlefield to cybersecurity, how he built a successful career in the industry, and why veterans are uniquely suited to excel in this space. If you're looking for a career that offers both purpose and opportunity, cybersecurity might just be your next mission. Listen in as we map out the steps to make it happen. Timestamps 03:15 - Recognizing transferable military skills suitable for cybersecurity​ 12:40 - Training programs and certifications tailored for veterans​ 25:10 - Navigating the cybersecurity job market as a veteran​ 37:55 - Success stories: Veterans thriving in cybersecurity roles​ 48:20 - Resources and support systems for veterans entering tech fieldsLinks & ResourcesVeteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1TranscriptView the transcript for this episode.