Record databases now show that Ricoh owns the Pentax brand

This entry is a roundup post rather than a single reported article. It collects shorter links and watchlist items, including "Both Ricoh and Pentax cameras have come from the same company for fifteen years – but now records suggest...", "But, record databases are now showing that Ricoh, not Hoya, owns the Pentax brand for cameras and lenses.The...", and "But the fact that the Pentax name was under a license agreement sparked its share of concerns and rumors over...". The original post includes several additional items beyond those highlights. Open the original post for the full list.