Panasonic announced a new Lumix S9 camera in titanium gold, new firmware and app updates

By PR admin | Published: October 16, 2025


Today, Panasonic announced a new limited edition Lumix S9 camera in titanium gold for the US market, as well as new firmware and app updates (previously reported here). The Panasonic Lumix S9 Titanium Edition camera has been available for months in Japan (see all other available S9 colors):

Panasonic Lumix S9 camera now available also in “Titanium Gold” (in Japan only for now)

Update – new S9 color combinations were also introduced in Europe:



Here are the details on the new Panoiasnic releases:

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Nikon announced two new APS-C lenses: Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR and Nikkor Z DX 35mm f/1.7

By PR admin | Published: October 16, 2025



The previously reported (first mentioned back in June) two new Nikkor DX mirrorless lenses are now officially announced.

Pre-orders are now open at:

Additional information on the new lenses can be found here:

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Now available: Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/85 full-frame mirrorless lens for E/RF/Z mount

By PR admin | Published: October 15, 2025


The rumors of a new Zeiss lens release, which I reported last week, were for the announcement of the already released and later delayed Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/85 full-frame mirrorless lens for Sony E, Canon RF, and Nikon Z-mount cameras. Check availability and pricing at:

From Zeiss:

Additional information on the Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/85 lens:

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24 hours left for the early bird discount for the 5DayDeal Photography Bundle 2025

By PR admin | Published: October 15, 2025


The early bird discount for the new 2025 5DayDeal photography bundle will end in 24 hours (the pre-sale window includes a $5 discount on each of the Main, Pro, and Complete packages – totaling $15 off for the Complete Bundle):


As with previous years, with the new 5DayDeal Photography Bundle 2025, you will get a package of different photography tools drastically reduced ($1,000+ worth of pro-level courses, tools, and creative assets for as little as $98):


Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charities. This deal will end on October 21.


Via NikonRumors

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The new Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens is now in stock

By PR admin | Published: October 15, 2025


I already reported that the new Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro full-frame lens will be announced on October 15th (see previous coverage).  The lens is already available for order at:

Main features:

  • 15 Elements in 11 Groups Optical Design
  • 3 ED (Extra-Low Dispersion Lens) lenses
  • 1 UA (Ultra-Precision Aspherical Lens) lens
  • 8 high-refractive index lenses

Additional information and pictures of the new Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens:

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7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 lens (Z/L) officially announced

By PR admin | Published: October 14, 2025


The previously reported 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8 lens for Z/L mount is now officially announced. Orders are open at:

Additional information:

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Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 AF FF lens (Z/E/EF) officially released and available for purchase

By PR admin | Published: October 14, 2025


Venus Optics officially released the previously reported Venus Optics Laowa AF 200mm f/2 AF FF lens for Z/E/EF mount (adapters available).

Orders are now open on he official website with international shipping available.

Additional information:

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New wooden camera replica 1:1 models now available (Nikon, Pentax, Leica, Sony, Canon, Hasselblad)

By PR admin | Published: October 14, 2025



Nikon wooden camera replica 1:1 models:



Pentax 17 and Pentax Spotmatic SP wooden 1:1 replica film cameras:

More wooden cameras (Sony, Canon, Leica, Hasselblad) can be found here and here:

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OM System price increase in the US now in effect

By PR admin | Published: October 13, 2025


The OM System price increase in the US, resulting from the Trump tariffs, is now in effect (previously reported here and here). I don’t have a detailed list, but you can already see the new prices on Amazon and B&H Photo. Here are some screenshots comparing the old and new prices – some lenses got a few hundred dollars price increase:

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Here are the best selling cameras for September at Map Camera

By PR admin | Published: October 13, 2025


Here are the best-selling cameras for September at Map Camera:

September ranking of new digital cameras
RankingManufacturercategory
1st placeRICOH GR IVCompact camera
2nd placeFUJIFILM X-M5Mirrorless camera
3rd placeFUJIFILM X-E5Mirrorless camera
4th placeRICOH GR IIIxCompact camera
5th placeCanon EOS R6 Mark IIMirrorless camera
5th placeSONY α7C IIMirrorless camera
7th placeSONY α7IVMirrorless camera
8th placeHASSELBLAD  X2D II 100CMirrorless camera
9th placeCANON EOS R5 Mark IIMirrorless camera
10th placeNIKON  ZfMirrorless camera

The Ricoh GR IV was also the best-selling compact camera at Yodobashi for September:

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