→ MindShift Gear launched two new outdoor photo backpacks:
The SidePath, which weighs in at 1.6 lbs (0.7 kg), holds one large Mirrorless body and one to two standard zoom lenses or primes, or a compact DSLR and one to two lenses, or a DSLR (5DMIII or D750) with one standard zoom or two primes. It’s a great “grab and go” bag. The TrailScape provides all-day comfort while carrying up to a 300mm f/2.8.
→ There has been multiple reports about a faulty batch of Lexar 2933x 32GB XQD memory cards (it’s a software issue that requires to update the card's firmware). If you have any issues with this memory cards, contact Lexar for a replacement.
→ The new SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC memory card is now in stock (available also in 32GB).
→ The new Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 lens is now available for pre-order in various mounts.
→ Amazon announced an enhanced Prime Photos with some new features:
→ For the next two days KEH is offering a site-wide sale on pre-owned digital and film gear - you can get 15% off pre-owned digital gear and 25% off pre-owned film gear with the coupon code DIGFILM. This is a 2-day sale and the coupon code will be valid only for October 26 and 27.
→ New batch of Leica M3 vintage camera replica tins are now available for sale at LeicaRumors.
→ Canon released their Q3 financial results: "Q3 operating profit nearly halves".
→ Digitalrev has a hands-on report on that weird new Laowa 24mm f/14 Replay 2x Macro lens.