
SmallRig announced a new RC 60 COB light with a built-in battery and fast charging. Pre-orders are now open at:
Shipping will start on December 31, 2023.
Additional information/specifications:

SmallRig announced a new RC 60 COB light with a built-in battery and fast charging. Pre-orders are now open at:
Shipping will start on December 31, 2023.
Additional information/specifications:
Really Right Stuff (RRS) released a new MC-LS universal L-bracket that can fit any camera (currently in stock at B&H).
Additional information:

Viltrox will soon release four new camera batteries with Type-C direct charging for Canon, Fuji, and Sony cameras:

In addition to PureRAW version 3.7 (see this post) DxO also released 1,872 new DxO Optics Modules for cameras and lenses each optimized for multiple camera & lens combinations (Sony A7CII, A7CR, Fuji GFX100II, DJI drones, and Sony, Leica, Tamron, TTArtisan, Viltrox, Voigtländer lenses). The modules are available across DxO’s full range of software:
Here is the full list of newly added cameras and lenses:

The world’s first camera with a global shutter and the world’s lightest large-aperture telephoto prime lens (announced by Sony yesterday) are now available for pre-order:
Sony a9 III camera and Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens officially announced
The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates:

I’m Back Film: revolutionize your 35mm analog photo camera with a Digital Film Cartridge ($463,572 raised from $27,995 goal by 739 backers with 25 days left).

EVO-series one circular filter: combine threads and magnets – thread it in or snap it ($33,392 raised from $5,112 goal by 101 backers with 17 days left).

LUMA camera bag collection by NOMATIC X Peter McKinnon: a collection of bags that check all the boxes on access, organization, and functionality, in 3 new sizes and a fresh new look ($192,507 raised from $100,000 goal by 898 backers with 5 days left).
SMART CAP any camera/lens/monitor modular kit: universal system to create a lens cap, lens hood, filter holder, teleprompter, monitor hood, viewfinder, and focus lever ($6,800 raised from $6,424 goal by 29 backers with 4 days left).

Gnu 5-in-1 modular tripod system: one set of tripod and accessories to form five different tripod configurations ($1,646 raised by 3 backers with 8 days left).

The previously rumored Sony a9 III camera (the world’s first camera with a global shutter) and Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens are now officially announced.
Update – pre-orders are now open:



The new Thypoch Simera 35 f/1.4 & 28mm f/1.4 lenses for Leica M-mount are now available for pre-order in the US:
The 35mm lens has a floating lens element and one aspherical element:

Thypoch is a new Chinese lens manufacturer. Both lenses feature a unique depth-of-field indicator (this depth-of-field indicator was introduced by Alpa/Kern on the famous MacroSwitar lens half a century ago):

The first early Black Friday deals are already out:

Sigma: up to $200 off.

Panasonic: up to $500 off.

Tamron: up to $200 off.

Fujifilm: up to $1,00 off.

Wandrd: 20% off on all products and up to 50% on select items.

Funleader: 15% off sitewide.

SmallRig: 15% off.

Ulanzi: 24% off

insta360: up to $138 off.

Godox: up to $1,000 off.

Unistellar: up to $1,000 off.

Picture Correct photography tutorials and ebooks: up to 75% off.

Vi Vante sheetline rope camera strap with Napa leather ends: 41% off.