SmallRig announced a new RC 60 COB light with a built-in battery and fast charging


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:

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Really Right Stuff (RRS) announced a new MC-LS universal L-bracket: one plate, many cameras, any time

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:

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New Viltrox camera batteries with Type-C direct charging coming soon


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

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DxO released 1,872 new DxO Optics Modules


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:

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The world’s first camera with a global shutter and the world’s lightest large-aperture telephoto prime lens are available for pre-order


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

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The latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo updates

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).

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DxO PureRAW version 3.7 released


DxO released PureRAW version 3.7 with new features and integration. Here is what’s new:

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Sony a9 III camera and Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens officially announced


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:

Sony a9 III features (additional information):

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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 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):

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Early 2023 Black Friday deals


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.


Apple


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

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

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