
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 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.

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2023, black: 2022, blue: 2021):

Yashica & I’m Back combined forces to build the new I’m Back film and several other products:
We’re excited with this collaboration between I’m Back and Yashica that will significantly benefit both parties and our customers.
I’m Back and Yashica have come together to co-design the new I’m Back film product and several other innovative products, e.g. lifestyle / “lomo” type products, hi-tech gadgets, and photography products as cameras/films and finally re-visited / iconic cameras that will be introduced in the near future.
This partnership is a testament to our shared commitment to delivering high-precision, creative and cutting-edge photography equipment to our valued customers.
Furthermore, as part of this collaboration, we are pleased to announce that we will be co-branding these products. This co-branding effort will leverage the strengths and reputation of both I’m Back and Yashica, enhancing the visibility and desirability of our products in the market.
In addition to product development and co-branding, Yashica will also perform, together with I’m Back, the distribution of these co-designed products. This strategic decision will tap into Yashica’s extensive distribution network, ensuring that our products reach a wider and more diverse audience.
The new “I’m Back Film” 20MP digital film cartridge has already raised $427k on Kickstarter with 29 more days to go:
New on Kickstarter: “I’m Back Film” adds 20MP digital film cartridge to old 35mm film cameras
Additional information on the new collaboration:

As previously reported, Sony will announce two new products next week:
The official countdown is for November 7, 2023 at 9:00 EST.
Additional information:

In addition to Amazon, AstrHori lenses (aka RockStar) are now also available for sale at B&H Photo (for international shipping check their official website). Here are some of their latest releases: