Only a new DJI Osmo Mobile 3 foldable smartphone gimbal was announced today (no DJI Mavic Mini drone)


Today DJI announced a new Osmo Mobile 3 foldable smartphone gimbal – see DJI’s website for additional information, the press release is available here. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H.


The last DJI teaser was not for the leaked DJI Mavic Mini drone which will probably be announced at a later date.

Here are the main features of the Osmo Mobile 3:

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Some DSLR cameras are vulnerable to ransomware


Check Point Research reports that some DSLR cameras can be hacked and infected with ransomware:

“Our research shows how an attacker in close proximity (WiFi), or an attacker who already hijacked our PC (USB), can also propagate to and infect our beloved cameras with malware. Imagine how would you respond if attackers inject ransomware into both your computer and the camera, causing them to hold all of your pictures hostage unless you pay ransom.”

Here is the video demo:

And Canon’s official statement:

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DJI Mavic Mini drone rumored specifications



Here are the rumored DJI Mavic Mini drone specifications (the official announcement should be tomorrow according to this teaser):

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The new 7artisans 75mm f/1.25 lens is now available for pre-order


The new 7artisans 75mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order in the US, Europe and Canada:

The 7artisans 75mm f/1.25 lens can be used on any mirrorless camera with an adapter – pictured above are the new 7artisans mirrorless M-mount adapters available at AdoramaB&H and Amazon.

7artisans 75mm f/1.25 lens sample photos:

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New: Nitecore NFZ100 bluetooth smart battery for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras that is managed with a mobile app




Nitecore just announced a new NFZ100 Bluetooth smart battery for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras (α7 III, α7R III, α9) that is managed with a mobile app. Here are the details (Niteore products are sold at Adorama, B&H and Amazon):

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B&H Panasonic Lumix S1 sweepstake

Check out this B&H Panasonic Lumix S1 sweepstake.

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Irix rumored to announce Cine versions off their 11mm and 15mm, mirrorless versions (Nikon Z) coming as well


Irix is rumored to announce Cine versions of their existing 11mm f/4 and 15mm f/2.4 lenses as well as new mirrorless versions for Nikon Z and probably also for Canon R mounts (the 11mm and 15mm lenses are currently available only for DSLR mounts).

Irix recently introduced their first 150mm T3.0 cinema version of the Irix 150mm f/2.8 MACRO 1:1 lens (the first cine lens is available for Canon EF,  Sony E, MFT and Arri PL mounts).

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What else is new?

Somebody made a Leica mirrorless interchangeable lens camera out of a Sony a7

Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III lens for Nikon Z-mount reviews

LEE Tandem Adapter and Hood Announced

 

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DJI Mavic Mini drone pictures leaked online


I already reported about the new DJI teaser for a new product announcement on August 13th. Shortly after my post, pictures of what appears to be a new DJI Mavic Mini foldable drone (or DJI Mavic Air 2 or maybe even DJI Spark 2) were published by the Japanese Ministry of  Communications:

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Venus Optics announced pricing and availability of the Laowa 4mm f/2.8 fisheye lens with 210° FoV


 
Venus Optics announced the pricing and availability of their new Laowa 4mm f/2.8 fisheye MFT lens with 210° FoV: $199 and shipping starts in mid August 2019 (pre-orders are now open).



More sample photos can be found here.

Laowa 4mm f/2.8 lens specifications:

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