Nikon wooden camera replica 1:1 models:
Pentax 17 and Pentax Spotmatic SP wooden 1:1 replica film cameras:
More wooden cameras (Sony, Canon, Leica, Hasselblad) can be found here and here:
The OM System price increase in the US, resulting from the Trump tariffs, is now in effect (previously reported here and here). I don’t have a detailed list, but you can already see the new prices on Amazon and B&H Photo. Here are some screenshots comparing the old and new prices – some lenses got a few hundred dollars price increase:
Here are the best-selling cameras for September at Map Camera:
| September ranking of new digital cameras | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranking | Manufacturer | category | |
| 1st place | RICOH GR IV | Compact camera | |
| 2nd place | FUJIFILM X-M5 | Mirrorless camera | |
| 3rd place | FUJIFILM X-E5 | Mirrorless camera | |
| 4th place | RICOH GR IIIx | Compact camera | |
| 5th place | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Mirrorless camera | |
| 5th place | SONY α7C II | Mirrorless camera | |
| 7th place | SONY α7IV | Mirrorless camera | |
| 8th place | HASSELBLAD X2D II 100C | Mirrorless camera | |
| 9th place | CANON EOS R5 Mark II | Mirrorless camera | |
| 10th place | NIKON Zf | Mirrorless camera | |
The Ricoh GR IV was also the best-selling compact camera at Yodobashi for September:
The new 2025 5DayDeal photography bundle is now available – as with previous years, you will get a package of different photography tools drastically reduced ($1,000+ worth of pro-level courses, tools, and creative assets for as little as $98). Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charities. This deal will end on October 21.
New this year: the pre-sale window now includes a $5 discount on each of the Main, Pro, and Complete packages—totaling $15 off for the Complete Bundle. This pre-sale window will launch in tandem with the giveaway. The pre-sale Window runs from October 11th until October 16th.
The previously reported SG-Image 85mm f/1.8 is now officially announced (SG-Image lenses are also sold on eBay and Ali Express):
Zeiss is rumored to announce a new Otus mirrorless lens next week. I am not sure about the focal length, but since we already have the 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4 (pictured above), the remaining options are a 28mm or a 100mm. Stay tuned for updates.
