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- Chris and Jordan select Sigma Bf, Fuji X-Half and Sony FX2 as worst cameras of the year, just goes to show that some people don’t have a single creative brain cell
EOSHD.com blog (Thursday, 18 December) - If you’re wondering why the camera industry churns out so many homogeneous black cameras with the same specs and price, look no further than the reception the different ones get in the camera dweeb community. We should all be encouraging the Japanese manufacturers to try different things and think... - SWIT PowerCell Camera Batteries Review
News Shooter (Thursday, 18 December) - Back in September at IBC 2025 in Amsterdam, SWIT was showing a range of new PowerCell camera batteries that are now available for popular Sony, Canon, Nikon, and FUJIFILM cameras. These look to be good solutions that are more affordable and offer comparable performance to original batteries. Above, you can... - Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z News Shooter (Thursday, 18 December) - Viltrox has announced its new AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z, a flagship wide-aperture prime. Viltrox now offers a complete, comprehensive series of Z series lenses for all Nikon Z users across the LAB, Pro, EVO, and Air series, as well as an additional range of specialty lenses. The AF 35mm...
- Nikon NX Studio version 1.10.1 released (+ new Nikon Webcam Utility for Mac version 1.2.0)
Nikonrumors (Thursday, 18 December) - Nikon released NX Studio version 1.10.1 with two changes: Added support for macOS Tahoe version 26 (NX Studio version 1.10.0 or later) Fixed some minor issues Back in June, Nikon also released a new Webcam Utility for Mac version 1.2.0, which I missed reporting. The new version is compatible... - New release: 7Artisans MF 6mm f/2 220° APS-C fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 17 December) - The previously reported 7Artisans MF 6mm f/2 220° APS-C fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced: US: B&H Photo Worldwide: 7Artisans store Additional information can be found here: Here is an updated list of photo gear promo codes you can use during this holiday shopping season More new third-party...
- Announced: Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB lens for Nikon Z-mount Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 17 December) - The previously reported Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced with a price of $999 (for comparison, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens is now $2,597 after a $400 rebate): US: B&H Photo Worldwide: Viltrox store Here is the classification of...
- Meike has announced a new AF 23mm f/1.4 lens.
SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 17 December) - Meike announced that the new AF23mm F1.4 lens will be released on December 18. Meike 23mm f/1.4 specs: 11 groups with 13 elements minimum focusing distance of 0.25 meters 58mm filter interface weighs approximately 298 grams. It is equipped with an STM stepping motor for autofocus compatible with Sony E,... - Meike announced that the new AF23mm F1.4 lens SonyAlphaRumors (Wednesday, 17 December) - Meike announced that the new AF23mm F1.4 lens will be released on December 18. Meike 23mm f/1.4 specs: 11 groups with 13 elements minimum focusing distance of 0.25 meters 58mm filter interface weighs approximately 298 grams. It is equipped with an STM stepping motor for autofocus compatible with Sony E,...
- If you missed Black Friday, Topaz Labs just started a new Holiday Sale Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 17 December) - If you missed Black Friday, Topaz Labs just started a new Holiday Sale that includes Topaz Studio, Studio Pro, and all single apps (valid from December 16th to January 7th). Here are the details: For new customers: 35% off Topaz Studio & Studio Pro 25% off all single apps...
- The Nikon Z9 is Getting Some Serious Focus and Color Improvements With Latest Firmware Update
NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 16 December) - The flagship mirrorless camera in Nikon’s Z series is receiving some significant improvements, including enhanced focus, auto capture, and flexible color picture control settings. Best known as a professional-grade mirrorless camera capable of offering high-res 8K video and a host of pro-level photo and video capabilities, the Nikon Z9 was... - Nikon Z9 Firmware 5.30 Released – Expanded Subject Detection, Focus Limiter, and Flexible Color Picture Control
CineD (Tuesday, 16 December) - Nikon has released firmware version 5.30 for its flagship Z9 mirrorless camera, delivering significant autofocus improvements, expanded subject detection capabilities across additional AF-area modes, a new in-camera focus limiter, and support for Flexible Color Picture Controls via NX Studio. The free update continues Nikon’s tradition of substantial firmware enhancements for... - Canon R6 III conquers Japan’s charts—can Sony A7V flip December? SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 16 December) - The Canon R6III has conquered the Japanese charts and is obviously in the lead. We’ll see how the situation changes in December when the Sony A7V hits the shelves. Mapcamera best selling cameras in November Canon EOS R6 Mark III RICOH GR IV SONY α7C II FUJIFILM X-E5 Nikon Z5II...
- Hot! Canon R6 III conquers Japan’s charts—can Sony A7V flip December? SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 16 December) - The Canon R6III has conquered the Japanese charts and is obviously in the lead. We’ll see how the situation changes in December when the Sony A7V hits the shelves. Mapcamera best selling cameras in November Canon EOS R6 Mark III RICOH GR IV SONY α7C II FUJIFILM X-E5 Nikon Z5II...
- The Olympus OM-1 goes full frame OM EOSHD.com blog (Tuesday, 16 December) - Olympus never gave us a digital full frame camera. It’s one of the biggest regrets of the camera industry. However they did leave us with this… the final Olympus Micro Four Thirds camera. I have just fitted a Metabones Speed Booster with Olympus OM SLR lenses to my OM-1,...
- ARRI Reaffirms Commitment to Lighting and Camera Systems – Full Roadmap for 2026, Munich Consolidation Underway CineD (Tuesday, 16 December) - Following recent restructuring that saw 150 job cuts and facility closures, ARRI has issued a comprehensive statement reaffirming its commitment to both lighting and camera businesses. The Munich-based manufacturer outlined plans for new lighting technologies launching in 2026, centralized R&D operations, and continued ALEXA ecosystem expansion. The statement – embedded...
