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Sigma has announced the 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS Contemporary, a telephoto zoom for APS-C cameras that ships October 22 for $799. It joins the 10-18mm and 18-50mm F2.8 zooms, and the 16-300mm all-in-one is also coming to Nikon Z mount on November 5. buff.ly/pCNQ4md #Sigma #APSC
Sigma 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS: price and release date
Sigma's 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS APS-C zoom is 390 g (13.8 oz), costs $799, and ships October 22. The 16-300mm arrives for Nikon Z on November 5.
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October 8, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Sigma has announced the 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS Contemporary, a telephoto zoom for APS-C cameras that ships October 22 for $799. It joins the 10-18mm and 18-50mm F2.8 zooms, and the 16-300mm all-in-one is also coming to Nikon Z mount on November 5. buff.ly/pCNQ4md #Sigma #APSC
Leaks suggest the forthcoming DJI Neo 3 will. have a 1/1.1-inch square sensor for native vertical video, a pocket controller with a screen, and a 192.7 g (6.8 oz) body. Everything we know so far: buff.ly/I7EMp2y
#DJI #DJINeo3 #drones
#DJI #DJINeo3 #drones
DJI Neo 3 rumors: specs, price and release date
DJI Neo 3 leaks show a 1/1.1-inch square sensor, 192.7 g (6.8 oz) body, and RC Mini controller. Price and release date are still unknown.
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October 8, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Leaks suggest the forthcoming DJI Neo 3 will. have a 1/1.1-inch square sensor for native vertical video, a pocket controller with a screen, and a 192.7 g (6.8 oz) body. Everything we know so far: buff.ly/I7EMp2y
#DJI #DJINeo3 #drones
#DJI #DJINeo3 #drones
Is a Sigma fp II on the way? L-Rumors says yes: 24 MP full frame, built-in EVF, open gate, internal RAW, and a price around $2500. Be nice if true... buff.ly/65OErXc #Sigma #SigmaFP #Filmmaking
Sigma fp II rumors: EVF, open gate, and price
L-Rumors says Sigma is readying an fp II with a built-in EVF, 24 MP sensor, open gate, and internal RAW, for around $2500. Is it real?
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October 7, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Is a Sigma fp II on the way? L-Rumors says yes: 24 MP full frame, built-in EVF, open gate, internal RAW, and a price around $2500. Be nice if true... buff.ly/65OErXc #Sigma #SigmaFP #Filmmaking
Skydance has closed its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Thousands of jobs are expected to go, CNN's independence is in question, and Hollywood's resistance says the fight continues. buff.ly/l15q2pj #Skydance #WarnerBros #Hollywood
Skydance completes Warner Bros. Discovery deal
Skydance has closed its $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery takeover. Layoffs are coming, and critics say CNN and CBS News independence is at risk.
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October 7, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Skydance has closed its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Thousands of jobs are expected to go, CNN's independence is in question, and Hollywood's resistance says the fight continues. buff.ly/l15q2pj #Skydance #WarnerBros #Hollywood
Nikkei has interviewed executives from Nikon, Canon, Sony, and Fujifilm. Nikon is working on an engine and software platform for future cameras, and all four are still firmly against generative AI in the camera. buff.ly/XHo0CRn #Nikon #Canon #Sony #Fujifilm #Photography #AI
Nikon camera platform and AI: Nikkei interviews
Nikon is planning a modular camera platform while major brands maintain their opposition to generative AI in photography, emphasizing authenticity and user experience.
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October 6, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Nikkei has interviewed executives from Nikon, Canon, Sony, and Fujifilm. Nikon is working on an engine and software platform for future cameras, and all four are still firmly against generative AI in the camera. buff.ly/XHo0CRn #Nikon #Canon #Sony #Fujifilm #Photography #AI
Sony says orders for the FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS far exceeded its expectations, so delivery may take some time. Sony Europe now lists October 23 as the ship date. No sign yet of a link to the FX5 delay. buff.ly/YtfWGew #Sony #SonyAlpha #FX5
Sony FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS delay: ship date
Sony says FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS orders far exceeded expectations. Sony Europe now lists October 23 for shipping.
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October 6, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Sony says orders for the FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS far exceeded its expectations, so delivery may take some time. Sony Europe now lists October 23 as the ship date. No sign yet of a link to the FX5 delay. buff.ly/YtfWGew #Sony #SonyAlpha #FX5
Military aviation photographer Simone Marulli built what he calls The Capriolo, a home-made tracking rig for the GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS, and used it to film an F-22 deploying flares at up to 960 fps. The rig details are still under wraps, but he says more is coming. buff.ly/wD8NmKS #GoPro #Aviation
GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS tracking rig: F-22 flares
Photographer Simone Marulli built a tracking rig to film F-22 flares at up to 960 fps on a GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS. Rig details are still to come.
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October 5, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Military aviation photographer Simone Marulli built what he calls The Capriolo, a home-made tracking rig for the GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS, and used it to film an F-22 deploying flares at up to 960 fps. The rig details are still under wraps, but he says more is coming. buff.ly/wD8NmKS #GoPro #Aviation
YouTube spent the summer making monetization harder to reach. Now it has handed creators a stack of AI tools to help them get there. We look at what that means, and what the expanded deepfake protections add. buff.ly/A1DmMJN #YouTube
Made on YouTube 2026: AI tools, likeness detection
Made on YouTube 2026 puts AI into drafting, thumbnails, testing, and editing, while likeness detection heads to mobile and, later, voice.
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October 5, 2026 at 6:43 AM
YouTube spent the summer making monetization harder to reach. Now it has handed creators a stack of AI tools to help them get there. We look at what that means, and what the expanded deepfake protections add. buff.ly/A1DmMJN #YouTube
Fujifilm has put camera prices up in Japan by up to 15%, and instax by up to 23%, from October 1. Europe already moved over the summer. So who's next? buff.ly/bZbrmT0 #Fujifilm #CameraPrices #X100VI
Fujifilm price rise: cameras, GFX and instax
Fujifilm has raised camera prices in Japan by up to 15% and instax by up to 23%. Europe moved this summer. Will the US and rival brands follow?
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October 3, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Fujifilm has put camera prices up in Japan by up to 15%, and instax by up to 23%, from October 1. Europe already moved over the summer. So who's next? buff.ly/bZbrmT0 #Fujifilm #CameraPrices #X100VI
Sony's own European stores now list the FX5 as shipping from November 16, a month later than before. The UK, France, and Germany all agree. US listings have yet to be updated. buff.ly/6Qu3ye5 #SonyFX5 #CinemaLine #Filmmaking
Sony FX5 delay: Europe now lists November 16
Sony's European online stores now list November 16 as the FX5 ship date, a month later than before. US listings have not yet changed.
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October 2, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Sony's own European stores now list the FX5 as shipping from November 16, a month later than before. The UK, France, and Germany all agree. US listings have yet to be updated. buff.ly/6Qu3ye5 #SonyFX5 #CinemaLine #Filmmaking
The latest resolve update, DaVinci Resolve 21.1.1, improves the trim editor for audio clips and multiple edit points, and adds USAC audio decode on Windows 11. buff.ly/CiIRbG8 #DaVinciResolve #Blackmagic #VideoEditing
DaVinci Resolve 21.1.1: new features and fixes
DaVinci Resolve 21.1.1 improves the trim editor for audio clips and multiple edit points, and adds USAC audio decode on Windows 11.
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October 2, 2026 at 6:53 AM
The latest resolve update, DaVinci Resolve 21.1.1, improves the trim editor for audio clips and multiple edit points, and adds USAC audio decode on Windows 11. buff.ly/CiIRbG8 #DaVinciResolve #Blackmagic #VideoEditing
Huawei's XMAGE Z10 could be the ultimate phone camera module (to date) and has a 1-inch, 50 MP sensor, a 24-240mm equivalent zoom, and clips on to the new Mate 90. $900, China-only for now. buff.ly/smOU222 #Huawei #smartphonefilmmaking #mobilevideo
Huawei XMAGE Z10: 1-inch clip-on phone camera
Huawei's XMAGE Z10 clip-on camera has a 1-inch 50 MP sensor, 24-240mm equivalent zoom, and 4K60 video. It costs ¥5999 and fits two Mate 90 phones.
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October 2, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Huawei's XMAGE Z10 could be the ultimate phone camera module (to date) and has a 1-inch, 50 MP sensor, a 24-240mm equivalent zoom, and clips on to the new Mate 90. $900, China-only for now. buff.ly/smOU222 #Huawei #smartphonefilmmaking #mobilevideo
Adobe's ChatGPT plugin now has interactive editors: brush a selection, tweak sliders for hue or contrast, and edit PDF text in side panels. buff.ly/oTHGu6O #Adobe #ChatGPT #AI
Adobe ChatGPT plugin gets interactive editing
Adobe's ChatGPT plugin gets interactive editing for images, designs, and PDFs, with brush selections, sliders, and PDF text edits in side panels.
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October 1, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Adobe's ChatGPT plugin now has interactive editors: brush a selection, tweak sliders for hue or contrast, and edit PDF text in side panels. buff.ly/oTHGu6O #Adobe #ChatGPT #AI
Cinema 4D 2026.4 has a built-in MCP server, so Claude and ChatGPT can organize scenes, build variations, and prep multipass renders. It runs locally, is off by default, and logs every command. buff.ly/JTeLiv7 #Cinema4D #Maxon #MCP
Cinema 4D MCP server: Claude and ChatGPT support
Maxon has built MCP support into Cinema 4D 2026.4, letting Claude and ChatGPT carry out tasks in the artist's own scene. It is off by default.
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October 1, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Cinema 4D 2026.4 has a built-in MCP server, so Claude and ChatGPT can organize scenes, build variations, and prep multipass renders. It runs locally, is off by default, and logs every command. buff.ly/JTeLiv7 #Cinema4D #Maxon #MCP
Halide 3.2 lets you pick any f-number from ƒ/1.48 to ƒ/4.0 on the iPhone 18 Pro, where Apple's camera app gives you four presets. Aperture Priority and manual ISO are included. buff.ly/9VHtCbo #Halide #iPhone18Pro
Halide 3.2: iPhone 18 Pro aperture control, price
Halide 3.2 lets iPhone 18 Pro users pick any aperture from ƒ/1.48 to ƒ/4.0, adds Aperture Priority and manual ISO, and costs $19.99 a year.
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October 1, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Halide 3.2 lets you pick any f-number from ƒ/1.48 to ƒ/4.0 on the iPhone 18 Pro, where Apple's camera app gives you four presets. Aperture Priority and manual ISO are included. buff.ly/9VHtCbo #Halide #iPhone18Pro
Laowa's ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 macro lens reaches 1:1 magnification, with autofocus from 0.5 m (1.6 ft) to infinity and manual precision closer in. $449, five mounts, and some impressive results. buff.ly/22730EO #Laowa #macro #lenses
Laowa ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro: price and specs
Laowa's ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 1X Macro APO reaches 1:1 with autofocus from 0.5 m (1.6 ft) to infinity. Five mounts, $449, on sale now.
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October 1, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Laowa's ACRIS 35mm f/2.8 macro lens reaches 1:1 magnification, with autofocus from 0.5 m (1.6 ft) to infinity and manual precision closer in. $449, five mounts, and some impressive results. buff.ly/22730EO #Laowa #macro #lenses
RØDE's LPA1 studio arm takes 2 kg (4.4 lb), reaches 750 mm (29.5 in), and sits below the camera's line of sight. $139 in black now, white to follow. buff.ly/n7Tkcw6 #RODE #Podcasting #Audio RØDE's
RØDE LPA1 studio arm: specs, price, availability
The low-profile RØDE LPA1 studio arm holds 2 kg (4.4 lb), reaches 750 mm (29.5 in), and routes cables along the arm. $139 in black, white coming soon.
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September 30, 2026 at 10:17 AM
RØDE's LPA1 studio arm takes 2 kg (4.4 lb), reaches 750 mm (29.5 in), and sits below the camera's line of sight. $139 in black now, white to follow. buff.ly/n7Tkcw6 #RODE #Podcasting #Audio RØDE's
Mavis Camera 8.2 adds variable aperture control for the iPhone 18 Pro, plus ProRes RAW to SSD, HDMI output, and a WebSocket API. buff.ly/zVTrBLO #iPhone18Pro #ProResRAW #MavisCamera
Mavis Camera 8.2: iPhone 18 Pro aperture, ProRes RAW
Mavis Camera 8.2 adds iPhone 18 Pro variable aperture control, ProRes RAW to SSD, HDMI output, and a WebSocket API. Annual subscription $29.99.
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September 30, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Mavis Camera 8.2 adds variable aperture control for the iPhone 18 Pro, plus ProRes RAW to SSD, HDMI output, and a WebSocket API. buff.ly/zVTrBLO #iPhone18Pro #ProResRAW #MavisCamera
Final Cut Camera 2.4 gets a redesign and manual aperture, shutter priority, and aperture priority modes for iPhone 18 Pro. The latest Final Cut Pro 12.4 can edit the Cinematic mode footage too. buff.ly/7VtkMU0 #FinalCutCamera #iPhone18Pro #FinalCutPro
Final Cut Camera 2.4: variable aperture, redesign
Final Cut Camera 2.4 adds variable aperture control for iPhone 18 Pro, plus a redesign. Final Cut Pro 12.4 edits Cinematic mode footage.
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September 30, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Final Cut Camera 2.4 gets a redesign and manual aperture, shutter priority, and aperture priority modes for iPhone 18 Pro. The latest Final Cut Pro 12.4 can edit the Cinematic mode footage too. buff.ly/7VtkMU0 #FinalCutCamera #iPhone18Pro #FinalCutPro
Polaroid's new Mod instant camera puts Split Shot, Motion Freeze, Double Exposure, and Light Painting on a dial. Sparklers at the ready. $169. buff.ly/XTIwn2C #Polaroid #InstantPhotography #AnalogPhotography
Polaroid Mod: price, specs, and release date
Polaroid's Mod instant camera has Split Shot, Motion Freeze, Double Exposure, and Light Painting modes on a dial. It costs $169 from September 29.
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September 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Polaroid's new Mod instant camera puts Split Shot, Motion Freeze, Double Exposure, and Light Painting on a dial. Sparklers at the ready. $169. buff.ly/XTIwn2C #Polaroid #InstantPhotography #AnalogPhotography
Viltrox has brought four of its full-frame Air primes to L-Mount: 14mm F4.0, 20mm F2.8, 40mm F2.5, and 50mm F2.0. All autofocus, priced from $168 to $199. buff.ly/SDw6AmI #Viltrox #LMount #Photography
Viltrox Air L-Mount primes: specs and price
Viltrox's 14mm, 20mm, 40mm, and 50mm Air primes are now on L-Mount from $168, with the lightest at 159 g (5.6 oz). Specs and prices.
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September 29, 2026 at 6:34 AM
Viltrox has brought four of its full-frame Air primes to L-Mount: 14mm F4.0, 20mm F2.8, 40mm F2.5, and 50mm F2.0. All autofocus, priced from $168 to $199. buff.ly/SDw6AmI #Viltrox #LMount #Photography
ARRI branding is now physically on a phone. The HONOR Magic9 Pro Max carries ARRI logos on the device and packaging, with native LogC3 recording and ARRI Looks built in. China launch first, more markets to follow. buff.ly/YRtY0qX #ARRI #HONOR #MobileFilmmaking
HONOR Magic9 Pro Max: ARRI branding, specs and price
HONOR and ARRI put ARRI branding on a phone for the first time with the Magic9 Pro Max, bringing native LogC3 recording and ARRI Looks to a dual 200 MP camera setup. Launching in China, more markets…
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September 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
ARRI branding is now physically on a phone. The HONOR Magic9 Pro Max carries ARRI logos on the device and packaging, with native LogC3 recording and ARRI Looks built in. China launch first, more markets to follow. buff.ly/YRtY0qX #ARRI #HONOR #MobileFilmmaking
Leica's LUX app for iPhone has had its biggest update yet: a Steve McCurry photo look, a redesigned interface, and iPhone 18 Pro support. A new silver LUX grip and matching cases round out the system. buff.ly/LvD3FRw #Leica #iPhoneography #MobilePhotography
Leica LUX 2.0: McCurry look, silver grip, price
Leica's LUX 2.0 update for iPhone adds a Steve McCurry photo look, a redesigned interface and iPhone 18 Pro support, plus a new silver LUX grip and cases.
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September 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Leica's LUX app for iPhone has had its biggest update yet: a Steve McCurry photo look, a redesigned interface, and iPhone 18 Pro support. A new silver LUX grip and matching cases round out the system. buff.ly/LvD3FRw #Leica #iPhoneography #MobilePhotography
Leaked Apple code just outed a HomePod mini 2, iPad mini 8, and Apple TV 4K, all tipped for October. The iPad mini 8 gets an OLED screen and water resistance, good news if you use one of the increasing number using it as an on-set monitor. buff.ly/U9KQjVn #Apple #iPadMini #HomePod
iPad mini 8, HomePod mini 2, Apple TV 4K leaks
Leaked Apple code reveals a new HomePod mini 2, iPad mini 8 with OLED and water resistance, and Apple TV 4K, all tipped for October.
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September 28, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Leaked Apple code just outed a HomePod mini 2, iPad mini 8, and Apple TV 4K, all tipped for October. The iPad mini 8 gets an OLED screen and water resistance, good news if you use one of the increasing number using it as an on-set monitor. buff.ly/U9KQjVn #Apple #iPadMini #HomePod
DJI and Insta360 now control 93% of the global handheld camera market between them, but they're winning in different places: DJI owns gimbal cameras, Insta360 owns 360 cameras. GoPro's losing ground in both. buff.ly/JYo9OfC #DJI #Insta360
DJI vs Insta360: Q2 2026 camera market share
IDC's Q2 2026 report shows DJI and Insta360 taking 93% of the handheld camera market between them, but dominating different categories: gimbal versus 360.
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September 26, 2026 at 8:03 AM
DJI and Insta360 now control 93% of the global handheld camera market between them, but they're winning in different places: DJI owns gimbal cameras, Insta360 owns 360 cameras. GoPro's losing ground in both. buff.ly/JYo9OfC #DJI #Insta360