Last week, when I was putting together in a list of photography tips for my Patron readers – which, as usual, included a photography quotes – the first thing that came to mind was Professor Jan šMok’s words: “The best friend of the photographer can garbage.“Something can have to be done with the fact that I finally started closing my photos from Ecuador and Galapagos.
I will add another item to that list of photographer’s best friends: a pair of scissors, aka, cropping tools. In Galapagos, I ran into a major loss of my 500 mm prime lens – its minimum focus distance. Even during the shooting, I knew that something would have to be cropped. Why? Well, because (and it brings me into another quotes, or a saying) “sometimes less is more.,
Recent announcements
- Sony Fe 100mm F/2.8 Macro GM: A traditional focal length macro lens, but with less common magnification. Sony receives a working distance of 8.9 cm (3.5 ″) up to 1.4 × magnification. The lens is compatible with the teleconverted, reaches 2.8 × magnification with 2 × TC attached (at 200 mm F/5.6). Four extreme dynamic linear motors promise faster Air Force performance compared to their predecessor. Optical design has 17 elements in 13 groups (2 xa, 2 ED). Image stabilization for close-up macro work is adapted. A dedicated aperture ring allows for de-click (smooth) operation. Available since November 2025 $ 1,498,
- Unistellar Ar Envision Smart Binoculations: A telescope that you are seeing, uses a enhanced reality (AR) to enrich your awareness about what you are seeing. It can detect more than 1,000 sky objects at night and give names, and during day observation, it recognizes interest of more than a million interest. Spotted something interesting you want to share? Just save the location, and binoculars can guide another person at the same place. Beyond its AR functions (operated by batteries, up to 5 hours or 1,000 engagement per charge), device serves as a standard telescope with magnification and 50 mm purpose lens. But patience requires-you will need to wait by October 2026. Pre-orders are already open at $ 999 (regular value will be $ 1,499).
- 7artisans 10mm f/2.8 mark II: A ultra-wide, manual focus, E/L/r/z mount full-frame fish lens. This protects the perspective of a dramatic fish with an angle of 185 ° (above 178 ° above in the first generation). Optical construction consists of 11 elements in 8 groups (1 asph, 2 ED). The de-clicked aperture ring controls the 10-blade diaphragm, when a 10-pointed starburst is produced, the bottom is stopped. The minimum focus is 0.15 m or about 40 mm from the front element. The weight of 602g, the lens facilitates an integrated hood and does not accept the filter. Price of $ 278,
rumor mill
Possible Canon L-grade superzoom
Given the DSLR era of Canon, you will get an underraged but interesting lens: EF 28–300 mm F/3.5-5.6 L is USM. Canon currently does not offer a uniform lens to RF Mount. However, if we take a glimpse under the hood of the canon’s development center, it seems that some ultra-zoom area is going on. Depending on the registered patent, we can see one of these three variants in the future: Canon RF 24-300 mm F3.5-5.6L, Canon RF 24-400 mm F3.5-6.3L, or Canon RF 28–500 mm F3.5-7.2L.
The superzum never had the best reputation, but the lens design has traveled a long way. Although they are unlikely to perform better than standard zoom lenses or especially a good prime, they are ideal for travel or for conditions where swapping lens is not practical, such as in dusty environment. Which of these can you like to see canon in production?
Through Canon rumors
Sony’s new sensor indicates on future instructions
Camera is less sensor manufacturer than manufacturers, but one of the most important players in the region is Sony. His sensor power cameras in many brands including Nikon. So it is worth seeing how Sony runs, because it gives us a glimpse in the future of the cameras that we are using soon.
Recently, one of the biggest innovations was the introduction of a global shutter sensor in the full-frame Soni A9 III. A quick refresher: Instead of reading the image line by the line, the data on a global shutter is read at once after exposure. While landscape photographers may not be affected, global shutter can be a game-chain for sports photographers and can use flash (especially out of bright lights).
The current Sony A9 III sensor has “24.6 MP only”. This week, Sony unveiled a new stacked CMOS sensor with global shutters and 105 MP resolution, capable of 100 FPS (10-bit output). Its diagonal is slightly smaller than the 39.7 mm-pure-frame (43.3 mm), but larger than the APS-C (26.8 mm). These unusual dimensions suggest an industrial camera application for now. Nevertheless, it is appropriate to expect this technique to be available in consumer cameras in future. A high-resolution, full-frame Soni camera with a global shutter does not seem away.
Through Sony alpha rumors
Nikon zf to get new firmware
Not long ago, we published a Article Joe Nikon has included in its various cameras, focusing on firmware features. Given the Z6 III or Z8 what can already do, it is not difficult for the ZF and Z9 to estimate the direction of some future firmware updates. A unique feature has already been confirmed, however: a film for ZF a film grain mode that adds grain to photos and videos. Of course, if you shoot in Raw, your photos will be the same as before. To see the effect, you have to either process your Raw at Nikon NX Studio, film a video, or shoot JPEG.
Through Nikon rumors
Good deals and new sales
This week, I have focused on Nikon lens, many of which are currently available at attractive discounts:
- Nikon Z 600 mm F/6.3 VR S ($ 5,197, now $ 4,197)
- Nikon Z 600 mm F/4 TC VR S ($ 16,197, now $ 15,197)
- Nikon Z 400 mm F/4.5 VR S ($ 3,497, now $ 3,047)
- Nikon Z 100-400 mm F/4.5-5.6 VR S ($ 2,947, now $ 2,747)
- Nikon Z 180-600 mm F/5.6-6.3 VR ($ 2,197, now $ 1,997)
- Nikon Z 24-70 mm F/2.8S ($ 2,547, now $ 2,347)
- Nikon Z 14-24 mm F/2.8S ($ 2,697, now $ 2,397)
- Nikon Z 17-28 mm F/2.8 ($ 1,297 was now $ 1,097)
- Nikon Z 14-30 mm F/4S ($ 1,397 was now $ 1,247)
Want to save even more? See the gear section used. B&H photo provides labor warranty on a 90-day parts and used items that should have a long time to ensure that you did not buy lemon. Here are some highlights who caught my eye:
- Nikon Z 600 mm F/4 TC VR S (New $ 15,197, $ 13,525 used)
- Nikon Z 600 mm F/6.3 VR S (New $ 4,197, used $ 3,819)
- Nikon Z 180-600 mm F/5.6-6.3 VR (New $ 1,997, used $ 1,797)
- Nikon Z 100-400 mm F/4.5-5.6 VR S (New $ 2,747, $ 2,417 used)
- Nikon Z 24-70 mm F/2.8S II (New $ 2,797, $ 2,545 used)
- Nikon Z 24-70 mm F/2.8S (New $ 2,347, $ 2,018 used)
- Nikon Z 70-200 mm F/2.8 VR S (New $ 2,897, $ 2,490 used)
- Nikon Z 14-24 mm F/2.8S (New $ 2,397, used $ 2,109)
- Nikon Z 14-30 mm F/4S (New $ 1,247, $ 1,072 used)
Other pages of interest
This week has a strong analog taste. Kodak introduced two new 35 mm films: Codakolar 100 And Codakolar 200 (Both $ 9 per 36-exposure roll). The market also became a bit bright for the new film cameras. In addition to Pentax 17 ($ 497), you will be able to pick up soon Analog AF -1 Point-and-shoot AF camera (€ 450 / $ 566) in this winter. Likes to be digital but want a classic analog look? Check out Dxo filmpack 8Which “emits the true form and experience of many black and white and colorful films”. And if you want a dose of analog inspiration, take a look at the winning entries of this year Analog Sparks Awards 2025,
This week, the winner of the largest bird photography competition – Bird photographer of the year 2025 – announced. I am very happy to see the names of many of my friends among the award winners, photographers you probably already know from our interviews and online workshops (Our pattern is available to gold membersIn particular, Petra Bamsock was highly appreciated in the bird behavior category, Tibor Litski took bronze in birds in the flight, and finally, Tomeus Grims earned a spectacular silver in urban birds. Best wishes to everyone!
On October 1, 2025, at the age of 91, the world lost a notable primatologist, conservationist and human: Jane Goodol. From the beginning of the 1960s, Dr. Gudol dedicated his life to study Chimpanzee at Gombay Stream National Park in Tanzania, highlighting the complexity of his social life. But his work went far beyond science – he became an environmental lawyer for the environment and continued to spread the literal meaning of awareness and education until its last days. Now you can see the documentary Jane Goodol: The Hope The National Geographic’s YouTube channel reflects the heritage that she leaves behind.
Photo Theme Challenge, Week #123
Last week was the theme ForestAnd you can see the result In this threadThank you everyone for your submission! This week is the theme of ColorsAnd you can present your results In this thread Saturday, October 11, till 2025!
Week #122 results
Let us see some shots received for the theme “One” theme
Andrewgusew’s photo:
This drone perspective reveals an interesting pattern of different tree communities.
Crow’s picture:
I like how the high perspective emphasizes the smallness of the path.
And finally, Danny’s photo:
We end with a perspective, which show the peaceful efforts of trees to reach the sky.
Thanks to everyone for submitting your photos in the challenge, and we hope to look more in the next week Colors Subject.
