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Mar 16th - This weeks photography gear news, updates, & releases

If you don’t see your favorite brand, there may be no news or updates. So stay tuned. The following is from last Saturday March 9th to yesterday, Friday March 15th.

Camera systems:

Sony

  • Update available for Creator’s App

  • New Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports lens (Sony E)

  • Temporary delay on orders for following for E-mount

    • Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN

    • Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN

  • Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1 Aspherical E-mount lens release will be March 19, 2024

Canon

  • Firmware update available for EOS C500 Mark II

  • Voigtlander Nokton 75mm F1.5 Aspherical lens arriving for Canon RF in Aprile 2024

  • Announced 2 new Sony TOUGH CFexpress type B memory cards (960GB & 1920GB)

Nikon

  • Firmware update for Nikon Z9 (ver. 5.0)

  • Firmware update for NX Studio (ver. 1.6.1) - adds support for for Z 9 firmware (ver. 5.00)

  • Firmware update for Nikon SnapBridge (ver. 2.11.0)

  • JJC released an Arca Swiss quick-release plate with built-in AirTag for Nikon cameras

Fujifilm

  • New Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 instant print camera

  • Firmware update for Fujifilm GFX 100 II (ver. 2.00)

Leica

  • Firmware update for Leica SL3 (ver. 1.1.0)

  • JJC released an Arca Swiss quick-release plate with built-in AirTag for Leica Q3 cameras

  • SmallRig cage kits announced for Leica SL3, SL2, & SL2-S cameras

Mint

  • New Rollei 35AF camera

Pentax

  • Firmware update for Pentax K-3 III

Ricoh

  • Temporary hold on GR camera orders due to supply shortage

Lenses:

Viltrox

  • Teased the launch of new 30-300mm t/4.0 Cine lens

Misc:

  • Rotolight Anova Pro 3 will be at The Photography & Video Show

  • New KEKS KM02 OLED & KM-Q light meters clip straight to camera hotshoe

  • Shimoda launches the Urban Explore backpack

  • New Lexar SL500 SSD is barely larger than a credit card

  • Think Tank Photo introduced new Pixel Pocket Rockets & Battery Holders