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The Canon EOS M series definitely could use some quality lenses, and Sigma has come through with a series of speedy primes available this month! The new 16mm f/1.4 DC DN, 30mm f/1.4 DC DN and 56mm f/1.4 DC DN will give EOS M shooters an array of fast, sharp, affordable glass in the most popular 35mm-equivalent approximate focal lengths. Coming soon!!

High-speed, high-volume -- and yes, a high price -- the Sony A9 II full-frame mirrorless camera is a nice evolution of the A9. Big changes revolve around connectivity with a built-in Ethernet terminal, faster wireless, encrypted FTP transfer, plus all the latest autofocus technology that Sony has to offer. Ideal for photojournalists and sports photographers (especially with Sony's recent additions of 200-600mm and 600mm lenses), the A9 II arrives in November starting at $4500.

Firmware has been released for the Canon EOS R and EOS RP, offering substantial autofocus improvements to both cameras. If you haven't downloaded it yet, it's absolutely worth the effort to upgrade your system. EOS R: http://bit.ly/eosr-fw-1-4 EOS RP: http://bit.ly/eosrp-fw-1-3

Sony A9 users! Firmware Ver. 6.00 is available now, which adds real-time Eye AF for animals, as well as interval shooting and some other minor updates. Download the new firmware here: https://www.sony.com//e-mount-bo/ilce-9/downloads/00016361

Minor firmware update for Nikon Coolpix P1000 owners: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com//downlo/fw/334.html

The full-frame Sigma 14-24mm f2.8 DG DN ART is coming soon for Sony E-mount and Panasonic L-mount (and for the upcoming Sigma fp camera). Check out this blog article by night sky photographer Jack Fusco to see what makes this new lens so impressive! https://blog.sigmaphoto.com//sigma-14-24mm-f2-8-dg-dn-art/

Photographer friends! Photolemur 3 is a pretty nifty desktop software that -- while it is rather limited -- does make quick work of RAW (or JPG) processing to produce images with enhanced color, dynamic range and noise reduction, plus there's a few filters you can try out. And it's free! What's especially nice is the before/after slider, and a very simple interface. So while this doesn't replace Lightroom or retouching software, it's a neat way to "automagically" enhance your images. May be worth at try. https://www.canonwatch.com/skylum-photolemur-3-is-now-avai/

Overview of the heavy-duty, waterproof, chemical-resistant Ricoh G900. Get it at: http://bit.ly/Ricoh-G900

TBT - Early scene modes? Portrait, mid-shot, group, landscape? Not quite... early point-and-shoot cameras like this Minolta Hi-Matic G used "zone focus" controls to make focusing easier for novice photographers. Each of these little icons corresponded to a specific distance, and there was actually a distance scale printed on the underside of the lens for more advanced users. #TBT

From Sarah Beirne - Sarah Beirne Photography "This lens is the ultimate portrait lens. Not only does it produce a beautifully sharp image, the bokeh effect is unlike any other! It blurs the background in camera so perfectly, making post processing a breeze." Get yours here!... http://bit.ly/sigma-105-art See more

With this adapter, PL mount cine lenses will now be able to be used on L-mount (Sigma, Panasonic full frame, Leica) cameras. Very cool!

The new Panasonic LUMIX S1H LEARN MORE ABOUT IT FROM https://shop.panasonic.com/s1h