The new XPeria 1 III with plenty of Alpha alike features is now available for preorder at BHphoto and Adorama.

And Marques Brownlee posted the full review:

You can now preorder the world’s first magentic VND filtr on Indiegogo (Click here to read all details).

Here is how it works:

Warning: Backup Indieogogo projects can be a risky bet. Not al products get realized and shipped.

Not often you see a new camera having a “vintage” design. Nikon announced the new Z fc (specs here). Here is the review from Jordan and Chris:

I am curious to see if this camera will sell well. I would actually love to see an E-mount version of some of the older Minolta cameras like the XG series:

Sony released the new 1.10 firmware update you can download here:sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-1-series/ilce-1/downloads

Our Sony A1 facebook member Dean also reports that the IBIS issue has been fixed:

Benefits and Improvements of the new Firmware update:

• Improves overall AF performance and stability
• Improves operability when using the Remote Camera Tool app
• Note: Make sure you have updated the Remote Camera Tool app to the most recent version
• Improves eye sensor detection performance with strong light sources, such as sunlight
• Improves operational stability when using the Imaging Edge Mobile apps
• Improves operational stability when using the SEL100400GM, SEL200600G, or SEL600F40GM lens
• Improves the overall stability of the camera

Within a few hours Nikon will announce this new Z-fc Z-mount camera. It is an APS-C camera with a rather special “old style” design which somehow resembles the Nikon DF. The big question for SAR readers is:

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The new filter will be listed available soon on this eBay page.

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