Featured hack
Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX for $1,797.99 at Amazon$1,797.99$2,199.99−18%
Amazon US shows the S5 IIX body at $1,797.99 against $2,199.99, according to a price tracker on 3 Nov 2026. Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX
Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX + 20-60mm + 50mm for £1,699 at Wex
£1,699£2,399−29%
Wex lists the S5 IIX two-lens bundle at £1,699 including a £300 Panasonic cashback, against a £2,399 RRP. Panasonic LUMIX S5 IIX · Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 · Panasonic LUMIX S 50mm F1.8
Nikon Z6 III for $1,996.95 at B&H
$1,996.95$2,696.95−26%
The Z6 III body is $700 below its $2,696.95 regular price at B&H.
More hacks
Nikon Z8 for $3,196.95 at B&H
$3,196.95$4,296.95−26%
B&H lists the Nikon Z8 body at $3,196.95, which is $1,100 under its usual $4,296.95; no end date is shown on the B&H page.
Rumor: Panasonic registers an unnamed new camera in China as Lumix event takes place in Osaka
L-Rumors reports an image of an official Chinese registration for a new Panasonic camera with the code P2502A. The listing shows no Wi-Fi 6 support, and the post says nothing indicates whether it is a Lumix S9II, a compact Micro Four Thirds model or a cine camera. The image came via Weibo. The…
Bold Lens Co. BL-32 lens built from disposable camera optics
Bold Lens Co. makes the BL-32, a 32mm manual-focus APS-C lens that uses the optic from a recycled disposable camera in a 3D-printed housing. It has an f/5.6 to f/22 adjustable aperture and is sold for $49 in Fujifilm X, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon EF-M, Canon RF and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Rumor: Meike 50mm f/1.4 autofocus lens coming for Sony E, Nikon Z and L-mount
Sony Alpha Rumors passes on a Weibo post saying Meike plans an official release of this lens within 2026. The lens is expected to weigh about 600 g.
Rumor: a miniature Lumix S9-style body with a Micro Four Thirds sensor
L-Rumors published reader-sent leaked images of what appears to be a smaller S9-style camera with an MFT sensor. The site says it is not fully certain the images are real. Panasonic LUMIX S9
Reddit: user builds own wireless controller for Lumix S9
A Redditor built a custom wireless touch controller for the Lumix S9 because he was dissatisfied with the camera maker's app. Digital Camera World covered the project, and the date shown is approximate.
Nikon ZR firmware 2.00 adds dial and Fn button options
Firmware 2.00 for the Nikon ZR lets users assign ISO, exposure and white balance settings to the command dials. It also lets them switch 3D LUT/View Assist with an Fn button. Nikon Rumors says the update was not yet downloadable on 3 November, and the date shown here is approximate.
Sigma says FP2 demand is above expectations
Sigma has said demand for the FP2 has exceeded expectations, and production is struggling to keep up. The camera launches on November 11, but some buyers may wait longer for their unit.
Fujifilm issues firmware for three GFX cameras
Fujifilm has released minor firmware updates for the GFX100RF Fragment Edition, GFX100S II and GFX100 II. Digital Camera World reports the changes as small.
Prices and deals change quickly; check the shop before you buy. Links to shops are affiliate links: buying through them costs you nothing extra and supports this site. Some news summaries are written with the help of AI from the linked source; the source is always linked.