DPReview has added the Nikon Z5IIC to its studio test scene and published an image quality article on it. The site's verdict is that the compact, lower-priced full-frame body holds up well on image quality. Nikon Z5 IIC

DPReview has added the Nikon Z5IIC to its studio test scene and published an image quality article on it. The site's verdict is that the compact, lower-priced full-frame body holds up well on image quality. Nikon Z5 IIC


The Sigma FP2 reaches global release on 11 November at a body price of $2,199, with pre-orders open at authorized retailers. It measures 112.8 x 69.9 x 41.8 mm and weighs 376 g without lens, and Sigma markets it as the smallest full-frame interchangeable-lens camera.

Japanese retailer Map Camera ranked the Canon EOS R8 Mark II first for October, ahead of the Sony A7 V, which had led nine times since last December. The Sony A7C II placed third, and the RF 45mm f/1.2 STM kit sold almost as fast as the body alone.
A new rumor says both Viltrox and Meike plan to announce autofocus zoom lenses in 2027. Photography Life reported it in its weekly news roundup. Both brands have mostly been known for prime lenses, so zooms would be a first for them. The report as summarized does not give focal lengths, apertures,…
A fresh round of rumors describes the upcoming Nikon Z70 as a fast, high-end APS-C body, often compared with the old D500 DSLR. The reported specification list includes a 41-megapixel sensor that is not stacked, 8K 60p video, an Expeed 7 processor, in-body stabilization and a 120 fps display…

Sirui has added two autofocus primes to its Aurora series for Sony E and L mount: a 15mm f/1.6 and a 24mm f/1.4, each weighing about 550 g. The 15mm is open for pre-order at $599, the 24mm is expected at $499, and Z and X mount versions are reportedly coming later. Sirui Aurora 15mm f/1.6 · Sirui Aurora 24mm f/1.4

Digital Camera World has published the latest Yodobashi best-seller ranking for Japan, covering the first half of October 2026. Only three brands appear in the top ten, and Sony takes five of the ten places. The Sony A7C II with a zoom lens kit is number one, even though it dates from 2023. Canon… Canon EOS R50 · Sony α7 V · Fujifilm X-M5 · Fujifilm X-T30 III · Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Sony ZV-E10 II · Canon EOS R10

Nikon's latest quarterly results show its camera division selling fewer bodies than at any point since the first three months of 2023. Digital Camera World reports that the second quarter of the fiscal year saw 150,000 camera bodies sold, bringing the first half of the year to 360,000. Overall, the… Nikon Z5 IIC
Leica Rumors reports that a Leica Q3 43 Monochrom is expected to be announced in early December 2026. The site says its own reader poll from February, which asked whether such a camera would appear, turned out to be right. The post is short and does not name a source for the date. No…

DPReview published a technical look at the Sigma FP2's sensor on 5 November. It reports that the sensor reads out more than twice as fast as the original FP's. The readout is a fraction faster than the camera's 1/50 s flash sync speed suggests. DPReview says the sensor is otherwise a match for the… Nikon ZR
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…

Canon announced four new Cinema EOS bundles pairing the EOS C50 or EOS C80 with RF zoom lenses, going on sale in mid-November 2026 at official US prices of $5,098 to $5,999.99. These are new purchasing configurations, not new bodies or lenses. Canon RF 20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ · Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM · Canon C80 lens kits · Canon C50 Videographer Kit
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.

Canon announced firmware updates for the EOS C400, C80, C50 and R5 C. They add Multi Matrix colour control, autofocus in Slow & Fast mode at 72 to 96 fps, and, on the C50, a 1/8000 shutter and external flash support in photo mode. A free Camera Control Center app also arrives, with the firmware due… Canon EOS R5 C
Canon Rumors says a Sigma 50-120mm f/2.8 APS-C zoom for RF mount is real, citing specs and images leaked on X. It also expects Canon to announce a non-L RF 90mm f/2.8 IS Macro before the end of the year.
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.

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

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.

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 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 has released minor firmware updates for the GFX100RF Fragment Edition, GFX100S II and GFX100 II. Digital Camera World reports the changes as small.
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