Preorders are now open at BHphoto (Click here). European preorder are open at Fotokoch, Calumet, FotoErhardt, WexUK.

You can preorder the lens at BHphoto, Amazon, TTartisan.

And here are the first reviews:

You get it for $549 at BHphoto.

You have five days left to grab the Peak Design Pro Tripod on Kickstarter (Click here). It has nearly 5,000 backers and collected nearly 4 million dollars

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Based on the groundbreaking architecture of Peak Design’s original award-winning Travel Tripod, Pro Tripod is scaled-up to offer significantly greater stiffness and deployment height. It also offers pro features like fluid panning, video support, and fully CNC-machined aluminum hardware, as well as meticulously engineered refinements to every single lever, knob, and touchpoint.

Pro Tripod will be available in 3 size variants (Lite / Pro / Tall) to meet a broad range of shooting needs and preferences. Combined with the Travel Tripod, Peak Design now has a full tripod line, with a compelling premium solution for everyone in the hobbyist, prosumer, and professional .

Product Overview

• Pro Tripod
  Professional-grade tripod with the stability and features pros need, but still portable enough to carry anywhere.
• Pro Tall Tripod
  Variant of Pro Tripod with elongated legs for a taller deploy height. For users who prefer taller deployment, either because they are taller, or because they want maximum stability with heavier rigs by not deploying the center column. Longer packed length than Pro Tripod and slightly heavier.
• Pro Lite Tripod
  Same head as Pro Tripod, but with the legs, hub, and center column scaled down for greater portability. For users willing to sacrifice a little stability for a little more packability. Packs down skinnier and slightly shorter than Pro Tripod, weighs slightly less. Still significantly stronger, stiffer, larger, and heavier than Travel Tripod.
• Tilt Mod*
  Instantly convert your Pro Tripod ball head into a fluid pan/tilt head for capturing ultra-smooth pro-quality video. Capture photo and video in a single shoot without lugging extra gear or interrupting your workflow
• Pro Leveling Base*
  Combine the portability and stability of our carbon fiber Pro Tripod legs with the functionality of your own dedicated pro video head, gimbal, geared head, 3-way head, and more. Quickly level it on uneven terrain without the need to adjust your legs.
• Pro Spike Feet Pro Lite Spike Feet
  Set of 3 stainless steel spike feet. Pro set fits Pro & Pro Tall models, Pro Lite fits only Pro Lite model. Achieve superior stability and grip when shooting with Pro Tripod or Pro Tall Tripod on slippery or loose terrain.

Pro Tripod Features/Upgrades vs. Travel Tripod

• Massive stability upgrade. All pro, still no bulk.
  Scaled-up and precision-tuned to handle heavy pro rigs in the most demanding environments, Pro Tripod features stronger legs, an all-CNC-machined hub, and a flanged center column for maximum stability and weight capacity (40lb). Yet it still fits in your backpack.
• Totally overhauled & refined Pro Ball Head with fluid panning.
  Integrated fluid panning. An upgraded cinch ring for more stability than ever. Added safety toggle for total security. 15-degrees of adjustment even when the center column is fully stowed. Use the new Tilt Mod accessory to instantly convert to a full fluid pan/tilt video head.
• Faster, more secure camera connection.
  The redesigned Arca-compatible camera quick-lock grips your camera faster, tighter, and more effortlessly.
• Revamped leg cams for even faster setup and pack-down + easier maintenance.
  A hallmark feature of the Travel Tripod, the aluminum leg locking cams have been reengineered for smoother, faster, and stronger operation. Plus they’re significantly easier to disassemble for cleaning and maintenance.
• New ergonomic angle adjusters.
  New CNC-machined leg angle adjusters have smooth and satisfying push-button operation and lie flush when packed down.
• Fully integrated hex tool + mobile mount.
  Includes our iconic collapsible phone mount, plus a new folding hex multitool, both designed to stow inside the center column.
• Upgraded protective carry sleeve.
  The redesigned carry sleeve features a weatherproof shell, padded construction, and an integrated adjustable carry strap.

Today only, you can score big savings on Samsung T7 drives in B&H Photo’s DealZone (Click here). As photographers, we can never have too much storage 😉

DIY announced this new universal lens cap you get for $35 on Amazon (click here).

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Meet the Uni LensCap: Universal Lens Protection, Re-Engineered to Last

Photographers will soon have a smarter way to protect their gear. Launching August 6th, the Uni LensCap is a next-generation universal lens cover offering a snug, tear-resistant fit and shock-absorbing protection built right into its core.
Engineered to fit 99% of DSLR and mirrorless lenses, the Uni LensCap performs best on barrels measuring 60–90mm in diameter. At its center is a precision-molded flat top, surrounded by the new Impact Guard Ridge—a low-profile, ribbed structure that diffuses shock and shields the lens face from direct impact. Combined with a reinforced retention ring, this design ensures a secure fit that won’t stretch or slip, regardless of how often it’s used.
With a vivid blue finish, the Uni LensCap is easy to find even in dark or cluttered kits. Its stretch-fit design hugs lenses, hoods, and filters alike, shielding them from water, dirt, and shock without ever cracking or slipping.

Key Features:
• Universal fit for 60–90mm lenses
• Flat-top design with shock-deflecting Impact Guard Ridge
• Reinforced retention ring for long-term grip and stretch-resistance
• Waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, and washable
• Bold blue color for visibility in dark environments

Sony RX1rIII in Stock at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK.

The Sony RX1rIII has a raison d’être that is often misunderstood. This camera does not focus on technical specifications. For those, it is better to buy a Sony A7cR with the new $150 TTartisan 40mm f/2.0 and save $2,000. The Sony RX1rIII offers a unique experience, with the image quality of the Sony A7rV in the smallest and lightest camera body possible. And I think there’s a market for that. There are people who love the idea (and have the money) to use this camera as a fun option when they don’t feel like carrying something bulky around.

And the latest reviews from youtubers show that this is exactly the point of this camera: