Ugreen launched the Black Friday deals on NAS products:

• In US at Amazon, Ugreen, BHphoto.
• in EU at Amazon, Ugreen

Sirui launched the world’s first 1.33x FF Auto Focus Anamorphic Cine Lens lineup on Kickstarter (Click here). Limited Super Early Bird Price 20% Off!

Here is the key info about the new Astra series:

• World’s first full-frame autofocus anamorphic lens series
• Fast constant T1.8 aperture for low light and shallow depth of field
• 1.33× anamorphic squeeze for true cinematic widescreen (≈2.35:1 from 16:9)
• Compact and lightweight design (around 600–700 g per lens)
• Full-frame coverage for modern high-resolution cameras
• Autofocus support ideal for solo shooters, gimbals, and run-and-gun work
• Practical set of focal lengths: 50mm, 75mm, 100mm
• Consistent 67mm front filter thread across the set
• Uniform size and weight for quick lens swaps and easier rigging
• Classic anamorphic look with oval bokeh, stretched highlights, and horizontal flares
• Much more affordable than traditional cinema anamorphic lenses

We finally got the BIG announcement we were all waiting for! The new Sony A7V—ah wait… nope. It’s the Sony Camera Rain Cover, now finally available for preorder at BHphoto (click here).

A Vietnamese influencer shared this and wrote:

It seems Sony will announce something, maybe the a75 in exact Dec. 2nd. The invitation was sent to Vietnamese KOLs and content creators. The time in picture is Vietnam time so please convert to yours accordingly.

Sony A7V Preorders (open on Dec 2): BHphoto, Amazon.

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Final Thoughts

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For a limited time you save $430 on the Adobe Cloud Pro at BHphoto (Click here).

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We already have a bunch of early Black Friday deals! All early holiday Deals are now live on this special BHphoto page (Click here).

The massive Sony holiday savings started today and you can find them on those pages at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. And the additional $50 cashback has been extended to January 1st!

Sony Camera rebates:

• $500 off and $50 cashback on the Sony A1 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
• $900 off and $50 cashback on the Sony A7R V at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
• $300 off on the Sony FX3 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.
• $200 off and $50 cashback on the Sony A7CR at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama
• $700 off and $50 cashback on the Sony A7 IV at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama

Software: You now save up to 77% on the Luminar Neo software (Click here). Add our checkout code “SAR” to get additional 10 Dollar/Euro discount!

One source (thanks!) claims that the Sony A7V will be announced on December 2 at around 2–3 PM London time. While I’m not 100% certain yet, this timing seems very plausible — Sony often unveils major gear on a Tuesday or Wednesday, and several other sources have already confirmed the launch is set for early December.

That means you’ve got about 20 days to gather the funds — roughly $3,000 — if you want to grab the camera on launch day! I’ve also been told that only first-day preorders are likely to ship before Christmas, while anyone ordering even a day later could see their delivery pushed to January.

Sony A7V Preorders (open on Dec 2?): BHphoto, Amazon.