Our readers were wondering what’s the meaning of that 3D dotted map in Sony’s teaser. Knowing that the Sony A9III could(!) be announced on November 8th, and that it is rumored ot have the world’s best AF than this might be related to some kind of new in depth tracking features. Which would surely makes sense for a camera that has to track subjects in sports and midlife photography.

One of our readers did go so far to think that the 3D

Sony Japan officially posted a teaser page for a “Special Event” that will take place in Yokohama on November 8/9. This confirms the rumor I posted weeks ago that Sony will have a product announcement event on November 8. Here is what we can expect to get:

• Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM (99% chance this is coming)
• Sony A9III with new stacked sensor and world’s fastest AF and fps (70% chance this ic coming)
• Major

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Europeans have to check out the dealpage at Fotokoch (Click here) . There is a big amount of cameras and lenses with big discounts once you add them in the “Warenkorb”. This is the real discounted price on some of the items:

• Sony Alpha ZV-E1 Gehäuse | 1.873,11€
• Sony Alpha 7 III (ILCE-7M3) Gehäuse (Farbe: schwarz) | 1.595,80€
• Sony Alpha

Today Peak Design unveiled the new Camera Cubes V2 bag (Click here to check details and preorder) .

Tony&Chelsea:

The OLYMPICS are comong in the summer of 2024 and that means we’re going to get new camera gear. The Canon R1 might make an appearance in time to show off on the sidelines. Sony is due to put out two new cameras, which one will they decide to show off at the big event? Can Nikon put out a new update or camera in time for the games? Tony and Chelsea make their predictions and wishes based on rumors and their camera desires!

As you know Pergear recently announced the most affordable CFexpress Type A cards you can get here:

Amazon US ($399 pricing)
Pergear US (10% off with code XHQJRTT23X9T , valid from 10/18/2023-10/31/2023)
Pergear DE (10% off with code 02VHSP8TTHQV , valid from 10/18/2023-10/31

We got firmware updates for three E-mount lenses:

• Sigma 18-50mm E-mount lens ( download here ):
  -> Improved operational stability.
• Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD ( download here ):
  -> Improved AF tracking performance when shooting moving objects
  -> Compatible with the camera’s “AF assist when shooting video” function
• Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di

Software:
Topaz officially launched the new Video AI 4.0 (Click here to preorder with a $50 discount and see samples of all new features) .
On October 28 Luminar will launch the new NEO software with built-in Generative AI tools .

Kickstarter:
The new bag developed by Nomatic and Peter McKinnon is now available on Kickstarter (Click here) .
Aurora launched the Gnu 5-in-1 modular tripod on Kickstarter (Click here) .
H&Y launched a new magnetic filter system on

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Around November 7 Sony will have a major product announcement event. It’s near certain we are going to get the final 300mm f/2.8 GM lens specs and pricing info. I am still not 100% certain about the A9III but I think the chances are very good the camera will be announced on that very same event. Also the A1 firmware update could be launched