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The new LUMIX S9 is the perfect companion for the outdoors and combined with LUMIX S 100 mm f/2.8 Macro and intermediate rings Viltrox DG-L offers a stunning insight into the insect kingdom. A macro setup based on the LUMIX S9 can be very light and compact and include e.g:

Body: Panasonic LUMIX DC-S9 "Dark Olive"

Lens: Panasonic LUMIX S 100 mm f/2.8 Macro (S-E100)

Intermediate rings: Viltrox DG-L Macro Extension Tube Ring

Soon to stock a set of high-end film atlas Mercury 1.5x anamorphic lenses comprising 36, 42 and 72 mm focal lengths for the PL bayonet. The manufacturer has concentrated on a distinctive image rendering while minimising colour defects, as well as a small weight and size: for example, the 42mm variant weighs only 1.1 kg and is 11.2 cm long.

Another COB LED light in SmallRig's wide range is the RC100B it is a compact bi-color model (2700-6500 K) with a weight of approx. 700 g and dimensions of 115 x 95 x 95 mm that easily fits into a camera bag! The novelty also delights with an intensity of up to 20100 lx (with reflector, 5600 K, 1 m), flexible power supply options (V-Mount, BP/Mini XLR, USB-C PD 3.1 140W/QC/AFC/FCP, Apple 2.4A, optional AC adapter) and remote control via app or optional DMX.

Power supply using V-Mount batteries requires at least 98Wh model (SmallRig VB99, VB155, VB99 SE or VB212), an optional adapter for NP-F batteries allows the use of two NP-F970 batteries for approx. 60% power. Comes in variants "Standard" (4893, includes tripod adapter, diffuser, 3m USB-C cable) and "Mobile" (4894, includes handle instead of adapter, NP-F 970 battery plate instead of USB-C cable, does not include diffuser), both come with reflector.

New updates to Blackmagic RAW 4.3 and Blackmagic Video Assist 3.17 bring support for recording to Blackmagic RAW from new cameras Panasonic LUMIX S5D and Fujifilm X-M5 in conjunction with monitors/recorders Video Assist 12G HDR! Download here.

Nikon plans (mid next year) to launch new FW for full-frame mirrorless camera Nikon Z6IIIwhich will bring the Content Credentials feature based on Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) standards to protect user copyright and image authenticity. Nikon is also planning a new version of NX MobileAir, which will support the Frame.io Camera to Cloud platform feature and enable automatic video transfer to the Frame.io platform for seamless sharing in the cloud. The launch is planned for the first half of 2025.