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The DIYPhotography Uni LensCap provide lens protection beyond the front element.

From DIYPhotography:

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

DIYPhotography.net, New York, NY - 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 stretchfit 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

The Uni LensCap will be available beginning August 6th at https://www.diyphotography.net/shop/ and select retail partners.

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Sony Alpha 1 II firmware update version 3.00 is available for download.

Firmware Version 3.00 incorporates the following fixes and enhancements:

• Adapts the display layout of shooting information for both horizontal and vertical viewing
• Allows you to select whether to change the Shooting Mode, Drive Mode, and Focus Mode using the dial or through the menu
• Allows simultaneous deleting and rating of images recorded on both Memory Card Slot 1 and Slot 2
• Allows the display of folder names and file names during playback
• Allows you to add OK/NG/KEEP flags to clips during or after movie recording
• Allows you to cancel the scheduled transfer of selected images during FTP transfer
• Adds support for the following Transfer & Tagging settings:
  A setting to automatically schedule FTP transfer of protected still images from FTP Import
  A setting to automatically schedule FTP transfer of protected still images and videos from FTP Upload Preset
  A setting to automatically protect still images transferred via FTP from FTP Upload Preset
  Ver. 2.3.0 or later of the Transfer & Tagging setting is necessary for Android, and Ver. 2.3.1 or later is necessary for iOS.
  The Transfer & Tagging setting may not be available in some countries or regions
• Supports the following Monitor & Control app functions:
  Focus map display
  IRIS operation bar display
  Ver. 2.3.0 or later of the Monitor & Control app is necessary.
  The Monitor & Control app may not be available in some countries or regions
• Supports Scan and Tag, Photo Cropping, and Volume Photography Commands under the Volume Photography License Installation of a paid license is required for use. The provision of the license is scheduled to begin after August 2025. Services may not be available in some countries or regions.
• Updates the display of the shooting date and time to the user date and time (The built-in clock of the camera) instead of the server date and time when viewing images captured with the Write Digital Signature function set to On in the Camera Authenticity Solution
  Installation of a paid license is required for use.
  The timing for the provision of paid licenses to customers other than certain media outlets is yet to be determined.
  Services may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Authenticity Catalog Page.
  
• WPA and WEP functionalities are no longer supported. You will no longer be able to select WPA or WEP when connecting to Wi-Fi. Please use the more secure WPA2 or WPA3 security setting moving forward
• Improves the operational stability of the camera

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From Tamron Americas:

TAMRON Americas Launches Free Online Master Classes for Photographers and Filmmakers

TAMRON University Master Classes Available Across a Variety of Imaging Genres

Commack, NY, July 28, 2025 – Tamron Americas announces a series of free online master classes led by professional photographers and filmmakers. These multi-part courses are designed for enthusiasts looking to elevate their skills and creativity, as well as seasoned professionals aiming to grow their business.

Participants can access and complete each class at their own pace. Enrollment is now open at https://tamronamericas.co/tamron-university.

"Our goal is for participants to take away more than just the basics of photography and videography from these courses., stated Ken Hubbard, Field Services Manager. “We want them to receive practical business advice, feel inspired to try something new, and learn through real-world, hands-on experiences. Most importantly, we hope they get to see the personal side of our pros and connect with their creative journeys."

Learn from the Pros—On Your Schedule

TAMRON University offers a wide array of in-depth classes that deliver both creative inspiration and practical, in-the-field training. Topics span a wide variety of genres, including:

• Portraiture
• Landscape and Nature
• Travel and Storytelling
• Wildlife
• Macro
• Filmmaking
• Astrophotography and Night Skies

Each course is taught by an accomplished industry professional who takes you behind the scenes of their creative process. They will provide valuable insights into their technical approach, gear choices, business strategies, and artistic philosophies in nine or more focused lessons.

“I hope that this course will inspire the photographer to feel more confident when they are photographing birds,” commented Tamron Image Master David Akoubian. “I also hope it inspires the photographer to get out into nature. As well as taking the time to watch and learn the behavior of the birds and animals they will encounter.”

What's Available Now (as of 7/28/25)

At launch, four full classes are available, with five more coming soon. New classes will continue to be added, ensuring an ever-growing resource for enthusiasts and pros who want to learn, grow, and succeed.

• The Art of Storytelling with Erica Robinson
• Nature Photography with Kurt Garnder
• Commercial and Celebrity Portraiture with Hernan Rodriguez
• The Art of Photographing Birds with David Akoubian

Classes Coming Soon

• Sean Parker: Capturing The Night Skies
• Michael Gilbert: The Creative Photographer
• André Costantini: Documentary Filmmaking
• Jonathan Thorpe: Cinematic Halloween Horror
• Charley Voorhis: Adventure Filmmaking

Participants are enthusiastic about the new online master classes. Paul G. stated, “Erica gave me a lot to consider. I've never tried story telling but now I am excited to broaden my photography to include it. Erica covered the topic thoroughly and her shared personal experiences made the topic more interesting and less intimidating to explore for myself.”

It seems hard to believe that the Canon EOS 5 Series is now 20 years old, but Canon is celebrating that accomplishment.

Canon celebrates 20th anniversary of EOS 5 interchangeable-lens digital camera series

TOKYO, July 28, 2025—Canon Inc. announces that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the EOS 5 interchangeable-lens digital camera series. This series has consistently delivered new value to both professional and advanced amateur users with cutting-edge technologies and the latest innovative features.

The EOS 5 series was born in September 2005 with the release of its first model, the EOS 5D, a DSLR camera. The EOS 5D was the first in Canon's line of products for advanced amateur users to include a full-frame CMOS sensor, which at the time had only been adopted in models for professionals. Featuring outstanding resolution, rich color gradation, and a wide ISO sensitivity range, this model contributed to the popularization of full-frame cameras. Canon has launched a total of eight models in the EOS 5 series as of June 2025.

In November 2008, Canon released the second-generation EOS 5D Mark II, the series’ first model equipped with full-HD video shooting functions, which helped to popularize video shooting through DSLR cameras.

Since then, Canon has released several models in pursuit of performance and expressive ability for creating works. These include the EOS 5D Mark III (released in March 2012), with heightened AF accuracy and continuous shooting speed; the EOS 5Ds and EOS 5Ds R (released in June 2015), featuring the world’s largest number of pixels¹—approximately 50.6 megapixels—at the time of release; and the EOS 5D Mark IV (released in September 2016), which finely balanced specs including a large number of pixels, high-speed continuous shooting, and high capturing sensitivity.

In July 2020, Canon released the EOS R5, the first full-frame mirrorless camera in the EOS R System to bear the number “5” in its name. Equipped with a high-performance image processor and boasting the world’s first² (at the time of release) 8K video shooting function3 among interchangeable lens cameras, it made significant improvements to basic camera functions for both still image and video.

Additionally, its successor, the EOS R5 Mark II (released in August 2024), significantly improved still image and video functions in comparison to previous models, thanks to a newly developed “Accelerated Capture” image processing system and the use of deep learning technology. This model, which combines superb subject tracking with advanced mobility, meets the needs of both professional and advanced amateur users while enabling diverse visual expressions.

In this way, the EOS 5 series has led the EOS series by offering cutting-edge technology and delivering innovation.

Canon will continue making contributions to the further development of photography and video culture by pursuing cutting-edge technology and a high level of expressive power through the EOS 5 series, which has received broad support from both professional and advanced amateur users alike.

¹ Among DSLR cameras with image sensors that are equivalent to 35mm film as of February 6, 2015, according to a Canon survey

² Only among interchangeable-lens digital cameras sold as of July 8, 2020, according to a Canon survey

³ 8K (29.97fps/25.00fps). Only when selecting “No crop”

List of products in the EOS 5 series

* Refers to release date in Japan

Like most of its 5-series predecessors, the Canon R5 II is my go-to camera for everything. Get it at B&H.

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The completely re-engineered Atomos Ninja TX monitor-recorder is packed with features and capabilities. How does 50% brighter sound for a start?

From Atomos:

Atomos Introduces All-New Ninja TX Monitor-Recorder

The most advanced Ninja ever: all new design with SDI, CFexpress, integrated cloud features, and blazingly fast performance.

Atomos is proud to announce the all-new Ninja TX, a completely re-engineered and advanced addition to the acclaimed Ninja monitor-recorder family. While other Ninja models offer only HDMI connections, Ninja TX features both 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs and outputs, along with integrated Wi-Fi and AirGlu™ timecode technology. It introduces a brand-new industrial design that improves thermal efficiency, reduces weight, and enhances portability — all in a compact 5-inch form factor.

Despite its size, Ninja TX delivers powerful features previously reserved for the larger Shogun Ultra but adds support for ultra-fast CFexpress Type B media and recording to USB-C external drives. The all-new AtomOS Linux-based operating system provides faster performance, over-the-air updates, and a streamlined user experience. And of course, it includes all the extensive monitoring tools that have made Ninja the go-to field monitor for video professionals for over a decade.

Atomos invented the concept of a field monitor that also records to high capacity, removable media. With Ninja TX that vision takes a major leap forward. The addition of high-performance CFexpress media enables lightning-fast video capture, while high-speed USB-C adds the flexibility to record directly to external storage — ideal for extended shoots and fast turnaround workflows.

An external monitor gives so much more control of a shot than a camera’s built-in screen. Ninja TX’s 5-inch 1500 nit screen is 50% brighter than other Ninjas and is packed with pro monitoring features including EL ZONE™ false color, focus peaking, waveform, RGB parade, vectorscope and more, to help creators fine-tune exposure, color, and sharpness with confidence.

Ninja TX is built for the connected future. With integrated Wi-Fi and AirGlu, it ships ready for cloud workflows, including 20GB of free ATOMOSphere storage. Creators can upload footage directly to Frame.io, Dropbox, or other camera-to-cloud services — or stream via NDI 6/HX3 — enabling real-time collaboration and faster delivery from anywhere.

“This is the most advanced and capable Ninja we’ve ever built,” said Peter Barber, Atomos CEO. “While it may look similar at first glance, Ninja TX is a completely new product — re-engineered from the ground up. There’s nothing carried over from previous models. The mechanical design, electronics, and thermal system have all been rebuilt to make this possible.”

“I’m incredibly proud of the Atomos engineering team for achieving what many would’ve thought impossible: fitting 12G-SDI, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and timecode sync via AirGlu into such a compact and lightweight design to create a highly portable, run-and-gun, monitor-recorder,” added Peter. “Atomos invented this category, and Ninja TX takes us even further ahead. Its size and versatility make it ideal for any professional camera rig. This is going to be a must-have for filmmakers everywhere. Ninja TX is the new production standard. No other monitor-recorder comes close.”

Also, unlike other models, Ninja TX comes with all major codecs pre-activated, so shooting can start immediately with the codec best suited to the project. Out of the box, Ninja TX supports Apple ProRes, ProRes RAW, Avid DNx and H.265/H.264. It can handle a wide range of resolutions and frame rates too, depending on the output of the camera: up to 120fps at HD resolution, up to 60fps at 4K UHD/DCI and up to 30fps at 8K UHD/DCI resolution.

Thanks to its redesigned cooling system, Ninja TX runs quieter and cooler than ever. Its dual USB-C ports allow simultaneous connection of external drives, accessories, or calibration devices, while 12G-SDI and HDMI connectivity ensures compatibility with virtually any camera or workflow. Ninja TX is a future-ready tool built to meet evolving content creation needs.

Atomos has developed a unique and rugged locking system to maintain a secure grip on connected HDMI and USB-C cables, and Ninja TX is supplied with special brackets to facilitate this. With a USB-C locking cable included (HDMI locking cables can be purchased separately) it’s the most robust cable system available today.

Key Features At-A-Glance

• Encode to Apple ProRes/RAW, Avid DNx or H.265/H.264
• Record up to 8Kp30 RAW
• Capture to CFexpress* Type B or USB-C* storage
• Super-bright, 1500nit 5-inch touchscreen display
• HDMI 2.0, 12G-SDI input and output & Wi-Fi 6E
• Includes NDI 6 / HX3 TX/RX streaming
• AtomOS Linux-based operating system
• Direct upload to ATOMOSphere, Frame.io**, Dropbox** and more
• Timecode sync over RF or Bluetooth
• Over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates
• Powered by USB-C, NP-F battery or AC adaptor* Storage media not included.

**Separate purchase or subscription may be required.

Availability

Ninja TX will ship end of August 2025. MSRP: USD $999 / EUR €999 / GBP £835 / AUD $1625 (excluding local sales taxes/VAT).

Orders

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From Sigma Corporation of America:

Updated Release Dates for the Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art for Canon RF Mount and Renewed Sigma I series (6 models) for L-Mount

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the release dates for the Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art for Canon RF Mount and the renewed Sigma I series (6 models) for L-Mount.

Sony E-mount versions, initially scheduled for release in May and onwards, are now planned to launch sequentially within 2025. We apologize for the delay and will notify you again as soon as the date is confirmed.

Release date: August 7, 2025

Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art for Canon RF Mount
Sigma 20mm F2 DG | Contemporary for L-Mount (Black / Silver)
Sigma 24mm F2 DG | Contemporary for L-Mount (Black / Silver)
Sigma 65mm F2 DG | Contemporary for L-Mount (Black / Silver)

Release date: September 4, 2025

Sigma 17mm F4 DG | Contemporary for L-Mount (Black / Silver)
Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG | Contemporary for L-Mount (Black / Silver)
Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary for L-Mount (Black / Silver)

Product Information

Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC | Art

Sigma 17mm F4 DG | Contemporary

Sigma 20mm F2 DG | Contemporary

Sigma 24mm F2 DG | Contemporary

Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG | Contemporary

Sigma 65mm F2 DG | Contemporary

Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary

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Just posted: Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens Review.

Tamron brings the widest member of their trio of essential f/2.8 zoom lenses into the G2 class.

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