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Marelux announced dedicated housings for the Sony A6700, Canon R50, Panasonic GH6/GH7, and Panasonic S1R II. Marelux MX-S1RII Housing for PANASONlC Lumix S1R II / S1II / S1II... MX-S1RII Housing for PANASONlC Lumix S1R II / S1II / S1IIE Mirrorless Digital Camera Marelux MX-GH6 Housing for PANASONlC Lumix GH6 and GH7 Mirrorless... MX-GH6 Housing for PANASONlC Lumix GH6 and GH7 Mirrorless Digital Camera Marelux MX-A6700 Housing for Sony Alpha A6700 Mirrorless Digital... MX-A6700 Housing for Sony

Yet another update to Adobe Lightroom to v15.1 Adobe list the new or revised features as: December 2025 release (version 15.1) FEATURE UPDATES Edit in Photoshop now supports the PSB file format.  View higher-quality embedded previews while reviewing your images before import. Export images directly to the PSB format for very large files that exceed PSD limits.  Tethered capture support added for additional Leica cameras.  Sidecar writes is optimized when saving small edits such as Ratings,

Nikon's flagship mirrorless camera, the Z9, may not be the newest on the block but nevertheless, Nikon continue to issue significant firmware updates. Version 5.30 was released today and is available, as usual, from the Nikon Downloads Centre. The following is Nikon's list of changes...... Still Photography • Subject detection is now available when [Single-point AF], [Dynamic-area AF (S)], [Dynamic-area AF (M)], or [Dynamic-area AF (L)] is selected for [AF-area mode]. • Extended the dimensi

Adobe have just released an update to v15 of Lightroom Classic to v15.0.1. This contains a few bug fixes. The update has loaded without an issue on my system.

Adobe have announced further updates to Lightroom. Classic goes to 15.0, Lightroom to 9.0 and Mobile to 11.0 These are the main new features: Classic & Desktop:  AI-Powered Assisted Culling AI-Powered Visual Similarity Stacking Point Color - Variance is a really useful new slider in Point Color AI Reflection Removal has been updated for better results AI Dust Removal feature added Classic: Filtering Criteria now includes Likes/Comments Zoom while Cropping finally arrives! Edit in P

Retra have released a new firmware update for ProMax II strobes to v 3.6. Full details are available through the usual app stores. The update also covers the Flash Pro Max to v2.17, Prime+ and Pure to v2.4. This includes bug fixes and a number of performance improvements.

Nikon have announced a firmware update to the Z8. Version 3.10. Available as usual from the Nikon Download Centre/Center

A few changes to the recently announced v14.5 have just arrived - now v14.5.1 Adobe report the changes as follows: This update includes bug fixes reported by the community, along with new cameras and lenses. P: LrC 14.5 Edit in Photoshop does not work when opening RAW photos  P: Unable to relaunch after File>New Catalog/Switching catalogs, or relaunching with certain plugins P: Deleting a photo from a selected group takes you to the first photo, not the next  P: Compare mode "Down arrow

A major upgrade, v2.0, has just been announced by Nikon to the Z6III. Bird tracking is one of the improvements most featured in the media but unless you are planning to photograph loons diving underwater, the following link might give you a better idea of just how much is contained in this update: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/571.html

Yet another update to Lightroom for Classic users - to v14.5 - was released on 12 August . This has all sorts of tweaks especially to the Generative Remove tool. It uploaded and ran on my Mac Studio without a hitch...... Full details are here: https://lightroom.adobe.com/home?promoid=LH4XT66T&locale=en-US&mv=other&mv2=tab

INON INC. releases two new ZD Front Mask on August 5, 2025,: the ZD Front Mask for Ace Pro 2, designed to fit the official Dive Case for Insta360 Ace Pro2, and the ZD Front Mask for Osmo Action 5 Pro, made specifically for the official Osmo Action 60m Waterproof Case.   Attaching the INON ZD Front Mask allows the use of the underwater semi-fisheye conversion lens UFL-GR140 ZD (*1) which can deliver wide and quality view with its  large-aperture optics across more wide-angle FOV settings on Ace p

Please note: a further update to the firmware files was released on 31 July. Pro Max firmware is now v2.17 - the version from the previous day was 2.15. Retra have announced updates to firmware on a number of their strobes. Pro Max II to v3.1 Pro Max to v2.17 Prime+ to v2.4 Pure to v2.4 The updates include bug fixes and performance improvements. Full details are set out in the usual App Store update pages.

Canon has released new major firmware for the EOS R5 Mark II for the second time in a week. This update fixes an issue where video could not be recorded correctly when using a memory card larger than 2TB with the [Pre-recording] setting enabled. This firmware (Version 1.1.1) includes fixes for the following issues identified in Version 1.1.0: 1. Fixes an issue where video could not be recorded correctly when using a memory card larger than 2TB with the [Pre-recording] setting enabled. This fir

A firmware update is available from the Nikon Download Center/Centre for the Nikon Z6III. This is an update to v1.11 from v 1.10. As far as I can see, the update, in keeping with a dot.xx version, is minor and no super-dooper new features are involved. The link is here: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/564.html

Adobe have announced an update to version 14.4 to Lightroom Amongst the new features the Adobe website explains: Reflection Removal on Desktop Shooting through a window or glass door? Use Reflections Removal to eliminate glare and surface reflections from your image, leaving behind a clean, crisp final photo. You can even adjust the Quality setting to control your final resolution—great for balancing speed and precision. People Removal Crowded backgrounds? The new People Removal feature autom

Nikon have announced a firmware update to v3.0 for the Nikon Z8. Pixel shift, importing Custom Picture Controls and improvements to focus-limiter controls are amongst the new features. Full details are available here: https://www.nikon.co.uk/en_GB/products/firmware/z8-firmware-3.00

Isotta are an iconic, trusted name in underwater imagery built on experience and excellent customer service who have made beautiful sturdy underwater housings over the years for all kinds of camera models from Go Pros and Insta 360 Ace Pros to Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony.  They offer advanced, high quality products which respond to modern needs, remaining true to the passion and innovation which Egidio Isotta started from his own dream back in 1967 in Italy. They have recently rel

Sea Frogs has officially released its new Z6-III aluminum alloy housing, designed specifically for Nikon’s latest Z6 III full-frame mirrorless camera. Continuing Sea Frogs’ tradition of precision craftsmanship and technological innovation, this new housing offers reliable underwater photography support for both professional photographers and diving enthusiasts—further pushing the boundaries of creative exploration. Key Features: Professional Protection and User-Friendly Design Aviation-Grade A

Retra have announced the launch of the new Retra Flash Pro Max II, which they describe as their most advanced professional strobe to date. "Built on five generations of innovation and field-proven performance, the Pro Max II redefines what’s possible in underwater lighting—delivering Li-ion-level performance using safe and widely available NiMh batteries." "With an impressive 190Ws of flash power, the Pro Max II produces 65% more actual light output compared to its predecessor—all while maint

If someone mentions the word Action Cam for underwater use, who else would automatically think of either Go Pro or the Osmo dpi range? This week I've been learning about Insta 360’s Ace Pro 2 and I have to say, I’ve been completely blown away by it’s specs. Not only does it boast an incredible Leica Summarit lens to set a completely new and unrivalled benchmark for action camera image quality (a whopping 50 MP), it has an F2.6 aperture to capture more light and reduce noise plus a 2.5” flip

Panasonic has made a significant announcement for hybrid photographers and videographers with the launch of its new full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Lumix S1 II and Lumix S1 IIe. Both models are engineered to cater to the demanding needs of creators who seamlessly switch between capturing high-quality stills and professional-grade video. Lumix S1 II: Pushing Boundaries with a Partially-Stacked Sensor The flagship Lumix S1 II marks a milestone for Panasonic, introducing the company's first

SeaLife have recently released their new S Smartphone Housing which is compatible with all iPhone models and some Android models (the Ultra is compatible with almost all Androids).  It is slightly smaller both externally (16%), internally (27%) and is also 16% lighter than it’s popular Ultra model weighing in at 24 oz/680 grams compared to 808 grams. It has the same easy-to-use buttons and large shutter release making it a complete breeze to use when wearing thick gloves. It includes the sam

Firmware Update for Sony A7sIII and Sony A7CII / A7CR https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-7-series/ilce-7sm3/downloads Sony A7III https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-7-series/ilce-7cm2/software/00301105 Sony A7CR and Sony A7CII

Sony released a firmware update for three cameras: A1 - A1II and A9III More details here: https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sony-released-a-new-firmware-update-for-the-sony-a1ii-a1-and-a9iii/

Nikon have announced a firmware update to the Z9. According to the Nikon firmware website, version 5.20 brings the following: Added support for “NX Field*”, a remote shooting system for corporate users. * Visit the “NPS” website for overview and user’s manual of NX Field. Nikon Professional Services (NPS) (English) Note: “NX Field” app for smart devices may not be available in some countries and regions. • Renamed d14 [Display on during burst] in [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU]. • Fixed the following