Owlkrown introduced a new Sony Alpha weather-sealed body cap system that consists of:

• Sony Camera Body Cap
• Sony Rear Lens Cap

The caps are available in both black and orange finishes:

Additional information:

• Weather-sealed body cap and rear lens cap
• Precision body cap that locks in with a positive click
• Machined from aircraft-grade aluminum
• Smooth ceramic blasted finish
• Designed to eliminate rattling and accidental release
• Built for durability and daily use in real shooting conditions
• Seals your mount, preventing dust and moisture from reaching your sensor
• Perfect grip, even with gloves
• Made in Miami

New Owlkrown Alpha camera strap collection (10% off coupon included)

Anodized aluminum body+lens caps for Sony E, Leica L+M, and MFT mount cameras

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Image: Peak Design

Peak Design, the company behind many popular camera bags and accessories, is making an L-bracket and is looking for people's input via a survey.

Given that the product is still in the works, details are relatively scarce, but that's where your answers come in. The survey collects basic information about you as a photographer – what types of photos you take, where you shoot, and which cameras you use – before getting into the specific questions about the upcoming bracket.

It asks whether you'd be interested if it has a quick-attach mechanism that lets it transform from a baseplate to an L-bracket, if you'd like a stowable accessory "similar to an AirTag," whether you care if there are add-ons like a cheeseplate or handstrap, and whether you own a Capture Clip and currently use it with an L-bracket. It also, of course, asks how much you'd expect to pay for such an accessory.

It's not particularly rare for Peak Design to send out these kinds of surveys. I recently got one asking about potential upgrades and additions to its lineup of photographer-focused bags, though those have yet to materialize. (Which is not a complaint, as I got that survey mere days after buying a new bag from them and would be sad to see it obsoleted so quickly.) But given how relatively popular the company's tripods and clips are with photographers, we figured it was worth sharing the survey so you could weigh in, in case this is the kind of product you're interested in.

Take the Survey

Viltrox (see previous coverage) is teasing new lenses to be announced at the 2026 NAB show:

• New EVO series APO lenses
• Exclusive previews of upcoming lenses
• Expanded L-mount roadmap, including the AF 16mm F1.8 L and several unreleased L-mount lenses
• LAB and Pro flagship lenses showcased through hands-on experiences and expert-led sessions
• EPIC cinema lineup expanded with new focal length options
• Raze DL-mount lenses for DJI Ronin 4D and the NexusFocus adapter on display

Additional information:

Viltrox to Showcase Expanding Imaging System at NAB Show 2026

Discover new Lenses Empowering Modern Image Makers Through Photography to Cinema

Las Vegas, NV, April 7th, 2026 – Viltrox today announced its participation in NAB Show 2026, taking place April 18–22, 2026, in Las Vegas. At this year’s show, Viltrox will present the latest expansion of its imaging ecosystem under the theme “Expanding the Viltrox Imaging System — From Photo to Cinema.”

Across all product categories, Viltrox’s NAB 2026 presence underscores a unified vision: supporting creators at every stage of visual storytelling, from photography to cinema. The showcase will highlight Viltrox’s ongoing evolution into a comprehensive imaging system provider, with developments spanning autofocus lenses, L-mount expansion, flagship optics, cinema tools, and creator-focused production accessories.

New EVO Series APO Lenses

A key highlight of Viltrox’s NAB 2026 presence is the continued expansion of its EVO series, which includes previews of upcoming models, and the official launch of new lenses during the show. The EVO series with APO lenses emphasize professional performance, usability, and versatility for everyday shooting scenarios, ready for modern creators working across both photography and video.

Expanding the L-Mount Ecosystem

Viltrox will also spotlight its growing L-mount portfolio, marking one of its first major international trade show appearances since joining the L-Mount Alliance. In addition to the AF 16mm F1.8 L, the company will present several new and unreleased L-mount lenses, reinforcing its commitment to supporting photographers and filmmakers using Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma systems.

Flagship Optics: LAB and Pro Series

The company’s LAB and Pro series lenses will be on display, representing Viltrox’s most advanced optical engineering. Attendees can experience hands-on demonstrations and attend on-site sessions led by industry professionals, focusing on real-world applications and creative workflows.

Cinema Production-ready Solutions

Further extending its support of cinema-grade videography, Viltrox will showcase an expanded lineup of filmmaking tools and cinema-ready products. Highlights include the EPIC series cinema lenses with expanded focal-length options, Raze cinema lenses (DL mount) designed for the DJI Ronin 4D system, and the NexusFocus adapter, which enables autofocus functionality in professional cinema workflows. The booth will also feature simulated production environments, including portrait, automotive, and wedding setups, demonstrating real-world scenarios.

The Creative Ecosystem Beyond Lenses

Beyond lenses, Viltrox will present additional tools such as lighting and monitoring products, further strengthening its ecosystem for modern visual creators. These additions reflect the company’s direction toward building a more connected workflow from capture to production.

Executive Quote

“NAB Show 2026 marks an important step forward for Viltrox as we continue expanding our imaging system across both photography and cinema,” said Frank Fang, US Marketing Director, Viltrox. “This year, we’re excited to share a broader view of where we’re heading with new EVO developments, a stronger L-mount commitment, expanded EPIC focal lengths, and more tools for today’s image makers.”

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Sony Addict reported some new Sony a7R VI camera rumored specifications:

• Sony’s A7R VI is set to be released before November 2026, right before the Alpha 7S series
• The Alpha 7R VI is currently undergoing testing on a small scale
• BIONZ XR2 processor with 8.5 stops of image stabilization
• 30fps 14-bit RAW continuous shooting
• RAW pre-capture
• 60fps AE/AF
• 16-frame high-resolution composite shooting
• Up to 32-frame noise-reduced composite shooting
• The grip has been redesigned to adopt the deeper handle found on the A1 II.
• The screen’s maximum brightness is 50% higher than the A1 II.
• The A7R VI uses a full-stacked sensor with 80M effective pixels
• It’s seen as a big step up from the A7 V, and it’s in a similar position to the A7R III and A7 III at the time
• No open gate, no RAW video, no 6K HEVC, it supports full-frame 10.9K oversampled 8K30p, APS-C 7.1K oversampled 4K60p, and full-frame 5.5K (pixel-binning) oversampled 4K120p video
• For stills, it can take 30 fps, but there’s a hard limit on the number of frames.
• The dynamic range is still better than the A7R V in mechanical shutter mode when using the electronic shutter, and it reaches 16+ stops when mechanical shutter is enabled.
• The number of pixels on the screen is higher than the A7 V, but the electronic shutter speed is slightly faster. However, the electronic shutter speed is still only a third of the A1 II.
• 67-megapixel partially stacked image sensor
• 60fps readout rate
• 10K/30p, 8K 60p, and 4K 120p video recording
• High-speed autofocus
• Enhanced ultra-high-speed dynamic range
• Third parties will be able to buy the sensor

Sony a7R VI camera first rumored specifications

Sony registered a new WW847606 camera overseas (Sony a7R VI?)

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TTartisan just announced new AF 17mm f/1.8 Air and 7.5mm f/2 fisheye silver edition APS-C lenses:

TTartisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air APS-C lens:

• Pre-orders: TTartisan store | Peargear (Amazon & B&H Photo coming soon)
• Price: $148
• Mounts: E/X (Z-mount will be available later)
• Additional information

TTartisan 7.5mm f/2 fisheye APS-C lens:

• Pre-orders: TTartisan store | Amazon (B&H Photo coming soon)
• US: B&H Photo (coming soon)
• Price: $139
• Mounts: E/X/Z/RF/MFT
• Additional information

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Photo: Dale Baskin

The compact film camera was widely seen as an outdated category relegated to the past. For years, the consensus was that film itself was fading away, smartphone cameras gutted the point‑and‑shoot market and repair expertise was thinning out. Yet as Stephen Dowling recently explored in a detailed feature for Kosmo Foto, the humble 35mm compact has quietly shuffled back into the spotlight in recent years.

Dowling’s piece takes an in‑depth look at the path of this revival. In it, he traces how compact film cameras went from niche products to the focus of new premium releases with renewed interest among younger shooters. A big part of the film compact revival story is the reality that most of the classic models people now lust after were never designed for a second life. They rely on aging electronics, brittle plastics and parts that no major manufacturer is producing – or servicing – anymore.

Takeo "TKO" Suzuki poses with a Pentax 17. Photo courtesy of Takeo Suzuki

That fragile ecosystem is exactly what pushed Takeo "TKO" Suzuki, the industrial designer behind the Pentax 17 project, to start thinking about a new film camera designed for today's beginners. "I wanted to create a camera especially for new and young users," TKO told Kosmo Foto via email. "When I heard about a young person who had saved up money to buy a used film camera – only to find it broken – I was moved to tears. My first idea was to create a camera they could use with peace of mind," he said.

Dowling's piece also makes clear how radical that ambition sounds inside a modern camera company. As TKO recalled, "what struck everyone was simply how unrealistic it seemed to build a film camera in the modern era. When I first presented the concept to the executive team, including the company's top leaders, everyone froze."

That comment underlines the tension at the heart of the compact revival: there is obvious cultural momentum, but bringing new hardware to market means convincing risk‑averse executives to invest in a format that had been left behind. Complicating things further, even if those executives were fully on board, the process would require recovering long-dormant or even lost institutional knowledge and figuring out how to make or obtain parts that haven't been mass-produced for a decade.

Image: MiNT

The Pentax 17 hasn't been the only compact film camera released in the past few years, either. The MiNT Rollei 35AF came out around the same time. Dowling spoke with MiNT's founder, Gary Ho, who highlighted the difficulties of manufacturing such cameras at this point. "Finding the right components is challenging. The supply chain for film cameras is long gone. But technology has advanced a lot and there are ways to do things that were otherwise impossible before,” Ho said.

Dowling also delves into the recently released Lomography MC-A and the currently in-progress Analogue af-1 to find out more about the processes and challenges of designing new film cameras these days. The article includes insightful comments from key players at both companies, providing a peek behind the curtain for devices that seem so simple on the surface.

Our article only scratches the surface of the history and personalities behind the compact film camera comeback. Dowling's original feature goes much deeper into what new cameras (and the people behind them) are keeping the market churning, and what it might take for new film cameras to become more than limited curiosities. If you want the full story, including more from TKO and others trying to give compact film cameras a true second act, it's well worth reading in full over on Kosmo Foto.