Outdoors my window, town is bathed in autumn rain. That damp chill is within the air, and it feels as if the water has washed away all the nice and cozy colours from yesterday’s palette, leaving solely the chilly ones behind. No, I’m actually not tempted to go exterior right this moment.
Whereas engaged on an upcoming article final week, I spent a while digging by means of my nature sound archive, which had a genuinely soothing impact. So, along with the standard roundup of pictures information, I’ve determined to carry you a small style of the pure world this week. Right here, you may obtain an nearly two-hour recording that I captured at 1,500 metres above sea stage deep inside a cloud forest on the Amazonian aspect of the Andes. See what number of hen species you may establish by their tune. The photograph under reveals one of many performers on this feathered ensemble.
Latest Bulletins
- Affinity is now free: Chances are you’ll do not forget that the Australian graphic design firm Canva acquired Affinity final yr. With it, they gained a collection of Adobe opponents – most prominently Affinity Photograph, which focused Photoshop, but in addition Affinity Designer and Affinity Writer. Now, Canva has bundled these packages into a brand new software program merely referred to as Affinity, and so they’re providing it at no cost! The one options locked behind a paywall are AI-generation options, which may be accessed with a Canva Premium subscription. It’s presently obtainable for Home windows and Mac, and an iPad model has been introduced for 2026.
- RODE Wi-fi Micro: This new ultra-compact wi-fi microphone comes with two microphones (with built-in transmitters) in addition to an on-camera receiver. It could actually additionally transmit audio wirelessly to iPhones with out the necessity for a receiver. The RODE Wi-fi Micro is supposed for fast and straightforward video creation, and the worth of $150 appears fairly cheap for a two-person wi-fi microphone set.
- AstrHori MF 9mm f2.8: A quick, shiny, manual-focus lens for APS-C cameras at an affordable worth of $169. The optical development options one aspherical aspect and two ED glass parts, and the 9mm focal size is equal to about 13.5mm on full-frame. With a weight of 307 grams and a size of 62mm (11 ounces and a pair of.5 inches respectively), it needs to be simple to throw in a bag for particular events.
The Rumor Mill
Sony’s subsequent three lenses might be…
A 100-400mm f/4 zoom, a light-weight 100-400mm lens, and an ultra-wide f/2 zoom! That’s in accordance with a rumor posted earlier this week on Sony Alpha Rumors. Whereas no additional particulars are recognized, the anticipated launch date is “between November and Q1 2026.” Which one would you most prefer to see?
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Canon EOS R6 Mark III imminent
If it wasn’t clear from the rumors we’ve been listening to for the previous couple of months, it’s apparent now. Canon posted a teaser exhibiting the again of the EOS R6 Mark III together with the phrases “Elevate Your Picture.” The digital camera might be launched the early morning of November sixth (Jap time) and needs to be joined by a comparatively light-weight and cheap 45mm f/1.2 lens – rumors counsel that it’ll not be an “L” lens however is supposed as a substitute for price range shooters who need an ultra-bright regular prime.
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DJI rumors are flying
There are two upcoming DJI merchandise with new rumors this week. First, leaked photos of the DJI Osmo Motion 6 digital camera have appeared. This GoPro competitor is anticipated to characteristic a bigger sensor, an f/2 lens, and a 155° discipline of view. Additionally in growth is the Zenmuse L2, a brand new aerial LiDAR system and digital camera. These be part of the ultra-light NEO 2 drone that was introduced earlier this week with a 1/2″-type sensor (although it’s not obtainable within the US).
Through Photograph Rumors
Good Offers and New Gross sales
There are some good gross sales this week on Sony cameras and lenses at B&H, as much as $900 off:
The next odds and ends caught my eye this week, too. Take into account that a few of these merchandise (or a minimum of product classes) are anticipated to see steep reductions later within the month round Black Friday. Now is likely to be time to attend somewhat than purchase, except you see one thing which you can’t cross up.
- Pelican 1510 rolling arduous case (was $320, now $245)
- Sony 160GB CFExpress A Powerful card (was $398, now $248)
- Lexar 512GB CFExpress B card (was $250, now $185)
- Lexar 2-pack 512GB CFExpress B playing cards (was $475, now $345)
- Lexar 1TB CFExpress B card (was $400, now $315)
- Lexar 4TB CFExpress B card (was $1250, now $880)
- Sandisk 2TB Excessive moveable SSD (was $210, now $137)
- Lexar 4TB moveable SSD (was $350, now $255)
- Sirui 60″ carbon fiber tripod + head (was $249, now $219)
- Apple 11″ iPad Professional (was $999, now $899)
- Apple 2025 MacBook Air with M4 (was $999, now $799)
- Apple Mac mini 1TB with M4 and 24GB RAM (was $1199, now $1049)
Lastly, Nikon has some huge seasonal gross sales within the UK and Europe proper now, as much as £1000 / 1000€ off a lot of their hottest mirrorless cameras and lenses. This contains £800 off the Nikon Z8 and £200 off the Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S, which respectively received our greatest Nikon digital camera and greatest Nikon lens polls earlier this yr. You’ll be able to see all of the offers on the following pages:
Different Pages of Curiosity
Earlier this week, Sony launched the primary video-compatible content material authentication commonplace, which is C2PA-compliant. Already supported are the Sony a1 II and a9 III mirrorless cameras, in addition to the Sony FX3 and FX30 cinema cameras. Help is deliberate for the Sony a1, a7S III, a7R V, and a7 IV as nicely. The brand new commonplace can confirm that video was captured with Sony cameras somewhat than AI-generated, and it may detect 3D depth data within the video as nicely (to indicate that, for instance, a recording reveals a real-world topic somewhat than a display screen). You’ll be able to learn extra at Sony’s press launch right here.
In photograph contest information, two famend competitions introduced their winners this week: Nature’s Greatest Images and the Epson Pano Awards. With some nice wildlife photographs and panorama photographs respectively, these contests present the great thing about nature in any respect scales. Try the profitable photographs at these hyperlinks in your weekly dose of inspiration.
Lastly, some digital camera information from an organization that we don’t normally cowl at Images Life: Porsche. The esteemed firm has constructed a automotive meant for filming racing and occasions on the Leipzig monitor. It options an all-matte black end to reduce reflections, a number of digital camera mounting factors, and a compartment on the entrance for the photographer and/or videographer. Learn extra behind the scenes on Porsche’s web site.
Photograph Theme Problem, Week #127
Final week’s theme was summary, and you’ll see the outcomes on this thread. Thanks to everybody in your submissions! This week’s theme is nonetheless life, and you’ll submit your outcomes on this thread by Saturday, November 8, 2025!
Week #126 Outcomes
Let’s try a number of the photographs we acquired for the “summary” theme, beginning with rjbfoto’s photograph:
The patterns within the sand produce a mesmerizing sample with an exquisite colour scheme.
EisenRa’s photograph:
The bambo are aligned so nicely and the black background offers this photograph an additional minimalist contact.
And eventually Stea’s photograph:
The totally different angles of the circles actually throw the attention for a spin, enhancing the hexagonal sample construction!
Thanks everybody for submitting their photographs within the problem, and we hope to see extra subsequent week within the nonetheless life theme.