Sony LCR-ESB Rain Cover Announced


Sony LCR-ESB Rain Cover S: B&H Photo
Sony LCR-ESB Rain Cover L: B&H Photo

Sony Electronics Inc. has recently announced two new protective accessories designed for dependable performance in demanding field conditions: the LCRE Series Rain Cover, available in large and small sizes and in black or white, and the LCS Lens Soft Carrying Case Series for super-telephoto and telephoto lenses. Engineered for outdoor creators, the new accessories offer fast setup, robust environmental protection, and carry-ready portability for a wide range of Sony Alpha™ system users.

The LCRE Series Rain Cover provides extended weather resistance with a breathable, water-repellent material that helps protect cameras and lenses during rain or snow. Its quick-attach fastening strap enables rapid deployment when weather changes suddenly, and the integrated pouch allows for compact storage. A fitted eyepiece interface and transparent rear window support clear viewing of the EVF and LCD monitor while maintaining access to essential controls.

Complementing the rain cover, the LCS Lens Soft Carrying Case Series (LCS-LTL / LTM / LTS) is a lightweight, conical soft case designed specifically for Sony’s super-telephoto and telephoto lenses. Available in three sizes, the case features a wide double-zipper opening for easy lens removal, an internal anti-drop strap for added security, and multiple strap configurations for hand, shoulder, or crossbody carry. Its compact, protective construction helps shield lenses from dust, scratches, and impacts during transport.

Pricing and Availability

  • The LCRE Rain Cover (Large and Small; Black and White) will be available in December 2025 for approximately $189.99 USD / CA$269.99.
  • The LCS Lens Soft Carrying Case Series will be available in December 2025 at approximately $249.99 USD / CA$349.99 (LTL), $239.99 USD / CA$339.99 (LTM), and $229.99 USD / CA$319.99 (LTS).
  • They will be sold directly through Sony and authorized Sony dealers throughout North America.

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Sony a7C R, a7C II, ZV-E10M2, and ZV-E1 Firmware Updates Released


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Sony released firmware updates for the a7C R, a7C II, ZV-E10M2, and ZV-E1. All of the updates have the same benefits and improvements.

Benefits and Improvements

  • Fixes an issue where the battery level warning or “Battery exhausted.” message may still appear even after charging
  • Fixes an issue where the camera may fail to power on after turning the power OFF during a USB streaming connection
  • Improves the operational stability of the camera

Sony Alpha 7C R firmware version 2.01 Download Here

Sony Alpha 7C II firmware version 2.01 Download Here

Sony ZV-E10M2 firmware version 1.02 Download Here

Sony ZV-E1 firmware version 2.02 Download Here

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New Zeniko Flash Products

Zeniko has released some interesting compact flash products, and they have even created an arm to be used with the most compact lights they make. These lights are all dumb flashes so they will only sink at your camera’s max flash sync speed since they do not have any of the proprietary secret sause that allows for HSS. Above, you can see the Zeniko ZA-12, and below you can see the Zeniko ZF08, Zeniko ZF04, and Zeniko FM01.

Zeniko ZA-12: Amazon

  • 【Retro Mini Design】Retro mini flash with classic design, ultra-lightweight for travel. Manual or auto modes for versatile shooting.
  • 【Wide Compatibility】Universal single-contact hot shoe for Fujifilm XM5/XT3, Sony A7M3, Ricoh GR3/4. Plug-and-play design, stable performance across brands.
  • 【7-Level Power Control】7 power levels (1/1 to 1/128) for macro shots, large scenes, or creative effects. Dial in brightness with ease.
  • 【2.5s Fast Recycle】Rapid recycling time (400 full-power flashes per charge) for continuous shooting
  • 【Natural Xenon Light】True 5600K color temperature (95+ CRI) for lifelike colors & long-lasting performance

Zeniko ZF08: Amazon

  • Please note, the hot shoe contact of these six camera brands must match the examples shown in the image. Be sure to carefully review the hot shoe contact examples in the image before purchasing to ensure compatibility. Zeniko ZF08 mini manual flash is NOT compatible with Sony ZV-1F, A9III, A99, A77, A350. NOT compatible with Fuji X-A3, X100F, X100T.
  • Please note: When used with larger lenses or lens hoods, there is a chance of shadows appearing on your subject due to the flash’s positioning. To achieve optimal results, we recommend pairing this flash with smaller lenses.
  • [Adjustable Flash]Zeniko ZF08 mini flash for camera has five adjustable flash power options: full power flash output 1/1, 1/2 output, 1/4 output,1/8 output, and 1/16 output(Can shoot continuously),the Color Temperature is Approximately 6500K.
  • [Pocket Size] Weighing just 36g and fitting in the palm of your hand, the ZENIKO ZF08 mini speedlite is easy to slip into your pocket or mount on your camera .Aviation aluminum material, metal shell splicing retro leather pattern, exquisite retro design.
  • [Universal Hot Shoe Mount]Zeniko ZF08 mini camera flash with Single-contact universal hot shoe interface, suitable for most cameras on the market,fit for Fuji XT5, for Canon R8, for Nikon Z30, for Sony ZV1 A7M4 A6700, for Leica Q3 Camera …
  • [Full Power Flashes]Zeniko ZF08 small camera flash Built in 470mAh lithium battery, 0.1-2.5s return time, full power flash speed can reach 440 times or more. With its automatic sleep mode ,it powers off after 30 minutes of inactivity to conserve energy.
  • [<3s Fast Recycling]Zeniko ZF08 speedlite flash with a rapid recharge time of just 3s at full power level,the ZF series is always ready to fire.Stay in the moment and capture every spark of creativity without delay .
  • [Type-C fast Charging] Zeniko ZF08 mini flash equipped with a built in lithium battery,it supports fast and convenient Type-C charging.No need to carry extra batteries-simply recharge with a power bank or adapter.fully charged in 70 min,it’s always ready when inspiration strikes.

Zeniko ZF04: Amazon

  • Please note, the hot shoe contact of these six camera brands must match the examples shown in the image. Be sure to carefully review the hot shoe contact examples in the image before purchasing to ensure compatibility. Zeniko ZF04 mini manual flash is NOT compatible with Sony ZV-1F, A9III, A99, A77, A350. NOT compatible with Fuji X-A3, X100F, X100T.
  • Please note: When used with larger lenses or lens hoods, there is a chance of shadows appearing on your subject due to the flash’s positioning. To achieve optimal results, we recommend pairing this flash with smaller lenses.
  • [Adjustable Flash]Zeniko ZF04 mini flash for camera has two adjustable flash power options: full power flash output 1/1, 1/2 output,the Color Temperature is Approximately 6500K.
  • [Pocket Size] Weighing just 20g and fitting in the palm of your hand, the ZENIKO ZF04 mini speedlite is easy to slip into your pocket or mount on your camera .Aviation aluminum material, metal shell splicing retro leather pattern, exquisite retro design.
  • [Universal Hot Shoe Mount]Zeniko ZF04 mini camera flash with Single-contact universal hot shoe interface, suitable for most cameras on the market,fit for Fuji XT5, for Canon R8, for Nikon Z30, for Sony ZV1 ZV e10 A7M4 A6700, for Leica Q3 Camera …
  • [Full Power Flashes]Zeniko ZF04 mini camera flash Built in 125mAh lithium battery, 0.1-2.5s return time, full power flash speed can reach 372 times or more. With its automatic sleep mode ,it powers off after 30 minutes of inactivity to conserve energy.
  • [<3s Fast Recycling]Zeniko ZF04 speedlite flash with a rapid recharge time of just 3s at full power level,the ZF series is always ready to fire.Stay in the moment and capture every spark of creativity without delay .
  • [Type-C fast Charging] Zeniko ZF04 mini flash equipped with a built in lithium battery,it supports fast and convenient Type-C charging.No need to carry extra batteries-simply recharge with a power bank or adapter.fully charged in 40 min,it’s always ready when inspiration strikes.

Zeniko FM01: Amazon

  • [Mini Flash Optimized‌] Designed for ZENIKO ZF04/ZF08 ,Godox IM20 IM30 IM22 and similar single-contact flashes under 78g (2.75 oz).
  • [No TTL/HSS Limitation‌] Note: Does not support TTL or high-speed sync functionality.
  • [20-38cm Smart Height Adjustment System‌] The folding riser elevates your flash vertically from 20cm (7.9in) to 38cm (15in), effectively avoiding lens obstruction, especially for wide-angle lenses (24-70mm).
  • [360° Smooth Angle Adjustment‌] Features an aerospace-grade aluminum pivot for seamless tilt adjustment (-45° to +90°), enabling professional bounce flash and side lighting techniques.

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Sigma 28mm f/1.2 and Sigma 24mm f/1.2 Patents Found


Patents were found for a Sigma 28mm f/1.2 and a Sigma 24mm f/1.2. You can check out the patent below:

overview

  • [Publication number] JP2025-167449 (P2025-167449A)
  • [Release date] November 7, 2025 (2025.11.7)
  • [Title of invention] Imaging optical system
  • [Application date] April 26, 2024 (2024.4.26)
  • [Applicant]
    [Identification number] 000131326
    [Name or company name] Sigma Corporation
  • An imaging optical system is provided that has a large aperture ratio, yet achieves both high imaging performance and compactness and light weight, has a lightweight focus lens group, and suppresses breathing during focusing.


Example 1

  • Focal length: 33.98
  • F-number: 1.24
  • Angle of view: 65.29
  • Image height: 21.63
  • Total length: 129.30
  • Back focus: 18.0998


Example 3

  • Focal length: 28.80
  • F-number: 1.24
  • Angle of view: 75.31
  • Image height: 21.63
  • Total length: 132.26
  • Back focal length: 17.5511


Example 5

  • Focal length: 24.70
  • F-number: 1.24
  • Angle of view: 84.14
  • Image height: 21.63
  • Total length: 133.63
  • Back focal length: 18.4823


Example 6

  • Focal length: 36.05
  • F-number: 1.45
  • Angle of view: 62.10
  • Image height: 21.63
  • Total length: 115.00
  • Back focal length: 18.7543

Sigma lenses can be found at B&H Photo and Amazon

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Voigtländer APO-LANTHAR 28mm F2 Aspherical E-Mount Lens Announced


Voigtländer APO-LANTHAR 28mm F2:
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Thank you for your continued patronage of Cosina products.

Cosina announced today that it will release the Voigtländer brand’s new Sony E-mount product, the APO-LANTHAR 28mm F2 Aspherical E-mount, in December 2025.

We will inform you again once the official release date has been decided.

Features
This wide-angle lens from the APO-LANTHAR series pursues ultimate performance by adopting an apochromatic design that minimizes axial chromatic aberration of the three primary colors of light, RGB. It combines the performance of the widest wide-angle lens in Voigtländer’s history with compactness and ease of handling.

Main Features

Sony E-mount compatible
Equipped with electronic contacts, the lens usage status is reflected in the Exif information of the shooting data. It also has a built-in distance encoder, which supports 5-axis image stabilization on the camera body. It also allows you to zoom in on the viewfinder by operating the focus ring.

Optimized Optical Design
In addition to ensuring a full-size image circle, the optical design is optimized for Sony E-mount sensors, maintaining high resolution all the way to the edges of the screen and suppressing phenomena such as color cast.

Apochromatic design
To accommodate today’s high-pixel digital sensors, axial chromatic aberration and lateral chromatic aberration have been thoroughly suppressed.

Manual focus for precise focusing
The all-metal helicoid unit is machined and adjusted with high precision, and the use of high-quality grease that generates just the right amount of torque ensures smooth focusing, allowing for subtle focus adjustments.

Aperture click switching mechanism
The lens is equipped with an aperture click switching mechanism that allows the aperture ring to be opened and closed continuously without making a clicking sound, eliminating the need to worry about the sound of the aperture ring being picked up when recording video.

*APO-LANTHAR is a designation given to Voigtländer lenses with particularly high performance. The legendary APO-LANTHAR lens, which has captivated photographers with its outstanding imaging performance and beautiful depictions thanks to its apochromatic design, was born in 1951. Its origins can be traced back some 120 years.

Specifications
Optical construction12 elements in 8 groups (2x aspherical, 6x ED)
Number of aperture blades12
min. focus distance0.28m (max magnification 1:6.9)
Dimensionsφ Z: 68.8×60.0mm E: 62.6×58.8mm
WeightZ: 350g, E: 325g
Filter sizeφ Z: 58mm, E: 49mm
Hoodpetal-shaped
Other featuresElectronically coupled
manual focusing
MountsE-mount, Z-mount
Retail Price¥140,000

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