The new 1.3 firmware update for the Lumix S9 has been released:

1. Feature changes due to security enhancements
   – When directly connecting the camera and smartphone via Wi-Fi, the connection has been changed to always require password authentication. (The [Wi-Fi Password] menu has been removed.)
   – The [TKIP] encryption method is no longer supported when connecting to Wi-Fi via an access point.
   – The [No Encryption] option in network authentication is no longer supported when connecting to Wi-Fi via an access point.
   – The image transfer feature to PC via Wi-Fi has been removed. (Only European/Ukrainian models)
2. Other improvements
   – The startup speed when powering on has been improved.
   – The operational stability has been improved.

The one-week Amazon spring offers are now available on these pages at Amazon USA, Amazon CA, Amazon Germany, Amazon France, Amazon UK, Amazon IT, Amazon ES, Amazon NL, Amazon AUS, Amazon JP.

Amazon USA:

• All photo gear deals can be found on that page
• Save big on Sandisk storage.
• Save big on Lexar storage.
• Save big on the Samsung T9
• Save big on Crucial storage.

Amazon Germany:

• Save big on a TON of Lumix and third party lenses
• Save big on a the Lumix cameras
• 30% off on the Lumix S9
• 22% off on the Lumix S5 kit
• Save big on Lexar storage
• Save big on Sandisk storage
• Save big on a ton of SD cards via multiple manufacturers
• Save big on Adobe software

Amazon UK:

• Save big on a TON of OM/Lumix and third party lenses
• Save big on a the OM and Lumix cameras
• 30% off on the Lumix S9
• 20% off on the Lumix S5II
• Save big on Lexar storage
• Save big on Sandisk storage
• Save big on a ton of SD cards via multiple manufacturers
• Save big on Adobe software

Think Tank announced the new Walker Pro Backpacks series and it’s now available at BHphoto, Amazon, ThinkTank.

A reliable chinese source on Weibo posted this:

According to reliable sources, more domestic (Chinese) brands are expected to join the L-Mount Alliance in 2025.
In early 2026, the L-mount lens portfolio is expected to expand rapidly with the addition of several Chinese optical brands, which could make the L-mount one of the mirrorless camera mounts with the most extensive lens portfolio.
A new milestone is approaching for the L-Mount Alliance.

There are currently many Chinese companies that could join the connection, such as 7Artisans, TTartisan, Viltrox, Venus Optics and so on. We urgently need more lenses for the L-mount system, and they could definitely contribute.

Lumix S1rII: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. Fotoerhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK. Clifton. ParkUK.

Lot’s of new S1rII reviews to show today 🙂

7artisans announced a new 120mm T2.9 Macro 2X Cine L-mount lens you can reorder now at Amazon and 7Artisans. Here is the official introduction video: