<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Senkōra News</title><description>United States product, firmware, market, and regulatory updates from Senkōra.</description><link>https://www.senkora.com/</link><language>en-US</language><item><title>Atomos Shinobi 7 II Adds a 2,800-Nit Display and USB-C Camera Control for $499</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/atomos-shinobi-7-ii-2800-nit-monitor/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/atomos-shinobi-7-ii-2800-nit-monitor/</guid><description>Atomos announces the $499 Shinobi 7 II. Explore its seven-inch display, 4K30 HDMI limit, camera control, and differences from Ninja and Shogun recorders.</description><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blackmagic Cuts U.S. Prices on Cinema Camera 6K and PYXIS 6K by Up to $1,234</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/blackmagic-cinema-camera-6k-pyxis-us-price-drop-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/blackmagic-cinema-camera-6k-pyxis-us-price-drop-2026/</guid><description>Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K now lists at $1,755 in the US, with PYXIS 6K from $2,245. Compare mounts, workflows, and the budget beyond the body.</description><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brightin Star&apos;s $349.99 TRI-SIGHT 50mm Lets You Switch Between Three Optical Looks</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/brightin-star-50mm-f2-tri-sight-three-optical-looks/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/brightin-star-50mm-f2-tri-sight-three-optical-looks/</guid><description>Brightin Star&apos;s manual TRI-SIGHT 50mm combines soft focus, standard rendering and bubble bokeh. Compare US pricing, mounts and creative-filter tradeoffs.</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Canon EOS R8 Mark II Adds IBIS in a 1.2-Pound Full-Frame Body for $1,899</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/canon-eos-r8-mark-ii-ibis-price-vs-r8/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/canon-eos-r8-mark-ii-ibis-price-vs-r8/</guid><description>Canon&apos;s EOS R8 Mark II adds IBIS, a joystick and a larger buffer. Compare it with the R8, plus US launch prices and the late-October release window.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Deity PR-4 Ships for $449 With Six Tracks, Dual Recording and Wireless Timecode</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/deity-pr4-ships-six-tracks-wireless-timecode/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/deity-pr4-ships-six-tracks-wireless-timecode/</guid><description>Deity&apos;s PR-4 is in stock in the US for $449. See how its four inputs, dual-media recording and wireless timecode fit interviews and multicamera shoots.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DJI Ends Mavic 2 Pro Support on August 31: What Owners Need to Know</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/dji-ends-mavic-2-pro-support-what-owners-need-to-know/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/dji-ends-mavic-2-pro-support-what-owners-need-to-know/</guid><description>DJI ends official Mavic 2 Pro support on August 31, 2026. Here is what changes, what does not, and the checklist owners should complete now.</description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DJI Osmo Pocket 4P: Can a Dual-Lens Gimbal Camera Replace a Travel Video Kit?</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/dji-osmo-pocket-4p-dual-lens-travel-video-kit/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/dji-osmo-pocket-4p-dual-lens-travel-video-kit/</guid><description>DJI’s dual-lens Osmo Pocket 4P combines 20mm and 60mm views in a stabilized 230 g camera. We assess its travel potential and US availability.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DWARFLAB Draco Opens U.S. Preorders: Standard vs. SHO Edition Explained</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/dwarflab-draco-us-preorders-standard-vs-sho/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/dwarflab-draco-us-preorders-standard-vs-sho/</guid><description>Compare Draco&apos;s $1,299 Standard and $1,499 SHO launch offer, nebula filters, solar setup, shared specifications and U.S. preorder timing.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>EISA Photography Awards 2026–2027: The Winners U.S. Buyers Should Actually Consider</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/eisa-photography-awards-2026-2027-winners-us-buyers-should-actually-consider/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/eisa-photography-awards-2026-2027-winners-us-buyers-should-actually-consider/</guid><description>EISA named 23 photography winners for 2026–2027. These five cameras and lenses are the most useful starting points for U.S. buyers building a shortlist.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fujifilm XF400mm F4.5 Brings a 609mm-Equivalent Prime to the X System</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/fujifilm-xf400mm-f4-5-609mm-equivalent-prime/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/fujifilm-xf400mm-f4-5-609mm-equivalent-prime/</guid><description>Fujifilm&apos;s XF400mmF4.5 gives X-series wildlife and sports photographers a 609mm-equivalent prime. Here is how its aperture, weight, teleconverters, and fixed framing compare with a telezoom.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GoPro Officially Joins Micro Four Thirds, but MISSION 1 PRO ILS Still Requires Manual Lenses</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/gopro-micro-four-thirds-mission-1-pro-ils-lens-compatibility/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/gopro-micro-four-thirds-mission-1-pro-ils-lens-compatibility/</guid><description>GoPro joins Micro Four Thirds. Understand manual lens requirements, HyperSmooth support, 2.7x vs. 3x crop and which MFT variants to check before buying.</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GoPro MISSION 1 Creator Editions: Bundle Value or Accessory Overload?</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/gopro-mission-1-creator-editions-bundle-value-or-accessory-overload/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/gopro-mission-1-creator-editions-bundle-value-or-accessory-overload/</guid><description>GoPro&apos;s MISSION 1 PRO Creator and Ultimate Creator Editions compared with an à-la-carte setup, including Media Mod, Volta 2, wireless audio, light, and gimbal value.</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GoPro MISSION 1 PRO ILS Is Now Available: Check These Lens and Waterproofing Limits First</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/gopro-mission-1-pro-ils-now-available-lens-waterproofing-limits/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/gopro-mission-1-pro-ils-now-available-lens-waterproofing-limits/</guid><description>GoPro&apos;s MISSION 1 PRO ILS is now available in the US for $699.99. Before buying, understand its manual-only MFT mount, crop factor, stabilization and weatherproof design.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GoPro Says It Will Keep Making Cameras After the Starman Merger: No Roadmap Yet</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/gopro-will-keep-making-cameras-after-starman-merger/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/gopro-will-keep-making-cameras-after-starman-merger/</guid><description>Nick Woodman&apos;s September 3 letter promises continued camera development. What GoPro has committed to, what remains unknown, and how to assess its existing ecosystem.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Insta360 X6 vs. X5: Are the New Sensors Worth the $699 Price?</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/insta360-x6-vs-x5-are-the-new-sensors-worth-the-699-price/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/insta360-x6-vs-x5-are-the-new-sensors-worth-the-699-price/</guid><description>The Insta360 X6 adds larger square sensors, 8K50, Dolby Vision, and an OLED screen. Here is who should upgrade from the X5 and who should not.</description><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>iPhone 18 Pro Adds Variable Aperture and Signed Reference Photos: What Creators Need to Know</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/iphone-18-pro-variable-aperture-camera-controls/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/iphone-18-pro-variable-aperture-camera-controls/</guid><description>Understand iPhone 18 Pro variable aperture, new camera controls, and Apple Reference Image, plus US preorder dates, launch prices, and testing caveats.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Laowa ACRIS 35mm F2.8 Pairs 1:1 Wide-Angle Macro With Hybrid Focusing for $449</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/laowa-acris-35mm-f28-macro-hybrid-autofocus/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/laowa-acris-35mm-f28-macro-hybrid-autofocus/</guid><description>The Laowa full-frame 35mm 1:1 macro keeps more context in close-ups. See its autofocus limits, mount differences and 48.6mm working-distance tradeoff.</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:06:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lomography’s $649 Petzval Métamorphose 35mm Adds Seven Levels of In-Camera Bokeh Control</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/lomography-petzval-metamorphose-35mm-bokeh-control/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/lomography-petzval-metamorphose-35mm-bokeh-control/</guid><description>Lomography’s manual 35mm f/1.8 lens changes background character with seven bokeh levels. Understand its three rings, video promise and US preorder limits.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New U.S. Drone Tariffs: What Buyers Should Expect on Prices and Availability</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/new-us-drone-tariffs-what-buyers-should-expect-on-prices-and-availability/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/new-us-drone-tariffs-what-buyers-should-expect-on-prices-and-availability/</guid><description>New U.S. tariffs put 25% duties on certain smaller imported drones and 100% duties on sensitive models. Here is what buyers should know before prices move.</description><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nikon Z5IIC Brings Full-Frame and Internal N-RAW to a $1,399.95 Viewfinder-Free Body</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/nikon-z5iic-vs-z5ii-price-viewfinder-free/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/nikon-z5iic-vs-z5ii-price-viewfinder-free/</guid><description>Nikon&apos;s $1,399.95 Z5IIC drops the viewfinder. Compare it with the Z5II on screen, controls, weight, SD slots and video before choosing a US kit.</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>OM SYSTEM PEN Launches at $999.99 With an EVF, IBIS and IPX1 Protection</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/om-system-pen-price-release-date/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/om-system-pen-price-release-date/</guid><description>OM SYSTEM PEN arrives in late October from $999.99. Compare US kits, PEN-F-inspired creative controls, and the limits of its IPX1 weather protection.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Panasonic&apos;s $499.99 LUMIX S 20mm F2.5 Weighs Just 142 Grams</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/panasonic-lumix-s-20mm-f2-5-price-s9-firmware/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/panasonic-lumix-s-20mm-f2-5-price-s9-firmware/</guid><description>Panasonic&apos;s $499.99 LUMIX S 20mm F2.5 is due in October. Compare it with the 18-40mm and 40mm F2, plus the S9 firmware planned for October 13.</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:05:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Polaroid Mod Brings Four Built-In Creative Modes to Instant Photography for $169.99</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/polaroid-mod-four-creative-modes/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/polaroid-mod-four-creative-modes/</guid><description>Polaroid Mod puts double exposure, split frames and light experiments on a dial. Explore its US launch, film needs and the practical difference from Now+.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sigma 20-60mm F2.8-4 Launches at $849 With an Ultra-Wide Start and 0.43x Close-Ups</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/sigma-20-60mm-f2-8-4-price-release-date/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/sigma-20-60mm-f2-8-4-price-release-date/</guid><description>Sigma&apos;s compact full-frame 20-60mm arrives October 6 for $849. Compare its aperture, weight, and close-ups with 20-70mm, 24-70mm, and 20-200mm zooms.</description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SmallRig&apos;s $46.99 Optical Viewfinders Bring 28mm and 35mm Framing to Mirrorless Cameras</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/smallrig-28mm-35mm-optical-viewfinders-compatibility/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/smallrig-28mm-35mm-optical-viewfinders-compatibility/</guid><description>Choose SmallRig&apos;s 28mm or 35mm optical finder by sensor crop and lens. Compare parallax limits, US pricing and the unconfirmed Nikon Z5IIC fit.</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SmallRig’s iPhone 18 Pro Cinema Kit: Dual Handles and the 67mm Filter Catch</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/smallrig-iphone-18-pro-cinema-kit-67mm-filters/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/smallrig-iphone-18-pro-cinema-kit-67mm-filters/</guid><description>SmallRig’s $189.99 iPhone 18 Pro Max Cinema Kit adds dual handles. Check the included backplates, separate 67mm threaded adapters and accessory budget.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sony&apos;s 400mm F4.5 and 600mm F6.3 GM Primes Weigh Under 1kg and Start at $2,699.99</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/sony-400mm-f45-600mm-f63-gm-vs-200-600mm/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/sony-400mm-f45-600mm-f63-gm-vs-200-600mm/</guid><description>Sony&apos;s new sub-1kg GM primes arrive in October. Compare the 400mm, 600mm and 200-600mm zoom for wildlife and sports by reach, aperture, weight and US price.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sony’s $850 100–400mm Lens: Smart Wildlife Starter or Too Slow at f/8?</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/sonys-850-100-400mm-lens-smart-wildlife-starter-or-too-slow-at-f8/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/sonys-850-100-400mm-lens-smart-wildlife-starter-or-too-slow-at-f8/</guid><description>Sony&apos;s lightweight FE 100–400mm F5.6–8 OSS makes full-frame wildlife reach more accessible. Here is when its 654 g body matters more than its slow f/8 aperture.</description><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TTArtisan&apos;s $99 AF 85mm F1.8 Neo: A Real Portrait Lens or Too Minimalist?</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/ttartisan-99-af-85mm-f1-8-neo-portrait-lens/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/ttartisan-99-af-85mm-f1-8-neo-portrait-lens/</guid><description>TTArtisan&apos;s $99 AF 85mm F1.8 Neo keeps full-frame autofocus but removes every on-lens control. Here is what US Sony and Nikon buyers need to know.</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Viltrox Brings Four Full-Frame Autofocus Air Primes to L-Mount for $168–$199</title><link>https://www.senkora.com/news/viltrox-air-l-mount-primes-14-20-40-50mm/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.senkora.com/news/viltrox-air-l-mount-primes-14-20-40-50mm/</guid><description>Compare Viltrox&apos;s four affordable L-Mount Air primes by field of view, aperture, close focus and filter size, with US pricing and mount checks.</description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>