Olympus filed a patent in Japan (2011-259166) for a vari-angle LCD screen that can be flipped to pretty much any camera side/angle: In addition to the US patent for an organic sensor, Fujifilm filed a similar patent in Japan (2011-253861). Here are some more details from the Japanese patent application (Google translation):
Nauticam announced the NA-NEX7 housing for Sony’s top of the line mirror-less interchangeable lens camera, the Sony Alpha NEX-7 ($1,199.99). Nauticam’s leadership in the Alpha NEX arena continues as it brings the first NEX-7 underwater housing to market. With DSLR quality imaging and performance packed into a housing that is small enough to take anywhere, NEX-7 [...]
Phottix Aion wireless timer and shutter release is now shipping. Here are the specs: Timer and Long Exposure Functions Shutter Release Functions Wired or wireless operations 2.4 GHz frequency 60m range Back-lit LCD AAA batteries Available for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Olympus cameras. Price: $99.50
Here is a better translation of the key points from the interviews with several camera manufacturers about their future plans (thanks Erik): Olympus Working on a new mirrorless camera that is very “Olympus-like”, but not PEN. The viewfinder is the key. E-5 replacement is in the works. Canon Does a mirrorless camera really need exchangeable lenses? Can [...]
Reuters reported that Olympus is going to issue new shares worth $1.28 billion (100 billion yen) in order to stabilize its finances after the recent reports of massive fraud inside the company. Panasonic, Sony and Fujifilm were listed as the companies interested to acquire portions of the shares:
Back in June I mentioned about the upcoming SLR Magic digital scoping solution with ED optics for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The product was delayed because of some changes in the design (adding a tripod collar). The spotting scope is now officially announced and available for sale on eBay.
