The previously reported ZY Optics (Zhongyi) Mitakon Speedmaster 45mm f/1.4 medium format lens for Fujifilm GFX and Hasselblad XCD mount is now listed on the official website as part of a lens sale (Zhongyi lenses are sold at B&H Photo and Amazon):
Additional information about the lens can be found here (check also the official website for updates):
The compact EZCast CamCast wireless HDMI video transmitter that sends a camera’s live picture to phones and tablets and turns them into camera monitors is now $136 (20% off) with code CAMCAST20 (until November 30):
What EZCast CamCast does:
There is a new camera listed for funding on Kickstarter: Fotorgear Campix, Here are the details:
The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 24mm f/2 Zero-D tilt-shift lens for Mounts: Sony E / Nikon Z / Canon RF / L mount / Fuji GFX / Hasselblad XCD is now officially announced and available for order:
Nextorage launched new NX-F2AE SDXC UHS-II memory cards developed specifically for professional video production:
Here are the details:
Here are some leaked pictures of the upcoming Insta360 Ace Pro 3 camera (see rumored specifications):
Use coupon code RUMORS for a discount when you buy from the official Insta360 store.
Previous coverage of the Insta360 Ace Pro 3 camera:
OM System published a new 9-minute conversation between Setsuya Kataoka (Managing Director and COO) and Eiji Shirota (Head of the OM System Business Unit) at OM Digital Solutions.
OM System did seriously consider making full-frame cameras
OM System (formerly Olympus) did seriously consider entering the full-frame or APS-C market, but ultimately decided against it to preserve the core identity of the Micro Four Thirds system. The discussions were not merely hypothetical; proposals for larger-sensor cameras “surfaced periodically” within the company, and COO Setsuya Kataoka personally pondered the move shortly after the business was acquired from Olympus. A mentor’s advice crystallized the decision to remain exclusive to MFT: master the existing format before seeking another. This led leadership to conclude that switching formats would not serve the company’s mission of delivering a compact, lightweight, and highly mobile photographic system, especially for telephoto and field work where portability is decisive.
Here is a recap of the interview:
Panasonic is rumored to announce a new camera for the 25th Lumix anniversary. The European retailer Kamera Express currently has a listing for a Panasonic LUMIX S9 “Titanium Black” camera with a… Micro Four Thirds sensor:
Here is a picture of the original Panasonic Lumix S9 Titanium edition:
I am not sure what is going on here. I ran the picture through several tools to determine whether it’s AI-generated, but the results are inconclusive. On several occasions in the past, Kamera Express has leaked upcoming cameras on their website.
DxO released 472 new modules for the OM System PEN camera, DJI’s Lito drones, and more:
Cameras
Lenses
These additions bring the catalog to 116,616 supported camera-and-lens combinations.
You can get 15% off DxO products with code RUMORS (for new customers only).
