Some Pentax rumors coming from the Russian Consumer Electronics & Photo Expo 2012 – the first three cameras are supposed to be announced by the end of 2012:
In addition to the Sony a900, B&H now lists also the Panasonic DMC-FZ150 camera as discontinued. The FZ-150 was announced in August, 2011 – this is probably the shortest lifespan of a digital camera I have seen – only 7 months.
The Fuji Guys hinted on Twitter that a new firmware update for the X-Pro1 that will address the aperture chatter/clacking will be released soon. Now if only Adobe can add RAW support for the camera… Here is a video demonstrating the X-Pro1 aperture chatter/clacking issue:
The Samsung NX20, NX210 and NX1000 mirrorless cameras are now officially announced. Prices and pre-order options: NX20: $1,099 NX210: $899 NX1000: $699 (also available in white)
After the Sony a900 was already discontinued in Japan and Hong Kong, now B&H has also listed the camera as discontinued. The a900 was announced in September, 2008. RIP.
Panasonic has a pending patent in Japan for in-camera image stabilization system. This solution will also prove image stabilization for third party lenses.