What else is new?
Few other Photokina announcements that went under the radar:
→ Fujifilm also announced a new Instax Wide 300 instant film camera and different colors for the Instax Mini 8 (raspberry and grape) and Instax Mini 90 (in brown).
→ Sony announced the world’s first 35mm full frame lens with power zoom capability: FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS lens ($2,499). They also introduced two new cameras: PXW-X200 XDCAM handheld camcorder (check pricing and availability) and FS7 compact 4k XDCAM camera with Super 35 CMOS sensor. Here are the lens specifications:
| 35mm equivalent focal length (when attached to APS-C body) | 42-202.5mm |
| Max. magnification ratio | 0.15x |
| Min. focus distance | 0.4m (W) - 0.95m (T) (AF, MF); 0.95m (Full MF) |
| Filter diameter | 95mm |
| Dimensions | Max. diameter 105 x 162.5 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 1125g (without tripod mount) |
| Supplied accessories | Hood cap, rear cap, tripod mount, hood, case, strap |
| Color | Black |
→ In addition to the WG-M1 "adventure" camera, Ricoh also announced a matching new... WG watch (see more Ricoh watches here):
"No, it’s not a smart wearable, but a regular timepiece that embodies the rugged qualities of a WG camera. It’s waterproof, and has an LED light to illuminate the face. Available in black, orange, and blue, the WG Watch is made of stainless steel with a rotating bezel and sapphire glass front. The nylon “NATO strap” completes that rugged, outdoors look. The WG Watch uses inductive charging that gives the battery a full charge of one month. The watch will also be available in October 2014, for $300."
→ Ricoh also announced a new G800 dust, impact, water and chemical resistant compact camera.
→ Film news: CineStill released another film.
→ Yongnuo announced new YN560 IV master radio flash. More information is available here. For pricing and availability check the Yongnuo eBay store.
→ Interfit also announced two new flash models: Strobies Pro‐Flash TLi-C and TLi-N. B&H sells Interfir products.
→ New SLR Magic APO HyperPrime CINE 50mm T2.1 lens announced.
→ The Chinese company Zhongyi Optics (producers of Mitakon lenses) announced two new lenses for mirrorless cameras in Photokina 2014: 42.5mm f/1.2 & 24mm f/1.7 for Sony E / M43 / Fuji X mounts. Those lenses look like an exact copy of Leica M lenses.