Monthly Archives: July 2020

May 2020 CIPA numbers: everything is 40% to 50% down compared to last year

CIPA released their camera production data for May, 2020 (orange: 2020, black: 2019, blue: 2018, click for larger view):

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The Pixii rangefinder camera with Leica M-mount will be announced n Monday

As already reporter, the PIXII APS-C “connected” digital rangefinder with Leica M-mount will be officially announced on Monday. Additional information on the camera can be found here:

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New leaked pictures of the Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM GM lens and Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera

New leaked pictures of the upcoming Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM G Master lens and Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera:

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Will there be more Olympus cameras after 2020?

A reader sent me a link to an article from the Spanish newspaper la Vanguardia discussing the future of Olympus. Here is a quote:

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The world’s smallest Sharp 8k interchangeable MFT lens video camera should be announced soon

I received a tip the world’s smallest Sharp 8k interchangeable MFT lens video camera should be announced soon. Here are the expected specifications:

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Sony FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM G Master and Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lenses to be announced soon

In addition to the Sony a7SIII camera that is already confirmed for “later this summer”, Sony will soon also announce a new FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM G Master lens according to a leaked article caught by Nokishita. What a coincidence – Nikon is also rumored to announce a new Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens on […]

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Updated Olympus lens roadmap, upcoming bird detection AF, 150-400mm f/4.5 not canceled

More news from Olympus: → Olympus released a new/updated M.Zuiko lens roadmap: M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4.0 PRO is updated Macro Lens is added → Olympus provided some updated information on their new M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO lens:

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Major Canon announcement on July 9th

Canon will have a major announcement on July 9. Dedicated websites for the livestreaming are already available in the USA, UK, Germany, Japan and several other countries. Here is what to expect, including the rumored EOS R5 and EOS R6 specifications:

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