Monthly Archives: December 2020

Potential component shortage for Canon, Nikon, and Sony after a devastating three-day fire at Japanese high-end IC components factory

Canon, Nikon, and Sony could be facing a potential component shortage after a devastating three-day fire at the Japanese high-end IC components factory AKM Semiconductor: Update – today Sony confirmed the shortage: Sony already warns about supply shortage for some camera models

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Viltrox will soon announce the first third-party full-frame autofocus mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount: the 85mm f/1.8

Viltrox will announce the first third-party full-frame autofocus mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount: the 85mm f/1.8. The new lens will be available for pre-order at the Viltrox online store on December 10. The new lens will have the same optical design and autofocus motor as the Sony FE version. The price of the lens will be 2,299 RMB or […]

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A third new Sony camera registered online: WW111327 *UPDATED*

In addition to the IWW186333 and WW728473, Sony registered a third new camera that should be announced in the next 30-90 days. We already know that Sony is coming with a new high-end 8k model, then there is the Sony a7 IV and the third camera could be a new RX model as SonyAddict suggests. Stay tuned for updates. […]

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Leica SL2-S camera with a 24 MP sensor coming soon: new leaked photos and specifications *UPDATED*

A month ago LeicaRumors reported that Leica will announce a new SL2-S mirrorless camera that will be a “small” version of the current SL2 model and will have a 24MP sensor. The official announcement is expected by the end of the year. Here are the leaked specifications of the upcoming Leica SL2-S mirrorless camera:

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Cosina to announce a new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount

Cosina is going to announce soon a new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount. Update – here is the first leaked picture of the upcoming new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens (for Leica M-mount), the official announcement will be on December 8th, the price in Japan is 128,000 yen […]

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Announced: Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RX D APS-C zoom lens for Sony E-mount *UPDATED*

The previously rumored Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RX D APS-C zoom lens for Sony E-mount is now officially announced and available for pre-order:

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Two new Sony cameras passed FCC certifications (Sony pro model and a7 IV?)

Two new Sony digital cameras (1VY002 and 1VY003) have passed FCC certification. Both are equipped with Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 5.  The two cameras could be the previously reported IWW186333 and WW728473 and one of them is most likely the rumored Sony high-end camera:

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Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RX D APS-C lens confirmed for tomorrow

Today Nokishita confirmed my report from yesterday about Tamron announcing their new 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RX D APS-C zoom lens for Sony E-mount on December 3rd. Shipping will start on January 14, 2021. The price including tax is expected to be around $900. Here are the details:

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