After the new IMX435AQJ sensor with 36MP and 8k video, another new Sony sensor leaked online: the IMX455AQR sensor will have 60MP, 8k video, and native 64 ISO. This new sensor is probably based on the IMX551 and will become available in 2019. IMX455AQR sensor specs:
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their October report and the downturn continues – the total number of shipped digital cameras is lower compared to the same month in previous years (orange: 2018, black: 2017, blue: 2016, click for larger view):
Last year Photokina announced that the biggest photography show will start taking place annually. This made absolutely no sense since the camera industry is shrinking and many of the camera manufacturers were not happy with that decision. I am not surprised that today Photokina canceled their 2019 show and announced the 2020 Photokina dates (May 27-30, 2020):
BCN Ranking published their data for the full-frame camera market in Japan from October 2017 to October 2018:
The top 10 PhotoRumors posts for November 2018 are:
The new Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens is now shipping and is already in stock at some retailers (check availability at Adorama, B&H, Amazon and FotoHansKeuzekamp). Check out also the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN reviews by ePhotozine and CameraLabs. Additional information on the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens:
SonyAddict found the product information for a new Sony IMX435AQJ CMOS sensor with 36MP and 8k video capability. It will be interesting to see what will be the first camera to use this sensor. Here are the details:
Red announced a new “entry-level” DRAGON-X series camera body: Red DSMC2 BRAIN with Dragon-X 5K S35 sensor: Adorama | B&H Red DSMC2Dragon-X camera kit: Adorama | B&H
Today ZY Optics officially releases their latest Mitakon Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 lens specifically designed for Fujifilm GFX medium format cameras: Fujifilm G Mount Format 50mm (35mm-equivalent) Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16 Manual Focus Design Shallow Depth of Field Outstanding Bokeh Imagery Nine-Bladed Diaphragm Check pricing and availability at Amazon and eBay Mitakon Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 technical […]
DC.Watch published the updated shipping dates for the latest Canon products: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2L USM lens: December 20th, 2018 Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III USM lens: January 18th, 2019 Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM lens: January 18th, 2019 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS camera: January 18th, 2019
