What to expect at PMA 2012 show next week? Nikon will introduce their top of the line D4 + a new Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G lens. Canon will probably announce new lenses and maybe a DSLR + compact(s). Sony will show only few new Cybershot point and shoot cameras. Panasonic may announce a new Lumix GH3 camera and […]
Valentin Sama of DSLR Magazine wrote on his blog that Canon is working on a new “Super G” compact camera that will probably be announced at the CES (January, 2012) or CP+ (February, 2012) show: Canon is working on developing a digital compact camera, far superior to anything that might now be in its catalog of […]
Here is a better translation of the key points from the interviews with several camera manufacturers about their future plans (thanks Erik): Olympus Working on a new mirrorless camera that is very “Olympus-like”, but not PEN. The viewfinder is the key. E-5 replacement is in the works. Canon Does a mirrorless camera really need exchangeable lenses? Can […]
A Xitek forum member translated he key points from the Impress Japan interviews with various camera manufacturers about their future plans – see previous post about Olympus, Pentax and Nikon (Google translation):
Canon filed patent 2011-253050 in Japan for the following prime lenses: 50mm f/1.4 lens 85mm f/1.2 lens 85mm f/1.8 lens
Sigma announced a new 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM lens for Sony and Pentax DSLR cameras. The old 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens ($669) will be discontinued. Specification (for Sony mount): Lens Construction:17 Elements in 13 Groups Angle of View:79.7-31.7 degrees *Number of blades: 7 pcs (Rounded diaphragm) Minimum Aperture: f/22 Minimum Focusing Distance: […]
Patent 2011242520 from Olympus describes several different wide angle lenses: 8mm f/3.5 fisheye, 12mm f/1.8, 12mm f/2.8, 10mm f/2.8 and 12mm f/2.0:
I came across this quote from TOP regarding the latest rumors about an organic sensor being used in the Fuji LX 10 camera: “Komori-san says that the sensor quality of Fujifilm X mirrorless will exceed that of current full-frame sensors, although its sensor size will likely be smaller than 24x36mm. The claim reminded me of something…I have a […]
The current Canon instant rebates will expire on November 23rd:
I am still catching up after my trip to New York for the PDN show. Here is a recap of the news from the past few days I did not cover: ThinkTank Photo announced their new Modular Rotation System and Modular Rotation System Skin Components. If you want to be alerted when the new Modular units […]
