Reliable rumors about new Sony cameras are basically non-existent and the only way we get small bits and pieces of information for upcoming producsts is from press interviews with Sony executives. Here is what Sony manager Yosuke Aoki said in a recent interview in China about the Sony a7S III mirrorless camera (Google translated):
Is this the next Nikon Z APS-C based mirrorless camera? The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 Asph lens will be officially released on August 15th New TTartisans lenses for Leica M-mount: 21mm f/1.5 and 35mm f/1.4 (rumors) Fujifilm GFX100 Technical Analysis
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their June report and the downturn continues – the total number of shipped digital cameras is lower compared to the same month in previous years (orange: 2019, black: 2018, blue: 2017, click for larger view): DSLR’s down 37% in units, 46% in Yen Mirrorless down 14% in […]
→ The Yongnuo YN200 Speedlite flash is now officially launched. → The new Z CAM E2C Professional 4K Micro Four Thirds cinema camera is now available for preorder at Adorama and B&H Photo.
Here is an updated list of rumored/expected cameras and lenses that will be announced in the upcoming weeks/months: Cameras The latest Canon rumors: APS-C mirrorless, 8k mirrorless, PRO mirrorless, 75MP mirrorless and 100MP mirrorless Zeiss ZX1 (delayed or canceled?) New small & light Olympus MFT camera (new E-M5 III is a possibility) Sony a7s III or Sony A9 II (no reliable rumors, no […]
Fotopro Eagle E6 and E9 Tripod / Gimbal-Head / Leveling Base Review Colored anodized metal rear lens caps for M-mount lenses now available in 5 different colors Ricoh TM-2 and TM-3 selfie sticks announced Notification Regarding Potential Loosening of FUJIFILM GFX100 Side Shutter Release “Lock” Function （Vertical grip control lock）
The Viltrox 20mm f/1.8 mirrorless lens is coming also for Nikon Z-mount Western Digital to also launch a CFExpress Card Leica is back in Russia Fujifilm X-Pro2 Firmware 5.01 Released
BCN Ranking published the latest Japanese mirrorless market share for the month of June – Sony is closing on Canon, Olympus is flat while Panasonic had an increase probably because of the latest L-mount announcements. For some reason, Nikon is missing from the report. Fuji (again) is not mentioned. Previous market share reports:
Catching up on some old news: → New: Insta360 Titan (price: $14,999). → New: Kodak mobile film scanner (price: $40). → Sony launched RX100 III video creator kit. → New Yongnuo YN200 Speedlite & new YN560-TX PRO radio system.
The Peak Design Travel tripod raised $12,142,437 with 27,166 backers. If you missed on the cheaper options at Kickstarter, the same tripod is already listed for pre-order online: Adorama B&H The price is $599.95 and shipping is expected to start on December 21, 2019. Additional information:
