During this official a7/a7r video introduction, a Sony representative mentioned that there will no longer be NEX branded cameras (starting at the 3:09 mark) – all future models will be under the α (Alpha) name just like the recently announced a7/a7r full frame mirrorless cameras:
Sony is still committed to the A-mount and a new mid to high-end A-mount camera body is currently under development and is expected to be released in 2014:
Panasonic Japan published a new lens roadmap. The newly added lenses are:
If you are considering the new Sony α7 or α7r full frame mirrorless cameras, I highly recommend reading those Q&A published on Sony’s blog:
Some additional hands-on and preview videos of the latest Fujifilm X-E2 and Fujifilm XQ1 cameras (including the new firmware update for the X100):
FYI: Fuji advertises the X-E2 as having the world’s fastest AF.
The Olympus STYLUS1 will be a compact, fixed lens camera with design similar to the OM-D. The official announcement will be on October 29th. The price is set at ¥70,000 (around $700).
Via Digicame-info
Fujifilm officially announced the X-E2 and XQ1 cameras. For pricing and availability check Adorama and B&H.
Fuji X-E2
Fuji XQ1
Press releases:
Here are some of the other new products that were announced today and while I was offline:
→Sigma officially announced a new 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM lens that will be available in various mounts.
→Lomography announced new plastic lenses for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
→Panasonic announced the development of a new Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH lens.
→Canon announced for the Japanese market two limited edition cameras: PowerShot S120 Premium Box and PowerShot G16 Premium Box.
Fujifilm X-E2:
Panasonic officially announced the DMC-GM1 MFT camera that will be priced at $749.00 together with the 12-32mm lens:
