This week: Nikon and Canon annoucements

On September 21st Nikon will present their new mirrorless camera. The next day, on September 22nd, Canon will have their own announcement but it is still not clear what will be introduced.

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Ricoh is working on a new mirrorless camera developed by Pentax

From the beginning of 2011, the rumors were that Pentax will announce two mirrorless cameras. As the months passed by, the chance of a second mirrorless system diminished, even though rumors continued to flow. My guess three weeks ago was that Ricoh’s purchase of Pentax did put the plans for second mirrorless camera on hold.

Yesterday TMCNet published this unusual press release stating that Ricoh is working on a new mirrorless camera developed by Pentax:

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Another Canon “Pro” announcement on September 22nd

DigitalRev posted on their Facebook page that they are invited to a Canon “pro” event on September 22nd (one day after the Nikon mirrorless camera announcement):

 

Canon is planning another “historic global announcement on November 3rd.

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Canon is planning something big for November 3rd

Canon is planning a “historic global announcement” on November 3rd, 2011 in Hollywood. What could it be? Maybe a 4k camera? Or a new DSLR with some mind blowing video features? Could it be Canon’s mirrorless solution?

Via Engadget

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The new Ricoh GR Digital IV camera now available for pre-order

B&H just opened the pre-orders for the new Ricoh GRD IV camera (see specs): both white and black ($50 cheaper) options are available. If you place an order in the next 24 hours, you will qualify for a random drawing of a $500 gift card from B&H.

 

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RED camera and the future of movie making

In this video Ted Schiowitz from RED camera talks about the future of movie making (3D, 48fps, etc):

Via Photographybay

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Canon’s mirrorless camera survey

Canon send out a survey with questions about a compact interchangeable lens digital camera:

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Phottix Odin TTL flash trigger (Canon version) starts shipping next week

Phottix teaser from few days ago was for their Odin TTL flash trigger (Canon version) – it will start shipping next week.

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Canon announced PowerShot S100 and PowerShot SX40 HS cameras

As previously rumored, Canon announced two new PowerShot cameras today: the S100 ($429) and SX40 HS ($429). Both cameras have the brand new DIGIC 5 image processor. Watch this video for a quick intro of the new cameras:

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Ricoh GR Digital 4 camera announced

Ricoh GR Digital IV is now official. The price is $649. Expected delivery date is mid October 2011. Full press release at the bottom of this post.

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