Samsung is rumored to be implementing an electronic shutter mode in a new APS-C batch production. It is not clear yet if it is for NX200 or it is a completely new sensor for the upcoming NX20.
High speed rolling shutter technology is already implemented in the new 20.3MPx APS-C sensor on the NX200, but electronic shutter mode is not activated on it.
According to Amazon UK, the Samsung NX200 mirrorless camera will be released on October 1st, 2011. B&H is currently taking pre-orders which is another indication that the camera will start shipping soon. The NX200 was announced on September 1st.
In addition to November 3rd, there is another Canon event scheduled for October 26th. This will probably be for a new Pixma printer since Canon, just like Nikon, is not expected to announce a new DSLR any time soon.
The November 3rd announcement will probably be for two new video cameras: one with EF mount, the other with PL mount.
I just received some more details and samples of the SLR Magic Noktor 12mm f/1.6 lens for Micro Four Thirds:
SLR Magic is working also on a new 12-36×50 ED sporting scope for Micro Four Thirds. The stand alone SLR Magic 12-36×50 ED spotting scope should be released in October (price $250) and SLR Magic 12-35×50 ED sporting scope for Micro Four Thirds should be released in November (price: $400).
Noktor 12mm f/1.6 lens samples:
This was the Canon announcement on September 22nd:
Several users have reported a clicking sound coming out of the new Sony NEX-5N during video recording (see above clip). It seems that Sony has acknowledged the problem and is promising a “performance improvement”. Here is a quote from Sony support site:
New rumors indicate that Fuji may announce a new line of Fujinon lenses for Canon EF mount in March, 2012. Now that’s a shocker. Fujifilm recently mentioned in an interview with Reuters that they may re-enter the interchangeable lens camera market with a product that is fully developed in-house, but my guess was that they are talking about a mirrorless camera and lenses.
Canon will have $100 instant saving in the US on the 5D MARKII camera starting September 25th (till October 29th).
