The latest rumor indicate that the next version of the Phottix Odin TTL flash trigger will combine Nikon and Canon controls into one unit:
"According to one of Phottix’s European distributors, the next generation of Phottix Odin TTL flash trigger (Phottix Odin II?) may allow you to control Nikon flashes from Canon cameras and Canon flashes from Nikon cameras, adjusting power levels in manual mode."
Kodak received a court approval for financing of up to $844 millions to "strengthens Kodak’s position to successfully execute its remaining reorganization objective" and hopefully get out of bankruptcy in mid-2013:
The two new Sony E lenses I mentioned earlier are now official - Sony 20mm f/2.8 lens specifications (price: $348):
Sony E PZ18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS (SELP18200) motorized telezoom lens specifications (price: $1198):
Sony is rumored to announced two new E-mount lenses: 18-200mm zoom and a new 20mm pancake lens (probably f/2.8 or faster). The announcement should be in the next few days.
Update: both lenses are now officially announced.
Sigma 25mm f/1.4 MFT lens patent
Sigma filed a patent (2013-3324) in Japan for a 25mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Sigma currently has a 19mm f/2.8 and 30mm f/2.8 lenses for MFT. Both models are currently on sale at 50% off (two lenses for the price of one).
Those are the latest cameras listed as discontinued at B&H:
Quick recap of the latest camera and lens rumors from around the Web:
With the start of 2013 CP+ show in Japan next week, expect more rumors and new product announcements.
Today Olympus announced that four new companies have joined the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group:
The Latest Nikon Rumors