BCN Ranking published new reports on the latest sales data for the Japanese market – the first graph is the lens market share by lens mount (number of interchangeable lenses sold by mount) – it is interesting that Fujifilm X, Canon RF, and Nikon Z are currently at the same level in Japan (click for larger view):
The next graph is for the mirrorless market share in Japan – Canon dominates with over 40%:
BCN Ranking collects real sales data from approximately 40% of the Japanese retailers – this is not a worldwide market share report.
Previous BCNR reports can be found here.
The previously rumored Ricoh Theta X camera is now officially announced with several new features and improvements – see the full details with some sample videos at PentaxRumors:
It seems that Nissin quietly announced the previously rumored Nissin MG60 Pro flash for Nikon, Canon, and Sony – it is already listed at B&H and here are the technical specifications:
Topaz Labs released DeNoise AI version 3.5 with a refreshed interface, app refinements, and fixes – here is the full change-log (you can use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off):
The 2022 BCN awards for the Japanese market are out (BCN collects sales data from approximately 2/3 of all Japanese retail stores). Here are the details (click for larger view):
Today Tokina announced a new SZ 500mm f/8 Reflex MF super-tele lens for Canon EF, Sony E, Nikon F, Nikon Z, Micro 4/3, Fujifilm X, T-mount (via an adapter, pre-orders coming soon at B&H):
Ricoh Americas contacted me with a clarification on the press release issued in Japan a few days ago about a major camera business restructuring:
“Ricoh will continue mass production and sales but will be adding more direct-to-consumer approaches to its distribution in Japan.
The announcement created a bit of confusion and was specific to the market in Japan only. Ricoh will not be ceasing mass production and sales, but instead extending its distribution in Japan with more direct-to-consumer approaches.”
The full press release can be found here:
Canon is shutdowns a major camera factory in China (Zhuhai factory) citing “facing unprecedented difficulties” and returning to domestic production:
