Sigma CEO: the new Sigma 60MP three-layer X3 1:1:1 Foveon sensor prototype is currently under development and will be available later this year


In a recent interview, Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki confirmed that the new Sigma 60MP three-layer X3 1:1:1 Foveon sensor prototype is currently under development and will be available later this year. The official announcement is expected at the CP+ show in Japan next year (2023).

Update on the Sigma full-frame mirrorless camera with L-mount and 60MP Foveon sensor with X3 1:1:1 technology

Sigma's CEO also mentioned that the new sensor will not have a good low light performance, but we should expect excellent results in good light conditions:

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Canon releases second quarter 2022 financial results


Canon released its Q2 2022 financial results. Here are the details for the Imaging/Cameras division:

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Tokina price increase, new package design and 16 discontinued lenses



Here is an update on the Tokina price increase I reported back in March - Tokina is also changing their lens packaging and discontinuing 16 lenses:

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Samyang is teasing a new 2nd generation lens to be announced on July 28


Samyang has a new teaser for a 2nd generation lens that will be announced on July 28.

For their 50th anniversary, Samyang is releasing a number of second-generation updates to some of their existing AF lenses. Some of the characteristics of the new second-generation lenses are: different color tones, modern design, improved AF performance, custom buttons, and weather-ceiling designs.

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The first autofocus lens from TTartisan is now available for pre-order (32mm f/2.8 Z)



  
  
The first autofocus lens from TTartisan is now available for pre-order (TTartisan 32mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount, previously reported here):

Additional information (lens features, specs, sample photos) can be found here:

The new TTartisan 32mm f/2.8 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount is finally available for pre-order

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Fujifilm got a huge market share jump with their latest Instax Mini EVO instant camera



BCN Ranking reports that Fujifilm got a huge market share jump in the Japanese compact digital camera segment with their latest Instax Mini EVO instant camera (Fujifilm is marked in green with 26.8% market share):

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