Sony Q1 financial report: camera sales more than 50% down


Today Sony announced their Q1 financial results. Here are all the “camera” references I could find in the financial reports:

“FY20 Q1 sales decreased 31% year-on-year to 331.8 billion yen primarily due to a decrease in unit sales of digital cameras and TVs.”

“Sales of image sensors to AV have also decreased due to the contraction of the sensor market for digital cameras resulting from the impact of the spread of COVID- 19. We expect the market to contract in one year as much as we had previously expected it would contract over the next approximately three years.”

Camera sales were down more than 50% compared to the same period last year (click for larger view):

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Zenit announced a new Zenitar 60mm f/2.8 macro lens


Zenit announced the first lens of the Zenitar line with an electronic-controlled diaphragm: Zenitar 60mm f/2.8 macro lens. The lens will be produced in the Krasnogorsk factory S. A. Zverev (KMZ). The Zenitar 2,8/60 Macro lens has 1:1 magnification scale, the minimum focusing distance is 0.23m. The lens will be sold in Russia, USA, Germany, Italy, and China (in the US Zenit lenses are sold at B&H and zenit.store). Here is the translated press release:

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Announced: Olympus E-M10 Mark IV camera and M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens


The previously rumored Olympus E-M10 Mark IV camera and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens are now officially announced. I have already posted all specifications and details in previous blog posts. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H. A hands-on report on the new E-M10 Mark IV can be found here. The full press releases are available here and here.

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Here is a video of the not yer announced Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens


Here is a video review of the not yer announced Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens (in French) – the EU price of the lens will be €1,200 including 20% VAT (additional information on the upcoming lens can be found here and here):

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Development of Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD lens (model A047) announced


Tamron announced the development of the previously rumored, world’s smallest and lightweight telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras: 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Model A047).

  • Moisture-resistant construction
  • 67mm filter size
  • The launch is planned for Fall of 2020

Additional information:

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Here are the first leaked pictures of the upcoming Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art lens (*UPDATED*)


Here are the first leaked pictures and specifications of the previously rumored / upcoming Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN | Art lens (the official announcement is on August 6th):

  • 15 elements in 11 groups (including 5 SLD lenses and 1 aspherical lens)
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.85m
  • Maximum shooting magnification 1:8.4
  • 11 diaphragm blades (circular diaphragm)
  • Filter size: 77mm
  • Dimensions: 82.8 x 94.1mm
  • Weight: 630g
  • Stepping motor
  • Dustproof and drip-proof
  • US price: $1,199
  • Additional pictures:

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Are the new Tokina lenses a copy/rebrand/rebadge of the Viltrox lenses?



We had several discussions on the topic in the past: are the new Tokina lenses a copy/rebrand/rebadge of the Viltrox lenses? There is a long and detailed post on ayrn.io investigating this topic:

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Sigma to announce new products on August 6


Sigma will have a new products presentation on August 6th at 14:00 CEST / 08:00 EDT. Some of the expected/rumored new lenses are:

  • Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 FE lens
  • Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art lens

You can watch the live event here:

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Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD lens leaked online


The upcoming Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD lens for Sony E-mount leaked on a Russian website. Here are the details:

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Additional Ricoh GR III camera coverage



 

Additional Ricoh GR III coverage:

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