Sony already warns about supply shortage for some camera models

By PR admin | Published: December 7, 2020


Today Sony Japan issued a press release warning about supply shortages for some camera models (a6100). They even completely suspended some video and action models. This is most likely related to the devastating three-day fire at a Japanese high-end IC components factory I reported two days ago. Here is the translated press release:

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Sigma rumored to start making mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts in 2021

By PR admin | Published: December 6, 2020



NikonRumors reports that Sigma is rumored to start making mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts in 2021. Back in February Sigma was still not sure if they will produce mirrorless lenses for Z-mount.

Viltrox already announced their first full-frame autofocus mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount.

Tamron unofficially confirmed that they will also be making mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount.

Via NikonRumors

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The latest DJI rumors (DJI FPV combo drone)

By PR admin | Published: December 6, 2020

  

Here are the latest rumors for a new DJI FPV combo drone:

  • 4K 60fps on-board recording
  • 5-inch props
  • 6S battery
  • 3 flight mode with 150kph maximum speed
  • Built-in FPV camera with remote-adjustable tilt angle
  • GPS for RTH

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The current Sigma lens rebates expire tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: December 6, 2020


The current Sigma lens rebates and many of the Black Friday deals will be expiring tomorrow. See all current deals at B&H and Adorama.

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Potential component shortage for Canon, Nikon, and Sony after a devastating three-day fire at Japanese high-end IC components factory

By PR admin | Published: December 5, 2020

Canon, Nikon, and Sony could be facing a potential component shortage after a devastating three-day fire at the Japanese high-end IC components factory AKM Semiconductor:

Update - today Sony confirmed the shortage:

Sony already warns about supply shortage for some camera models

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Viltrox will soon announce the first third-party full-frame autofocus mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount: the 85mm f/1.8

By PR admin | Published: December 5, 2020


Viltrox will announce the first third-party full-frame autofocus mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount: the 85mm f/1.8. The new lens will be available for pre-order at the Viltrox online store on December 10. The new lens will have the same optical design and autofocus motor as the Sony FE version. The price of the lens will be 2,299 RMB or around $350 (compared to $697 for the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S). Viltrox already has a 20mm f/1.8 full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount (now in stock at Amazon, but you can get it cheaper directly from Viltrox).

In the US Viltrox lenses are sold at Adorama, B&H, and Amazon. You can use coupon code NIKONRUMORS for 10% off at the official Viltrox online store.

Additional pixtures:

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A third new Sony camera registered online: WW111327 *UPDATED*

By PR admin | Published: December 4, 2020


In addition to the IWW186333 and WW728473, Sony registered a third new camera that should be announced in the next 30-90 days. We already know that Sony is coming with a new high-end 8k model, then there is the Sony a7 IV and the third camera could be a new RX model as SonyAddict suggests. Stay tuned for updates.

Update - Sony also registered a new/unreleased wireless microphone ECM-W2BT compatible with Bluetooth 5.0:


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Leica SL2-S camera with a 24 MP sensor coming soon: new leaked photos and specifications *UPDATED*

By PR admin | Published: December 4, 2020




A month ago LeicaRumors reported that Leica will announce a new SL2-S mirrorless camera that will be a "small” version of the current SL2 model and will have a 24MP sensor. The official announcement is expected by the end of the year. Here are the leaked specifications of the upcoming Leica SL2-S mirrorless camera:

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