Adding the new Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1 R WR lens to my (wall of shame) collection of photo gear that has so greatly exceeded expectations and received so many pre-orders that a company the size of Fujifilm was so shocked and did not know what to do but delay the release date of the lens (currently listed as September 25th at Adorama, B&H, and Amazon).
Via FujiAddict
Nokishita leaked some additional information on the upcoming “new concept” Sony Alpha mirrorless camera (Sony a7c?) that will be announced on September 15th:
Canon EOS R5S 90MP camera rumors :
“I have been told that again, a small group of photographers have the high-megapixel body in their hands as it’s going through the first phase of testing as a finished product. This source claims that the new sensor is “around 90mp”, which would be quite the bump in resolution over the EOS R5, and would put the cameras into two completely different segments.”
Nikkan.co.jp also reports that a new high-end/pro/flagship Canon mirrorless camera is coming in 2021.
DIYphotography spotted a recent interview with a Panasonic executive who claims that Panasonic is still committed to Micro Four Thirds and the GH6 (GH5 replacement) is still in consideration:
Venus Optics is running a Labor Day promotion on four of their Laowa macro lenses in the US until September 14 – see the details at Adorama and B&H:
Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro all mounts (original: $399, sale: $359)
Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro all mounts (original: $499, sale: $449)
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro all mounts (original: $399, sale: $349)
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro all mounts (original: $399, sale: $349)
The full line of Laowa lenses can be found here.
Fujifilm is rumored to announce a new Instax SQUARE SQ1 instant camera that will be available in chalk white, terracotta orange, and glacier blue colors (via Nokishita, FujiAddict).
