Photo Rumors

Last year I reported that Olympus will increase the price of their M.Zuiko Pro lenses on February 1st. I am not sure which countries will be impacted, but you can see the current US prices at Adorama and B&H Photo.

Here is the full price increase list for Japan:

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Next Fujifilm announcement: February 4th (X100V)

By PR admin | Published: January 23, 2020

Fuji just introduced a new camera and two lenses and another announcement is expected in less than 2 weeks: the Fuji X100V will be announced during the Fujifilm X summit in London on February 4. Here is what to expect from the X100V:

New lens
New Hybrid Viewfinder
New 2 way tilt screen

The Fuji X-T4 and the new Fuji Instax Mini 11 cameras will most likely be announced later (update: the X-T4 is expected at the end of February).

Additional coverage of the new Fuji 45-100mm lens and X-T200:

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Updated Fujifilm GFX lens roadmap: new GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR and GF 30mm f/3.5 R WR lenses

By PR admin | Published: January 23, 2020

In addition to the three new products, Fuji also announces a new GFX lens roadmap with two new lenses:

Large-diameter standard Fujinon Lens GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR lens
Wide-angle prime Fujinon GF 30mm f/3.5 R WR lens

Additional information:

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Fuji announcement: no surprises (X-T200, XC 35mm f/2, GF 45-100mm f/4)

By PR admin | Published: January 23, 2020

Fuji X-T200 with XC 35mm f/2 lens: press release | additional info | Pre-orders

Fujinon GF 45-100mm f/4 R LM OIS WR: press release | additional info | Pre-orders

A more detailed coverage of the latest Fujifilm announcement can be found at FujiAddict.com.

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Announced: HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR lens

By PR admin | Published: January 22, 2020

The previously rumored HD PENTAX-D FA 70-210mm f/4 ED SDM WR lens is now officially announced:

Pre-order links: Adorama | B&H
Additional information
Sample photos
Technical specifications and press release
Lens design:

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Sony to announce a new compact camera or camcorder (WW119533)

By PR admin | Published: January 22, 2020

Sony registered their upcoming WW119533 camera also with the Taiwan NCC agency (previously reported in December). It seems that WW119533 will be a compact camera/camcorder since it will use the Sony NP-BX1 battery (compatible with select CyberShot cameras and ActionCam camcorders – see the full list here).