“Kleinbild” means full-frame.
At the last X Summit Fujifilm introduced the concept of “Value Angle” proposed to measure and compare the potential of a given mirrorless camera system. In general: a bigger/higher Value Angle value (see table above) represents a generally easier way to construct high-quality lenses – see the related portion of Fuji’s presentation:
Financial Times (behind a paywall) just published an article entitled “Daniel Loeb calls on Sony to sell sensors business.” Loeb’s Third Point, in a letter to investors today, according to the FT, publicly acknowledged it had built up a USD$1.5B stake in Sony. Loeb is apparently calling for Sony to hive off its sensors business, listing it in Japan as a separate company. Apparently, Loeb has set up a website laying out his thesis. Sony and Loeb previously tangled back in ’13.
Here are the new products DJI was teasing about – the company announced their first Robomaster S1 educational robot:
The two new Sony tele lenses are now available for pre-orders:
Dpreview published an interview with Yasuyuki Nagata, head of Sony’s global interchangeable lens business. Here is the recap from SonyAddict:
The Pentax KP custom limited edition DSLR camera that was initially announced at the 2019 CP+ show in February will be officially released in a few hours. Here are the leaked pictures:
Update – the Pentax KP J Limited edition DSLR camera is now officially announced:
Pentax KP J Limited edition DSLR camera officially announced
The previously rumored Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay camera is now officially announced (earlier than expected):
Japanese camera market share: Canon 37.3%, Nikon 26.7%, Sony 13.1%
Venus Optics will release Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO lens for Nikon Z-mount in July
The new Leica M 240 based Zenit M digital rangefinder camera is now shipping
Coming soon: 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1 red limited edition lens for Leica M-mount
The Pentax KP custom limited edition camera (Pentax KP J Limited) rumored to be released this week
Today Sony officially announced the previously rumored FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS (sample photos) and FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS (sample photos) lenses:
