The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS mirrorless lens to have Defocus Smoothing



In addition to the upcoming five new RF mirrorless lenses, Canon will also release a new RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS lens with Defocus Smoothing – the trademark is already registered by Canon. Basically, we will see two versions of the RF 85mm f/1.2 lens (total of six new RF lenses).

It is not yet confirmed if all six new RF lenses will be announced together with the Canon EOS RP mirrorless camera.

Some additional information on the Canon EOS RP – the kit lens in Japan will be the RF 35mm f/1.8. The following configurations will be available (in Japan):

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What happened to the camera industry in 2018 infographics



Lensvid published their annual “What happened to the camera industry in 2018” infographics and as you already know from previous reports (see this, this and this blog post), things do not look good for the camera industry:

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Additional information on the upcoming Fujifilm GFX 100 medium format mirrorless camera


Some additional information on the upcoming Fujifilm GFX 100 medium format mirrorless camera that is expected to be announced in March:

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What’s next?



 
  
  
Here is an updated list of rumored/expected cameras and lenses that will be announced in the next few weeks/months:

Cameras

Lenses

Recently announced cameras and lenses:

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The latest financial results: there are no winners in the camera industry

If you are curious about how camera companies are doing financially – the short answer is not good:


Nikon – all previous forecasts were slashed.


Sony sees unit sales of all major hardware products failing in coming years.


Canon: Canon expects its annual operating profit to drop for the first time in three years.


Fuji: Instax is doing well, for the Imaging Solution revenue increased due to solid sales in each business, while operating income decreased due to advertising, promotion costs and R&D investment.


Panasonic revised down pretty much all of their the consolidated financial forecasts.


Olympus latest financial results: revenue down 19% compared to previous year, net profit down 86%, Imagin Business is at operating loss.


GoPro turns its first profit since 2017, thanks to the Hero 7.

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First picture of the new Leica Q2 camera leaked online


LeicaRumors published what could be the first leaked picture of the upcoming Leica Q2 camera. The new model is rumored to have a new 47MP sensor, same camera body design, same lens (28mm f/1,7) and a new 75mm crop option (currently only 28mm, 35mm and 50mm are available in the current Leica Q model).


Like the new Leica Q2 Facebook page for the latest Q2 news

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Curve One to bring curved sensors to market


The French company Curve One is planning to bring curved sensors to market:

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Fujifilm X Summit at GPP Photo Week 2019 recap (Fujifilm GFX modular mirrorless camera prototype)

Fujifilm released a new video of their X Summit for GPP Photo Week 2019 and there is a lot of interesting information about upcoming lenses and cameras. The presentation also included this not yet seen Fujifilm GFX modular medium format mirrorless camera prototype (watch the video at the 59:42 mark and Zack’s video on Weibo):

 





If you don’t have time to watch the almost 2 hours video, here is a recap from FujiAddict:

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New Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 MFT lens to be announced next week




Next week Olympus is expected to announce a new M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 MFT lens:

  • Dustproof and splashproof
  • Size: 77.5 x 99.7 mm
  • Weight: 455g
  • Filter size: 72mm
  • Closest focusing distance:22 cm (approx. 10 cm from the end of the lens)
  • Price in Japan: ¥99,360
  • Price in UK: £899
  • Shipping starts in March

Additional information:

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Coming soon: new Leica M10-P ASC 100 limited edition camera


A new Leica M10-P ASC 100 limited edition camera is expected to be announced soon for the 100th anniversary of the American Society of Cinematographers (via Nokishita).

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