New Olympus camera IM015 registered online


I have been reporting for a while that Olympus is rumored to announce a new smaller MFT camera in 2019. Nokishita just confirmed that Olympus recently registered a new camera in Asia under the code name IM015:

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More Ricoh news and rumors

Just a few more Ricoh updates from PentaxRumors:


Check out the new Ricoh GR III accessories (see also this post).


Ricoh also announced new Ricoh WG-6, G900, and G900SE cameras.

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Samyang to announce 8 new lenses

Samyang posted a teaser on their Facebook page that they will be announcing 8 new lenses – here is a possible list (from left to right):

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Tokina Opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FF full-frame DSLR lens for Nikon and Canon announced


The Tokina Opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FF full-frame DSLR lens for Nikon and Canon is now officially announced. The US price is $699 and pre-orders are now open at B&H and Adorama. Shipping will start on March 15th, 2019. Additional information (technical specifications, lens design, MTF charts and more):

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World first “CANIKON” mirrorless autofocus lens adapter to be announced from KIPON next week


Kipon just informed me that next week (at the CP+ show) they will announce the world’s first “CANIKON” mirrorless autofocus lens adapter:

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Ricoh GR III camera announced, pre-orders now open


The Ricoh GR III camera is now officially announced. For a more detailed coverage, check PentaxRumors.com (see what’s new and the GR III accessories).

Ricoh GR III pre-order links: Adorama | B&H | WEXPark CameraAmazon (see also the new GR III accessories).

Additional pictures:

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Interview with Olympus on the new E-M1X camera




DC Watch published their interview with Olympus executives on the new Olympus OM-D E-M1X camera. Here is the recap from 43addict:

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Ricoh WG-6 and Ricoh G900 cameras additional information


Some additional information on the upcoming Ricoh WG-6 (replacement for the WG-50) and Ricoh G900 (replacement for the G800) compact cameras that will be announced tomorrow together with the new GR III:

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Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 Pro lens patented by Sigma?


Sigma filed patent P2019-23693A that appears to be for the Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 Pro lens – see this comparison:

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Somebody in Thailand bought a new Sony A6400 camera in an A6300 body


A member of the Sony Alpha Club Thailand purchased a new Sony A6400 camera in an A6300 body. A very strange “mistake” given the fact that the new a6400 camera is not even shipping yet (shipping will start on February 28th).

Manufacturers are known for disguising new cameras in old bodies in order to test them in highly populated areas without generating any leaks.

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