Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III camera rumored to be announced in early 2019

The current Canon G7 X Mark II model ($649)

Canon is rumored to announce a new PowerShot G7 X Mark III camera in early 2019. The current Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II camera ($649) has already been listed as discontinued in several stores (the model was announced in February 2017). Here is a set of rumored Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III camera specifications:

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Light L16 camera now half price and other Massdrop deals


The Light L16 computational camera is selling at half price: $1,099.99 instead of $1,950 with three more purchasers needed to get that price at Massdrop. I have seen a few other websites also pushing big discounts on the L16. I will not be surprised if Light gets acquired or even worse. I doubt that this L16 sale is triggered by an upcoming new model.

The Light L16 computational camera got horrible reviews after it was released last year:

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Venus Optics Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 full frame mirrorless lens now available for pre-order


The new Venus Optics Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 full frame mirrorless lens is now available for pre-order:

Additional information on the Laowa 10-18mm lens can be found here and here:

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Fuji GFX 50R release date: November 29th


Fujifilm announced the release date for their new GFX 50R medium format mirrorless camera: November 29, 2018 (Thursday). Here are the GFX 50R main specifications:

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Leica Q2 camera rumors


The first Leica Q2 camera rumors are out:

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Zeiss ZX1 camera additional coverage


Lensvid published their interview with Zeiss on the new ZX1 camera, here is a specification recap with some additional informatio0n:

  • 37.4 MP sensor (developed by Zeiss).
  • ISO range 80-51,200.
  • Shutter 30-1/8000 (with a silent operation).
  •  Fixed Zeiss Distagon 35mm F2.0 (with  T* coating). The camera has AF but there is a MF switch on the lens.
  • Min focus distance of 30cm.
  • Very simple (and minimalistic) design with 2 dials and a shutter button – the rest of the control is done via the 4.3″ touchscreen.
  • 0.7″ OLED viewfinder (1080p resolution).
  • Continuous shooting 3fps.
  • Video: 4K @30p (1080p @ 60p). 15 min limit per clip.
  • No memory card slot – 512GB of internal flash storage.
  • USB-C for charging and image transfer to a computer.
  • Other connections include HDMI/headphone and mic.
  • WIFI/BT built in.
  • Lightroom mobile built-in (user can start edit in camera and continue on the computer).
  • Online sharing options (currently e-mail/dropbox and facebook (Zeiss is working on more options before the camera will reach the market).
  • Weight: 1.76 lb / 800 g with battery.
  • No pricing is known at this point (the camera should be available in early 2019).

B&H Photo’s report on the Zeiss ZX1 camera:

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Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM full frame mirrorless lens now shipping




 

The Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM full frame mirrorless lens is now shipping and it’s currently in stock at B&H Photo and Fotohanskeuzekamp.

Canon 50mm f/1.2 R lens unboxing and review videos:

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Panasonic Lumix full-frame mirrorless camera talk (L-mount) at the PhotoPlus Expo 2018


Cameta Camera interview with Panasonic at the Photo Plus Expo 2018 on the new Panasonic Lumix full frame mirrorless camera (confirmed for Spring 2018 launch):

B&H Photo report on the Panasonic S1 and S1R cameras:

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The upcoming Fujifilm GFX 100MP medium format camera will cost $9,995



  
Cameta Camera interviewed a Fuji representative at the 2018 PhotoPlus Expo in NYC about the new Fujifilm GFX 100MP medium format camera – here are the details:

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Panasonic announced the development of the world’s first 8K organic sensor and 8K camera system


Panasonic announced the development of the world’s first 8K organic sensor and 8K camera system. Additional information (see also this related post):

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