Irix has a surprise for Photokina - from their press release:
Although during the show guests will also be able to discover new Irix products such as the long- awaited Irix Edge Square Filters system, there will be more surprises to come. We’re going to also show you something totally new, so stay tuned and check the Irix blog & official social media profiles for more information soon!
Full press release:
Here is some additional information on the new Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens I reported about a few days ago (a new version of the current SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD.):
The upcoming Sony DSC-HX95 DSC-HX99 camera leaked online (replacement for the current Sony HX90):
As I was checking for some news/updates on the rumored Zeiss mirrorless camera, I was told that all Zeiss camera teasers were removed. It was very strange that the teasers were published only in China and there was no global marketing effort to promote this new Zeiss product.
I received some information from a good source and can confirm that Canon will have a press event on September 5th in Shanghai. There is also a second event in Tokyo on or around September 17-22 where people had to already sign NDAs - this could actually be a factory tour similar to the one from Nikon.
CanonRumors now reports that the new Canon full frame mirrorless camera will be called EOS R:
After Nikon and Sony, Panasonic also started a countdown timer for their Lumix press event at Photokina. Nobody knows what will be announced at that event.
A quick update on my post from yesterday about the lack of Sony rumors - Nokishita now reports that Sony will announce a new DSC-HX95 / DSC-HX99 compact camera on Sunday. The new model should be a replacement for the current Sony HX90 (pictured above). Here are the basic specs:
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