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).
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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:
Next week Olympus is expected to announce a new M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 MFT lens:
Additional information:
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).
A few quotes from a recent Dpreview interview with Aki Murata, VP of sales and marketing for Olympus America (previously he said "HECK no..." to an Olympus full-frame camera):
"First of all we won’t use any other mount other than Four Thirds."
"We have three strengths: Compactness and lightweight, lens quality, and I.S. That combination is unique. Full-frame is kind of like a buzzword in the market, but lens size cannot be changed."
"We believe that the market will be separated into two. One is larger, full-frame, and the other is more portable cameras and lenses. We’re happy that everyone else is going to bigger sensors, and we’re staying where we are. I’m confident, and I’m proud to say that we’re staying here."
Dpreview even wrote again in the editors' note that Olympus is clearly convinced that they will stay with MFT and will not consider other system camera solutions:
The new Leica FOTOS app version 1.1.0 already has a listing for the upcoming Leica Q2 camera and two new resolution settings:
Here are the previous Leica Q2 camera rumors:
Nokishita reports that in addition to the X-T30 camera, next week Fuji will also announce the new XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR lens that is already on their roadmap.
Here are two photos of the Fuji XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR lens courtesy of DC.Watch:
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