The “unprecedented” Yashica digiFilm camera is already close to raising 1 million dollars on Kickstarter just two days after it was started and with another 38 days to go (backed by almost 5,000 people so far). This will make the Yashica Kickstarter one of the best crowd-funded photo gear campaign ever. I will just put this here to sink… maybe some manufacturers will get the idea… (*cough* digital Nikon SP *cough*).
Update – the lens of the Yashica digiFilm camera could be upgraded to f/2:
The previously leaked DJI Zenmuse X7 6k camera is now officially announced:
FujiAddict found an interesting interview with Fujifilm India Managing Director Yasunobu Nishiyama published by the Times of India:
The previously rumored G’z EYE GZE-1 action camera is now officially announced in Japan with a 1/2.3″ 6.9MP CMOS back-illuminated sensor and full HD video (see the tech specs):
A quick update on my previous post – today DJI is rumored to announce a new Zenmuse X7 camera (pictured above) that will come with a 35mm sensor, DL mount and 6K video at 30 fps. The official announcement is at today at 5pm PST. Here are the basic specs:
DJI has a new video teaser called “Reflections“. The text under the video indicates that the “next stage in cinematic vision” will be announced tomorrow (October 11th) at 5pm PST:
Update – see the latest post for additional info on the new DJI camera:
Update: today DJI is rumored to announce a new Zenmuse X7 6k camera
The new Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens for E-mount is now listed on Amazon with a price tag of $1,059 and is currently in stock (available for pre-order at B&H).
Voigtlander NOKTON 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical lens technical specifications:
A few hours ago the previously rumored Yashica camera was listed on Kickstarted and already has almost reached its financing goal of $100,000. Here are the details on the new Yashica digiFilm camera (the camera uses digiFilm cartridges):
Yashica digiFilm camera specifications:
Back in August I reported about the leaked/rumored Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE lens for Sony E-mount. The lens is now officially announced (US pricing not yet announced):
Here is the updated list of all upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses – several of the rumored products could be announced at the Photo Plus show in NYC (October 26-28):
