Zenit considered working with other major companies on their new full-frame mirrorless digital camera


I received some information that the Russian camera brand Zenit (KMZ) was in talks with at least one more major brand (other than Leica) about their upcoming new full-frame mirrorless digital camera. Leica was probably just one of several companies Zenit was considering (those rumors started on a Russian forum). It is not clear what is the final outcome, but there is a possibility that Zenit may work together with another major brand and I am not talking about Leica or Sony here.

Stay tuned for updates.

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The top-rated cameras based on the overall DxOMark sensor test score


I have not reported in a while about the latest DxOMark test results. Here are the currently top-rated cameras based on the overall DxOMark sensor test score (the new Nikon D850 is not tested yet):

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Additional information on the new 35mm compact film camera from the Japan Camera Hunter


Some additional information on the new 35mm compact film camera from the Japan Camera Hunter:

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New iZugar 3.25mm 220 degree fisheye lens for MFT systems


The Hong Kong-based company iZugar announced a new 3.25mm 220 degree fisheye lens for MFT systems:

  • The first 220 for Super Fisheye Lens for MFT systems
  • Designed for Micro Four Third Camera such as BlackMagic, Panasonic GH4 / GX85 or ZCam E1 – iZugar Custom Edition*
  • High resolution, for 4K and beyond
  • Extra slim design for better parallax control
  • Bright aperture

The kit lens includes:

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What else is new?

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This week’s recap from the rumors and addicts blogs:

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Japan Camera Hunter working on a new 35mm compact film camera


In addition to the upcoming/rumored cameras from Zenit, Yashica, Minolta and Konost (?) there is another new "alternative" 35mm compact film camera coming from the Japan Camera Hunter:

Hunt gave few concrete details about the camera, other than it would be a “premium compact” camera, a market that peaked in the 1990s with designs like the Nikon 28Ti, Minolta TC-1, Contax T3 and Yashica T5.

Bellamy confirmed to me that he is working on this project and that prototypes will not be around for another year or so. In his own words:

“We are going to start running out of compact cameras in about 5 or 10 years’ time… we’re going to be without a camera that’s easy to use. I’ve been working on something… perhaps a compact camera that could appear in the future.”

Update - additional information on the new camera can be found here.

Watch the entire video presentation (Bellamy starts talking at the 37:00 mark):

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New KEH coupon codes (up to $150 off)


KEH has a new deal going on this weekend - use promo codes BMSM09A and BMSM09E during checkout to get up to $150 off:

  • spend $200+ get $25 off
  • spend $600+ get $75 off
  • spend $1,000+ to get $150 off

Check the markdowns at KEH with code KEHDEALS and the KEH overstock section with up to 50% off retail price. You can also get cash for your old camera gear at KEH.

This deal is running all weekend long through Sunday, 9/24.

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What’s next? (with a list of not yet announced cameras that have been registered with various agencies)


Here is the updated list of all upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses:

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