For the X time Olympus reconfirms: “we have no plans to sell our business, despite the rumors”

Imaging Resource interviewed Olympus manager Masanori Sako and for the 13,346 time Olympus said the camera division is not for sale :)

“We can clearly say that we have no plans to sell our business, despite the rumors…The consumer business really leads in developing new technologies for us, that are then sometimes used in other divisions, like medical and life science products. Our role besides our own [imaging] business, is really to lead technology and innovation for the entire company. So yes, we will continue this business.“

 

Fuji confirms the X-H2 is coming and that it will be different from the T-series

Mapcamera interviewed one of Japanese top managers Mr. Takashi Ueno. Fujirumors summed up the important info:

  • Fujifilm wants to continue with the concept of the XH series, which is different from the T series
  • the X-H series is not only characterized by IBIS
  • the X-H series is made very tough, has a large grip to make it better usable with long lenses, has a thicker magnesium alloy chassis, it’s more robust
  • All this makes the camera bigger and heavier, but that’s necessary to meet professional needs and maintain high specifications
  • Fujifilm would like to make the XH series a camera with a clearly different concept from the XT series
  • The Fujifilm X-H line is intended for users who have different shooting purposes and shooting scenes
  • The mere difference in design and operability does not make it possible for the X-H and X-T series to coexist. Fujifilm is currently studying these issues