Today has been a very busy day with many announcements:

Sigma announced the 30mm f/1.4 lens which comes for Sony E-mount and MFT. Both versions can be preordered for $339 at BHphoto (Click here) and at Adorama (Click here).
Sigma also announced a new MC-11 Canon EF or Sigma SA to Sony E-mount electronic adapter. That one sells for $249 and will ship in April according to BHphoto

Nikon announced three new 1 inch sensor cameras (same Sony sensor found in the RX100 series):
Nikon DL24-85 f/1.8-2.8 Digital Camera at BHphoto.
Nikon DL18-50 f/1.8-2.8 Digital Camera at BHphoto.
Nikon DL24-500 f/2.8-5.6 Digital Camera at BHphoto.

Nikon DL18-50 f/1.8-2.8: Behind the scenes with Steve Simon

Sigma made a surprising announcement today! They announced the SD Quattro mirrorless system cameras with Foveon sensor and SA mount:

The Sigma Quattro SD:

The Sigma SD Quattro H:

There is yet no info about price and shipment date of the camera. Here is the press text and some mroe images:

Ultimate image quality. Ultimate camera.

In developing any product, SIGMA always has a primary objective in mind: fundamental performance that gives everyone the opportunity to take the perfect photograph. Offering breathtaking resolution, rich gradations and colors, and exceptional realism, the Foveon X3 Quattro direct image sensor is a symbol of this never-ending pursuit of excellence. It delivers image quality so distinctively intense that even the temperature, humidity, and scent of a scene seem to impress themselves upon the viewer.

Presenting the ultimate digital camera experience, the new SIGMA sd Quattro series leverages the image quality of the Foveon X3 Quattro direct image sensor to build a complete system compatible with all SIGMA GLOBAL VISION high-performance interchangeable lenses. The sd Quattro series allows photographers to express themselves with even more freedom and precision.

Believing that the lens is the key to the photograph, SIGMA has created a new camera for the true photographic artist that leverages the power of high-quality lenses. Test its performance with your own hands and eyes—and be amazed.

Nissin announced a new Flash for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Micro 4/3rds, and Fujifilm cameras. Here is the full Press release:

This year World press winners once again used DSLR to take their pictures. Only one of the winners used a mirrorless system cameras (Fuji X-PRO 1). And one of the photographers used the Sony RX100 compact camera.

Source: Quesabesde.

Sigma officially started to compete in the electronic adapter world by announcing their new MC-11. The adapter comes in two different versions for Canon EF or Sigma SA lenses. It mounts on all E-mount cameras and transmits full electronic info for aperture, autofocus and IBIS control.

And DPquattro camera owners got a firmware update. Full info here: sigma-photo.co.jp/english/new/new_topic.php?id=559

Today Canon announced a bunch of new cameras including the G7XII. Those are the cameras key features:

• 20.1MP 1″ CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 7 Image Processor
• 4.2x Optical Zoom f/1.8-2.8 Lens
• 24-100mm (35mm Equivalent)
• 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Tilting LCD Touchscreen
• Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
• Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC
• Expanded ISO 25600, Up to 8 fps Shooting
• Intelligent IS Image Stabilization
• Manual Control Ring, Time Lapse Movie

And here is the press text:

Click on the Image to enlarge.

Lensvid created that great Infographic explaining what happened in 2015. Lensvid also says what to expect from 2016:

• 2016 will be a better year for the photography market. With that said, we still expect the total number of cameras sold in 2016 to be below 30 million – or around 15% decrease compared to 2015.
• On the other hand, we expect more DSLR sales in 2016 – with a one digit increase, and more or less the same increase in mirrorless cameras.
• We are predicting that compact cameras will drop below 20 million and may even get close to 15 million (compared to 22 million in 2015).
• Finally, Looking a bit ahead in the next 2 years DSLRs and mirrorless cameras will have a bigger market share than compact cameras, which we are predicting – will become a niche market before the end of this decade.