Nikon registered a new camera model with the code “N1610”. This is likely to be a new Nikon 1 camera model. Once registered it takes up to 1-2 months until the camera gets announced. So expect it to be announced between the CES and Cp+ show.
via Nokishita
In 2016 Sony had quite a weird release strategy. We did not get any new FF E-mount camera but instead we got two very similar APS-C E-mount cameras. First the A6300 and then the A6500. Well 2017 promises to be quite different with a focus on FF cameras. These are the new cameras and lenses we can hope to get in 2017:
And quite some folks on the web is joking about a new A6700 release too :)
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via SonyAlphaRumors
Fuji had to discontinue the 10 months old X70 camera because Sony suddenly Sony decided to stop producing that sensor. Fujirumors writes:
Sony’s decision surprised Fujifilm, since it came without much advanced warning (usually Sony gives a much longer advanced warning when it comes to end of sensor production, so that companies can adjust their strategy according to Sony’s sensor plans).
LOL :(
Trusted sources at Fujirumors do report the next camera on Fuji’s roadmap will be the X100F. It will be announced in January and those are the specs we know for sure by now:
24MP X-TransIII sensor
same “old” 23mm f/2.0 lens :(
No tilt screen
integrated shutter/ISO dial
Quick update on the Leica M10. According to one source the Leica M10 will be announced around mid January (after the CES show).
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Years ago Sony patented a Full Frame curved sensor design for a fixed lens camera. They yet have to unveil such a product but in the meantime Toshiba and Canon patented such designs too:
The Toshiba patent looks like this:
The Canon patent proposes two variations. A fully curved sensor and a sensor flat in the center and curved on the edge:
A fully curved sensor would require the launch of a completely new system camera as the lenses would have to be redesigned. While the Canon sensor design with flat center and curved edges might work with current lens designs too.
Fujirumors leaked what should be the first image of the new Fuji X100F. The image is very grainy but you can still see a couple of major changes on the design when comparing it with the current X100T model:
By the way, the lens is rumored to be still the same “old” 23mm glas.