UPDATE: We just learned that the X-T2 on auction seems to have be a stolen prototype sample. We decided to remove the link to the seller.

Egami spotted a new Ricoh patent. It describes a new 75mm f/2.8 lens designed for a 1 inch compact camera. This is quite an unusual focal length for a compact camera with fixed lens. Not sure they are really going to make this for real!

Reddotcameras.co.uk is already taking preorders on the yet still to be announced new Leica M-D camera. The description text says:

The new Leica M-D (Typ 262) is a new M camera variation dedicated to the essence of M: Rangefinder photography. The purest form of the manual digital rangefinder
– Full mechanic control of all photographic functions thanks to the ISO speed dial
-24 MP-Still-CMOS sensor with Leica Maestro processor, ISO values of up to 6,400

In the case of the Leica M-D, the realisation of the purist concept consciously omits additional functions such as Live View or Video. All of which allow photographers to concentrate on what’s essential: the subject. It concentrates attention entirely on composition. It consistently shifts the focus to the creative aspects of each subject – less technology for more creativity.
The purist design lacks a display and menu system, along with the Leica red dot logo and in keep with the classic M deisgn brings back the step on the top plate.

Made in Germany
Includes genuine leather camera strap, 2 year warranty and free 16gb SD card
Camera comes in a black paint finish

Thansk Steve for sharing this!

The Hong Kong site Rangefinder.com.hk leaked the first images of the new Leica M-D. It’s a camera for hardcore purists as it comes without the rear LCD screen!

via Digicameinfo

Fujirumors reports that Fuji changed the XF lens roadmap. They “killed” the 120mm XF lens project and will go for a shorter than 100mm lens instead (maybe a 85mm macro?).

Journalists got invited for a Sony product touch and try session at the Sony World Photo award (April 21 at 10.45 London time). I guess they will not announce any new product.

UPDATE: Sony announced a new PRO support program for the UK…so that’s it :)

Today the NAB show officially started in Las Vegas. As expected there was no new mirrorless system camera announced. Just camcorders…

Still, there are some exciting cameras to come soon!

In May Olympus will announce the new E-PL8 (not really exciting)
In June/July Fuji will announce the new X-T2 (much more exciting than the Olympus announcement)
In June/July Sony will also annonce what could be considered to be the very first PRO mirrorless system camera the Sony A9 (super exciting!)

Nikon and Canon are more likely to introduce their premium mirrorlesss system cameras at Photokina. But still no reliable info if those cameras will eb Full Frame…