Nikon:

One of my trusted sources saw the camera and confirmed it’s coming soon!

Still no reliable specs tough…all we have are those “Weibo” specs:

Pixels: 24.5 megapixels
Processor: EXPEED7
Stabilization: 7 stops
Shutter: 1/16,000 sec
AF: 299 points
Video: 12-bit N-RAW recording 6K/60p & 4K/120p
4K H.265 10-bit MOV video, ability to upsample 4K FX to 6K or 4K DX up to 120p.
Burst: Up to 40 frames per second in FX format, 120 frames per second in DX format.
Viewfinder: new high-resolution 5.76 megapixel viewfinder.
Card slot: Supports CFexpress Type B and SD UHS-II cards
Battery: EL-15″ battery
High-Resolution Pixel Shift Photography
Easy-to-use multi-angle LCD screen
Shutter angle fine adjustment options, distinction between project frame rate and shooting frame rate
Support for 2.4/5 GHz WiFi and Bluetooth LE connectivity
USB-C fast charging and HDMI Type-A connectivity
Look inherited from the Z 8, smaller than the Z 8
Micro-logo on top (same as Z 8 and Z 9)
PASM wheel”

Hasselblad:

New 25mm f/2.5 will be announced this week according to How2Fly.

Laowa:

On May 10 Laowa will announce the new 100mm T/S lens for GFX and V medium format cameras:

Canon might announce two new cameras on May 15. One could be the R5II while it’s unclear what the second camera might be. But according to Simon from ordinary Film maker there will be definitely no new R1. He reports this camera launch has been delayed due some issues on the prototype.

I hope the second camera is a new Canon vintage model…what do you hope to get?

Fujirumors.com leaked the first image of a very unique new feature of the upcoming X-T50: A Fuji film simulation dial!

I believe this one feature alone will make the X-T50 extremely popular. What’s your opinion on that?

There is a fair chance that in May Panasonic will announce as new fixed lens compact camera! We have no specs yet but it should be

• Full Frame
• way more affordable than the only player in this field, the Leica Q3
• Come in different color variations

So this camera would fall right into the hype of fixed lens cameras and in particular unique spot: Much more affordable than the Leica Q3 and much higher image quality than the Fujifilm X100VI. Could it become a hot seller too?

I have no info yet about the possible specs although i speculate it will use the same S5II sensor. What do you think about this possible new fixed lens model?

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Thanks L. for sharing this! Hope you can share more info soon!

Fujirumors has just released the first image of the new Fujifilm GFX100S II. The only visible external difference from the previous model is that the new model has Bishamon texture.

The new camera will be announced on May 16 along the Fujinon GF500mm f/5.6. The camera is priced around $5,000 while the lens costs 3,899€.

There are multiple announcements coming in May. Here is what has been confirmed to be announced:

Sony

• Sony ZV-E10II  (speculation says it uses same A6700 sensor)
• New APS-C “vlogger focused” zoom kit lens

Panasonic:

• New entry level camera (not a successor of any current model)

Leica:

• New D-LUX 8 (similar to the D-LUX7 with new sensor)

Sigma:

• New 24-70mm f/2.8 II for Sony E and Leica E (more compact and optically improved compared to the predecessor)

Nikon:

• Nikon Z6III (still unclear if it’s coming in May or early June)

Canon:

• Canon R5III (still unclear if it’s coming in May or early June)

Trusted sources confirmed that Panasonic will have a major announcement in May! The interesting tidbits is that this will be a completely “new kind of Lumix model”

The source has not yet provided any details about what this camera will be. But certainly do not expect a successor to a current model. We can only speculate that it could be a new fixed-lens camera, a Vlogger model, or perhaps a compact camera with an L FF mount. What do you wish for?