First Images of the Upcoming Sony A7V

A source just shared thew first two leaked images of the new Sony A7V. From the image on top we learn:

From the image below it appears the camera has a 33MP sensor:

Hopefully not the same old A7IV 33MP sensor….we really would need a new one!

Influencers are flying to Japan….for the Canon R6III announcement?

Several major influencers are currently flying to Japan, signaling a big product launch. Recent chatter suggests Panasonic will unveil the 100–500mm lens, while Canon is rumored to announce the EOS R6 III. Most signs point to the Japan event being Canon’s big reveal.

P.S.: Unlike this is for the Sony A7V as Sony does usually introduce new cameras in NYC for the US influencers.

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Average price of digital cameras has quadrupled in the past decade

The Nikkei Industry Map 2026 reports some interesting facts about the camera industry:

Global shipments also increased 15% year-on-year to 824.7 billion yen, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth. As cameras become more sophisticated, the average unit price is rising, reaching approximately 97,000 yen in 2024, four times higher than ten years ago.

Shipments and prices keep climbing — good news for the camera industry, not so much for our wallets :)
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via DClife