Amazon China: just listed the new 30mm macro f/3.5 lens. I expect an Olympus announcement to happen within the next couple of days. It’s also possible Olympus will finally unveil the enw E-PL8 and the new 25mm f/1.2 PRO Zuiko…
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via Digicameinfo.
Sony issued a detailed forecast of the major Kumamoto earthquake damage. You can find the reports here:
Earnings Release: http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/IR/library/fr/20160524_sony.pdf
Presentation Slides: http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/IR/library/fr/20160524_sonypre.pdf
The probably most preoccupying line of their report is that one:
“terminate the development and manufacturing of high-functionality camera modules for external sale“
This sounds like Sony will focus on producing sensors for their own company products rather than third-party companies. Does it mean that all companies using Sony sensors (Fuji Nikon Panasonic Canon Olympus and so) will have to get their sensors from other manufacturers like Samsung?
Here is their brand new up to $400 off rebate program! See the full list of discounts at BHphoto on cameras (Click here) and lenses (Click here). And the same list can be found at Amazon US (Click here).
Canon is very busy patenting new EF-M lens designs. The latest is the new 9-17mm f/3.5-5.0 lens. NOw we got many times more patents than EF-M lenses :)
via Egami.
Go Far Away with the LUMIX GH4
The Contax G2 – guest review by Adam Laws (35mmc).
Techart LM-EA7 firmware 2.0 released (STkB).
New Sennheiser MKE 440 Compact Stereo Shotgun Microphone at BHphoto.
Filmmaking Test: How Format Size Affects Your Focal Length (Explora).
Portraits with the Lensbaby Twist 60 Optic (Youtube).
2016 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras $800-1200 (Dpreview).
The Future of Image Sensor Technology – Beyond the Bayer CFA (Cinema5D).
How to convert your dslr kit to mirrorless on a budget (ResourceMag).
Top 10 Best Serious Compact Digital Cameras 2016 (ePhotozine).
Fuji announced two new products:
Fujifilm XF 2x TC WR Teleconverter (details and price here at BHphoto).
Fujifilm LH-XF23 Lens Hood for XF 23mm f/1.4 R (details and price here at BHphoto).
We got two more Fuji rumors:
1) Digicameinfo leaked the images of the 2-0 teleconverter that will be announced within the next few days
2) Fujirumors reports the new XF 23mm f/2.0 WR lens will be announced in September
