Fuji will announce the new X-T2 by end June-early July

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Solid source at Fujirumors confirmed the X-T2 will be launched the last week of June or early July at latest. And here are some specs hints:

EVF refresh: it’s going to be the same or better, possibly with the Pro2 matching it after a firmware update. Bear in mind the T2’s will be larger.
Continuous burst: I’m told the preproduction T2s have a deeper buffer; I’d expect that to be updated on the Pro2, too.
AF: ditto
Touch screen: I’ve been told preproduction units don’t have one, and I’ve been told they do. This is the only aspect of the whole camera that my sources haven’t been consistent on. I’ve not noticed Patrick speak much about a touch screen, or anybody else, so I’m assuming there won’t be one.
Dual cards: obviously it will have two slots.

Canon announces a new ME200S-SH multi purpose camera

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Canon announced the ME200S-SH multi purpose camera at Adorama (Click here). Here are the key specs:

Canon ME200S-SH Multi-Purpose Camera
Featuring the same Super 35mm CMOS sensor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Auto-Focus) technology used in our Cinema EOS cameras, the ME200S-SH Multi-Purpose camera delivers an outstanding balance of image quality and sensitivity. The camera’s modular design and versatile connectivity allows you to connect only the components you need, making it easy to incorporate into a variety of camera systems and use it for a wide range of professional video production applications.

CANON SUPER 35MM CMOS SENSOR
Geared to meet a wide range of video production needs, the ME200S-SH camera’s Super 35mm Canon CMOS Image Sensor allows for cinematic image capture by providing depth of field control and dynamic range characteristics reminiscent of film for truly arresting images.

DUAL PIXEL CMOS AF (AUTO-FOCUS)
The ME200S-SH camera’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Auto-Focus) technology helps provide smooth and consistent autofocus, so that f ocus transitions are natur al looking and subjects can remain focused even as they move- particularly helpful in remote or gimbal shooting situations.

VERSATILE BOX-STYLE DESIGN
The ME200S-SH Multi-Purpose Camera was designed for a wide variety of applications. Numerous mounting points along the top and bottom of the camera give users the freedom to customize the rigging of the camera for almost any purpose from a minimal compact size to a fully rigged configuration.

COMPATIBLE WITH EF-MOUNT LENSES
The ME200S-SH Multi-Purpose Camera is compatible with select Canon EF mount lenses. The camera comes equipped with a Canon locking EF mount, allowing the lens to be attached or removed without the need to rotate the lens barrel. This facilitates changing lenses in applications where multiple accessories are attached to the lens.

RC-V100 REMOTE CONTROL
The ME200S-SH Multi-Purpose Camera can be controlled via either of the two remote terminals offering a mini-pin or RS-422 connection that utilize Canon’s OK protocol, and are compatible with the optional Canon RC-V100 Remote Controller.

The front of the camera features a 12-pin lens terminal, enabling power connectivity with EF mount CINE-SERVO lenses or 2/3″ broadcast lenses with a third party adapter. The terminal also supports 12-pin serial communication with the drive unit of the broadcast lens and enables the remote operation of the focus and iris.

Canon ME200S-SH Features

  • CANON SUPER 35MM CMOS SENSOR: Geared to meet a wide range of video production needs, the ME200S-SH camera’s Super 35mm Canon CMOS Image Sensor allows for cinematic image capture
  • DUAL PIXEL CMOS AF (AUTO-FOCUS): The ME200S-SH camera’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Auto-Focus) technology helps provide smooth and consistent autofocus,
  • VERSATILE BOX-STYLE DESIGN: The ME200S-SH Multi-Purpose Camera was designed for a wide variety of applications.
  • COMPATIBLE WITH EF-MOUNT LENSES: The ME200S-SH Multi-Purpose Camera is compatible with select Canon EF mount lenses.
  • RC-V100 REMOTE CONTROL The ME200S-SH Multi-Purpose Camera can be controlled via either of the two remote terminals offering a mini-pin or RS-422 connection that utilize Canon’s OK protocol, and are compatible with the optional Canon RC-V100 Remote

Yet again another Canon FF mirrorless rumor: Photokina release and 24 MP sensor

The Canon FF mirrorless rumor keep coming back again. After being hinted for a possible CP+ release in January (didn’t happen) it’s now rumored to happen at Photokina. This of course sounds a more likely timing. LEt’s hope Canon was just fooling us when saying:

“it would be a little unrealistic to say that we will suddenly start offering a professional mirrorless camera” (article here).

Canonrumors speculates the new FF mirrorless could feature a 24MP sensor. I am not a Megapixel war fan but don’t know if from a pure marketing point of view 24Mp are enough to steal the spotlight from the future Sony A9 70-80Mp camera?