Well, not sure they are just making a joke or if this is real. But Sony official(!) Weibo account posted those two images above. On the left there is a new E-moutn camera (should be the A6100) and on the right a new E-mount lens range image.
There is no other detail unveiled. But announcement should be really close…
Olympus just announced the new PEN-F and some other accessories. Here are the preorder links and reviews:
PEN-F Preorder links:
Silver PEN-F in USA/Canada at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, GetOlympus, GetOlympus Canada.
Black PEN-F in USA/Canada at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, GetOlympus, GetOlympus Canada.
Silver PEN-F in EU at Amazon Deutschland, WexUk, ParkCameras.
Black PEN-F in EU at Amazon Deutschland, WexUK, ParkCameras.
Olympus E-M10 Mark II Limited at BHphoto.
Olympus CBG-11 PR Premium Leather Camera Bag for PEN-F (Brown/Black) at BHphoto.
Olympus CS-48 PR Premium Leather Wrapping Cloth for PEN-F (Brown/Black) at BHphoto.
Olympus ECG-4 External Metal Grip for PEN-F (Black) at BHphoto.
Olympus CSS-S120L PR Premium Leather Shoulder Strap for PEN-F (Brown/Black) at BHphoto.
Olympus CS-47B Leather Body Jacket for PEN-F (Black) at BHphoto.
Reviews and Hands-on:
Dpreview (first impression). Robin Wong (part one review). Mirrorlessons. Ming Thein. Cameras.reviewed. Pen And Tell (German). Park Cameras. Dpreview (hands-on). TheVerge. Engadget.
Image samples:
Optyczne
Videos:
Olympus Pen-F Hands-On Review by Park Cameras on Youtube. Olympus PEN-F by Olympus on Youtube. Adorama hands-on on Youtube. Olympus concept video on Youtube. Olympus intorduction video on Youtube. Introduction by Jamie McDonald on Youtube. Steve Digicams on Youtube.
Press text:
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So folks it’s Olympus time! At 6am London time (Jan 27) Olympus will announce the new PEN-F. Everything about the camera got leaked (specs and images). So there will be not much to surprise you. But MFT folks will be happy to know that both Olympus and Panasonic will have new product announcements in exactly one month from now:
Panasonic will announce the GF8. And Olympus the new f/1.2 lenses.
And than we have the Sony A61000, maybe a new Canon mirrorless and maybe even a Nikon surprise. Plenty to look forward too!
Maurice from Fujirumors noticed the X-PRO2 has a 33mm frameline. And FR says that a 33mm f/1.0 lens could be announced at Photokina. This lens would certainly add a magic WOW factor to the Fuji X system. The question is how BIG will be the lens and how MANY are the $$$ you have to spend to get it?
2016 is likely going to be the year where both Canon and Nikon will announce their first “PRO” mirrorless system cameras. According to Canonrumors Canon will “surprise a lot of people” at CP+. While he has no detail about what the surprise could be he speculates this could be a Canon FF camera.
I have not received any hint about a Canon FF mirrorless yet. But I am sure it would be good news if Sony will finally get some competition.
via CanonWatch.
DxOmark (Click here) tested the new Leica SL sensor and writes:
Although the Leica Q’s sensor performance hinted at the direction Leica was taking, the Leica SL sensor improves on that. Such improvement might be only in some small way, but it is quantifiable. With impressive still capability surpassing that of many high-end DSLRs, and with access to Leica’s huge range of top-drawer optics with a range of optional adapters, the Leica SL is a compelling choice, particularly for those who already own a number of Leica lenses. The Leica SL is not cheap, but then engineering at this level never is. Compared with the Leica M, there’s not much in it —indeed, it is even cheaper than a newer M-P at $7950, and that’s before taking into account the extra $570 for the Leica Visoflex EVF2. Given the advantages of the built-in viewfinder for focusing, particularly off-center, the SL may even be the better bet.
Leica has done a nice camera but it’s too bulky for my taste and price well…$7,450 at BHphoto. Nope :(
Next week on January 27 Olympus will announce the new PEN-F. Here are all the images of the real thing and as you can see its a real retro styled camera. And despite it’s rugged design the camera is not weather sealed. At 1500 Euro with kit lens this is probably not going to be a hotseller.
via 43rumors.
