It’s look like Mirrorless makers are also in trouble despite of Mirrorless is cannibalizing DSLRs. According to latest press release coming from Olympus Japan, Olympus is shutting down their camera manufacturing plant in china and all the Digital Camera related manufacturing and process will done on Vietnam.
There is no specific reason stated on the press release but yes the do-everything device .. aka smartphone are blamed once again for the closures of factory.
Press Release from Olympus (Translated)
Take a look at the text Olympus Press Release
Reason for shutdown
In December 1991, we established OSZ in Shenzhen, China and manufacture digital camera business related products
came. However, with the spread of smartphones, the digital camera market has shrunk sharply,
Occupancy rate of OSZ remarkably declined, and 26 years passed since the establishment, equipment became more aged, maintaining the competitiveness of OSZ
It is extremely difficult to hold Until now, we have been developing OSZ and Olympus
We have been producing at two sites of Vietnam Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Olympus Vietnam”),
In view of the above situation, we decided to stop operating OSZ and consolidate production into Olympus Vietnam
It was. As a result, we will improve production efficiency and profitability, strengthen global competitiveness of the digital camera business
Last year in December Nikon also closed their China Manufacturing unit which was responsible for making Nikon compacts cameras.
TNC Man ki Baat: I love photography from core of my heart and if I see these type of news, my heart literally melts down. Trust me, 36 shot limit was amazing.
As usual the list we have for the upcoming camera of Canikon, Sony, Fuji and Leica. Unfortunately nothing has changed when compared to previous month.
Canon
PC 2352 – Digital camera
made in Japan
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
Size: 110.1 x 63.8 x 39.9 mm
Interchangeable lens 1
SKU: 2309C005AA
made in Japan
Interchangeable lens 2
SKU: 2439C005AA
The PC 2352 particular model is latest edition, Well canon have a lot of camera waiting to be announced. Check out here
Canon 5DS Mark II updates is delayed till 2019 as well as if we believe latest Canon will put more attention to Mirrorless this year even if there some cannibalization of DSLRs. That;s why Canon picked Canon EOS M50 for the introduction of Digic 8 image processor and new File formats. And this Photokina Canon is rumored to announce a new Fullframe flagship camera with 30MP DPAF sensor and a flasghip Mirrorless camera EOS M5 Mark II with 4K DPAF support as it was missing inside the EOS M50 camera.
Nikon
N 1622 [Probably Nikon P1000 / P900 successor]
Digital camera
Made in China → made in Thailand
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
Nikon N1710
Digital camera
N1711
Digital camera
Nikon N16F1
Remote controller
Wire type: Bluetooth 4.1 + LE
Battery: Coin type lithium battery CR 2032
January 5, 2018 FCC certification cancellation → February 28 re-registration
Nikon N16H0
Dot site for camera Sony Camera Code WW 771132
Digital camera
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
N1622 is rumored to be the successor of Nikon P900 camera. Nikon also have two more interchangeable lens camera in its pipeline, but its look like Nikon D650 is also due for announcement this year as well as we will also see Nikon D3500 this year.
FUJIFILM Corporation
Camera Code FF 180001
Digital camera
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
Take a look at the list of Fuji upcoming camera this year. At the moment we don’t know FF180001 is for which model but we will update you soon as we get any details.
Leica
Camera code – 1546
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
The same radio parts as Panasonic’s TX 2 and GX 7 MK 3
(Of sample machine) Manufacture: Panasonic AVC Networks Xiamen Co., Ltd.
ACA-DC 16-E
AC adapter for digital camera
Leica registered a trademark application for “Q2” few weeks ago , you can see the full details here. So, it is possible that we may see Q2 camera soon from Leica.
TNC Exclusive content – Fuji is working on smart dial buttons for future X-Series camera. The single smart mode dial button above the camera can be used to set shutter, exposure and ISO of the camera. As details reveled from the patent document, the smart mode dial button will have a touch display and every time when a users click the top of the display it automatically switch to different modes. A very impressive move by Fuji to bring such a feature inside the X-series camera.
In the image below you see the the different interface of same mode dial button, once you select the desired value (for example ISO 1600) and click on lock on center, you get the option to set shutter speed and so on.
Patent Details Translated from Japanese
And the operation dial rotatable,
A display unit provided on an upper surface of the operation dial,
A contact detection unit for detecting a contact to an upper surface of the operation dial,
A locked state switching unit for alternately switching between the locked state and the unlocked state each time the contact to the upper surface of the operation dial is detected,
A rotation detector for detecting rotation of the operation dial,
A setting switching portion that switches sequentially set in accordance with only the rotation of the operation dial in the case of the unlock state,
Said a display control unit that controls the display of the display unit, the display control unit for displaying images and setting currently selected lock button,
Setting device equipped with.
Provided are a setting device and a camera having improved usability and capable of preventing erroneous operation with a simple configuration. A display part (110A) is provided on the upper surface of a shutter speed dial (110). The display part (110A) displays settable shutter speeds and an image (Lb) of a lock button. A touch sensor (136) detects the touch of a user on the upper surface of the shutter speed dial (110). The switching of shutter speeds using the shutter speed dial (110) is locked and unlocked each time the touch sensor (136) detects a touch.
Setting device and camera
The present invention relates to a setting apparatus and a camera, in particular setting device using the operation dial rotary, and a camera with the setting device.
Setting device using operating dial of the rotary is capable intuitive, also, since the setting status at a glance, are employed in many devices. In particular, in a camera, various photographing conditions (e.g., shutter speed, sensitivity, exposure correction value, shooting mode, etc.) as a means for setting a setting device using the operation dial rotary have long been used.
As this type of setting device, Patent Document 1, the setting device having a display portion on the upper surface of the operation dial is described. In setting device of Patent Document 1, in accordance with the rotation of the operating dial, the display is switched in the display unit. Further, Patent Document 2, the setting device having a display unit and the touch panel on the upper surface of the operation dial is described. In setting device of Patent Document 2, by a touch operation on the touch panel, it is switched items displayed on the display unit.
Further, in this type of setting device, sometimes mechanism is provided for preventing the setting unintentionally would change. For example, Patent Documents 3 and 4, the setting device having a mechanism for locking the operation dial mechanically is described. Further, Patent Document 5, even if the operation dial is operated to rotate, so as not to change the setting, are described setting device provided with means for inhibiting change of the settings.
What to expect from Canon this Photokina 2018 ? We are getting hints from the beginning of the year, that several new products from Canon is coming. Some of the major name in the list includes arrival of Canon Fullframe Mirrorless and Canon 7D Mark III camera. Take a detailed list of products expected to arrive this Photokina 2018
1. Canon Fullframe Mirrorless
Based on latest rumors Canon Mirrorless camera is on hands of few selected photographers worldwide. That clearly indicates a big mirrorless announcement may happen soon, and as we have said in the past the best platform for announcement of such product is Photokina 2018.
So, we are almost confirmed that the one of the Fullframe camera model is having 30 MP DPAF sensor. The image processor inside the FF Mirrorless is expected to be Dual Digic 8 for sure. On Video 4K with C-log support is also expected.
2. Canon 7D Mark III
Canon 7D Mark II is overdue for an update and the Canon 7D Mark III announcement is expected at the end of 2018 sometime in 2019. based on latest rumors and the strategy followed by Canon for the year of 2018. It’s look like Canon 7D III isn’t coming anytime soon.
3. Canon EOS M5 Mark II
One more APS-C Mirrorless announcement is expected this year and we are hoping for next generation of APS-C flagship Canon EOS M-5 Mark II camera. As the Canon EOS M50 have limited 4K video mode with no DPAF support and additional 1.6X crop-factor over it. So, we are expecting Canon will pull out all those limitations in the upcoming APS-C flaghip camera. As for now we don’t have the exact date of arrival but we do expect its announcement before Photokina 2018.
4. Canon G7X Mark III
We have seen already a lot of hoax about the Canon G7X Mark III camera, we are almost confirmed that Canon G7X Mark III is one of the first Canon compact camera that have 4K video mode with DPAF support. The announcement of the camera is expected on Summer of 2018.
Canon 90D Update – Canon has registered two APS-C camera DSLRs at wireless registration agency. But, we are not expecting the announcement of Canon 90D this year, it is expected to arrive in the beginning or mid of 2019.
So, these are the set of cameras we are expecting on Photokina 2018. We will update this page whenever we get any new information.
We have told you a while ago (on January) that Canon PC2352 camera was registered at Indonesian Wireless agency. At that time the only detail we have about the Canon PC2352 camera. The camera is having WM600 wireless module, same wireless module being used by Canon EOS M50 camera.
So, first we thought it’s a mirrorless camera based on the wireless module it’s using. But, now we have more details about the registered camera , according to trusted Japanese sources the PC2352 camera dimension is similar to Canon SX730 HS camera. So, its look like the PC 2352 is actually a successor Canon SX730HS camera, may be Canon SX750HS or SX800HS.
Canon SX730HS camera was announced back on April 2017, and its has become one of the most popular Vlogging camera after the Canon G7X Mark II. So, it is look bit look logical that Canon may announce update of SX730HS camera with touch display and other decent upgrades.
PC 2352 Registration Details
FCC ID: AZD 600
Compact digital camera
Made in Japan
Tilting LCD
Size: 110.1 x 63.8 x 39.9 mm (when storing the lens)
Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
We will update you soon as we get any new information about it.
We have grabbed some samples so you can get an idea how new Fuji GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR images look when grabbed with the GFX50S camera. Before we begin, let me tell you that the despite of having F4 aperture the bokeh quality of this lens is just amazing. A bit high resolution file link has been added to dropbox (link below), so you can see for yourself.
Samples taken using Fuji GF 250mm F4 WR with 1.4X Tele-converter
A new Hybrid Image Stabilization patent from Panasonic surfaced over the web. That, clearly shows Panasonic is working to improve the image stabilization system. Well, Panasonic is one of the world leading mirrorless makers and they do offer Hybrid IS in most of their cameras. However, they are step behind Olympus Hybrid IS systems and with E-M1 Mark II camera which offer IS upto 6.5 Stops when used with Olympus lenses.
This is not the first time, We have also published Panasonic Dual IS patent a while ago you can check here. And as you can see below I am adding the screen shot of the patent image.
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