Nikon is working on curved sensor camera and this is not new, we have published a patent back in 2016 that was showing a curved image sensor patent by Nikon. In a recent patent document revealed by patent Hunter blog we can clearly see that Nikon is working on a 20mm full frame lens made for curved sensor camera by having a aperture of 2.0.
Nikon Patent Details
[Publication date] May 10, 1998 (2018.5.10)
imaging lens [Title of the invention] the manufacturing method of an imaging apparatus and an imaging lens
Specification and lens — arrangement the of Embodiment 2
Focal length = 20.0 mm
F No. = 2.0
Image height = 20.8 mm
That’s really a great news and we may see Nikon future Mirrorless cameras. We will update you as soon as we get any new information.
The list of upcoming Olympus camera in 2018-2019 and even one in 2020. Yes, based on scheduled announcement date of Olympus we have made the table below, which clearly shows the possible arrival time of Olympus E-M5 Mark III, Olympus E-M1 mark III and Olympus E-M10 Mark IV Mirrorless cameras.
A Quick Analysis what coming Next
The table we have made to make you understand the announcement schedule of Olympus EM series Mirrorless camera. Take a look at the different announcement dates every series, based on the announcement timeline we are expecting one announcement in Jan / Feb of 2019 and after that we will have a Major announcement in Sep of 2019.
Camera Name
Date of Announcement
Olympus Mid-Range Mirrorless camera
Olympus E-M5 Mark III
Sep 2018 / Jan or Feb 2019
Olympus E-M5 Mark III
Jan / Feb 2018 [delayed]
Olympus E-M5 Mark II
Feb 2016
Olympus E-M5
Jan 2014
Olympus High-End Mirrorless Camera
Olympus E-M1 Mark III
Sep 2019
Olympus E-M1 Mark II
Sep 2016
Olympus E-M1
Sep 2013
Olympus Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera
Olympus E-M10 Mark IV
Aug 2020
Olympus E-M10 Mark III
Aug 2017
Olympus E-M10 Mark II
Aug 2015
Olympus E-M10
Jan 2014
Olympus E-M5 Mark III in Jan / Feb 2019
As you have seen Olympus skipped the scheduled announcement date of Olympus E-M5 Mark II camera which was Jan / Feb 2018. Now we are expecting the arrival of Olympus E-M5 Mark III camera either on Sep 2018, during Photokina event. Since, Photokina is the best place for announcement of Camera, Lenses and camcorders. And even if the Sep 2018 date is missed than for sure E-M5 Mark III will going to arrive on Jan/ Feb of 2019.
We are the first website to publish the rumored specification of the Olympus E-M5 mark III camera. And if we believe it then we will going to see big improvements compared to the existing E-M5 mark II camera. The rumored specification of the camera look similar to E-M1 Mark II. And in the same post that was published on April 30 2018we have also told that the Olympus E-M5 Mark III camera will going to arrive either at the end of 2018 or maybe in the beginning 2019.
Olympus E-M1 Mark III in Sep 2019
Olympus E-M1 Mark III schedule announcement date is September 2019. However, even due to delayed in the announcement of E-M5 Mark III camera, we are expecting the Olympus E-M1 Mark III camera will arrive on time without any delay.
Major Camera Announcement Before Olympics 2020 is expected. Sep 2019 Photokina will be a sweet-spot to introduce flagships by Olympus, Panasonic, Canon and Nikon. – TNC
But, at the same time their is strong possibility that E-M1 Mark III camera will arrive on schedule time, since we have 2020 Olympics start from July 2019 and prior to that All major DSLR as well as Mirrorless makers will going to announce their flagship DSLR and Mirrorless camera. We are expecting the announcement of Panasonic GH6 [first consumer level 6K camera], Canon 1DX Mark III and Nikon D6 at the end of 2019 or at the beginning months of 2020.
Olympus E-M10 Mark IV on Aug 2020
Scheduled time of Olympus next entry level Mirrorless camera Olympus E-M10 Mark IV, which was expected to be Aug of 2019, but it will be shifted to Aug of 2020. Since the E-M5 series update is delayed for 1 year. And E-M1 Mark II announcement is expected on Sep of 2019.
We will update you soon as we get any new information.
Yongnuo YN 60mm f/2 MF Lens announced today made for Canon EF Mount, the lens is a true micro lens and features 1:1 capture ratio. This lens also supports USB free firmware upgrade the firmware of this particular lens can be automatically upgraded through the camera.
Unfortunately, the lens doesn’t support auto-focusing as one of the other Yongnuo lenses do, but you do support automatic exposure shooting. The lens also features high precision metal bayonet, which is corrosion resistant, durable. and it also have built-in focus distance indicator.
According to latest rumors coming from veteran rumor mills, Canon is preparing to announce a new kind of camera. based , sources suggest the camera will be somehow similar to Canon XC series cinema compact camera but will have an EF Mount.
The design of the camera is expected to remain similar to Canon XC15 compact cinema camera. As you can see in the patent image below, the camera having similar shape of XC series camera while having interchangeable lens arrangement with it.
Canon Cinema EOS DSLR Rumor
We got the first EOS Cinema DSLR rumor back in Sep 2017. Based on the rumored information we have it, look like is developing a kind if Hybrid DSLR, a single solution of Cinematographers as well as still shooters.
But as we know the strategy inside Canon is always keep changing, and for the year of 2018. The company is putting more attention is growth and development of Mirrorless camera, let’s see what’s comes next.
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.
Size difference between the Sony 28-75mm F2.8 RXD and Sony 27-70mm F2.8 GM – image credit CameraSize
Just few days ago announced the 28-75mm F2.8 RXD lens. The lens features weather proof design, advance optics design with constant aperture support and Fast and Silent AF Motor. The price of the lens is only $799, which is less than half of Sony’s 24-70mm F2.8 GM series lens.
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Lens Review
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 FE lens first review publish at German website and we are literally surprised to see the test results of the lens, since the image quality of the lens is almost equal Sony 24-70mm F2.8 Lens image.
Positives:
– The lens is compact and have less weight
– The Tamron is nearly as sharp as 2X more expensive Sony 24-70mm GM lens.
– The Tamron also comes surprisingly close to the Zeiss Otus quality!
– CA is not an issue
– Autofocus seems like to work as well as Sony native lenses
Negatives:
– Missing focus button on the lens.
– Missing MF-AF switch
– 28mm at the wide end and not 24mm
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