Panasonic today announced the rock solid compact camera Panasonic FT7 / TS that can capture 4K videos and features waterproof body that can be dipped inside water up to 102 feet, the camera is also free proof of up to – 10 degree. And shockproof up to 6.6 foot fall.
Panasonic FT7 / TS7 camera features 20 Megapixel live moss sensor with a 4.6x optical zoom lens, this edition of tough TS 7 camera features live viewfinder, and also features highest in class display resolution of 1040 k, suitable to you you are recorded 4K video with hi details.
On the specification side the camera captures 4K video at 30 frames per second in MP4 format. It also records continuous shooting speed up to 10 frames per second, you can also use the 4K burst features that capture 30 frames per second of 8 megapixels resolution.
The camera can be remotely operated with the help of its Android and IOS app and it also features AC and USB charging.
The price of the camera is $499.99 and will become available from Summer of 2018
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.
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.
One of the biggest problem faced by Drone owners is bad weather, the good news is that DJI Phantom 5 Drone is rainproof. So, for now weather is not going to become any obstacle in your creativity, I think the DJI Phantom 5 will going to become one of the most popular drones of DJI series because of its rainproof feature.
DJI Phantom 5 Rain-Proof
Finally, we have the sketches of Phantom 5 drone coming from the trusted sources and according to them the upcoming drone is Rain-proof. Also take a closer look to the camera of upcoming Phantom 5 Drone, the source is sharing image of Phantom 5 camera drone (prototype) having DL-Mount and 50mm Lens in his hands.
Phantom 5 Camera with DL-M mount
A closer look to DJI Phantom 5 DL-M Mount
The DJI Phantom 4 drone was having a 20 Megapixel 1 inch sensor and fixed 24 mm f 2.8 lens. The upcoming DJI Phantom 5 drone will carry a DL-M mount, and with the DLM Mount you can use the 15 mm, 24 mm, 35 mm, and 50 mm lenses. So, now with Phantom 5 you can shoot ultra-wide angle shots with 15mm lens to cinematic portraits with 50mm lens support.
We don’t have any confirmation related to the announcement date of Phantom 5, but be assured that announcement will happen Before OR at Photokina 2018 show.
TNC Exclusive: Its has been seen that optical performance of lens is reduced with respect to change in temp. In general when lens is being used by photographers in direct sunlight for hours the temperature inside the lens is raised and which affects the overall optical performance of the lens. Latest patent suggest that Canon wants to improve the heat insulation coating over its high-end lenses to prevent overheating of lenses.
Canon to improve heat insulation of following lenses mentioned in the patent document
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM II
Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Lens
Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM Lens
Canon EF 800mm f/5.6L IS USM
Patent Details (Translated from Japanese)
A possible to obtain a lens device change in optical performance is reduced relative to a temperature change in the ambient. In the lens apparatus having an optical system including an A positive lens Gp, the material of the positive lens Gp is set properly, the exterior member 7 of coupling mechanism which protects the holding member 6 and the holding member 6 for holding the positive lens Gp the set properly. .Field
The present invention relates to a lens holding mechanism in the lens unit and an imaging apparatus having the same.
Lens apparatus such as an interchangeable lens for use in a digital still camera is used in various environments. For example, when the lens device is used in high temperature environment, the temperature of the lens included in the lens unit is increased, the optical properties of the lens may change.
References 1, by disposing the heat insulating member between the light source and the lens unit, discloses an optical apparatus employing the heat that is not easily transmitted configuration from the light source to the lens barrel.
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