Recently, Sony Alpha Rumorswebsitepublishedanews that Sony will make 5 new A mount cameras. There will be threemodels of APS-C format and 2full frame, but there is no information about the new cameras except the α79. about Sonyα79. α79will beofficially on saleinearly 2014(Date unknown). The camera willbean A-mount mirror-less camera. The current Internet circulated the expectedspecifications, and indicated it is 90% accurate.
Sony α79
AboutSonyα79:
A new generation of32 millionpixelExmor HDsensor, APS-C frame
4GBMemory
A completelynon-anti-AF focus system, 480-point AF
Digifotopro website recently published a Panasonic Micro 4/3 single-camera patent applications. The camera uses 18 million pixel sensor with anti-shake device, built-in EVF, and flipped LCD screen. The special is that it will have a built-in EVF that can be flipped. if true, this will be the first single-camera has this feature. GX7 is expected in August.
Fujifilm will announce the new MILC next week (June 25, 2013). Source from Gizmodo has leaked pictures of the X-M1.
June 25, 2013 Update
X-M1 is announced. Here is the press release from Fujifilm official website:
FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) is proud to announce the launch of the FUJIFILM X-M1,
the third premium interchangeable-lens camera from the company.
Compact and lightweight, the X-M1 offers enhanced operability whilst
bringing the outstanding design, picture quality and performance of the
multi-award-winning FUJIFILM X-Pro1 and X-E1 cameras not only to photo
enthusiasts but also to a broader scope of users.
Featuring the same internationally-acclaimed
proprietary multi-award-winning 16.3 megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS
Sensor as the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 and FUJIFILM X-E1
The FUJIFILM X-M1 is equipped with a large APS-C X-Trans CMOS
Sensor, which offers picture quality comparable to that of full-frame
sensors. The sensor's unique colour filter array minimises moiré and
chromatic aberration without the need for an optical low pass filter,
while dramatically boosting resolving power even at identical pixel
counts to deliver sharp and texture-rich pictures.
The design draws out the potential of high-performance lenses to the
maximum. It delivers clear images with stunningly low noise even in
low-light conditions at night and indoors where high sensitivity would
usually be required. The sensor faithfully reproduces the warm tones of
human skin and the vivid colors of the sky from deep blues to the red
hues of the setting sun.
Users can set the sensor sensitivity from the regular ISO200 to as
high as ISO6400 in 1/3 step increments, and can even take advantage of
the extended range of ISO100, ISO12800 and ISO25600 to obtain incredibly
clear and low-noise images even under clear sky and in low-light or at
night.
Fast response thanks to EXR Processor II
The EXR Processor II offers a stress-free photo shoot with a start-up time of 0.5 seconds*, shutter time lag of 0.05 seconds and a maximum burst speed of 5.6 frames per second (max. 30 frames**).
Designed to enable one handed operation
with intuitive and quick selection of functions for casual shooting with
beautiful results
All of the adjustable buttons and dials are positioned on the
right-hand side of the camera's rear LCD panel in pursuit of optimum
operability and ease-of-use for casual shooting. When holding the camera
with just your right hand the placement of the buttons has been
designed to allow you to access all functions and adjust the settings
easily.
The Mode Dial allows you to select the optimum scene setting with
access to the [Advanced SR Auto] mode, which automatically recognises a
scene type for fail-safe photography, and the [Advanced Filter] function
for artistic photography.
The camera is equipped with two Command Dials, allowing users to
adjust the aperture, shutter speed and exposure compensation quickly
with their thumb. Individual buttons are also provided to access
frequently-used functions such as White Balance, Burst Mode and Macro,
so that you don't have to go to the menu screen for each change of
setting, enabling an intuitive and quick operation.
Sporting a compact and lightweight body, with its cool, retro design inherited from the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 and X-E1
The X-M1 has a classical and elegant feel just like the popular
FUJIFILM X-Pro1 and X-E1 cameras. Furthermore its compact and
lightweight design enable users to casually carry it in a bag without
having to worry about the bulk.
The X-M1 weighs just 330 grams*** despite incorporating a large
APS-C CMOS sensor, a tiltable high-definition LCD monitor, a built-in
flash, Wireless image transfer and a hot shoe.
The X-M1 will be available in three colors: Black, Silver and Brown.
Featuring a 920,000 dot high definition tiltable 3-inch LCD for creative and multi-angle shots
The 3-inch high-definition LCD screen tilts up and down,
facilitating ground level shots of flowers and pets as well as high up
shots over a crowd of people. It is also suited to tripod-mounted video
shooting to broaden your shooting style.
Fujifilm's Super Intelligent Flash technology which regulates flash intensity according to the scene
The X-M1's high-precision built-in flash, rated at the equivalent of Guide Number 7 *4,
uses Fujifilm's Super i-Flash technology to regulate the amount of
light it fires dependent on the scene. In low-light indoor portrait
shots or for close-ups of accessories / plates of food, the flash
controls its output to reduce highlight blowout. It also provides the
perfect fill-in flash when photographing people in backlit conditions or
under intense sunlight casting strong shadows on the face.
Wireless image transfer allowing you to instantly transfer high quality images to a mobile device or computer
The wireless image transfer function allows users to transfer their
shots immediately to their smartphone or tablet PC. It broadens the
enjoyment of photography through the easy uploading of your favorite
images to social networking sites or just enabling you to share them
with your friends.
The camera has a built-in wireless image transfer function that uses
the dedicated “FUJIFILM Camera App”, available as a free download, to
instantly transfer and save your favorite photos to a smartphone or
tablet PC. Beautiful images of your choice can be transferred with the
Wi-Fi button ready for uploading to SNS or sharing with friends.
Users can also view and import pictures and videos to the camera
from a smartphone or tablet PC. The function can also retrieve location
data from your smartphone to add the information to pictures you take.
Get creative with your photography by employing popular special effects in-camera
With eight Advanced Filters, users can add special effects pre-image
capture: namely Toy Camera, Miniature, Dynamic Tone, Pop Color, Soft
Focus, High Key, Low Key and Partial Color. The camera also offers a
Multiple Exposure mode which allows you to superimpose a second exposure
onto the first exposure for a truly creative touch.
Additionally, Fujifilm's Film Simulation modes feature five
different effects that emulate the looks that used to be captured by
different photographic films: i.e. PROVIA(standard) for natural colour
reproduction, Velvia (vivid) for saturated tones, ASTIA (soft) for soft
graduation, Sepia and Monochrome.
Full HD video recording
The FUJIFILM X-M1 is capable of full HD (1920x1080) video recording
at 30 frames per second. Creative effects can be added when shooting
videos with Film Simulation options including Monochrome, and beautiful
bokeh achieved with the large sensor at a large aperture.
FUJINON XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS lens (24mm-76mm) *5
A compact and lightweight XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS zoom lens (24mm-76mm)*5
is being launched with the X-M1 as a Kit lens and is designed to
complement the camera perfectly, covering the focal lengths of 24mm to
76mm*5. It is ideal for various scene types including indoor shooting, landscapes and snapshots.
The XC16-50mm lens consists of 12 all-glass elements in 10 groups
including 3 aspherical elements and 1 ED element. It features seven
round-edged aperture blades, which offers 17 stops in 1/3 EV steps for
precise aperture control.
The use of lightweight lens elements and a high-precision stepping
motor has enabled the camera to deliver high-speed autofocus. Coupled
with optical image stabilisation, the lens ensures that you capture all
the shutter opportunities.
The lens will be available in two variations Black and Silver.
Extensive collection of X-M1 accessories
Leather Case: Specifically designed to fit the FUJFILM
X-M1, the case offers protection to your equipment whilst also providing
the right amount of grip and the premium finish of genuine leather.
Hand Grip: Ergonomically designed in pursuit of the perfect hold.
Clip-on Flash: Available in three types to suit all your flash photography needs.
Samsung may announced an Android based mirrorless interchangeable lens camera on June 20, 2013.
Samsung NX Android Based Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera
Updated June 20, 2013
Samsung has launched the Galaxy NX, its first interchangeable lens
compact system camera to run the Android operating system and to feature
4G connectivity.
The Galaxy NX uses a 20.3-megapixel APS-C sensor, an Advanced Hybrid
Auto Focus System and the DRIMe IV Image Signal processor. It also has a
burst rate of 8.6 frames per second. The Galaxy NX has an electronic viewfinder and can capture raw format images.
Rumors circulated in the web that Panasonic GX2 may be announced this August with 18 mega pixel sensor, highest shutter speed of 1/8000 second and built in image stabilization.
Rumors circulated, Canon will announce the S200 to replace the S110 between May and June. Inthehigh-endcamerainCanon'sPowerShotSserieshas always beenverygoodpoint and shot high end camera with large aperture. Last year Canon launched anewWi-FiandTouch ScreenPowerShotS110, and Canon seems to beready tolaunch the S200 to replace it.ThesuspectedPowerShotS200has moreroundedappearancethantheS110. Newsat this stagedidnotdisclosethe specificationsoftheS200,butfromthephotos,thecamerawillfollowwith a 5 timeszoomlens,24-120mmequivalent,and will providealargeapertureoff/2.0.
Canon's firstmirrorless interchangeable lens cameraEOSMreleased to marketdid not getthe expectedmarket effectsandsales due to slowAF-speed and not too manylens offered. Rumors circulated in the web that Canon is improving the existing EOS M and will announce two new model with newest and improved AF system in the future. In addition, one of the model may have a built in viewfinder. Canon is also developing three new lens for the new camera.
Olympusupcomingnewmirrorless interchangeable lens camera E-P5have been circulatingfor a while,While weguesswhen will thenewcameraannounced, theInternet alreadycirculated aphoto ofPENE-P5 by 43rumors.com. Olympus is continue to gothe retro lookintheshapeofnewcamera, thecombinationofsilver and blackadds classictaste. It has been revealed, E-P5 will has the sameOM-D E-M5 16 millionpixelsensor, built-in Wi-Fi capability. The camera supports a new externalVF-4 electronic viewfinder with resolution236million. The PENE-P5 may be announced in May.
Olympus E-P5 (Source:43rumors.com)
The latest word
is that the E-P5 will be officially unveiled sometime around May 9th or
10th, 2013. The camera will feature the same 16-megapixel sensor of Olympus OM-D EM-5, and will likely to offer focus peaking for easier manual focusing.
Rumors circulated in Internet that NEX-9 is a full frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera possibly available in 2014. Reliablenewsindicates that NEX-9 will be pricedmore than the RX1. Theproposed smallfull-sizecameradoes havea lot oftechnical problemsto be solved.
Rumors circulated that Nikonmaythis yearlaunchedportabledigital cameraswithAPS-C format. Thenewcamera maybe announced inone to two weeks. It is reported thatthecamerawilluse APS-Csensorwith16.2 millionpixels,EXPEED2imageprocessorand F2.818mm (35mmequivalentto28mm)fixed focuslens,and hasWi-Fi capability.
20 megapixel Exmor APS-C sensor Built-in 100% viewEVF With BIONZimage processor Clear imagescalingtechnology Super panoramicscanfunction Sensitivity range of ISO100-16000 8 / secondcontinuous shooting speed
Sony NEX-3N
Specification
16 millionpixelAPS-C frameExmor APS-Cphotosensitive element With BIONZ image processor Sensitivity range ofISO200-16000 4 / secondcontinuous shooting speed FlipLCD screen Electronic zoombutton Built-in GN 6flash Black andsilver body
Rumor circulated in Internet that Sony will announce NEX-3N in 2013 with electronic zoom control located next to the on/off switch. The
camera is rumored to have 16MP sensor.
Sony NEX-3N Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera
Newsfrom Internet, SonywillsoonreleaseNEX-3N, α38, α58three new products, andwill announce thefutureproduct planning. It is reported thatthe launch of the new products will beequipped withstandardhot shoeinterface. A58will alsoadoptthelatestsensor.
Nikon may announce Nikon V2 in October 24 to replace V1. There is no information of V2 specification but expect little changes except adding wifi and GPS.
Rumors from the web that Sony will release a 50 mega pixel (or 36) full frame DSLR between May and June, 2013.This camera is currently in process of development. (Source: Sonyalpharumors). It will replace the a99.
Mark Weir, Sony, accepted an interview with Imaging Resource, of course, inevitably asked whether Sony is intended to make a full-size mirrorless Interchangeable Lens digital Camera. Although Mark has not answered the question firmly. However, he indicated that if Sony can make a full-size video machine VG900, it has the ability to make a similar camera"
With the announcement of Sony E-mount full frame VG900 anda full-frame RX1recently, it is obvious has the ability to do it. It is a matter of time, this dream will be fullfilled.
In addition, Fuji also shows interest of full size mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera., but it's existing mount may have a little problem.
(Source:xjrumo.com)
Information circulated that Samsung will uprade its NX system camera with Android Operating System. The camera includes NX1000 and new model NX 300 (which replaces NX210)
