Fujifilm Instax SQ40 Instant Camera Has a Retro Design and Square Film
Broadening its range of instant cameras, Fujifilm announced the Instax Square SQ40 camera. Taking style notes from the Mini 40, the SQ40 shoots to larger square instant film.
Panasonic and OM Digital Will Both Launch New Cameras This Month
Both Panasonic and OM Digital (formerly Olympus), the champions of Micro Four Thirds, are both planning to release new cameras this month and have set up countdown clocks on their respective websites.
Yashica Has Teased a New Product to Come in 2022
Yashica, one of the more polarizing camera brands, is teasing a new product for 2022. The company hasn't made much noise in the photography space since its successful three-camera Kickstarter in 2019, which came after the disastrous launch of the Y35 in 2018.
Scientists Invent a Camera That Can See Through or Around Anything
Researchers from Northwestern's Engineering department have invented a new high-resolution camera that can see around corners and through objects -- even skin, fog, or a human skull.
OM Digital Launches ‘OM System’ Brand, Leaving Olympus Name Behind
OM Digital, the company that was spun off from Olympus early this year by Japan Industrial Partners (JIP), is making its next major step: rebranding the cameras it will produce as OM System and leaving the Olympus name behind.
China Fines Sony ¥1M for Announcing a Camera on a Controversial Date
Sony has been fined 1 million yuan by the Chinese government for "damaging the dignity of the Chinese state" for advertising an announcement for a new product last July, on the day historically associated with the start of the Sino-Japanese War.
The Canon EOS R3 is Coming September 14: Report
Those waiting to see the final details of Canon's EOS R3 camera will reportedly get their wish on September 14, as a new launch page for a Canon camera has gone live in Japan.
The Fujifilm GFX50S II is the Cheapest Digital Medium Format Camera Ever
Fujifilm has announced the newest addition to the GFX medium format mirrorless camera lineup: the 51.4-megapixel GFX50S II. With a price tag of $3,999, it's the most affordable digital medium format camera ever made.
Canon Designed a ‘Donut’ Mirrorless Camera with a Hole-y Grip
A Canon patent application has been published that shows a radical pass-through design integrated into a full-size camera. The goal of is stated to be one that would make it easier to grip the camera from different positions.
LargeSense Launches the LS45: a Full-Size 4×5 Large Format Digital Back
LargeSense has announced the first commercially available 4x5 digital back: the LS45. It can create true, large-format images in a medium other than film and is designed for the Graflok or International standard, can capture both RAW photos and videos, and costs $26,000.
Sony Apologies for Choosing Japan Invasion Date for Camera Launch
Sony has postponed a camera launch that was originally planned for Wednesday, July 7, after Chinese citizens expressed anger over the date, which is also the 84th anniversary of Japan's invasion of China that sparked the Sino-Japanese War and World War Two in Asia.
Olympus Unveils the PEN E-P7, But It’s Not Coming to North America
OM Digital has announced the first camera to come to market since the company was spun off from Olympus, but it's not coming to North America. The PEN E-P7 is only going to be available in Europe and Japan and the company currently has no plans to make it available elsewhere.
Fujifilm Unveils the Instax Mini 40 Camera and ‘Contact Sheet’ Mini Film
Fujifilm has announced the launch of the Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera as well as a new instant film variety called Contact Sheet, which the company says mimics the look of a classic film contact sheet.
Ricoh Launches the Pentax K-3 Mark III, Its Flagship APS-C DSLR
After months of hype and an unexpected delay, Ricoh has finally announced the Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR. The flagship camera features an optical viewfinder, a ruggedized body, an AI-assisted subject recognition technology, and a 25.73-megapixel BSI sensor with ISO sensitivity up to 1,600,000.
Sony Unveils the Alpha 1: 50MP at up to 30FPS, 8K Video, $6,500
Sony has announced the Alpha 1 mirrorless camera, a camera that combines all of Sony's top technologies into one body, creating a 50-megapixel camera that can capture stills at up to 30 frames per second, blackout-free, as well as 8K video.
Ilford to Release the Sprite 35-II, A Reusable 35mm Point-and-Shoot
Ilford is reportedly set to release a revival of the 1960s-era Sprite 35 in the $35 Sprite 35-II. Reportedly coming in January, the Sprite 35-II is a reusable point-and-shoot 35mm film camera.
Sony to Release a 50MP Sony a9 with 8K Video in Early 2021: Report
Over the past week, multiple rumor sites have reported that Sony is actively developing a new Sony a9 full-frame mirrorless camera that could be described as a "Canon R5 Killer." The camera will allegedly feature a 50MP sensor, shoot 8K video, and be released in Q1 of 2021.
Canon Unveils EOS C70 RF Mount Cine Camera and EF-to-RF Speedbooster
After many weeks of rumors and leaks, Canon has officially unveiled its first RF-Mount Cinema EOS camera: the 4K EOS C70. In addition, the company also debuted a new EF-to-RF speedbooster, which allows users to take full advantage of full-frame EF lenses on the C70's Super 35mm sensor.
Panasonic Unveils the S5: A Compact Full-Frame Camera for Hybrid Shooters
Panasonic has just unveiled the much-rumored and heavily leaked Lumix S5: a compact, entry(ish)-level full-frame mirrorless camera that packs a lot of impressive video and stills features into a more compact and affordable L-mount body.
Olympus Unveils OM-D E-M10 Mark IV and 100-400mm f/5-6.3 Lens
As promised by various executives, Olympus isn't done yet. Earlier this morning, the company unveiled the pint-sized OM-D E-M10 Mark IV camera for beginners, and the M. Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm f/5-6.3 IS super-telephoto zoom for bird and wildlife photography.
Sony Unveils the a7S III: 16-bit RAW Video, New Menus, and New AF System
The wait is over: after many months of rumors, speculation, and leaks, Sony has officially unveiled the Sony a7S III. The video-focused full-frame camera still uses a 12MP sensor, but it can capture 4K at up to 120p, features a thicker body design with hybrid card slots, and debuts an all-new menu system.
Nikon Will Unveil the Z5 Next Week, Here’s What We Know So Far
It's a big month for camera releases. Canon unveiled the EOS R5 and EOS R6, Leica released the M10-R, Blackmagic dropped the URSA Mini Pro 12K, and Sony is going to release the a7S III on July 28th. Now, Nikon is preparing to release a new camera of its own: the entry-level full-frame mirrorless Nikon Z5.
Leica Unveils M10-R with 40MP Sensor and Better Low-Light Performance
Leica has just revealed another M10 variant. Following in the footsteps of the Leica M10-P with its quiet shutter, the M10-D that lacks the LCD screen, and the M10 Monochrom with a 40MP black-and-white image sensor, we now have the Leica M10-R: a high-resolution version of the Leica M10 that uses the same sensor as the Monochrom, but shoots color.
It’s Official: Canon Schedules ‘Virtual Product Launch’ for July 9th at 8am ET
After months of rumors and development announcements and price speculation and uncertainty about when exactly Canon would reveal the EOS R5 and EOS R6, we now have confirmation from the company itself: Canon has scheduled a "Virtual Product Launch" livestream for 8am Eastern Time on July 9th, right on schedule.
The Nikon Z5 Will Have a 24MP Sensor, Dual Card Slots, and IBIS: Report
It seems that Nikon is working on a competitor to Canon's entry-level EOS RP full-frame mirrorless camera. According to the latest rumors, the so-called "Nikon Z5" will be a 24MP full-frame camera with dual card slots, IBIS, a solid AF system, and more.
Pentax Reveals New APS-C DSLR and Three Lenses in Online Presentation
Ricoh released a 40-minute video presentation last night on YouTube, detailing its plans for several Pentax products that are "in-development." The video was released in lieu of a CP+ 2020 presentation, and shared details about the upcoming APS-C DSLR, one previously-announced 85mm lens, and two brand new lenses we hadn't heard about before.
Sony Will Unveil a New Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera in June: Report
The Sony a7S III has been anticipated for so long that it's become a myth in and of itself. It's the unicorn camera. A symbol for infinite delay and a victim of impossibly high expectations. But if the latest round of reports from "trusted sources" are to be believed, it's finally almost here.
Leica Finally Releases the S3: A 64MP Medium Format DSLR with 4K Video
More than a year after officially announcing the camera, and 12 years after its predecessor was unveiled, Leica has officially released the Leica S3: a 64MP medium format DSLR with 15-stops of dynamic range, Cine 4K video capability, and more.
Fuji Reveals the Flagship X-T4 with IBIS, Bigger Battery, and New Shutter
Right on schedule, Fujifilm has fulfilled its promise and delivered the new Fuji X-T4: a flagship APS-C mirrorless camera with IBIS, a higher-capacity battery, vari-angle touchscreen, redesigned shutter mechanism and more.
Nikon Unveils the D6 with the ‘Most Powerful AF System in Nikon History’
After a development announcement last year and a lackluster teaser campaign, Nikon has finally unveiled their latest flagship full-frame DSLR for sports shooters and photojournalists: the Nikon D6.