Episode 151: Weekly News and Rumors for the Week of May 16th, 2021

In this episode I cover the latest news and rumors from:

https://www.canonrumors.com
https://nikonrumors.com
https://www.fujirumors.com
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com











Canon


Canon to announce RF mount cinema lenses alongside the Cinema EOS C300S and Cinema EOS C500S

A bit of history about Canon and catadioptric (mirror) lenses

Patent: Is Canon planning to release catadioptric (mirror) super telephoto lenses?

Patent: Using image sensor shift to reduce the need for an AA filter

Patent: Canon RF 19mm f/2.8 IS

Patent: Canon RF 20mm f/1.8L and RF 24mm f/1.8L

Canon will introduce new tilt-shift lenses with a high-megapixel camera [CR2]

Venus Optics announces the Laowa RF 33mm f/0.95 (but it’s APS-C)


Nikon


New Nikon Z instant rebates in Europe

Nikon released their 2021 fiscal year financial reports

Nikon is slowly discontinuing more Nikkor F-mount lenses

Interview with Nikon engineers on the Nikkor Z 14-24mm, 24-70mm, and 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses

Nikon DX cameras and lenses are slowly disappearing

EasyCover for Nikon Z6II and Z7II cameras released, currently in stock


Fuji


IT IS OVER: Fujifilm X-E4 is Fuji’s Last X-Trans IV Camera

Nitecore NP-W235 and NP-W126S Batteries Announced

Fujifilm X-H2 in 2022 Will Be FIRST X Series Camera with New Sensor and Processor

Fujifilm GFX100S Technical Analysis: 4 Small Sensors Stitched Together, Banding Fixed also on GFX100 and More

BREAKING: No More Fujifilm X Series Camera Coming in 2021

Fujifilm Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Results: Income Down 37.8%, but Great Recovery thanks to X-S10 and GFX100S, No Mention of X-T4


Sony


Gordon Laing: Sony Alpha 1 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S photo video QUALITY review

Sony A7rIIIa and A7rIVa camera preorders will open on May 17.

Hurray! The new Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM lens is now shipping out!

RUMOR: Some more High End APS-C camera tidbits…

ZY tested the most expensive Sony combo you can buy: Sony a1 + 600mm F4 GM

Til May 31: Save 30% off on all DxO software!

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