Fuji interview: XF 8-16mm F2.8 will be released this year

Fujirumors spotted a new Thai nintyerview with Fuji. Here are the key info translated by Fujirumors:

  • X-T100 target on people who want to shoot good photos and have a viewfinder and also vlogging. Also a camera for travel shooting, family.
  • X-T20 a bit better high ISO senstivity thanks to X-Trans sensor. X-T20 is also overall a bit faster
  • X-T100 is faster than X-A5
  • the goal was to create the smallest camera possible. Hence no grip. But you can add it separately (comes included in the box).
  • the new LCD tilt mechanism allows the camera to be slimmer than when using a fully articulating screen
  • Sensor is Bayer, but processing is the same of Fujifilm, hence you have for example film simulation and overall very good IQ
  • 4K 15fps is a limitation. Maybe next generation will have upgraded 4K
  • Fujifilm has APS-C and Medium Format. MF can provide higher resolution, better dynamic range and better ISO. So Fujifilm thinks that the GFX system is much better than Full Frame. APS-C is smaller and lighter, not only cameras, but especially the lenses, such as telephoto lenses and brighter lenses.
  • Fujifilm GFX 50S expanded the demand for Medium Format
  • Fujifilm works hard to release XF 8-16mm F2.8 this year
  • strongest points of Fujifilm are color reproductions (image processing) and lens quality
  • Fujifilm strategy to grow in mirrorless market. They want to be different. In camera style and concept. Every camera model has a different concept.

Sony might announce the new 400mm f/2.8 FE in early July

Sony might announce new product(s) in early July. We don’t know if they will announce a camera or a lens or both. But it seems likely that they will announce the final pricing of the 400mm f/2.8 FE lens which is supposed to ship out in September. Of course it would be nice if they would announce a new camera too. Something like the new A6700 would be welcome!

Sony E-mount will get a stability improvement on future cameras

A new Sony patent discloses their plans to improve the overall lens-camera stability by adding a new locking mechanism on the E-mount. We will see if the future A6700 and A7sIII will have this…

DJI Mavic Pro II to be announced on July 18

DJI posted this teaser image for a major announcement on July 18. It’s highly likely they will announce the new Mavic Pro II at this event. There is no solid info about the specs but it seems likely the camera will feature the new Sony 1/1.7? STARVIS sensor. Here are the rumored camera specs:

12 MP Sony IMX226 CMOS 1/1.7? STARVIS sensor (current Mavic Pro has 1/2.3” CMOS sensor) with 28mm (now 24mm) lens
4K video at 60FPS
H.265 video format
Faster bitrate (100 mbps)
Better low light performance
Sharper lens with less distortion
Better dynamic range
Less Noise
8.8mm lens which provides a 24mm field of view
Variable aperture of f/2.8-11
No mechanical shutter
Newly designed 3-axis gimbal
Price will be at least $1299 USD, maybe more. They will also offer “The FlyMore combo” which will obviously be more expensive
The Mavic II (2) will be substantially larger
Its official name is “Mavic II”
The battery design itself will be completely different and not compatible with older Mavics
4820 mAh battery capacity and 15.2 V power (larger and more powerful than the current MavicPro)
Larger motors will bring upgraded propulsion
Longer flight time—rumored at 32 minutes—Mavic Pro is 27 minutes and Platinum will be 30 minutes.
“Quiet” propellers
Improved agility and precision
Top speed is 45 mph (72 kph) in sport mode
New and improved remote control similar to old Mavic Pro but better
Will use OcuSync
Video transmission frequency is still a mystery
The Mavic Pro II (2) will be controlled with the DJI GO 4 app as well
Obstacle avoidance in all directions, 6 total including on top of the drone
Infrared 3D sensing to avoid obstacles even in the dark
Improved vision processing system, faster than Mavic Air
Binocular rear vision obstacle avoidance sensors

via MyfirstDrone