Latest rumors claim the Canon EOS R8 will be announced at the CP+ show. The camera fits in between the R7 and  R10. It may feature a new kind of “flippy screen” and the same 24.2mp image sensor used om the R10.

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Howtofly posted a new leaked image of the Panasonic S5II. Still no image of that weird S5IIx model. I really wonder what this camera is!

Digicameinfo confirmed the following products will be announced soon:

• LUMIX DC-S5M2
  – Body/Standard Zoom Lens Kit/Double Lens Kit-
  Scheduled release date: February 16, 2023
• LUMIX DC-S5M2X
  – Body/Standard zoom lens kit/Double lens kit-
  Scheduled release date: Late June 2023
• LUMIX S 14-28mm F4-5.6 MACRO
  – Model number: S-R1428
  – Release date: March 16, 2023

The surprise now is to see that S5II X model. Maybe a higher Megapixel version of the S5II?

This could be the first image of the new Panasonic S5II. The camera is rumored to feature a new autofocus system (unclear if it has Lidar). And it might be announced on January 4th.

On the web I see many speculating with a release of the new Panasonic S5II ate the CES show. It’s also said it will be Panasonic’s first S camera with phase detection AF (maybe even Lidar!). So let’s start with the facts:

1. Yes, Panasonic held a big secret meeting in Tokyo with many famous youtubers and reviewers. So obviously something big is coming soon.
2. Panasonic has a scheduled CES press conference on January 4th. But so far there is no hint or teaser about some camera related announcement.

And now to my speculation:

• I do believe the S5II will be the next new camera to be announced by Panasonic.
• I am not sure if it’s coming at the CES show but the fac they fahd that big Tokyo meeting surely suggests there is something coming soon
• While I am certain they will have a new autofocus system I am not sure if this means they will implement the new LIDAR tech. It might be the “Normal” phase detection AF

Anyway, let’s see what’s going to happen on Jan 4th!

The X-mount version of the new Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 APS-C autofocus lens got leaked. According to the leaker there will be an E-mount version too once it’s announced on December 26th!

Fujirumors reports that Fuji will launch two TS-GFX lenses in 2023. The speculation is that those might be the Fujinon GF21mmF4 TS and Fujinon GF30mmF4 TS.