The previously reported OM SYSTEM PEN camera has been officially announced and is available for pre-order:

• Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Amazon | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt
• Additional information
• The evolution of the PEN
• Press release
• Previous coverage
• Product videos:

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More leaked pictures and specifications of the upcoming Canon EOS R8 Mark II camera:

Specifications

• 24MP Full-Frame Sensor — From R6 II
• Sensor Protective Curtain
• Native ISO: 100–102,400
• Dual Pixel AF II
• “Deep Learning AI”
• New Animal AF Tracking
• Addition of Rear Joystick
• Downloadable Color Filters
• New LUTs
• Create 3D Video with 2D Images
• 40fps Electronic Shutter
• 1/16000 Max Shutter Speed
• No Mechanical Shutter
• Pre-Shooting at 20fps
• 7.5 Stops of IBIS
• 1080/180p
• 4K/60p
• 6K Oversampled 4K
• Canon Log 3
• Warm-Up in Video Recording
• SD Card Slot, Side Door
• LP-E17 Battery

Design

• New Design Language
• New Ergonomic Grip Accessory

Pricing

• Canon EOS R8 Mark II — €1,879

Announcement & Shipping

• Announcement: September 15, 2026 (NYC)
• Shipping: October 2026

Canon EOS R8 Mark II camera leaked specifications

Via reddit

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Nikon made two development announcements:

Nikon announces the development of nine new Nikkor Z Cinema T1.9 VV lenses

Nikon officially announced the development of firmware version 2.00 for the Nikon ZR (Open Gate coming in 2027)

More Nikon news and rumors:

Nikon registered a new 1162ED wireless remote controller with the FCC: the confidentiality ends on November 3rd 2026.

Nikon registered a new N2528 camera in China: we now have a total of three upcoming new cameras

New: Nikon F-mount lenses + FTZ adapter decorative covers

Nikon Image Space is no more, Nikon Imaging Cloud will be enhanced with 5GB of image storage

Not again: “some believe that Luxottica’s large holding of Nikon shares is a stepping stone to an acquisition” (source: Yahoo Japan)

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Ricoh announced that it is developing an entirely new concept for Pentax DSLR K-mount cameras – here is a recap of the official announcement:

• Ricoh Imaging thanks customers for long-term support of its K-mount digital SLRs.
• Brief history: *ist D (2003) → K100D with in-body sensor-shift SR (2006) → K-1, first full-frame model (2016).
• The company says it is reexamining “the value of taking photographs” and wants products that let more people enjoy the process of photography, not just the result.
• A new series of digital SLR cameras is in development, based on an entirely new concept, while still using the K-mount legacy built over more than 50 years.
• These products will take time; Ricoh will share progress updates when information is ready.
• Production of the current K-series digital SLRs will be discontinued as part of the transition.
• Ricoh says it will keep pursuing an SLR-specific shooting style and wants cameras that work for both existing enthusiasts and people just starting out.
• Positioning: cameras should be more than image-capture tools – they should enrich the experience of photographing.

Ricoh is developing a new series of Pentax DSLR K-mount cameras based on an entirely new concept

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