Sony released its FY2024 financial results. As usual, there is little information provided for the camera business, which is part of the Entertainment, Technology & Services Segment (ET&S Segment):
Despite the impact of the decrease in sales and the recording of additional restructuring charges in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025, operating income increased 2% year-on-year to 190.9 billion yen, primarily due to a reduction in operational expenses.
The interchangeable lens camera market performed well in FY24 Q4, mainly in the Chinese market which benefited from subsidies, and grew approximately 9% year-on-year on a unit basis.
During this fiscal year, we plan to operate our business conservatively, prioritizing risk mitigation, because we anticipate disruptions to markets and supply chains due to the recently adopted U.S. tariffs.
Sony has a teaser for a new camera announcement on June 2nd. I am pretty sure the short video will be removed any moment becuase it actually has a picture of a Canon camera - this is what happens when you rely on AI to do the work for you:
Hey @Fujirumors, Here's the video clip of the upcoming Fujifilm X Half that the leaked photo is from.
Don't ask me how long it took to find this
Also sorry it's jumpy, I cropped in and tracked it myself to not dox the guy that accidentally uploaded it. pic.twitter.com/05b1uGKAai
"A diptych is an artwork, often a painting or photograph, consisting of two related panels, usually joined together by a hinge. The panels can be closed like a book and, in the past, were often used to protect the interior paintings. Diptychs can be used to create a visual dialogue between the two images, capture a single moment in time, or explore a theme over time."
Cosina officially released the Voigtlander PORTRAIT HELIAR 75mm f/1.8 lens with various bokeh effects for Sony E-mount (previously reported here):
Various bokeh effects using the control ring: by operating the control ring for undercorrection and overcorrection, you can enjoy bokeh depictions with an unprecedented range.
Cosina releases the PORTRAIT HELIAR 75mm F1.8, a special replacement lens compatible with full-size mirrorless cameras using the Sony E-mount from the Focto Render brand.
The PORTRAIT HELIAR 75mm F1.8 is a large caliber manual focus medium telephoto lens dedicated to the Sony E-mount, equipped with the first spherical harvest control mechanism as a replacement lens for full size foctrender. Covering a full-size image circle, the optical design optimizes the image sensor for Sony mirrorless cameras.
This lens creates a wide variety of bokeh expressions by paying attention to the relationship between spherical harvestment and bokeh, allowing arbitrarily control over the state of insufficiency (undercollection) and overcompensation (overcollection).
The lens configuration uses a Heliar type of 3 groups of 6 sheets, while the open aperture is achieved a large caliber of F1.8. Changes in spherical harvestment can occur even with the aperture opening and closing, but by manipulating the new mechanism's control ring, you can enjoy the portrayal of bokeh with unseen width.
In the image with insufficient correction, the pint's tendon is obscured (soft focus) and the highlight flare occurs. The lag makes for a soft depiction. On the other hand, in the over-corrected image, the pinto scale remains, and the lag becomes hard (bubble blur). These trends have been regarded as glitches that need to be fixed from an ideal optical design perspective, but they are planned and designed to connect their characteristics to unique photographic expressions.
Variable spherical harvestment can cause optical principle to shift the pint position, but we are responding to this challenge by incorporating a mechanism that can offset the slip by changing the spacing between the lens group in conjunction with the control ring. When you operate the control ring, the finger point has a small protrusion to give you an approximate sense of correction.
This lens has an electronic contact point, which reflects the usage of the lens in the Exif information of the photography data, but does not depend on the functionality of electronic lens optical correction in the camera, but it is designed to capture the performance of the lens itself as an image. Also, since it has a built-in distance encoder, it is also suitable for models with a 5-axis body internal hand break compensation function that uses distance information to the subject for shift blur correction. You can also expand the viewfinder by using the focus ring. The shortest shooting distance is 0.7m, and the pint is dedicated to manual focus.
The metal focus ring uses a diamond pattern with excellent grip strength. One of the features is the silky operation sensation that is greased by a high precision metal helicoid that can withstand the sheer hint of the squeeze and open. The aperture is a mechanical control directly connected to the operating ring. It adjusts on the lens side rather than the camera side command dial. The number of apertures is nine, depicting the out-focus part of the dim light source, etc. in an arranged form.
WANDRD is celebrating 10 years with the best deals of the decade, where you can get 20%-50% off camera bags sitewide - this is a better offer than any Black Friday or Prime Day discount they have had in the past (valid from May 13th - 17th):
The 2025 China P&E show (Photographic Equipment and Electrical Imaging Machinery) will start on May 16 at the Beijing Exhibition Center. Here are some of the new lenses that will be announced/displayed at the show - stay tuned for the detailed coverage.
Elevate your storytelling with the new CinemaScope 4K 60p aspect ratio, delivering a cinematic view without any cropping. With the intuitive operation of the S1 series, including the LUMIX S1RII and S1II, the S1IIE enhances creative exploration with ease. Both models feature advanced AF precision and new ‘Urban Sports’ recognition, and 8.0-stop in-body stabilization for steady shooting.
Second-generation S1 series, the LUMIX S1IIE maintains the acclaimed design and ergonomic excellence of the S1II and S1RII, offering potential for creative exploration. It is equipped with a 24.2MP sensor inspired by the characteristics of the LUMIX S5II, ensuring exceptional image quality tailored to various shooting conditions. It incorporates notable features from the S1II, positioning itself as a comprehensive tool for creative projects. Notably, the LUMIX S1IIE introduces a new Cinemascope (2.4:1) video format available in various frame rates, including uncropped 60p. Panasonic anticipates that the LUMIX S1IIE will be the preferred choice for those seeking improvements in ergonomic design and refined engineering.
Realizing high image quality in a variety of shooting conditions
Adopts a 24.2MP sensor that inherits the performance characteristics of the LUMIX SSII
Supports 6K 30p (3:2) open gate video recording
V-Log allows video recording with a dynamic range of over 14 stops
Experience blackout-free shooting with the electronic shutter mode “SH/SH PRE” for high-speed continuous shooting at up to 30 frames per second and the extended continuous shooting mode “H+” at approximately 10 frames per second using a mechanical shutter
Cinemascope 4K60p aspect ratio
– Delivers a cinematic view without cropping for improved storytelling
The S1 series’ intuitive operability makes creative exploration
easy
Advanced AF precision and new “Urban Sports” recognition
Equipped with 8.0-stop in-body image stabilization
Award-winning design and ergonomics on the S1II and S1RII
Equipped with a 24.2MP sensor inspired by the features of the LUMIX S5II
Equipped with the outstanding features of the S1II, it is a comprehensive tool for creativity
Introduces new Cinemascope (2.4:1) video format available in a variety of frame rates including non-cropped 60p
Real-time recognition redefined:
On-chip phase detection AF improves eye and face detection, and enhances AI-enabled people tracking accuracy.
Equipped with new AF recognition for “urban sports” –
accurately captures dynamic movements such as breakdancing, skateboarding, and parkour
8.0-stop in-body image stabilization (BIS)
Newly developed No-Crop EIS video distortion correction has been improved
By using the separately sold software update key DMW-SFU3A, ARRI LogC3 will become available for the first time on the S Series.
Supports internal recording of 5.8K 30p / C4K 60p Apple ProRes RAW HQ / ProRes RAW to CFexpress Type B cards.
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