And Then There Were Three?

We've been hearing for the past couple of days that Canon will announce its own full-frame mirrorless (FFM) system camera(s) and lenses in September (the 5th).

But wait—is there going to be a third ingénue coming to the already gala FFM party?!?

Fourthirds Rumors thinks so. It is reporting the rumor that Panasonic will introduce its own full-frame mirrorless system in September (the 25th).

Just passing this along. Whee.

Mike

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Beuler: "The first out with a FF camera plus lens for $999 wins."

Sylvain G.: "There's now a rumour that Fuji will release a rangefinder version of its medium format...GFX 50R.... Then there is that other rumour of Zeiss fixed lens camera (RX1 like...) The whole industry is going ALL IN!...except Olympus, or are they? I'll get to see that at Photokina!"

hugh crawford: "I'd wager that it is a downmarket Leica SL, which makes tremendous business sense. Think Nikkormat (made by a licensee of the Copal Square shutter but sold by Nikon) vs. Nikon."

Comments

[Fred Haynes]

What's happening with Olympus, which to me, was one of the most innovative imaging companies out there.
Fred

[Roger Bradbury]

Over to you, Kirk Tuck! ; )

[Jamie Pillers]

I'm waiting for the 45Mp full-frame smartphone, with the optional bluetooth viewfinder/contact lens. Nothing else will do.

[longviewer]

It would serve people right if TowerJazz cranked out a 4:3 sensor of 36x27mm. Ridicule our smaller sensors and distract with equivalence arguments at your own risk!

[PHIL CONWAY]

I count 3 already...did you miss Leica?

[Dave Stewart]

I thought from your heading, you were going to refer to:
https://photorumors.com/2018/08/31/first-leaked-pictures-of-the-fuji-x-t3-mirrorless-camera/

[Ranjit Grover]

Oh, one more full frame, yawn, yawn....

[Kaemu]

Grab the popcorn I guess... watching camera makers duking it out at the top end of the market ought to be fun and beneficial for all of us.

[Peter Croft]

That's interesting. Some years ago when I thought full frame was important to me, I was annoyed with Olympus for going with 4/3 because I thought that meant they could never make a full frame camera, full stop.

But now the earth has shaken*, Nikon has introduced a new mount, Panasonic has made the jump to a new mount, so I hope that means Olympus will follow. They've proved they know how to make lenses, so here's their chance to show just how good they could be.

*Literally. I've just spent a month in Bali where we felt at least ten earthquakes, emanating from the sea off Lombok. I survived.

[Paul]

This should of happened ten years ago. I think I'm not far off thinking we have all wanted full frame cameras right from the beginning.

[Brian V.]

I was hoping the rumor was that Pentax is joining the crowd with a FF mirrorless. Being a Pentaxian takes patience.

[HowardH]

In response to Beuler in the UK you can still get the original sony a7 and kit lens for £999 (or less). It might not be Sony's latest and best but it is still a fantastic way to access a full-frame mirrorless system - and particularly fun with vintage lenses mounted on cheap adapters.

[Franklin Berryman]

Do Olympus and Panasonic share anything other than a lens mount. Just because Panasonic goes FF doesn't mean Olympus will, unless the writing is on the wall for MFT. Maybe it is.