New Patent: Nikon 100X Optical Zoom Range (24-2400mm)

Nikon Coolpix P900 super zoom camera

The current Nikon Coolpix P900 (83X zoom)

Nikon Japan has just filed a new patent for the 100x optical zoom range for Nikon 1/2.3″ sensor compact camera. This new camera will have 100X (24-2400mm) optical zoom range and is rumored to be called Nikon Coolpix P4000.

Last year, Nikon announced the Nikon Coolpix P900featuring the world’s longest optical zoom lens, with an 83x optical zoom lens (Amazon| AdoramaB&H).  Continue reading

Panasonic-Olympus cameras with Sony sensor Delayed for 2-3 Months

Olympus OM-D E-M1

The current Olympus OM-D E-M1

The new Olympus E-M1 Mark II was expected to be announced at Photokina in September, but according to the latest rumors from 4/3 rumors, there is a possible 2-3 months delay on Panasonic and Olympus cameras with Sony sensor because of the Komamoto earthquake.

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Olympus E-M1 II to be Announced in September for £1300

Olympus OM-D E-M1

The current Olympus OM-D E-M1

New Olympus E-M1 II is coming!  According to the latest rumors from 4/3 rumors, Olympus E-M1 II is expected to be announced in September and start shipping in October. The price will be approximately £1300.00 at launch, not much more than the Olympus E-M1.

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