Godox announce the new V1 PRO that you can buy now at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama (branded as “Flashpoint”). Full press text can be read at Explora.

• Output: 76Ws
• Auto Zoom Control, Zoom Range: 28-105mm
• 2.4 GHz X Wireless Radio System
• Built-In LED Modeling Lamp
• Tilts -7 to 120°, Rotates 330°
• Round Head, Optional Magnetic Modifiers
• 1.5 sec Recycle Time, HSS Support
• Includes Detachable Sub-Flash
• Includes Battery, USB-C Cable & Bag

Curiosity: Olympus and Canon announced an alliance in the medical field regarding Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems (press text here). As you know Olympus still develops Hugh quality optics for endoscopes. So in a certain sense they still are developing innovative tech in a field that is closely related to Camera Optics.

Still hurts knowing they sold the business…

The Japanese BCN association collects the real sales data form about 50% of the Japanese stores. So their numbers are the most reliable indication about the market situation. Today the published this articles that shows the most sold cameras of the whole year 2023. These are sales in terms of “numbers” (not value) and with both body and kit versions added.

1. Sony ZV-E10
2. Sony A6400
3. Canon R50
4. Canon R10
5. Canon M2
6. Olympus E-P7
7. Nikon ZFc
8. Olympus E-PL10
9. Olympus E-M10IV
10. Sony A7IV

I am surprised to see three OM Digital/Olympus cameras into the top 10.  Particularly the PEN series seems to be very popular. Time for OM Digital to give us the PEN-FII ;)

We don’t have such reliable rankings outside of Japan. All you can do is check out those rankings:

• Amazon US Bestellers (Lumix G is selling well there).
• Amazon Germany Bestsellers (OM-1 is selling well)
• Amazon UK Bestsellers (Lumix selling well)