THE LENSDIGEST CAMERA CALENDAR
What has been announced this year, and what may still arrive.
We’ve collected this year’s camera announcements and first releases in one place. Each entry includes the main specifications, sources and an availability note. Selected cameras also have notes from reviews and owners. Further down, you’ll find the models expected or rumoured before the end of December.
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01 / RELEASES BY MONTH
The bars show dated entries.
October is incomplete; November and December are still ahead.
Select a month to see its cameras. Dates refer to an announcement, a first release or a launch report, as labelled on each card.
There have been several compact-camera releases this year, including Panasonic’s TZ300 / ZS300 and LUMIX L10, Sony’s RX10 V, and screen-free models from Camp Snap and Godox. They serve quite different purposes: a long zoom for travel, a fixed-lens camera with a larger sensor, or a camera that lets you take pictures without checking a screen.
Video releases include GoPro’s MISSION cameras, with 1-inch sensors and open-gate recording, and new cinema and broadcast bodies from Sony, ARRI and Blackmagic. Some announced cameras are still awaiting delivery. Canon’s EOS R8 Mark II, Nikon’s Z5IIC and the OM SYSTEM PEN were announced in September, with October availability planned.
02 / ANNOUNCEMENTS AND RELEASES
Main specifications, availability and sources.
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36 cameras · chronological order
2026 / SOURCES INCLUDEDNo cameras match these filters. Try another month, or reset to the whole year.
Fujifilm
A hybrid instant camera that turns short video clips into prints linked to playback by QR code. Its Eras Dial changes the look of the recording.
January launch; first retail dates vary by region.
Ricoh
An APS-C compact for black-and-white photography, with a 28mm-equivalent lens and a dedicated monochrome sensor.
13 February 2026 release in Japan.
Ricoh
The GR IV with a switchable Highlight Diffusion Filter, which softens bright areas in the image.
Announced in December 2025; first release scheduled for 16 January 2026.
OM SYSTEM
An astrophotography version of the OM-3, with a modified IR-cut filter to improve sensitivity to the Hα light emitted by red nebulae.
27 February 2026 release in Japan.
Fujifilm
An analogue instant camera with automatic exposure and two self-timer settings. Close-up mode corrects viewfinder parallax.
Regional rollout from March through June 2026.
Panasonic
A travel compact pairing a 1-inch sensor with a 15× zoom. TZ300 and ZS300 are regional names for the same camera.
Introduced in March; regional availability varies.
Blackmagic Design
A cinema camera adapted for live production, with 100G Ethernet and SMPTE-2110 output for broadcast use.
Manufacturer originally scheduled availability for Q3 2026; that target is not proof of shipment.
GoPro
GoPro’s compact cinema camera uses a 1-inch sensor and supports open-gate recording.
Global retail began 28 May 2026.
GoPro
The higher-frame-rate MISSION model supports 8K/60p and 4K/240p, with open-gate modes for reframing a shot into different formats.
Global retail began 28 May 2026.
GoPro
An interchangeable-lens GoPro with a Micro Four Thirds lens mount and a 1-inch sensor.
Available for pre-order from 26 August; manufacturer scheduled global retail for 2 September 2026.
Sony
Part of Sony’s five-camera R Series for live production, using three-chip 2/3-inch 4K sensors with global shutters.
Summer 2026 availability was announced; configuration and market affect delivery.
Sony
Part of Sony’s five-camera R Series for live production, using three-chip 2/3-inch 4K sensors with global shutters.
Summer 2026 availability was announced; configuration and market affect delivery.
Sony
Part of Sony’s five-camera R Series for live production, using three-chip 2/3-inch 4K sensors with global shutters.
Summer 2026 availability was announced; configuration and market affect delivery.
Sony
Part of Sony’s five-camera R Series for live production, using three-chip 2/3-inch 4K sensors with global shutters.
Summer 2026 availability was announced; configuration and market affect delivery.
Sony
Part of Sony’s five-camera R Series for live production, using three-chip 2/3-inch 4K sensors with global shutters.
Summer 2026 availability was announced; configuration and market affect delivery.
DJI
A small handheld camera with a gimbal for stabilised video. This is the fourth generation of DJI’s Osmo Pocket.
Launched in April 2026.
Panasonic
A fixed-lens compact with a Micro Four Thirds sensor, following the format of Panasonic’s earlier LX100.
Introduced in May; rollout varies by market.
Sony
A full-frame mirrorless camera with a 66.8MP stacked sensor, faster sensor readout and burst shooting.
June 2026 availability announced.
Canon
A full-frame camera for video, with open-gate recording and internal RAW options.
Body originally scheduled for late June; kit for July 2026.
DJI
A dual-lens pocket gimbal camera, unveiled at Cannes in May.
Unveiled in May; the regional retail launch followed in June.
Camp Snap
A digital point-and-shoot with no screen, six selectable image looks and an updated body.
Available in 2026; 2 June is the date of the launch coverage.
Insta360
A dual-lens gimbal camera co-engineered with Leica, pairing wide-angle capture with a telephoto camera and a detachable screen.
Available from 10 June, with some markets following later.
Leica
A full-frame mirrorless camera in Leica’s SL system, introduced as the new P model.
Available worldwide from 25 June 2026.
Godox
Godox’s first camera is a screen-free digital compact with a transparent viewfinder display and a built-in light meter.
Introduced in June; delivery varies by market.
ARRI
A live-production ALEXA with permanent high-speed licences, designed for slow-motion output through conventional SDI workflows.
Released by ARRI on 7 July 2026.
Sony
A bridge camera with a built-in superzoom lens, intended for travel, wildlife and sport.
August 2026 availability announced.
Kodak / RETO
A reusable 35mm film point-and-shoot with a 25mm wide-angle lens and built-in flash.
On sale by the July launch coverage; exact announcement date unverified.
Sony
A Cinema Line camera with a 16.6MP sensor, open-gate capture and internal RAW recording.
Delayed. Sony has not given a replacement shipping date in its cited notice.
Insta360
An X-series 360° camera that records the surrounding scene, letting you choose the framing afterwards.
Released 12 August 2026.
DJI
A second-generation 360° camera with 8K/60p capture, replaceable lenses and internal storage.
Global launch on 3 September 2026.
OM SYSTEM
A compact interchangeable-lens camera in OM SYSTEM’s PEN range.
Late October 2026 availability planned.
Insta360
A gimbal camera co-engineered with Leica for vlogging, sold alongside the dual-lens Luna Ultra.
Released 10 September 2026.
Fujifilm
A palm-sized digital camera with an optical viewfinder. It sends pictures to compatible instax devices; the camera itself does not print.
Late September in North America; 9 October in Japan.
Canon
A lightweight 24.2MP full-frame camera that adds in-body image stabilisation, with styling influenced by Canon’s earlier cameras.
Late October 2026 body and kit availability planned in the US.
Nikon
A compact full-frame Z camera for stills and video, with a lighter body and no electronic viewfinder.
23 October 2026 release planned in Japan.
Nocs Provisions
A screen-free camera for stills and video, with an attachment for shooting through Nocs binoculars or monoculars.
Listed for sale; 2 October is the date of the launch coverage.
03 / OCTOBER → DECEMBER
Reported launch windows for the rest of 2026.
Ricoh has confirmed development of the GR IVx, and Camp Snap is taking pre-orders for the 110D. The other entries come from third-party reports. Each is labelled below, with the source and expected timing. Some may arrive in 2027.
Ricoh
Winter 2026 or later
Ricoh has confirmed development of a GR IVx with a 40mm-equivalent lens. Its stated release window is winter 2026 or later, which could mean 2027.
Ricoh · 27 August ↗
Camp Snap
End of October · planned
Camp Snap is taking pre-orders for this screen-free compact and advertises shipping at the end of October. We haven’t verified the exact announcement date.
Camp Snap · checked 3 October ↗Fujifilm
Q4 possible · timing uncertain
MPB reports that the expected announcement has been delayed. October has been suggested, but Fujifilm has not announced the camera or an event date. A 2027 release remains possible.
MPB · 1 October ↗Leica
Autumn 2026 · reported
Leica Rumors reports an autumn announcement for a Q3 43 Monochrom. Leica has not confirmed the camera in the sources checked for this calendar.
Leica Rumors · 5 August ↗Sony
November possible · low certainty
Sony Alpha Rumors suggests a new camera registration could be an A7S IV. The writer describes the model identification and specifications as speculation; Sony has not confirmed a model or launch date.
Sony Alpha Rumors · 28 September ↗Leica
Late 2026 or early 2027 · reported
Leica Rumors reports a possible M11 variant for late 2026 or early 2027. Leica has not confirmed the model or timing.
Leica Rumors · 23 June ↗04 / ABOUT THIS CALENDAR
Compiled by LensDigest Editorial.
Sources checked through 3 October 2026.
New dedicated photography and production cameras announced in 2026, plus cameras first released this year after a 2025 announcement. Mirrorless, fixed-lens and bridge cameras, instant and film models, gimbal, action and 360° cameras, cinema and broadcast bodies are included. Each named Sony R Series body has its own entry. Models sold under different names in different regions count once.
Phones, drones, security and industrial inspection cameras, webcams, firmware updates, lens releases and cosmetic editions are excluded. Versions with a sensor or filter modification, such as the OM-3 ASTRO and GR IV HDF, are included. We may add further regional introductions and smaller releases as we verify their sources.
Highlights come from manufacturer specifications and announcements. Focal lengths are 35mm equivalents where labelled. Stabilisation and battery figures are manufacturer ratings; recording modes may have different crops or other restrictions. The linked details give the full conditions.
Review notes summarise the named writer’s testing. “Owner account” identifies a self-reported account of using a purchased camera, with a link to the original discussion. These are individual experiences, not a customer survey or an independently verified defect report. “First impressions” describes a shorter test. We do not add a customer verdict where we have not found a suitable account.
We use the manufacturer’s announcement date where available. For cameras announced in 2025 and first released in 2026, we use the release date. Where the announcement date is unverified, we use the date of the linked launch report and label it “Reported”. Availability notes state whether a delivery date is planned or a camera is already on sale. Dates can vary by market.
“Development confirmed” means the manufacturer has acknowledged the camera. “Rumour” refers to third-party reporting, and “Speculation” to an inferred model or date. These entries are kept in the outlook and excluded from the release count.
Previewed at IFA; the manufacturer expects a Q1 2027 market launch.
Announced in September; first deliveries are planned for 2027. These PTZ families are outside the 2026 release count.
Recent reporting moves the rumoured launch to early 2027. Canon has not confirmed that timetable.
Nikon Rumors has reported a move to 2027. Nikon has not announced this camera or a launch date.