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Fujifilm announced the new Fujinon XF 23mm F2 R WR, a compact weather and dust-resistant wideangle lens. Sony and Panasonic, along with public broadcaster NHK, have formed a consortium to begin with testing and developing the technology for 8K videos. NHK said it will be equipped to broadcast video contents in 8K by 2018. Sony announced that they have targeted 8K television sets to be in markets by 2020, in time for Tokyo Olympics. Canon announced 30.4 MP full-frame EOS 5D Mark IV D-SLR camera with two L Series lenses. Canon claims that its 30.4 megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor offers stunning image quality, while the DIGIC Image Processor delivers 4K 30p video and up to and seven frames per second (fps) continuous shooting. Sigma Corporation is awarded the 201617 European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) Award for the ‘Best European D-SLR Zoom Lens’ for Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens.