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Fujifilm X100T replacement to feature 23mm lens
The Fujifilm X100T replacement is back in the rumor mill. A trusted insider has revealed some information about its lens. Although it was previously rumored that the camera will have a wider lens, courtesy of a different source, it seems like the information was inaccurate, as the new compact camera will have a 23mm lens.
Olympus 30mm macro lens coming by the end of 2016
Olympus is actively working on a new macro prime lens, a reliable source has revealed. The Japan-based company will reveal this product by the end of 2016. It is said to consist of a 30mm prime, thus will offer a 60mm equivalent. We are also using this opportunity to talk about the E-M1 Mark II, so here’s what we know!
How to Make a DIY Photo Canvas on a Budget
Print your photos big. This DIY project teaches you how to make faux canvas prints quick and on a budget.
New LG Action CAM LTE live streams videos on YouTube
This announcement really came out of nowhere! LG has just announced world’s first LTE-powered camera, which will be capable of live streams videos on YouTube Live. The device is a fully-featured action camera, with support for WiFi, 4K video recording, slow-motion movie capturing, and many other tools.
Canon announces flagship Speedlite 600EX II-RT flash
Canon is aiming to deliver more creative tools to EOS photographers by introducing the new Speedlite 600EX II-RT flash gun. This product becomes the flagship Speedlite flash in Canon’s line-up and it is expected to drop in stores near you at the beginning of this summer, more specifically in June 2016.
Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM lens revealed
Canon has introduced its first macro lens for EOS M mirrorless cameras. The new EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM prime lens is also the first optic to feature a built-in dual-LED lighting system in order to illuminate one’s subjects and freeze their movement. Find out everything about this lens right here on Camyx!
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS compact camera becomes official
Canon has introduced a new superzoom compact camera. It is not the long-rumored 100x zoom unit, but it features a respectable 25x optical zoom lens. The new PowerShot SX620 HS is a minor evolution of the PowerShot SX610 HS, which was revealed at the 2015 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show.
New Olympus action camera photo leaked
Olympus will reveal that rumored action camera in the near future. Its photo has just been leaked online and it will indeed be a Tough-series device. The sturdy camera might be the rumored Stylus TG-Tracker and it will become official by the end of this month with a set of exciting features for people who love sports.
Nikon Coolpix P900 successor will have 100x zoom lens
Nikon has reportedly patented a 100x optical zoom lens created for compact cameras with 1/2.3-inch-type sensors. The optic has most likely been developed for the replacement to the Coolpix P900, one of the most impressive fixed-lens cameras of recent times. Check out what we know so far about the lens!
Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 IS STM macro lens’ name registered
Canon is preparing to make an announcement within the next few days. The second week of May 2016 will bring a new EF-M-mount lens in the body of the EF-M 28mm f/3.5 IS STM macro, whose name has just been registered on the website of a Russian agency, called Novocert.
Step-by-Step Lightroom Guide to Importing, Exporting and Watermarking
Learn how to import, export and do copyrights and watermarks in Lightroom.
Sony medium format mirrorless camera coming to Photokina
It is well-known that Sony supplied the 100-megapixel sensor available in the Hasselblad H6D-100c. However, it appears that the PlayStation maker is disappointed by Hasselblad’s flagship shooter, so it decided to make its own, albeit differently because it will be a mirrorless shooter.
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 and 50mm f/1.4 lenses unveiled with AF support
Samyang has its fair share of fans in the digital imaging sector, who have had one huge demand: autofocus support. Well, the South Korean company has finally met this demand, courtesy of the 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC and 50mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC. These primes are the manufacturer’s first lenses with AF technology!
MCP Photo A Day Challenge: May 2016
Join us for the MCP photo a day challenge to grow your skills as a photographer. Here are the May 2016 themes.
Leica M-D Typ 262 digital rangefinder camera announced
Leica has finally introduced the long-rumored M-D Typ 262 digital rangefinder camera. As revealed by the leaksters, the device does not have a red dot in the front, nor an LCD on the back. Instead, it comes with top and bottom plates made of brass, as well as a quiet shutter in order to get back to the essentials of photography.
Olympus E-M1 Mark II announcement upheld for Photokina
Here are some new and old rumors about the Olympus E-M1 Mark II! For the old part, we already knew that Olympus will reveal the camera at Photokina 2016 and this fact was reiterated by a different source. On the other hand, the new stuff consists of the fact that the camera will be loved by action and sports photographers.
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV specs to include 24.2MP sensor
The rumor mill keeps on delivering information concerning the Canon 5D Mark IV. This makes us believe that the DSLR is finally approaching its launch. In 2016, there will be no more delays, therefore the camera is coming right before the Photokina 2016 event. Here are the EOS 5D Mark IV specs, which have just been leaked online!
Nikon D3500 might be the D3300 successor instead of D3400
Nikon will finally replace the entry-level D3300 DSLR camera with a DX-format image sensor by the end of 2016. The new device is coming this year, but it might not be be called D3400, as previously expected. It appears that the shooter will go on sale by the name of D3500 and with some interesting specifications.
More Leica M-D Typ 262 details and price info leaked
Another digital full-frame rangefinder camera will be announced by Leica soon. Sources have just revealed more information about its announcement event, as well as retail price tag. Moreover, we have some new details about its specifications, including the dimensions of the device, which could surprise a few people.