Month: October 2013
Fujifilm X-Pro2 rumors start as X-Pro1 nears end of production
Fujifilm is rumored to cease the production of the X-Pro1 X-mount camera in the near future. The shooter’s stocks are said to be low around the world, while a replacement may be in the works. According to inside sources, the Fujifilm X-Pro2 has been scheduled to be announced sometime next year.
Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM lens price becomes official
After making a mess out of the Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM lens launch, the company has managed to get back on the right track. Now, the price of this zoom optic is official and it stands at $899. It is also worth noting that the first photographers to get it are Canon ones, starting early November, depending on market.
Metabones Canon FD to Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster unveiled
Have you ever been a fan of Canon FD lenses? Do you own a Micro Four Thirds camera? How would you like to combine these two? Well, if your first thought is that this is impossible, then think again as Metabones has announced a Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster, allowing owners to attach Canon FD lenses on their shooters.
Nikon DF leaks again, as some rumors get debunked
D4H will not be the name of the upcoming retro full frame camera from Nikon. The device will be sold as “Nikon DF”, which is an intriguing term. Moreover, some of its specifications and previous rumors have been debunked, with a new set of details being leaked on the web by trusted people familiar with the matter.
Canon 7D Mark II to be announced in March 2014
There is a new Canon 7D Mark II rumor in town. The DSLR camera, which will serve as an EOS 7D replacement, is said to officially meet the public sometime in March 2014. After being rumored to be introduced this year, it is more than likely that the shooter is coming next year along with EOS 70D-like Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology.
Olympus Stylus 1 compact camera teased in photo contest reveal
Olympus Stylus 1 is a compact camera which has been leaked recently. The device is coming on October 29 with impressive specs worthy of a premium compact camera. How can we be so sure? Well, the company itself has begun teasing the device in a new image contest aimed at photography students and young artists.
Nikon starts teasing retro-styled D4H DSLR camera
Nikon has unveiled a teaser video for the so-called D4H DSLR camera. The retro-styled shooter is rumored to be announced on November 6 alongside a new version of the AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G lens. Both products are teased in a short movie, called “Pure Photography”, which says that something will be in your hands “again”.
Sony A99 successor coming in 2014 alongside many other cameras
Although this company has already unveiled its line-up for the holidays shopping season, the rumor mill cannot let it go. The Sony A99 successor is once again a main speculation subject, with sources revealing that the camera will be introduced on the market next year, alongside many other A-mount and E-mount shooters.
F3-like retro Nikon camera to be announced in two weeks
A retro Nikon camera has been the main subject of the rumor mill in recent times. It is said to be a DSLR camera that will look like one of the company’s older SLRs: the FM2. Well, not any longer as it is actually designed around the F3 and its official announcement has been scheduled for November 6, which is only two weeks away.
Panasonic GH4 4K video camera specs leaked on the web
A new Micro Four Thirds camera is rumored to be released in 2014. It will be a premium shooter with 4K video recording capabilities. After the recent leaks, the rumor mill has managed to grab information about its name, price, and specs. As a result, we now know a lot more about the so-called Panasonic GH4 MFT system.
More Nikon D4H rumors hint at full frame hybrid camera launch
Nikon is supposed to unveiled a hybrid DSLR camera with a full frame sensor in the neighboring future. It appears that the device will be called Nikon D4H and more rumors point to a November 6 launch, while inside sources have revealed plenty of specifications, features, and the exact reason why it is referred to as a “hybrid camera”.
DxO Optics Pro 9 launched with great noise reduction system
DxO Labs is mostly famous for its DxOMark reviews and tests. However, the company is also making a powerful RAW image-editing and processing engine. A new version is available and it is called DxO Optics Pro 9. The software comes packed with impressive tools, including a new PRIME noise reduction technology.
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Five new Samyang lenses announced for Sony A7 and A7R cameras
Sony has recently introduced the A7 and A7R, the company’s first E-mount mirrorless cameras with full frame image sensors. Although it has unveiled some lenses for the shooters, photographers are in need of more. The solution comes from a 3rd-party maker, as five new Samyang lenses will become available by the end of 2013.
4K-ready Sony A-mount camera to rival Canon 5D Mark III
Following the recent leak discussing about a new Sony A-mount camera to replace both the A77 and A99, more details have been revealed by the company itself. According to the Japanese corporation, two A-mount shooters will be launched in 2014, including a full frame one with 4K video support to rival the Canon 5D Mark III.
Ricoh GR Limited Edition camera unveiled with special design
Despite claiming that sales are going well with the GR camera, Ricoh has felt that it is necessary to launch a special version of its compact shooter. As a result, the Ricoh GR Limited Edition is now official with identical specs to the ones of the original model, but covered in a new color with more appealing buttons, and three accessories.
New Nikon DSLR camera will not be able to record videos at all
Nikon is rumored to get back to the basics with the help of a new DSLR that will sport a body designed around the old FM2 SLR. As more and more details are being leaked, it appears that the new Nikon DSLR camera will not be capable of recording videos at all. The hybrid shooter is also rumored to be announced on November 6.
New high-end Panasonic Micro Four Thirds camera coming in 2014
Good things are rumored to come for Micro Four Thirds format adopters. According to trusted sources, a new high-end Panasonic Micro Four Thirds camera will be introduced next year. The shooter is said to be capable of recording videos at 4K ultra-HD resolution as a model placed higher than the GH3, though not replacing it.
New Sony A-mount camera to replace A77 and A99 next year
Sony is most likely done with camera announcements in 2013. Multiple devices have been revealed recently, including the A3000, NEX-5T, A7, and A7R. It appears that the company will kill the NEX brand, but it has big plans for 2014, consisting of a new Sony A-mount camera to replace both the A77 and A99.
New Nikon full frame hybrid DSLR camera coming soon
Well, well, well, it looks like Nikon is not done with the announcements for 2013. Another camera is rumored to be unveiled within the next three weeks and it will come packed with a nice set of features and an intriguing design. The Nikon full frame hybrid DSLR will look like the FM2 SLR, but will sport D4’s 16-megapixel sensor.
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