Month: July 2014
More Fujifilm X30 details leaked, point at EVF instead of OVF
Fujifilm has been rumored to be working on a new high-end compact camera to rival the Sony RX100 III for a long time. The announcement date will take place soon enough, however, more Fujifilm X30 details have been leaked in the meantime. It appears that the shooter will actually feature an electronic viewfinder instead of an optical one.
Samyang 50mm f/1.5 lens set for Photokina 2014 launch
The Photokina 2014 will come packed with numerous surprises. If you are keeping a list, then you will have to add another company to it. According to highly-reliable sources, a Samyang 50mm f/1.5 lens is in development and it is coming soon. The optic will be unveiled at the Photokina event and will be aimed at mirrorless camera users.
Panasonic rumored to launch new Micro Four Thirds camera soon
This year’s edition of the Photokina event will be one of the most exciting ever as multiple companies are rumored to bring a lot of new products to this show. It is becoming more and more obvious that Panasonic is joining the party in order to show off a new Micro Four Thirds camera, which will be first unveiled within the next few weeks.
Sony QX30 lens-style camera registered in South Korea
Sony has recently been rumored to be working on a new QX-series Cyber-shot lens-style camera with a 30x optical zoom lens. It appears that the rumor mill will be getting this one right, too, as a so-called Sony QX30 has been registered on the website of a South Korean agency that is dealing with radio-enabled devices, including cameras.
Sony RX2 camera with curved sensor coming in early 2015
Sony has recently taken the wraps off of its curved image sensor technology. Although it was supposed to introduce a full frame curved sensor shooter this year, the Sony RX2 camera will actually become official at the beginning of 2015. The compact camera will be joined by a smartphone featuring a 2/3-inch-type curved sensor.
Canon claims victory over Nikon at the 2014 World Cup
Previously, we have determined that Nikon has caught up with Canon at major sports events. More and more professionals are using Nikon gear at the Olympics or at the World Cup. However, it seems like the 2014 World Cup has been won by Canon, as 70% of all photographers have used its DSLRs and lenses to cover the event.
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R lens confirmed in new X-mount roadmap
Fujifilm has officially updated its X-mount lens roadmap for the 2014-2015 period. The high-speed wide-angle model has been confirmed as the Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R lens, while the previously-rumored XF 90mm f/2 R lens has also been added to the roadmap. Beside these two lenses, Fuji has revealed many exciting details, so here they are!
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Samsung NX400 specs list and price details show up on the web
Samsung is now a leading mobile device seller. However, the South Korean maker has struggled to make a dent in the digital imaging industry. Things may change at the beginning of 2015 when two new models are expected to be announced. Meanwhile, several Samsung NX400 specs have been leaked along with some price details.
Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens coming soon
The already-rumored Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens is on the verge of becoming official. Trusted sources are reporting that this lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras will become official sometime in the next few weeks. Moreover, a “Black” version of the 12mm f/2 lens is also expected to be released in the neighboring future.
Zeiss 16-35mm f/4 lens to be properly unveiled in late August
Sony announced the development of the Zeiss FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS wide-angle zoom lens along with other products on May 1, 2014. The company is now rumored to give this lens a proper launch event in late August or early September. Moreover, Sony FE-mount mirrorless camera users will be able to buy the lens soon after that.
Low-end Sony FE-mount camera rumored to be announced soon
The recently-registered Sony mirrorless camera with a full frame image sensor is now rumored to be an entry-level shooter instead of a high-end model. The latest gossip talks are pointing at a low-end Sony FE-mount camera and its name is no longer believed to be “A9”. Whatever it is, the camera is likely to be unveiled soon.
Canon engineer hints at big-megapixel EOS DSLR camera
Canon has been rumored to be working on a big-megapixel EOS DSLR camera for a very long time. The company has denied such claims so far. However, one of its representatives has recently claimed that he is “looking forward to the high-resolution model of the EOS series”, suggesting that such camera is in the works and coming soon.
Future Canon PowerShot waterproof camera may feature 45x lens
A new Canon PowerShot waterproof camera may be in the works. This speculation is a result of a leaked patent, which is describing a 45x optical zoom lens that is also waterproof. The lens is aimed at compact cameras with 1/2.3-inch-type image sensors, so it perfectly fits the requirements of a Canon PowerShot D-series shooter.
Olympus 9mm f/2.8 lens specs and price leaked on the web
Olympus is rumored to introduce a new wide-angle lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras in the near future. Ahead of this imminent announcement, the specs and price of the Olympus 9mm f/2.8 lens have showed up on the web. The product may become the second optic of the high-grade Olympus PRO series in the following months.
Sample photos reveal existence of the Fujifilm X100T camera
Photographer David Hobby is popular in the digital imaging world for his amazing lighting techniques and this is why he is also known as “The Strobist”. Recently, he has uploaded some nice photos on his Flickr account. This must have been an accident because the shots have been captured with the unannounced Fujifilm X100T camera.
Sony A9 E-mount full frame camera registered in Indonesia
Sony has registered a new mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with a full frame image sensor at Postel, an Indonesian agency where multiple devices have been leaked for the first time. The device is codenamed “WW024382” and it could represent the Sony A9, a high-end E-mount full frame camera which could be announced in 2014.
Fujifilm X30 compact camera to feature 2/3-inch-type sensor
Fujifilm X30 is a compact camera which has been rumored to be announced at the beginning of July bearing a 1-inch-type image sensor. The rumor mill appears to have gotten this one wrong, as the Fuji X20 replacement is now slated to become official sometime around the Photokina 2014 with a 2/3-inch-type sensor.
New Canon Speedlite flash gun to join 7D Mark II’s launch event
Canon will allegedly announce the EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera on September 5. The rumor mill is claiming that the flagship APS-C DSLR is not coming alone on that date. According to trusted sources, a new Canon Speedlite flash will be introduced along with the long-rumored EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II telephoto zoom lens.
Canon SX60 HS camera to be announced ahead of Photokina 2014
Canon is rumored to finally unveil a successor to the PowerShot SX50 HS bridge camera. The new and sought-after Canon SX60 HS will be introduced before the start of the Photokina 2014 event. According to trusted sources, the bridge camera will make its first official appearance at the beginning of September 2014.
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