Month: February 2015

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Canon 700D

Canon 750D to be called 760D to avoid Nikon D750 confusion?

A lot of information is being leaked on the web before Canon’s big product launch event scheduled to take place on February 6. The Canon 750D DSLR has been said to become official during the show. However, it seems like the camera will actually be called EOS 760D in order to avert a name confusion with the Nikon D750.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV specs rumor

First Canon 5D Mark IV specs list leaked

After many tidbits and details about the 5D Mark III replacement leaked on the web, an unnamed source has revealed the first Canon 5D Mark IV specs. The list includes known information, such as 4K video recording, along with other details that have been mentioned, such as a maximum ISO sensitivity option of 204,800.

Olympus 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens

Olympus 8mm f/1.8 fisheye PRO lens to be announced soon

Olympus is rumored to announce the development of its fifth PRO-series lens on February 5, during the official product launch event of the OM-D E-M5II Micro Four Thirds camera. The so-called Olympus 8mm f/1.8 fisheye PRO lens will get its own announcement event this spring, while its release date is set for summer 2015.

Canon EOS 5Ds leaked

New Canon 5Ds / 5Ds R details show up on the web

Canon will hold a major announcement event on February 5. Before the introduction of its big-megapixel DSLR cameras, an insider has leaked more Canon 5Ds / 5Ds R details. The new source has denied the rumors that the sensor is entirely made by Sony, stating that Canon has designed it, while Sony will simply make it in its factories.

Canon EOS M3 black photo leaked

Two new Canon EOS M3 images show up online before launch

Inside sources have leaked a couple of more Canon EOS M3 images before the mirrorless camera’s official announcement. The new photos are showing that the shooter will come packed with a tilting display on the back and that it will become available in multiple colors. All these details should become official on February 6!

Fujifilm X-M1 X-mount camera

Fujifilm X-M2, X-E3, and more products are in development

Fujifilm has big plans for 2015 and the beginning of 2016. According to an inside source, the Fujifilm X-M2, X-E3, and X-Pro2 mirrorless cameras are in development, while a dual-mount camera is also coming soon. These shooters will be joined by an XF 20mm f/2.8 or XF 18mm f/2.8 pancake lens as well as other X-mount optics.

Sony NEX-7 successor rumors

Fresh Sony A7000 specs list revealed, minor changes detailed

An unnamed source has leaked an updated Sony A7000 specs list. The flagship E-mount mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor is now rumored to employ a 3-axis image stabilization system instead of a 5-axis one, as previously rumored. The new A7000 camera is also said to be smaller than its predecessor, the NEX-7!

Olympus OM-D E-M5II front photo

New Olympus OM-D E-M5II specs leaked before launch event

The never-ending leaks! New Olympus OM-D E-M5II specs have just showed up on the web as the whole digital imaging world is preparing for the Micro Four Thirds camera’s official announcement event. The mirrorless camera is coming on February 5 and it seems like it will offer a 1/16000 maximum shutter speed.

Canon EOS M3 image

First Canon EOS M3 photo leaked on the web

Canon will hold a major product launch event on February 6. The company is expected to reveal multiple new cameras and at least one lens. Before the event, the first Canon EOS M3 photo has showed up on the web, just days after the photo and the specs of the 5Ds and 5Ds R have also been leaked online.

Pentax 70-200mm f/2.8 lens

HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 lens coming on February 5

At Photokina 2014, Ricoh said that it was planning to release a Pentax-branded full frame camera sometime in 2015. Although the company’s CES 2015 event has been focused on APS-C products, it appears that the HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 lens will be announced soon for DSLRs with full frame image sensors.

Canon EOS 5Ds leaked

More detailed Canon EOS 5Ds specs list revealed

A trusted source has leaked a more detailed Canon EOS 5Ds specs list. The new information confirms past information regarding the amount of megapixels offered by its sensor. It appears that the total pixel count is of 53 megapixels, albeit the effective amount (the one usually reported by the makers) stands at 50.6 megapixels.

Nikon D810 DSLR camera

Special Nikon D810 astrophotography version coming soon?

Nikon is allegedly developing a special version of the D810 DSLR camera. According to inside sources, a Nikon D810 astrophography version will be announced in the near future. The shooter will offer a higher hydrogen-alpha sensitivity, thus becoming the perfect tool for stargazers and astrophotographers.

Canon G7 X sensor

Canon PowerShot G3 X specs revealed ahead of launch

The name and specifications of the upcoming PowerShot large-sensor compact camera with a superzoom lens have been revealed. The device will be called G3 X and will employ a 25x optical zoom lens. The leaked Canon PowerShot G3 X specs also reveal that the camera will feature the same Sony-made sensor as the G7 X.

Camera news and rumors of January 2015

The most important camera news and rumors of January 2015

January 2015 was a very busy month with a major event taking place at the beginning of the month. Multiple new products were unveiled at CES 2015, while new ones are coming at CP+ 2015 in mid-February. Here is the most important camera news of the past month and the rumors telling us what’s next!

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Canon 5D Mark III successor rumor

4K-ready Canon EOS 5D Mark IV coming this August

As the 5D-series is being split into three cameras, there are lots of questions about what is happening to the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. A lot of people hoped that it would become official in early 2015. However, it seems like the DSLR is coming in August 2015 along with 4K video recording and superior low-light capabilities.

Olympus Zuiko 8mm f/3.5 wide-angle lens

Olympus 8mm f/1.8 lens development to be announced soon?

Olympus will hold a major announcement event on February 5 in order to introduce the OM-D E-M5II mirrorless camera, the 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II lens, and several accessories. Trusted sources are now reporting that the company will also announce the development of the already-rumored Olympus 8mm f/1.8 lens.

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