Month: June 2015
Sony RX100 IV announced with stacked CMOS image sensor
Sony continues with major announcement day with the world’s first camera to employ a 1-inch-type stacked CMOS image sensor. The Sony RX100 IV compact camera is here with a myriad of improvements compared to its predecessor, including a higher-resolution electronic viewfinder and 4K video recording support.
Sony A7R II mirrorless camera unveiled with exciting specs
Following plenty of rumors, Sony has introduced the A7R successor. However, the Sony A7R II is not a minor upgrade, as gossips said, instead being a major improvement over the A7R. The new model is world’s first camera with a back-illuminated full-frame sensor and it is capable of recording 4K videos without an external recorder.
Sony testing mirrorless camera with curved sensor?
A Sony mirrorless camera with curved sensor technology could be in testing. Two separate sources are reporting that they have met with photographers testing the upcoming A7RII camera which employed a curved full-frame image sensor, leading to the speculation that a Sony camera with a curved sensor may be closer than first thought.
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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II lens testing begins
Canon will introduce a new L-designated lens with a prime focal length by the end of 2015. The product in question has been mentioned in the rumor mill before and it appears that it will get more mentions. The reason for that is because the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II lens testing has started, so new details will be revealed soon.
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art or 135mm f/2 Art coming this year
Sigma is rumored to be working on an Art-series telephoto prime lens with a fast aperture. The product will be launched sometime within the next few months of the year and sources are mentioning two possibilities. One of them is the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art lens, while the other one is the 135mm f/2 Art optic.
Sony FE 28-70mm f/4 OSS lens is in development
Amid rumors that it is preparing to launch a new FE-mount mirrorless camera, Sony has just patented a lens for this type of shooters. The Sony FE 28-70mm f/4 OSS lens is the company’s latest optic to be patented and it appears that it may join the market at some point in the not-so-distant future.
More Sony A99II rumors point to a fall 2015 announcement
After a period of complete silence regarding the Sony A99 successor, the gossip mill has started leaking information about the upcoming flagship A-mount camera. The latest Sony A99II rumors are confirming the gossip talks from May 2015 claiming that the shooter will be announced and released sometime during fall 2015.
First Ricoh GR II image revealed by trusted source
Ricoh is on the verge of announcing a new compact camera with a large image sensor. This statement comes after the device in question has been registered at an Indonesian agency, while a trusted source has just leaked the first Ricoh GR II image. The GR replacement will come with built-in WiFi and few design changes.
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Leica Q specs and photo leaked ahead of official launch
Leica will announce a new compact camera, called Q, sometime next week. The information is coming from a trusted source who has leaked the first Leica Q specs and photo. The shooter will employ a full-frame image sensor and a fixed prime lens which will be aimed at competing against the Sony RX1 line-up.
SLR Magic announces HyperPrime Cine 50mm T0.95 lens
SLR Magic is back into the spotlight with two new products. The third-party lens maker has decided to bring a couple of new optical devices at the Cine Gear Expo 2015 event in Los Angeles. The first is the HyperPrime Cine 50mm T0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, while the second consists of a Rangefinder Cine Adapter.
Fujifilm’s upcoming X-Pro2 set to be weathersealed
Fujifilm will release another weathersealed X-mount camera this year. However, it will not serve as a replacement to the X-T1, the company’s first mirrorless camera with weathersealing. The product in question is the X-Pro2, the shooter that is poised to become the flagship X-mount model sometime during the fall of 2015.
Month in review: top camera news and rumors from May 2015
The photo industry was busy in May 2015. However, the month is now over and you may have been away, meaning that you may have missed the top camera news and rumors that occurred throughout the month of May. Here are the most important news and gossips with Canon, Fujifilm, and Panasonic at the forefront!
GoPro Hero+ LCD camera revealed with a touchscreen and more
GoPro has announced a new low-end action camera in order to add the convenience of a touchscreen to this line-up. The brand new GoPro Hero+ LCD gets its name from the addition of a few important features to the original entry-level Hero, including a touchscreen as well as Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity options.
Lensbaby releases four lenses for Fujifilm X-mount cameras
The rumor mill has got another one right! After hinting, at the beginning of 2015, that Lensbaby will release some lenses for Fujifilm X-mount cameras, the manufacturer just confirmed the gossip talks. Four Lensbaby optics are now available for Fuji X users, including the recently-released Velvet 56 Macro optic.
Canon to increase EOS 6D Mark II’s rank compared to 6D
Canon is working on a different strategy for its entry-level full-frame DSLR market. The EOS 6D is in this position for now, but the same thing cannot be said about its replacement. It appears that the so-called EOS 6D Mark II will have a higher rank and a higher price, thanks to some new features and miniaturization.
Sony RX100 IV compact camera to be announced in June
Sony is once again rumored to be planning the announcement event of the Mark IV version of its RX100 camera. According to an insider, the Sony RX100 IV compact camera will be introduced during a dedicated event that will occur this June. The device is also said to employ a Micro Four Thirds sensor, as recently rumored.
MCP Photo A Day Challenge: June 2015 Themes
Join us for the MCP photo a day challenge to grow your skills as a photographer. Here are the June themes.
Patent for Canon camera with EVF shows up in Japan
Canon is fueling the rumors regarding a DSLR-styled camera with an electronic viewfinder and a translucent mirror after the company has patented such device in Japan. The Canon camera with EVF and translucent mirror is reminiscent of Sony’s A-mount SLT cameras and it could be released on the market in the near future.
Pentax full-frame camera to feature Sony sensor and high-res mode
Pentax will release a DSLR camera will a full-frame image sensor later this year. The device has returned to the rumor mill and it appears that it will come packed with a 36.4-megapixel sensor made by Sony. Additionally, the Pentax full-frame camera will employ Sony’s upcoming high-resolution photography mode.
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