Month: July 2015
New Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 lens coming this year?
Canon may launch another EF-mount 50mm lens in 2015 after all. The company has recently patented such optic in Japan and it would not be a surprise if this were to be the one to come out this year. The new Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 lens would replace a 22-year-old optic and it would be better than it in every aspect possible.
MCP Photo A Day Challenge: August 2015 Themes
Join us for the MCP photo a day challenge to grow your skills as a photographer. Here are the August themes.
Canon ME20F-SH camcorder announced with 4 million ISO
Canon has just introduced one of the most amazing cameras of this year. However, it is not aimed at consumers. The Canon ME20F-SH is a professional multi-purpose camcorder that shoots color full HD videos at 60fps. The great part is that it can do it in extremely low light conditions thanks to its maximum ISO sensitivity of four million.
Micro Drone 3.0 is a piloting dream with a built-in camera
The drone market is growing and, as expected, it will not stop from doing so anytime soon. In this sea of unmanned aerial vehicles with implications in the digital photography world, here comes Micro Drone 3.0. It is available though a crowd-funding platform and it consists of a small, customizable drone that will suits all your needs.
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR and two more lenses coming soon
Nikon will definitely announce three new lenses which have been rumored in the past. The certainty comes from the fact that a source has leaked their photos as well as details about their specs and prices. Without further ado, the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR, 24mm f/1.8G ED, and 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lenses will be unveiled soon.
Nikon 7.2-13.6mm f/3.5-4.5 AW lens is in the works
Nikon has patented another lens that is designed for the company’s CX-mount mirrorless cameras with 1-inch-type sensors. The product in question is a Nikon 7.2-13.6mm f/3.5-4.5 AW lens that will be capable of taking photos underwater alongside the Nikon 1 AW1 mirrorless camera without taking damage in the process.
Canon EF 600mm f/4 DO IS USM lens is in development
Canon is constantly working on new products, including cameras and lenses. The Japan-based company has just patented another lens that consists of a super-telephoto prime with built-in Diffractive Optics technology. The product is the Canon EF 600mm f/4 DO IS USM lens, which could be released at some point in the future.
Zeiss Otus 25mm f/1.4 lens to be announced this September
Zeiss is preparing a new lens that will be added to its Otus-series of manual focus optics. It was only a matter of time until the rumors started to intensify, but they had come in hot. It seems like the next model consists of a Zeiss Otus 25mm f/1.4 lens that is close to its launch as it will be unveiled officially in September 2015.
Canon 1D X Mark II rumored to feature 24MP sensor, again
We are already used to hearing new information about the upcoming Canon 1D X Mark II every fortnight or so. The rumor mill is back with new details about the flagship EOS DSLR camera whose megapixel count may have been decided. According to a trusted source, the EOS 1D X successor will feature a 24-megapixel sensor.
First Olympus E-M10 Mark II photos leaked
Olympus will announce a new Micro Four Thirds camera in the near future. The successor to the entry-level OM-D E-M10 will become official in early August and the rumor mill has some proof. The first Olympus E-M10 Mark II photos have showed up online, while trusted sources have confirmed that the camera is ready for launch.
Adobe Camera RAW 9.1.1 to be the final update for CS6 users
A sad day is coming for Creative Suite 6 users. Adobe has officially confirmed that it will cease support for Camera RAW in CS6. The moment is near and it is represented by the Adobe Camera RAW 9.1.1, which will become the final update for CS6 users. After its release, new cameras and lenses will no longer be supported in CS6.
Nikon announces 95 million lens production milestone
A new milestone has been reached in the digital imaging world. Nikon has just confirmed that it has produced its 95 millionth lens ever. The company says that its lens production has reached the 95 million mark recently, while praising the recent advancements in optical technology, including the Phase Fresnel element.
Casio Exilim EX-ZR3000 and EX-ZR60 unveiled for selfie fans
Casio is constantly launching new compact cameras for selfie fanatics and it seems like the company is content to do so, while thriving in the process. Two new models are now official and they have a lot of specs in common. The Casio Exilim EX-ZR3000 and EX-ZR60 have been unveiled with a flip-up display for selfie enthusiasts.
Canon Q2 2015 financial report: profit down by almost 16%
Roughly one month after the end of a quarter, companies are beginning to reveal their earnings report. Canon is among the first digital imaging company to do it and it is doing worse than expected. The Canon Q2 2015 financial report reveals that the company’s profits have declined by about 16% following poor camera sales.
New Sigma Art lens to be announced by the end of 2015
Sigma has already unveiled two Art-series optics in 2015: the 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM and 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM. Nevertheless, there is room for more and it seems like a new Sigma Art lens is in development. According to a trusted source, the upcoming product will become official sometime by the end of 2015.
Nikon 200-500mm lens coming in the near future
Nikon has been rumored to launch a 24-70mm lens with integrated image stabilization technology for a long time. The optic is coming soon and it seems like it will be accompanied by another model. A trusted source is reporting that a Nikon 200-500mm lens is in development and is on its way sometime in the near future.
More Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II details revealed
Olympus has already introduced an OM-D-series mirrorless camera with a Micro Four Thirds sensor this year in the body of the E-M5 Mark II. The company will do something it has not done before and will unveil another one in the same year. Until then, the rumor mill has leaked new Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II details.
How the Moon Impacts Night Photography
Learn the best times of the month to capture night photography – and how the moon impacts your images.
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 G lens set to be released this fall
Sony will unveil a new lens for FE-mount mirrorless cameras with full-frame image sensors in the near future. Multiple sources are stating that the large aperture prime from the company’s official roadmap consists of the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 G lens, which will become available for purchase sometime in September or October.
A Different Kind of Before and After
Rather than the usual Photoshop or Lightroom before and after, learn how I spent the last year becoming a before and after myself — via a change in my lifestyle.
More Sony A7000 specs and price information revealed
It has been rumored for a long time that Sony is working on a new E-mount mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor. The device should have been out by now, but it has been delayed. Either way, sources have just leaked more specs and price details about the Sony A7000, which is now said to be unveiled in August or September.
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