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Panasonic 8K camera to be announced at Photokina 2016
After the recent 6K camera rumors, Panasonic is now thought to be working on an 8K camera. A reliable insider is stating that the company is developing an 8K mirrorless camera, whose development will allegedly be confirmed at Photokina 2016, the world’s biggest digital imaging event which takes place this September.
Sony A7R III to feature new sensor with 70 to 80 megapixels
Sony will likely replace the amazing A7R II mirrorless camera sometime in 2017. Even though we are more than one year away from its unveiling, the PlayStation maker is already working on the so-called A7R III. The shooter is said to come packed with a new image sensor that will have between 70 to 80 megapixels.
Canon 5D Mark IV coming shortly before Photokina 2016
Canon fans are expecting the 5D Mark III replacement to show up in April, as the rumor mill previously said. However, the company will actually introduce the DSLR a few weeks before the start of the Photokina 2016 event. Moreover, the final name of the camera has been established and it is not EOS 5D X.
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Olympus 24mm and 50mm f/1.4 lenses patented for full-frame cameras
Olympus has patented a couple of lenses for mirrorless cameras with full-frame image sensors. The company has recently confirmed that it will focus on OM-D cameras and PRO-series optics, so there is a chance that it will finally announce a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera in the not-so-distant future.
Nikon CX 9mm f/1.8 lens is in development
Nikon has patented a new product for its 1-series of mirrorless cameras and lenses. The product in question is a lens and it has been patented in Japan. It consists of a 9mm wide-angle prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8, which could be released in the future for the company’s CX-mount mirrorless cameras.
First Panasonic GX80 photos and specs leaked
The recently mentioned Panasonic GX85 will actually be named Panasonic GX80. The mirrorless camera in question has just been leaked on the web. The photos reveal that the device will maintain the design traits of the GX-series. As for the specs, the shooter is reminiscent of the GX7, while borrowing some features from the GX8.
Panasonic GX85 mirrorless camera coming soon with 4K video
Remember the recently rumored entry-level Panasonic Micro Four Thirds camera? Well, it seems like it is not the Lumix GM7 (GM5 replacement). Instead, the Japan-based manufacturer will launch a smaller version of the Lumix GX8. It will be called Lumix GX85 and it is definitely coming soon with 4K video recording support.
MCP Photo A Day Challenge: April 2016
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Canon EF 200-600mm f/4.5-5.6 IS lens price leaked
The rumor mill has recently mentioned that Canon is working on an EF 200-600mm f/4.5-5.6 IS lens that will become available in 2016. More sources have now leaked more information about the super-telephoto zoom optic, including its announcement date and price. The product is coming this summer with an expected price tag.
Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS lens launched
Sony has concluded its press event with the introduction of the FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS telephoto zoom lens. This optic is capable of offering top-notch image quality thanks to multiple features, including a state-of-the-art internal design and integrated image stabilization technology.
Affordable Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 lens announced
If you own an Alpha or NEX-series mirrorless camera from Sony then you will be pleased to hear that the PlayStation maker has just introduced an affordable 50mm lens. The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 prime lens is here as a compact and lightweight solution for the company’s FE-mount and E-mount MILCs.
Sony RX10 III becomes official with 25x optical zoom lens
Sony has just introduced its latest superzoom camera designed for both photographers and videographers. The new Cyber-shot RX10 III is here with a 20.1-megapixel stacked sensor and a 25x optical zoom lens, which offers a full-frame equivalent of 24-600mm. This new shooter is also capable of capturing 4K movies and 14fps in burst mode.
Canon EF 200-600mm f/4.5-5.6 IS lens set for 2016 release
A new super-telephoto zoom lens is in development, a source have revealed. It is aimed at EF-mount DSLR owners and it is designed by Canon. An insider is claiming that the Japanese company will launch an EF 200-600mm f/4.5-5.6 IS lens this year as an affordable and lightweight solution for action and sports photographers.
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art lens patented
Sigma is working on a 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom lens with a built-in optical image stabilization system. This is great news for photographers who want such optic for their camera. The Sigma version will be an Art-series lens, so it will offer superior image quality, while providing competition for Nikon’s stabilized 24-70mm f/2.8 optic.
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Three new Zeiss FE-mount lenses coming at PhotoPlus 2016
Photographers using Sony FE-mount mirrorless camera may have three extra reasons to be joyful. A couple of distinct sources are reporting that Zeiss is working on three new lenses just for them. The optics will allegedly be revealed sometime in October 2016 as part of the PhotoPlus Expo in New York City.
DJI Inspire 1 RAW Edition release date and price announced
After months of rumor and speculation, DJI has finally revealed the availability details of the Inspire 1 RAW Edition drone with a built-in Micro Four Thirds camera. The quadcopter and its 4K-ready Zenmuse X5R MFT camera will begin shipping by the end of March 2016 for a price under $6,000.
Download Nik Collection plugins for free, Google says
If you were looking for some plugins to improve the look of your photos, your search has just ended. Google has officially announced that the Nik Collection bundle can be downloaded for free. The collection consists of seven plugins and they were previously available for almost $150.