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Canon EF-S 20mm f/2.8 STM lens patented for APS-C DSLRs
Canon has patented yet another wide-angle prime optic with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. The Canon EF-S 20mm f/2.8 STM lens follows into the footsteps of the EF 10mm f/2.8L USM, albeit the former is designed for EOS DSLR cameras with APS-C sensors, while the latter is aimed at EOS DSLR cameras with full-frame sensors.
Canon 18-megapixel full-frame DSLR said to be in the works
Canon is allegedly working on a new full-frame DSLR. The product in question will employ an 18-megapixel image sensor and it will offer an “industry-leading low-light performance”. A Canon 18-megapixel full-frame DSLR has been mentioned in the rumor mill before as a possible version of the EOS 5D Mark IV.
How to Master the Art of Floating Fruit Photography
Have you always wanted to know how photographers get floating fruit photos? It’s easy to recreate with this step-by-step guide.
Panasonic FZ300 and 150mm f/2.8 lens to be unveiled in July
Panasonic is rumored to have scheduled a product launch event for July 2015. The company is expected to reveal at least a couple of new products, including a camera and a lens. According to the rumor mill, the products set to be unveiled next month are the Panasonic FZ300 bridge camera and the 150mm f/2.8 telephoto prime lens.
Canon quadcopter with built-in camera in development?
This could be one of the most surprising rumor of recent times: a Canon quadcopter with a built-in camera could be in the works. Sources in Japan have discovered an interesting patent from the company which is detailing a device that appears to be a drone, thus hinting that Canon will compete against DJI and others soon.
Canon PowerShot G5 X rumored to be in the works
One day after introducing its third premium compact camera, Canon is rumored to be developing another model for its impressive series. A source is claiming that a Canon PowerShot G5 X camera is in the works, while revealing some of its specifications that include a large sensor and a bright zoom lens.
DxO ONE is a connected camera attached to an iPhone
DxO Labs has officially entered the product manufacturing industry. The company will not longer just test lenses or image sensors and develop software, as it will also start making and selling cameras. The first model is the DxO ONE that can be mounted onto an iPhone and which will compete against Sony’s QX lens-style cameras.
Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens unveiled
Sigma has officially introduced yet another amazing lens. The announcement of the brand new Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens came out of nowhere, but this optic will attract a lot of attention. Once again, Sigma shows Canon and Nikon how it is done, as this wide-angle zoom lens will be useful in many photography scenarios.
How to Vanish Color Casts using MCP Actions
There are many ways to correct color casts, but one quick way for great results is using the Manual Color Switcher action from MCP’s Inspire set. Watch this video to see how you can get quick and effective results too.
Sigma 35mm f/2 DN OS Art lens patented for M4/3s
Sigma has patented its fair share of lenses this year, while others have been rumored to be unveiled by the end of 2015. Nevertheless, the company is not stopping and it is working on many other products. One of them is the Sigma 35mm f/2 DN OS Art lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, whose patent has just been discovered.
Patent for Nikon 10-600mm f/3.5-6.7 FL VR lens revealed
Nikon has just patented one of the most interesting lenses of recent times. The optic comes with about 60x optical zoom and it has been designed for mirrorless cameras with 1-inch-type sensors. The product in question consists of the Nikon 10-600mm f/3.5-6.7 FL VR lens, whose patent has been filed in Japan.
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS lens rumored to be in the works
After Nikon was rumored to be working on a stabilized 24-70mm f/2.8 lens, it seems like Canon is on the same path. According to multiple sources, the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS lens is real and it is in development. The optic would not replace the non-stabilized version, instead becoming an expensive premium lens.
Ricoh GR II premium compact camera officially announced
Ricoh has finally revealed the long-rumored successor to the original GR premium compact camera. The brand new Ricoh GR II is here as a minor improvement over its predecessor. The list of novelties includes useful things, including built-in WiFi and NFC technologies as well as a larger buffer for action photographers.
Canon PowerShot G3 X camera becomes official
Canon has finally announced the third member of its premium compact camera line-up. The brand new Canon PowerShot G3 X joins the Powershot G1 X Mark II and the PowerShot G7 X in the company’s high-end compact series, which offers choices for all types of photographers, including professionals.
Ricoh GR II specs and announcement date details leaked
The announcement of the already-rumored Ricoh GR replacement has been leaked online. Moreover, some details about the compact camera have appeared, too. Judging by the leaked Ricoh GR II specs list, the new model will be a minor improvement over its predecessor and it will become official during a special event on June 18.
DxO One lens-style camera to be announced on June 18
Remember the Sony QX-series lens-style cameras that can be attached to smartphones? Well, after Olympus and Kodak, another company will compete against the PlayStation maker: DxO Labs. The software maker will turn into a hardware maker on June 18, courtesy of the DxO One lens-style camera for iOS smartphones and tablets.
Canon EF-M 85mm f/1.8 IS STM lens may be on its way
Canon may soon reveal a new product for the company’s mirrorless camera users. It seems like a Canon EF-M 85mm f/1.8 IS STM lens is in the works. Additionally, this telephoto prime lens, designed for portrait photography purposes, will be revealed in the near future for EOS M mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras.
Nikon 16-80mm f/2.8-3.5 DX lens to be unveiled this summer
Recently, Nikon has been rumored to be working on new 500mm and 600mm super-telephoto prime lenses with a maximum aperture of f/4 and fluorite elements. The optics are allegedly coming this summer and they are not alone. It seems like a Nikon 16-80mm f/2.8-3.5 DX lens is also in development and will be unveiled soon.
Canon EF 10mm f/2.8L USM lens patented
Canon has patented one of the most interesting lenses that we have seen all year. The product in question is a high-quality non-fisheye wide-angle prime lens designed for EOS DSLRs with full-frame image sensors. It consists of the Canon EF 10mm f/2.8L USM lens, that would become the company’s prime with the widest focal length.
New Nikon 500mm and 600mm f/4 lenses coming soon
Nikon will hold a product launch event during the summer. According to the rumor mill, new 500mm and 600mm f/4 lenses with fluorite elements will be unveiled sometime within the following two months. The new products will replace the existing 500mm and 600mm f/4 lenses and they will be smaller, lighter, and pricier.
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