Rumors
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire, they say. We can provide exclusive inside details so that you can find out the latest photo rumors. Stay tuned and we will reveal the plans of camera and lens manufacturers before they even think about announcing them!
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.
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.
Unique Canon tilt-shift IS lens patented in Japan
Canon was previously rumored to be working on a unique macro lens. Eventually, it was revealed that the optic could be a tilt-shift model. However, there is more where that comes from: built-in image stabilization technology. The Canon tilt-shift IS lens has just been patented and it might come to a store near you in the future.
Tamron 85mm f/1.8 VC lens patent resembles Zeiss Batis version
Tamron has patented another lens in Japan. This time, the lens may have already been announced. The patent is describing a Tamron 85mm f/1.8 VC lens, which is similar to the Zeiss Batis Sonnar T* 85mm f/1.8 lens. This short-telephoto prime was introduced in April 2015 and it is currently available for pre-order.
Canon full-frame astrophotography DSLR coming in 2016
Canon is allegedly developing a new competitor for one of Nikon’s cameras. This time, the device in question is special. According to the rumor mill, the EOS maker is working on a Nikon D810a rival. The Canon full-frame astrophotography DSLR is said to be in the works and to take on its Nikon counterpart sometime in 2016.
Sony A7RII set to be a minor upgrade over the A7R after all
The long-awaited Sony A7RII mirrorless camera will be unveiled sometime in mid-June. Before the device’s official announcement event, a trusted source has come forth to reiterate the fact that the A7R replacement will not be a major improvement over its predecessor and that the new features will be few in numbers.
New Canon super-telephoto lens coming in 2016
After taking care of the wide-angle department, Canon will turn its attention to the super-telephoto realm. According to a highly-reliable source, a new Canon super-telephoto lens is in the works. The optic is rumored to come packed with a maximum aperture that is slower than f/4 and to be released on the market sometime in 2016.
Ultra-bright Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1 lens is in the works
Fujifilm has been rumored to be working on a special lens in recent times. An insider has said that the product in question will have an ultra-bright maximum aperture and a focal length of around the 30mm mark. Now, the leakster is back with more information and it appears that the optic will consist of a Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1 lens.
Canon E-TTL III causes 5D Mark IV and 1D X Mark II delays
As you may have noticed during the past few months, Canon has chosen to delay both the 5D Mark IV and 1D X Mark II DSLR cameras. An insider is claiming to know the main reason why these shooters have been postponed. It seems like the culprit is the Canon E-TTL III flash metering technology, which is coming out in 2016.
Panasonic GX8 launch date set for Q3 2015
Panasonic was supposed to reveal the Lumix GX7 successor in the first half of 2015. However, several trusted sources have debunked the claims and have said that the Micro Four Thirds camera is coming in August or September. Now, more reliable sources have confirmed that the Panasonic GX8 launch date is Q3 2015.
Olympus multi-layered sensor patent spotted in Japan
Sigma is rumored to get new rivals in the distant future as Canon has been spotted experimenting with multi-layered sensors. However, Sigma has other digital imaging players to fear. Sources in Japan have discovered an Olympus multi-layered sensor patent and it could lead to Olympus sensors with multiple pixel sheets.
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS Art lens rumored once again
The rumor mill has started talking about the next lens that will be released by Sigma. According to inside sources, the company’s next product will consist of the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS Art lens for DSLRs with full-frame sensors. This lens has been mentioned in gossips before and it seems like it is finally on its way.
Sony NEX-7 replacement to feature world’s fastest AF system
Sony’s long-expected product launch event will take place sometime in mid-June 2015. The show will mark the introduction of the Sony NEX-7 replacement and will become the flagship E-mount mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor. Among others, the shooter is rumored to employ the world’s quickest autofocus technology.
Updated Fujifilm X-mount lens roadmap 2015-2016 leaked
Three new Fujifilm lenses are in development. The company has confirmed that the 35mm, 120mm, and 100-400mm optics are coming to X-series mirrorless cameras owners in the neighboring future. Now, their release dates have been leaked, courtesy of the leaked and updated Fujifilm X-mount lens roadmap 2015-2016.
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM lens patented
Following a set of gossip talks, the story of the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM lens successor is getting clearer. It was said that the product in question might not become a Mark III unit as its focal range will be altered. However, a patent of the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM lens has been leaked, so the focal range might remain intact.
Fujifilm medium format camera rumored to be in development
A source, who has revealed spot-on information in the past, is reviving a rumor which circulated on the web back in 2014. This time, it is said to be the real deal. It is rumored that the Fujifilm medium format camera is in development and that the Japanese company is trying to keep the project as secret as possible.
First Canon Rebel SL2 specs leaked on the web
Some gossip talks have suggested that Canon will make the switch to an electronic viewfinder when it comes to its entry-level DSLRs. However, a set of Canon Rebel SL2 specs has been leaked online and it contradicts the rumors, as the camera will come packed with an optical viewfinder and several features taken from the EOS 750D.
Ricoh GR II compact camera registered at Postel
Ricoh is on the verge of announcing a new premium compact camera. The product in question has been registered on the website of Postel, an Indonesian agency that approves consumers’ devices among others. The camera consists of the Ricoh GR II, which will replace the original GR, launched back in Spring 2013.
Upcoming Sony A6000-series camera set to replace the NEX-7
Sony has not abandoned the plans to announce its E-mount, FE-mount, and RX-series cameras. It appears that the event will take place in late May, albeit it could slip into June. Either way, it appears that the mysterious Sony A6000-series camera is actually an NEX-7 replacement, not an A6000 successor, as initially believed.
Professional Canon underwater camera allegedly in the works
Canon is rumored to be working on a different product than those that you can find on the market. The rumor mill has sparked gossip talks about a professional Canon underwater camera that would not need a special underwater case. Moreover, it would be a high-end model with top specs and it could come to a store near you soon.
New Canon f/2.8 wide-angle zoom lens rumored once again
The Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM is one of the best lenses out there. However, its high price makes it inaccessible to most photographers. The EOS maker has a viable alternative and it consists of a successor to the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM. The new Canon f/2.8 wide-angle zoom lens might also be released sooner than first expected.
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