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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!
New Canon 1D X Mark II rumors hint at extended dynamic range
In the rumor mill there are lots of talks about the next-generation Canon EOS flagship camera. As such, new Canon 1D X Mark II rumors have been leaked. The latest piece of information consists of the DSLRs’ processor and sensor. The former will be DIGIC 7, while the latter is said to offer the highest dynamic range on the market.
Panasonic G7 and Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens coming soon
Micro Four Thirds users will be pleased to find out that Panasonic and Olympus will make new announcements soon. According to the Schau! 2015 timetable, new Panasonic and Olympus products will be on-display at the event, so the Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8 and 8mm f/1.8 lenses and Panasonic G7 will be unveiled before the event.
Canon E-TTL III flash technology to be revealed in 2016
A new flash metering system is in the works at Canon’s headquarters. It seems like the company is working on a new technology in order to better compete against Nikon’s own flash system. According to an insider, the Canon E-TTL III flash metering technology will be launched in 2016 alongside a new flagship flash gun.
Sony A7RII to feature 56-megapixel or higher-resolution sensor
Zeiss has uploaded a 56-megapixel photo to its official Flickr account. The EXIF data has been removed and the description of the image says that it has been captured with a Sony A7R camera. This camera does not have such capability, so its replacement, the Sony A7RII, is now rumored to employ a 56-megapixel or higher-resolution sensor.
Newly-leaked Sony A7RII details point to new RAW technology
In the wake of a major Sony product launch event, sources are leaking more information about one of the inbound products: the A7R replacement. According to the latest Sony A7RII details to show up on the web, the FE-mount full-frame mirrorless camera will employ a brand new and improved RAW engine.
Fujifilm X-T1 autofocus speed to be faster with new firmware
Fujifilm is allegedly preparing to release a new firmware update for one of its X-mount mirrorless cameras. According to an insider, the device in question is none other than the first weathersealed X-mount camera. In addition to bug fixes, the firmware version 4.0 will bring an improved Fujifilm X-T1 autofocus speed.
Canon tilt-shift macro lens rumored to be in development
Remember that unique lens with macro capabilities from Canon? It is back in the rumor mill and it is more exciting than some people have hoped. It appears that the product in question is a Canon tilt-shift macro lens that is already in development and is on its way, as EF-mount users may get it sometime in 2016!
High-quality Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 lens could be on its way
A couple of new optics for FE-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras have been patented by Sony in Japan and it looks like they might be introduced at some point. The more exciting model consists of a Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 lens, which is said to provide a very high image quality with almost no visible distortions.
Sigma 400mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens patented
While Sigma promises people that a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens is a priority, the company is also working on a Sigma 400mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens. This product has just been patented in Japan and it would become the first Sigma telephoto prime lens to be added to the manufacturer’s Sports series.
Panasonic Lumix G7 announcement event to occur this May
Panasonic will reveal a new Micro Four Thirds camera around the middle of May 2015. The mirrorless interchangeable lens camera is a recently rumored model: the G6 replacement. A source is claiming that the Panasonic Lumix G7 announcement event will occur in mid-May and that the device will be a minor upgrade over the G6.
Sony A6100 seems likelier to come without 4K video
Before Sony’s major product launch event set to take place sometime in May 2015, the rumor mill is coming out with new details about the Sony A6100 mirrorless camera. There could be some bad news for some users, as the device is now said to record only full HD videos and to not be capable of 4K video recording.
More Canon 6D Mark II rumors show up online
The gossip talks about Canon’s future EOS DSLRs are not coming to an end! There has been a lot of chatter within the rumor mill about the upcoming EOS cameras, but there is always room for more Canon 6D Mark II rumors. It seems like the DSLR will be welcomed by videographers as it will offer a couple of video-focused features!
Fresh Canon EOS 1D X Mark II details leaked on the web
An insider has leaked more Canon EOS 1D X Mark II details before the DSLR’s purported announcement date, which is now said to take place by the end of 2015 instead of 2016, like previously rumored. The upcoming camera will also feature an improved specs list and an updated design in order to be more ergonomic than the 1D X.
Canon EOS 6D Mark II specs and price revealed
A fresh batch of Canon EOS 6D Mark II specs have been leaked on the web contradicting a bunch of specifications revealed by another source a few days before. The source is reporting that the DSLR will actually come packed with a 28-megapixel sensor, while the previous leakster claimed that the sensor will not go over 24 megapixels.
Next Fujifilm flagship X-mount camera to feature bigger sensor
The next-generation Fujifilm flagship X-mount camera will become official sometime during the fall of 2015, sources say. Before its launch, plenty of details about the X-Pro2 have been leaked. Once again, a source is reporting that the mirrorless camera will come packed with an image sensor that is bigger than APS-C units.
Upcoming Canon 7D Mark II firmware update to fix autofocus issues
The current flagship EOS camera with an APS-C sensor was launched at Photokina 2014. However, it is not all roses for Canon, as some users have reported that the EOS 7D Mark II is having focus issues. Either way, it seems like these problems will be gone soon, as a Canon 7D Mark II firmware update will be released next week.
Fujifilm X-T10 announcement date to take place in May
Fujifilm will officially introduce a new X-series camera in May 2015, a reliable source is reporting. Using all the previous information put forth by the rumor mill, it seems like we will witness the launch of the Fuji X-T10, the mirrorless camera believed to be the smaller and more affordable version of the weathersealed X-T1.
More Pentax K-3 II specs, details, and photos revealed
The full Pentax K-3 II specs list has just been leaked on the web along with more photos of the DSLR. Recently, the rumor mill has revealed a single shot of the camera, but now the gossip talks have revealed more images, while confirming the Pentax K-3 replacement’s official announcement date: April 23.
Sony RX100 Mark IV with Micro Four Thirds sensor is real, source says
More reports confirming the existence of the Sony RX100 Mark IV are showing up within the rumor mill. It is said that the compact camera will replace the RX100 Mark III with a new image sensor the size of a Micro Four Thirds model. It seems like the RX100 IV will be announced soon, although an exact date is still unknown.
Canon EOS C500 Mark II coming in mid-2016 with 6K+ video support
Pretty soon we may have to stop talking about 4K video recording as being a must-have feature for cameras aimed at videographers. It seems like the world will make the jump to 6K and 8K a lot sooner than expected. According to the rumor mill, Canon EOS C500 Mark II will be introduced in 2016 and will record higher-than-4K movies.
Sigma 25mm f/1.2 lens patented for Micro Four Thirds cameras
A Sigma patent has been discovered in Japan. The application is describing a bright wide-angle prime optic created for mirrorless cameras featuring a Micro Four Thirds sensor. The product in question is the Sigma 25mm f/1.2 lens, which will provide a 35mm focal length equivalent of 50mm when mounted on m4/3 shooters.
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