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!
50.6-megapixel Canon EOS-1 DSLR could come in the future
Canon may be considering to launch a professional DSLR with the body of an EOS-1 camera and the sensor of the high-resolution 5DS / 5DS R duo. It appears that a 50.6-megapixel Canon EOS-1 DSLR will become a reality if professionals request such model and if the sales of the 5DS / 5DS R go well.
Leaked Sony A7RII specs list includes silent shutter mode
The announcement of the Sony A7R replacement is said to be imminent. Before it becomes official, the first Sony A7RII specs list has showed up on the web. The FE-mount mirrorless camera is said to be similar to its predecessor and to come packed with a silent shutter mode, one of the most requested features by Sony’s fans.
Canon’s Panasonic GH4 rival will be a fixed-lens camera
Canon has been rumored to be working on a competitor to the Panasonic GH4 and Sony A7S for a long time. The device has also been said to be coming at NAB Show 2015. It appears that Canon’s Panasonic GH4 rival is indeed coming in April 2015, but it will be a fixed-lens camera instead of an interchangeable lens one.
Sony A9 50-megapixel camera will not be revealed soon
A trusted source has made a correction to a recent rumor. It appears that the Sony A9 50-megapixel camera will not be announced in the near future. Instead, the Japan-based company will reveal and will release its camera later this year with a sensor that “easily outperforms” the quality of the Canon 5DS and 5DS R sensor.
Ricoh 16.4-500mm f/4-6.7 lens with DO element patented
Ricoh has patented one of the most interesting lenses of recent times. The optic in question consists of a Ricoh 16.4-500mm f/4-6.7 lens, which comes packed with a built-in diffractive optics element and a 2x extender. The latter is capable of providing a staggering 35mm focal length equivalent of 5600mm.
Samyang 100mm f/2.8 macro lens coming this summer
Samyang is developing a new telephoto prime lens for DSLRs with full frame image sensors. The rumor mill is claiming that the Samyang 100mm f/2.8 macro lens is in the works. Moreover, the product will be ready to ship this summer and will compete against the existing Canon and Nikon telephoto prime lenses.
Sony HX70 compact camera rumored to be on its way
Sony is rumored to be working on a couple of fixed-lens compact cameras. According to the rumor mill, one of the devices will replace the HX60 / HX60V, which means that the Sony HX70 and HX70V are coming soon. The second model could replace the HX400 / HX400V, thus being released as the Sony HX500 and HX500V cameras.
Nikon 16-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens patented for DX DSLRs
Nikon may soon provide a new kit lens for its entry-level DSLRs with APS-C sensors. The company has patented the Nikon 16-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens in its home country, an optic which has been designed for DX-format DSLRs. The new version is 2mm wider than the existing model and it could be launched sometime in the future.
Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens release date set for late July
Olympus has a couple of more PRO-series lenses that will be released this summer. According to the rumor mill, the Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens release date is scheduled to occur sometime in late July or early August. Moreover, the 8mm f/1.8 PRO fisheye lens could become available within a similar timeframe.
50-megapixel Sony camera rumored to be announced soon
Canon 5DS and 5DS R are the DSLRs with the biggest amount of megapixels in a full frame sensor. However, the shooters will get some competition in the near future. According to the rumor mill, a 50-megapixel Sony camera is in development and will become official sometime during the second quarter of 2015.
Canon ultra wide-angle zoom lens coming at NAB Show 2015
Canon is working on a new cine lens, which will be introduced at NAB Show 2015 for the company’s line-up of professional camcorders. According to the rumor mill, the product consists of a Canon ultra wide-angle zoom lens with a maximum aperture of T3.5. The cine optic is rumored to be compact as well as affordable.
Sony A7RII release date set for late May or early June
Sony is reportedly working on a successor to the high-resolution A7R full frame mirrorless camera. It appears that the device in question already finds itself on the production line and it will be launched soon. It appears that the Sony A7RII release date is set to take place sometime in the second quarter of this year.
Sigma Art ultra wide-angle lens rumored to be in development
The rumor mill is claiming that a Sigma Art ultra wide-angle lens is in development. There are two possibilities for this lens and one of them says that the upcoming model will serve as a successor to the 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 AF II DG HSM. However, the more exciting rumor says that it will consist of a Sigma 14-24mm f/4 lens.
More Canon 5D Mark IV rumors: 28MP sensor and 4K support confirmed
Canon is expected to introduce new DSLRs by the end of 2015. One of them is the replacement to the 5D Mark III. The latest Canon 5D Mark IV rumors are stating that the camera will come packed with a brand new 28-megapixel image sensor, which will be capable of capturing videos at 4K resolution.
Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L IS II lens coming sometime in 2016
Canon is in the process of revamping its entire lens line-up that revolves around the 400mm focal length mark. The next model to come to the market could be the Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L IS II lens, which is said to be in development. Moreover, the new 400mm f/5.6L version will become available on the market sometime in 2016.
Canon PowerShot SX70 could feature 100x optical zoom lens
Canon has just patented a lens with an extended zoom range of 100x. The rumor mill has chimed in the discussion, hinting that the optic could be designed for the PowerShot SX60 HS’ successor. As a result, the Canon PowerShot SX70 is now rumored to employ a 100x optical zoom lens, when it becomes available in 2015 or 2016.
Nikon 1 J5 announcement date to take place within weeks
After introducing the D7200 recently, Nikon is now preparing to launch a mirrorless camera to replace the 1 J5. According to trusted sources, the Nikon 1 J5 announcement date will take place within a few weeks. The shooter will employ a brand new sensor, which will be capable of recording videos at 4K resolution.
Canon 4K mirrorless camera hinted at by Canon manager
A Canon manager has confirmed that the company will address the sector belonging to the Panasonic GH4, Samsung NX1, and Sony A7S cameras in the future, sparking rumors that such shooter will become official this year. Now, a Canon 4K mirrorless camera is said to be released on the market by the end of 2015.
Adobe Lightroom 6 launch date now rumored to be March 25
Adobe was supposed to release Lightroom 6 on March 9. This deadline is now gone, but another one has taken its place. According to an Australian store, the Adobe Lightroom 6 launch date is March 25. The image-processing software is said to come on this date for a price tag which has been mentioned a few times before.
Sigma 24mm f/2.8 DN Art lens release date set for September 2015
Sigma is reportedly developing its fourth DN-series lens aimed at mirrorless cameras. Trusted sources are claiming that the Sigma 24mm f/2.8 DN Art lens is in the works. Moreover, the product is allegedly coming to a store near you this September and it is compatible with Sony E-mount cameras with APS-C-sized image sensors.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L II lens rumored to be announced in late 2015
Canon is working on a new line-up of bright prime optics. The company will introduce new 50mm f/1.8 and 35mm f/1.4 models sometime within the following months. However, there is one more surprise waiting for the users. According to the rumor mill, the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L II lens is also coming sometime later in 2015.
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