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!
First Canon 750D specs leaked ahead of launch
A lot of gossip talks regarding the future of the Canon EOS APS-C line-up are circling around the web these days. A new one has showed up and it includes the first Canon 750D specs. In addition, the same source is claiming that the EOS 700D will be replaced by two similar models: the aforementioned 750D and the 760D.
Tamron 70-200mm f/4 Di III VC lens patent revealed
After patenting a couple of optics for mirrorless cameras, Tamron has patented two more units for such interchangeable lens shooters. The Tamron 70-200mm f/4 Di III VC lens is aimed at APS-C-sized cameras, while the Tamron 9-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Di III lens has been designed for cameras with 1-inch-type image sensors.
Canon CN-E 35-260mm f/2.8 LS soft focus lens patented
Tamron may be stealing the show with all of its patents describing lenses for mirrorless cameras, but other digital imaging companies are patenting products as well. The latest discovery comes from Japan, as usual, and it is describing Canon CN-E 35-260mm f/2.8 LS soft focus lens, which was designed for Super 35mm cameras.
Sony big-megapixel FE-mount camera coming at CP+ 2015?
The official program of the CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2015 has been revealed, confirming that Sony will be present at the event. It appears that the company will also hold a keynote and the rumor mill is saying that a Sony big-megapixel FE-mount camera could be announced during the event, taking place on February 13.
Panasonic GF7 specs and photo revealed ahead of launch
Panasonic is preparing to launch a new Micro Four Thirds camera. Before the official product announcement event, the camera has had some of its specifications leaked. By the looks of it, the Panasonic GF7 specs list will not be a significant improvement over the one of its predecessor, while its design is inspired by the GM-series.
More Olympus OM-D E-M5II images leaked
Olympus is on the verge of announcing a replacement for the mid-range E-M5 camera. As a result, the leaks concerning this new shooter are not stopping. The latest of the series consists of more Olympus OM-D E-M5II images, which are revealing the camera’s list of accessories as well as the 14-150mm lens kit.
Sony A7RII rumored to be announced within weeks
A new big-megapixel mirrorless camera is on its way! An insider is claiming that Sony will introduce a high-end FE-mount shooter within weeks. The product in question is said to be the Sony A7RII, which will replace the A7R and which will become the flagship FE-mount mirrorless interchangeable lens camera.
Samsung NX500 photos, specs, and price leaked online
Samsung is working on a new mirrorless camera that will be announced in the near future. Before its product launch event, the Samsung NX500 has had its photos, specs, and price details leaked on the web. Moreover, the device has even been listed for pre-order, signalling the fact that it is coming very soon.
Samsung NX3300 camera to be announced before CP+ 2015
Samsung has big plans in 2015 for its NX-mount mirrorless camera line-up. Recently, it has been revealed that the NX500 will be launched and now it is time for a new camera to be a part of the rumor mill. It is said that the Samsung NX3300 will be announced around CP+ 2015 as a replacement for the NX3000.
Sony A7S to gain support for SD card 4K video recording?
The highly-commended Sony A7S is rumored to get internal 4K video recording in the future. It is said that the mirrorless camera would receive a firmware update that would bring H.265 codec support. The lower bitrate would eliminate the need of an external recorder, so the A7S would capture 4K videos directly on its SD card.
Zeiss FE 25mm f/2 and FE 85mm f/1.8 lenses coming in 2015?
Sony has promised that the FE-mount lens line-up will reach more than 20 lenses by the end of 2015. Although this achievement is a long-shot, it appears that the company is actively developing new optics. An insider is claiming that two optics that are coming in 2015 are the Zeiss FE 25mm f/2 and FE 85mm f/1.8 lenses.
Canon Rebel T6i / 750D and EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens coming soon
After introducing a few PowerShots at the Consumer Electronics Show 2015, Canon is preparing a more “serious” product launch event in order to introduce a new Rebel DSLR and a wide-angle zoom lens. Sources are reporting that the Canon Rebel T6i / EOS 750D / Kiss X8i and the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens are both coming soon.
Panasonic GF7 launch event set to take place next week
After registering the GF6 replacement on the website of a South Korean regulatory agency, Panasonic is rumored to announce the mirrorless camera soon. An insider is reporting that the Panasonic GF7 launch event is scheduled to take place sometime next week and that the camera will be sold with a 12-32mm lens kit.
Tamron 18-105mm f/4-5.6 Di III VC lens patented for mirrorless cameras
Tamron has patented yet another all-round zoom lens for mirrorless cameras with APS-C-sized sensors. The brand new Tamron 18-105mm f/4-5.6 Di III VC lens patent has been discovered in Japan, just like the one for the 14-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC lens. However, it is likely that only one version will actually make it to the market.
First Olympus E-M5II photos leaked on the web
The long-rumored and sought-after replacement of the OM-D E-M5 has just been leaked online. The very first Olympus E-M5II photos have showed up on the web along with an image of a new version of the 14-150mm f/4-5.6 lens, which means that the Micro Four Thirds line-up is about to get bigger in the near future.
Fujifilm XQ2 announcement date rumored to be January 15
Fujifilm is rumored to have scheduled a special product launch event for January 15. During this show, the company is expected to reveal its next-generation X-series compact camera: the Fujifilm XQ2. The model will replace the XQ1, launched in October 2013, and it might be introduced alongside many other compact cameras.
Fujifilm X-A2 coming soon along with updated XC lenses
Fujifilm will definitely announce a myriad of products in the near future: a mirrorless camera, several compacts, and a couple of lenses. A trusted source has confirmed this information, hinting that the Fujifilm X-A2, which will succeed the X-A1, is on its way along with replacements for both XC-series zoom lenses.
Canon EF-S 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens is coming soon
Canon is expected to announce a new all-round zoom lens for DSLR cameras with APS-C image sensors. The upcoming Canon EF-S 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens will replace a current model, the EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and it is rumored to become official sometime in the foreseeable future.
More Sony A7000 rumors point to 5-axis IBIS support
A new set of Sony A7000 rumors has surfaced on the web, this time suggesting that the device could employ 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization technology, just like the Sony A7II. The upcoming NEX-7 replacement is rumored to be announced officially at the CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2015.
Fujifilm X-Pro1 successor poised for late 2015 announcement
A new rumor concerning the Fujifilm X-Pro1 successor has showed up on the web. It is coming from a trusted source and it is claiming that the so-called Fujifilm X-Pro2 will be unveiled sometime towards the end of 2015. The information is coming from a trusted source and it should cool down the gossip talks for the time being.
Tamron 14-300mm f/3.5-6.3 VC lens patented for APS-C cameras
After releasing the impressive 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD lens, Tamron will continue to amaze the mass of photographers with another amazing optic. The company has just patented the Tamron 14-300mm f/3.5-6.3 VC lens, which has been designed to work with cameras featuring APS-C-sized image sensors.