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!
Olympus E-M5 successor announcement date set for January
Olympus president Ogawa Haruo has revealed in an interview that the replacement for the OM-D E-M5 mirrorless camera is “ready” and on its way. The rumor mill is now reporting that the Olympus E-M5 successor will be introduced in January 2015 and that the Micro Four Thirds camera will be an “exciting” device.
Olympus TRIP-D camera instead of new XZ-series compact
Olympus is making the rumor mill rounds once again, as the company has allegedly decided to put the XZ-series of compact cameras on hold. Instead, the Olympus Trip-D higher-end compact, featuring a fixed, bright lens and large sensor, could be launched on the market sometime in the near future.
Future Canon DSLR rumored to employ Sony multi-layer sensor
Canon has been rumored to be working on a professional-grade DSLR camera with a multi-layered image sensor for a very long time. Now, the rumor mill is back with more information regarding this subject, claiming that the shooter could actually employ a Sony multi-layer sensor, instead of Canon’s patented Foveon-like sensors.
First Nikon D7200 specs leaked on the web
Nikon could announce a replacement for the D7100 DSLR sometime within the next few months. Until then, the rumor mill has leaked the list of preliminary Nikon D7200 specs, which is said to include a brand new DX-format sensor made by Sony as well as a new and impressive autofocus sensor with 72 focus points.
More Sony 8K camera rumors surface online
Fresh gossip talks are hinting that Sony is working on a camcorder capable of recording high-resolution videos at 8K pixels. The latest Sony 8K camera rumors are hinting that the device is being readied for the 2016 Summer Olympics, confirming what the initial source has said: the 8K-ready camera will be announced in early 2016.
Canon modular DSLR camera could be announced in 2015
Canon could be working on an interesting project that will remind people of the Ricoh GXR compact camera. The device in question is described as a Canon modular DSLR camera, which will allow users to switch parts with other parts. The shooter could be built for videography purposes and it could be revealed next year.
New Zeiss Ikon camera to be manufactured by Sony
The iconic Zeiss Ikon cameras could be making a comeback to the market by the end of 2014. The rumor mill is claiming that Sony is manufacturing a new model of this rangefinder-style series, which will not employ an optical viewfinder. The new Zeiss Ikon camera could be based on a retro design, if it becomes official later this year.
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM II lens patent uncovered in Japan
A couple of patents describing new Canon lenses have been leaked. The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM II lens patent is referring to the replacement for the existing 35mm f/1.4L USM lens for full-frame DSLRs, while the EF-M 55-250mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens could take the place of the current EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM optic.
HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens leaked online
Ricoh is expected to officially introduce the HD Pentax DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens on October 30. The company previewed the product at the Photokina 2014 event and the rumor mill is claiming that the K-mount lens is bound to become official soon. The claims are backed-up by a specs list and a press photo of the lens.
Olympus PEN camera prototype with portrait sensor in testing
Olympus has allegedly begun testing the next-generation PEN-series cameras. One Olympus PEN camera prototype is said to be of particular interest as it comes packed with a sensor oriented in portrait mode. The shooter is said to have been inspired by the original PEN SLRs, capable of capturing portrait photos.
Tilt-shift Sony A-mount lens rumored to be in the works
Sony says that it will keep supporting its A-mount, although there is limited proof of that happening. However, the rumor mill is claiming the same thing and it appears that a tilt-shift Sony A-mount lens in in development. The company is said to be working on a couple of new optics, one of them being a lens for tilt-shift photography.
Nikon smartphone camera patent shows up on online
Nikon may be working on a modular camera system. A Nikon smartphone camera patent has been leaked, pointing towards a camera that would allow users to add a smartphone into the device’s body in order to control it. This is unlike Sony’s lens-style cameras, but more like a combo between Ricoh GXR and a Samsung concept.
Sony and Mamiya rumored to launch medium format cameras soon
Both Sony and Mamiya are rumored to announce medium format cameras in the near future. The shooters will be powered by a 50-megapixel CMOS sensor manufactured by Sony. The specs lists of the cameras will employ built-in viewfinders, while photographers are said to control the devices via four classic dials.
Many Canon 4K cameras and camcorders coming in 2015
Canon will allegedly refresh products from all of its camera and camcorder line-ups. Sources are reporting that lots of these shooters will be capable of recording videos at 4K resolution. The new Canon 4K cameras will start showing up as of early 2015, meaning that at least one of them could be announced at CES 2015 in January.
New Sony A7000 specs, price, and launch date details leaked
What started as a shy rumor has turned into a full saga! More and more sources are revealing details about the Sony NEX-7 replacement. It is said that the new mirrorless camera will be announced at CES 2015. In the meantime, new Sony A7000 specs and price details have showed up on the web to keep us entertained.
Compact Canon DSLR cameras are rumored to be in the works
Inside sources are reporting that Canon will focus on compact and lightweight DSLR-like cameras, instead of releasing mirrorless systems. Consumers want small shooters, so the technology behind does not really matter. As a result, it appears that a bunch of compact Canon DSLR cameras are in development right now.
New Lomography lens for Leica M-mount is in the works
Lomography is rumored to be developing another lens for Leica M-mount and M39/LTM cameras. The new Lomography lens is allegedly a reworked version of an older lens. The most likely candidate is the Jupiter 3 50mm f/1.5 lens and the new version is said to deliver good bokeh as well as good image sharpness.
Weathersealed Sony A7000 coming in 2015 with 4K video support
Sony is allegedly developing the successor to the NEX-7. It will be called Sony A7000 and will be weathersealed. The mirrorless camera is said to employ a brand new APS-C-sized image sensor as well as the ability to record videos at 4K resolution. In addition, the company is preparing to launch two new E-mount lenses next year.
Samsung NX400 release date could be set for February 2015
Samsung is allegedly working on a replacement for the NX300 series. The rumor believes that it is known the moment this is bound to happen. According to a trusted source, the Samsung NX400 release date is set to take place sometime in February 2015, before the start of the CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2015.
First photos of the Olympus Stylus 1 replacement leaked online
The Olympus Stylus 1 replacement is allegedly in the works, as the first photos of the premium compact camera have been leaked online. The shows have appeared on the web courtesy of a trusted source and they are hinting towards some minor design changes. The announcement event could take place by the end of October.
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 lens patent spotted on the web
Several Canon patents have been unearthed by curious minds and some of them are really interesting. One of them is detailing a teleconverter that comes with a diffractive optics element. However, the most interesting one is a Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 lens patent that describes an optic with a built-in liquid element.
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