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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!
More Canon medium format rumors point at Photokina launch
Several new Canon medium format rumors are circling around the web right now. They are sending conflicting signals, but one of them is claiming that the Japan-based manufacturer could reveal a camera with a sensor bigger than 35mm in September. The most likely event is Photokina 2014, which opens its doors to visitors on September 16.
Three new Fujifilm X-series compact cameras coming in 2014
Fujifilm has big plans for the compact camera market. According to an insider, a trio of the new Fujifilm X-series compact cameras are in development. Two of them have been known for a long time and are coming prior to the Photokina 2014: the X30 and X100T. However, the third model remains a mystery, although it will be released this year.
Sony 35mm f/1.4 G A-mount lens replacement is on its way
The future looks bright for A-mount camera owners. As stated by Sony multiple times, this line-up has not been abandoned and it will continue to be developed further. The rumor mill seems to be backing this information, as a Sony 35mm f/1.4 G A-mount lens replacement is allegedly in development and it is coming soon.
First Olympus fast prime lens to be announced at Photokina 2014
Olympus has allegedly decided to working on a prime lens with a very bright aperture. If this is true, then it will become the company’s first such optic for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The development of the Olympus fast prime lens will be announced sometime in the near future and, most likely, at the Photokina 2014 event.
Panasonic 12mm f/1.2 OIS lens patent leaked on the web
Panasonic has patented multiple variations of a 12mm lens that would compete against the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2 if it were to become available on the market. The most exciting of all versions is the Panasonic 12mm f/1.2 OIS lens, which would be the best wide-angle optic for Micro Four Thirds photographers.
Panasonic GM2 camera to feature an electronic viewfinder
Panasonic has been rumored to introduce a new mirrorless camera with a Micro Four Thirds sensor for quite some time now. According to reliable sources, MFT adopters will soon be able to buy a Panasonic GM2 camera, as this is the model in question. The greatest surprise for them would be the addition of an EVF in GM1’s successor.
Fresh Canon EOS 7D Mark II rumors hint at rugged body
New Canon EOS 7D Mark II rumors have surfaced on the web! Once again, the DSLR camera is rumored to have a body like the EOS-1 SLR. Furthermore, it appears that the body will be made entirely out of metal, turning it into a very sturdy device. However, this comes at a cost, so check out the article to find out all the details!
Nikon to market its new full frame DSLR as an action camera
Nikon is rumored to launch a new DSLR that will sit between the D610 and the D810 models. The Df is a special DSLR and it seems like this new shooter will also be an unconventional model. According to highly-reliable sources, the device will be marketed as a Nikon action camera and it will come packed with amazing video features.
Sony A5100 specs, photo, and announcement date revealed
Sony is working on several new products which will be unveiled soon. Before its launch event, the Sony A5100 specs have showed up on the web. The mirrorless camera will feature a similar body as the A5000 and NEX-5T, while borrowing the sensor and autofocus technology from the A6000. The A5100 will be revealed on August 19.
Sony QX30 camera shaped like a lens coming at IFA Berlin 2014
The Sony QX30 camera that is designed to look like a lens is rumored to be unveiled officially on September 3. The new QX-series Cyber-shot lens-camera will be revealed at the IFA 2014, a consumer electronics trade fair taking place in Berlin, Germany. The QX30 will join the QX10 and QX100 courtesy of a 30x optical zoom lens.
Fuji X30 camera rumored to support USB charging
Fujifilm will definitely announce a replacement for the X20 sometime within the next few weeks. The Fuji X30 camera will also sport a 2/3-inch-type image sensor just like its predecessor. However, the battery life will not resemble the one of the X20, as inside sources are reporting that the X30 will capture 400 shots on a single charge.
Leica Summicron-S 100mm f/2 lens specs and photo leaked
A new Leica Summicron-S 100mm f/2 lens for S-series medium format cameras is rumored to be announced at the Photokina 2014. Meanwhile, the first specs list has been leaked on the web along with a photo of the optic. Sources have also revealed the price and release date of the 100mm f/2 lens, so click this article to find them out!
Sony FE-mount roadmap could include Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 lens
An updated FE-mount lens roadmap is allegedly coming at the Photokina 2014. Among plenty of interesting things, Sony is said to add a fast 85mm telephoto prime optic. According to some sources, the model in question will consist of a Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 lens, which will be a great addition to the thin FE-mount optic line-up.
Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO zoom lens price leaked again
Olympus is expected to announce its second PRO-series lens around the Photokina 2014. Before the event, the Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO zoom lens price is once again a main subject within the rumor mill. According to trusted sources, the high-quality zoom optic will cost AUD$1,500 in Australia and US$1,300 in the US, respectively.
New Nikon full frame DSLR camera set for Photokina launch
It seems like Nikon will make a splash at the Photokina 2014. The Japan-based company is rumored to reveal another product at the world’s biggest digital imaging fair other than a replacement for the Coolpix A. Trusted sources are reporting that a new Nikon full frame DSLR camera is coming to bridge the gap between the D610 and the D810.
Canon EF 11-24mm f/2.8L lens might be unveiled soon
Canon may be on the verge of announcing a new lens. According to inside sources, the Canon EF 11-24mm f/2.8L lens is in development. It should be revealed in the near future, before or after the Photokina 2014, and it will be released on the market as a very expensive wide-angle zoom lens with a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8.
Olympus E-M5 replacement rumored to be in development
The Olympus E-M5 replacement has made its way into the rumor mill once again. It appears that a successor to this mirrorless camera is in the works. However, it will not be announced at the Photokina 2014. According to inside sources, the OM-D-series Micro Four Thirds shooter will be succeeded by a new model sometime in early 2015.
New Sony cameras and lenses coming by the end of August
With the Photokina 2014 quickly approaching, we should expect to see an influx of official announcements from digital imaging manufacturers. A trusted source is reporting that new Sony cameras and lenses will be revealed by the end of August. The most likely timeframe is August 22-28, so it remains to be seen which date will be chosen.
Olympus E-PL7 announcement date set for August 30
After months of rumors and speculation, the Olympus E-PL7 announcement date has showed up on the web. The company will hold the PEN Collection 2014 event as of August 30 and it says that attendees will be able to test a new PEN camera, which is the E-PL7. The shooter will pack a Micro Four Thirds sensor, WiFi, and more!
Fujifilm Hybrid AF pixel patent reveals new X-Trans sensor tech
Fujifilm is aiming to improve the focusing speeds of its cameras, while increasing the image quality. The first step in achieving this consists of a Fujifilm Hybrid AF pixel patent, which has just been discovered in Japan. It refers to a new sensor tech that includes hybrid pixels, which can aid focusing while also gathering light.
Sony RX2 specs to include 36.4MP sensor and 35-70mm f/2.8 lens
Sony may be working on two new RX-series cameras with full frame image sensors. The rumor mill is reporting that the Sony RX2 specs list will include a flat 36.4-megapixel sensor, just like the A7R E-mount mirrorless camera. Additionally, the shooter will employ a zoom lens with a 35-70mm focal length range and f/2.8 maximum aperture.
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