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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!

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Nikon Coolpix A replacement

Nikon Coolpix A replacement to be unveiled at Photokina 2014

The Photokina 2014 is rumored to bring a lot of goodies to digital imaging fans. According to the latest batch of rumors, the Nikon Coolpix A replacement will also be revealed at the world’s largest event of its kind. The current compact camera is rumored to have been discontinued, while the new model is coming this September.

Fujifilm X100s successor

Fujifilm X100s successor also coming at Photokina 2014

Fujifilm is rumored to be working on a new flagship compact camera. The company is believed to reveal the model at the Photokina 2014. Inside sources are also claiming that the Fujifilm X100s successor will become official at the world’s largest event with a brand new 24-megapixel APS-C X-Trans sensor and an electronic viewfinder.

Olympus OM-D E-M5

New Olympus OM-D mirrorless camera to be announced this fall

Earlier this year it was revealed that Olympus is working on an OM-D series camera with a full frame image sensor. The model is supposed to be launched at the Photokina 2014. Well, it seems like the company has even more plans for this fall as a new Olympus OM-D mirrorless camera with Micro Four Thirds sensor is also coming!

Olympus PEN E-PL6 red

Olympus PEN E-PL7 price leaked ahead of its imminent launch

A new Micro Four Thirds camera will be announced soon. The rumor mill has just leaked the Olympus PEN E-PL7 price, while also revealing that the mirrorless shooter will be unveiled sometime in the following days. The specs list of the E-PL7 has already been leaked on the web, so the latest leaks are just the “cherry on top of the cake”.

Sony RX100 III image sensor technology

Fujifilm and Samsung to make use of Sony RX100 III’s sensor

Sony is believed to be the world’s largest supplier of image sensors for consumer cameras. The company has already provided its Sony RX100 III image sensor to Panasonic, which has put it into the FZ1000 camera. However, according to the rumor mill, two more companies will soon take advantage of the same sensor: Fujifilm and Samsung.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 successor

More Fujifilm X-Pro2 specs and details leaked on the web

The Photokina 2014 will bring many good news to the table. One of the companies which is readying multiple surprises is Fujifilm. Ahead of the world’s largest digital imaging event, the rumor mill has leaked more Fujifilm X-Pro2 specs and details. It appears that the mirrorless camera will pack built-in WiFi and an articulated LCD screen.

Panasonic Lumix L10

New Panasonic Four Thirds compact camera is in development

Panasonic has been recently rumored to be working on another compact camera other than the Lumix LX8. Trusted sources have returned with more details, including the confirmation that the Panasonic Four Thirds compact camera is real. The device will sport an integrated electronic viewfinder and will be unveiled in August.

Sigma lens roadmap rumor

Sigma lens roadmap for 2014-2015 shows up online

Sigma is one of the most popular third-party lens manufacturer in the world. Photographers are really interested to see what the company has planned for the future. Thankfully, the rumor mill has compiled a possible Sigma lens roadmap for 2014-2015, which includes exciting optics, such as the 24 f/1.4 DG Art and 85mm f/1.4 DG Art.

Canon EOS 7D replacement

Canon 7D Mark II allegedly spotted at the 2014 World Cup

Canon has been rumored to be testing the EOS 7D replacement at the 2014 World Cup. Recently, somebody has noticed a photographer that sits in the same place during football games, while also covering his camera. According to the sources, the covered shooter is the Canon 7D Mark II DSLR, which will be announced in September.

Fujinon XF 27mm f/2.8 lens

Fujifilm 28mm f/1.4 lens for compact cameras patented in Japan

The whole word is expecting Fujifilm to launch a new high-end compact camera with a 1-inch-type image sensor. However, the X30 is still not here, yet, and it seems like the Japan-based company has other plans. The Fujifilm 28mm f/1.4 lens patent has been discovered in Japan as an optic aimed at 1/3-inch-type compact cameras.

Canon 7D successor announcement

Canon 7D replacement announcement date set for September 5

More Canon 7D Mark II rumors have surfaced on the web. According to inside sources, the Canon 7D replacement announcement date will occur on September 5. The non-disclosure agreement with the testers ends on the aforementioned date, so the company will finally get to introduce its flagship APS-C camera to the world.

Canon 50mm f/1.4

Canon 55mm f/1.4 lens and three other primes patented

Canon may be busy with the launch of the EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera, but the company has enough time to deal with other things, too. Four new optics have been patented by the company, including the Canon 55mm f/1.4 lens, which could become a real competitor for the Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 Distagon T* lens.

Panasonic LX7 white

Panasonic Lumix LX8 launch date delayed until late August

After being rumored to take place on July 16 for a very long time, the Panasonic Lumix LX8 launch date is now believed to have been delayed until August 2014. This high-end compact camera will replace the Lumix LX7, but it will do so towards the end of August, instead of mid-July, like the rumor mill has previously told us.

Sony A5000

Sony A5100 mirrorless camera registered at Indonesian agency

Sony has launched the A5000 at the CES 2014. It consists of a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that has become the second “Alpha” E-mount shooter with an APS-C image sensor. It seems like the company is planning to replace it, as the name of the Sony A5100 camera has appeared on the website of an Indonesian agency.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon 5D Mark IV DSLR once again rumored to record 4K videos

Canon is rumored to issue a response to the Nikon D810 sometime in early 2015. The Canon 5D Mark IV DSLR camera is in development and will be ready to hit the markets next year. According to inside sources, the shooter will be capable of recording videos at 4K resolution, something which cannot be said about the Nikon D810.

Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95

MFT version of the Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens is in the works

The Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens for Sony full frame E-mount camera has received a lot of positive reviews, thanks to its quality-price ratio. According to the rumor mill, Mitakon is preparing to expand its offer to another camera mount. If this is true, then Micro Four Thirds users will soon be graced by Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens’ presence.

Canon 7D successor

Latest Canon 7D Mark II rumors hint at September unveiling

Recently, sources familiar with the matter have reported that Canon will announce a replacement for the EOS 7D camera in August. However, the latest Canon 7D Mark II rumors are hinting that the DSLR camera will actually become official in early September. Moreover, the shooter is coming alongside a telephoto zoom lens.

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Sony patents sensor for a light-field photography camera

It appears that Sony is aiming to expand its digital imaging offer with a lot of new products. After patenting a black and white image sensor as well as a curved image sensor, the company has now patented an image sensor that could make its way into a light-field photography camera. Click to read more about this amazing technology!

Samsung NX300M camera

Samsung NX400 and NX400-EVF cameras to be announced in 2015

Samsung is working on a new mirrorless camera that is poised to be announced at the Photokina 2014 and to become the NX-mount flagship. However, more goodies are coming at the beginning of 2015. According to an inside source, the Samsung NX400 and NX400-EVF mirrorless cameras will be introduced early next year.

Panasonic Lumix LX7 successor rumor

New Panasonic Lumix LX8 specs leaked ahead of its launch

A product launch event is rumored to have been scheduled for July 16. Panasonic will introduce a new high-end camera that will replace the aging LX7. Ahead of the announcement, more Panasonic Lumix LX8 specs have been leaked. It appears that this shooter has even more surprises in tow for the users and you need to discover them.

Leica M Monochrom camera

Sony black and white camera could be released in late 2014

Sony has been working on a new compact camera for a long time, sources are claiming. This is a new RX model based on the RX1 / RX1R. However, it will be different as it will only be capable of taking black and white photos. According to people familiar with the matter, the Sony black and white camera might be released in 2014.

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