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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!
Nikon D810 is the name of the D800 and D800E replacement
For a long time, the Nikon D800 and D800E DSLRs have been rumored to be replaced by a camera called “D800s”. However, trusted sources are back with more details and it seems like the upcoming shooter will be called Nikon D810. This is similar to the naming scheme of the D600 series, as the DSLR has been substituted by the D610 in 2013.
New Sony QX camera with 30x optical zoom to be unveiled soon
Sony is claiming that the launch of the QX10 and QX100 lens-style cameras has been a success. On the other hand, the rumor mill is claiming that a new Sony QX camera is in development. The new QX-series lens-style shooter will allegedly feature a 30x optical zoom and will be unveiled officially sometime in the near future.
Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8 and 300mm f/4 PRO lenses to ship in 2015
After announcing the development of the Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8 and 300mm f/4 PRO lenses, the company has entered a state of “silence” regarding these two products. However, they have just been listed at B&H PhotoVideo, while the rumor mill has received some news about the availability of these sought-after optics.
More Canon 7D Mark II rumors hint at redesigned top plate
There is no surprise that more Canon 7D Mark II rumors have appeared on the web over the weekend. We are already accustomed to this, but it seems like we are finally receiving reliable details. As the 7D replacement is shaping up, it is becoming more and more clear that the upcoming DSLR camera will feature a redesigned top plate.
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens leaked on the web
A Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens is rumored to be in the works. What is more, the first photo and initial specs of this product have just been leaked on the web, along with information that the lens will be announced in the near future. If it becomes real, then it will be the fourth lens of the Canon EF-M series.
New Panasonic 35-100mm lens set to be released later in 2014
A source familiar with the matter has revealed that the new Panasonic 35-100mm lens is still in development and will be released on the market by the end of 2014. This lens has already been “confirmed” by Panasonic when it announced the GM1 camera. It is said to be a compact version of the current 35-100mm f/2.8 model.
Fujifilm 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 lens price and photo leaked
Fujifilm 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 lens price is just another part of the recent string of leaks involving the first weathersealed X-mount lens. Fuji will announce this optic on June 16 and, beside the price tag, the first press photo of the Fujiflm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR lens has also showed up online before the official announcement event.
Fujifilm X-T1P mirrorless camera to be announced in July
Fujifilm X-T1P mirrorless camera is rumored to become official in early July. This is said to be an “update” to the Fujifilm X-T1, the company’s first X-series weathersealed camera, which was released at the beginning of 2014. The new shooter is said to feature an improved viewfinder with a higher resolution than that of the current model.
New Canon 7D Mark II specs and details hint at EOS 1-like design
Canon is rumored to discontinue the 7D in June, to reveal the 7D Mark II to dealers in July, and to announce it officially in August. Before the launch event of the 7D replacement, the rumor mill has revealed the first reliable Canon 7D Mark II specs and details. They are hinting at the fact that the DSLR camera will have a design similar to the original EOS 1 SLR.
Panasonic LX8 compact camera to feature built-in ND filter
One of the devices which has been receiving a lot of attention from the rumor mill is the Panasonic LX8 compact camera. The shooter is said to replace the LX7 in mid-July with a new set of specifications. Meanwhile, more details about its specs have been leaked, including the “confirmation” that the camera features a built-in ND filter.
Fujifilm X100T rumored to be the X100s replacement
Fujifilm has been rumored to replace the X100s with a new compact camera for a long time. The device has been said to go by the name of X200. However, several sources beg to differ. It appears that the company will go with the Fujifilm X100T for the X-series shooter that is said to feature a 24-megapixel X-Trans APS-C image sensor.
More Panasonic LX8 specs leaked, hinting at 24-90mm lens
Panasonic will announce the replacement of the LX7 on July 16, as covered in our previous articles. As we are getting closer to its launch, inside sources are leaking more Panasonic LX8 specs. This time, the rumor mill has revealed that the high-end compact camera will feature a 24-90mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2-2.8.
Zeiss 135mm f/1.8 SSM lens to be unveiled at Photokina 2014
Sony is rumored to announce a new lens for A-mount cameras developed in collaboration with its long-standing partner Zeiss. The new Zeiss 135mm f/1.8 SSM lens is believed to serve as a replacement for the Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 ZA lens, a highly-praised optic that is still available for Sony A-mount shooters.
Fujifilm XF 18-135mm lens announcement event set for June 16
The first weathersealed X-mount lens is coming soon, inside sources say. According to an unnamed source, the Fujifilm XF 18-135mm lens announcement event has been scheduled for June 16. The lens will be introduced on this date and it should become available on the market for X-mount camera owners sometime in July.
Lytro Android-powered light-field camera coming in Q3 2014
Lytro is rumored to be working on a new device. According to trusted sources, a Lytro Android-powered light-field camera is in development. The new device will allow photographers to capture a photo and refocus at a later time. This device will be announced as well as released sometime during the third quarter of 2014.
Panasonic LX8 price and more specs leaked on the web
The Panasonic LX8 price tag has showed up online. This high-end compact camera is rumored to become available for a little under $800, an amount similar to the one you have to pay for its competitor: the Sony RX100 III. However, the LX7 replacement has an ace up its sleeve as it will be capable of recording videos at 4K resolution.
Fujifilm X-T1b to be announced soon with new viewfinder
The launch of the Fujifilm X-T1 has been marred by the discovery of some issues with the connectivity ports and D-pad buttons. The company is said to be working on a fix for all the problems and the solution is called Fujifilm X-T1b. It is a new camera that will be a minor improvement over the current model and it is coming soon.
Canon 7D Mark II announcement event taking place in August
The Canon 7D Mark II announcement event is once again a subject of the rumor mill. The replacement for the 7D is said to be set for an August unveiling, but not before the current model becomes discontinued. Additionally, the DSLR camera will be joined by a couple of lenses, which will become official along with the 7D Mark II.
Nikon D800 / D800E successor coming on June 26
Nikon is rumored to hold a product launch event on June 26. According to highly-trusted inside sources, this is the date when the Nikon D800 / D800E successor becomes official. The DSLR camera will be called D800s and will feature a big-megapixel full frame image sensor as well as the ability to capture “RAW S” photos.
More Canon 7D Mark II launch details revealed
After revealing that Canon will be testing the replacement for the 7D camera at the 2014 World Cup, inside sources have leaked even more Canon 7D Mark II launch details. The DSLR is reportedly being introduced to Pro-level dealers in July, while the official launch event will take place sometime in August before the Photokina 2014.
First weathersealed Fujifilm X-mount lens delayed until July
The first weathersealed Fujifilm X-mount lens has been delayed, says the rumor mill. Fuji was supposed to announce the XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR by the end of May in order to release it in June, as promised earlier this year. However, it seems like the optic will be unveiled in mid-June and released sometime in July.
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