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!
Panasonic LX8 with built-in EVF to be announced on July 16
Panasonic will hold a product launch event in the summer of 2014. An inside source has revealed the fact that the Panasonic LX8 will become official in mid-July with a new specifications list that will include a larger sensor. As it stands, the battle of high-end compact cameras is about to reach new levels of intensity.
Full Olympus E-PL7 specs leaked in new manual photos
The next Micro Four Thirds cameras in line for an official announcement is the Olympus PEN E-PL7. The shooter has just had more of its product manual shots leaked on the web. This time the leaks are much more extensive, as they include the full specs list of the mirrorless camera, which will feature built-in WiFi connectivity.
Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 lens rumored to be in the works
Fujifilm is once again rumored to be working on new X-mount lenses. This time, the Japan-based company is believed to be developing a so-called XF 90mm f/2 lens that will become available for all X-mount mirrorless cameras. The optic will provide a 35mm equivalent of 135mm and it could be released in December 2014.
New Sony FE-mount cameras to outshine potential Canon rivals
Sony is rumored to be working on new E-mount cameras will full frame sensors. However, the company has not decided the devices’ final specs for the time being. The reason for that consists of the fact that Canon and Nikon have not yet issued their responses to the current generation of A7 mirrorless cameras.
Fujifilm to approve the launch of Canon X-mount lenses soon
Canon and Fujifilm are rumored to announce a historic partnership in the near future. Canon X-mount lenses are said to be in development and to be released soon for Fujifilm X-mount cameras. The only thing that is needed to make this happen is said to be Fuji’s approval, as Canon has already ported EF-M lenses to “X” cameras.
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO lens patent shows up in Japan
Canon has patented two new lenses in Japan. Both models feature diffractive optical elements that make lenses smaller and lighter, while increasing image quality. The patents are describing the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DO lenses, which could become official in the near future.
Samsung NX1 specs and announcement date leaked on the web
Samsung is rumored to introduce a new flagship NX-mount camera at the Photokina 2014. The South Korean manufacturer will launch the NX1 mirrorless shooter with lots of new and exciting features, when compared to the current top NX camera, the NX30. A 28-megapixel sensor and 4K video recording are among the rumored specs of the NX1.
Sony A99 set to be discontinued this summer amid price cut
The future of the A-mount used to hang in balance as Sony has not released a single such camera for more than a year. The A77 II is here now and it seems like the Sony A99 is the next to go. The camera will be discontinued this summer in order to make room for its replacement, the A99II, which could be announced at the Photokina.
Fujifilm X-Pro2 now rumored to feature APS-C-sized sensor
Fujifilm is rumored to replace the X-Pro1 with a new camera called X-Pro2 sometime in late 2014 or early 2015. The shooter has been rumored to feature a full frame sensor for a long time, but a reliable source has now revealed the fact that Fuji’s upcoming flagship X-mount camera will come packed with an APS-C sensor.
Fuji XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR lens coming on May 26
Fujifilm is rumored to have scheduled the announcement date of the Fuji XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R OIS WR lens for May 26. This means that the first X-mount weathersealed lens will get a proper launch event on Memorial Day. As for the release date, the WR optic is still on track to become available by the end of June 2014.
Canon 7D replacement to undergo final testing at 2014 World Cup
Canon will finally launch a successor for the 7D camera at thePhotokina 2014, source says. The company will also test the 7D replacement at the 2014 World Cup. This event takes place in Brazil and begins on June 12. The source has also confirmed some other details, so you should read on to find out all the information!
Nikon D800s announcement date and more specs leaked online
Nikon D800s is once again in the limelight of the rumor mill. According to sources familiar with the matter, the D800/D800E replacement will actually be announced towards the end of June 2014. Additionally, a more detailed specifications list has showed up on the web, revealing interesting information about the upcoming DSLR camera.
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS lens successor coming soon
Canon is developing a new L-designated lens, sources say. It seems like the next announcement will take place during the third quarter of 2014 and will consist of the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens successor. Its replacement will no longer feature a push-pull zoom system and will be replaced with something else.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L II USM lens mentioned in EOS C100 video
A promotional video, in which filmmaker Philip Bloom is praising the capabilities of the Canon EOS C100 camcorder after being upgraded to support the Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, is mentioning the unannounced Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L II USM lens. This suggests that the optic could be in the works and could be unveiled soon.
Fujifilm X30 announcement date rumored to be July 3
Fujifilm is rumored to hold a product launch event on July 3. According to a source, July 3 is the Fujifilm X30 announcement date. This compact camera will feature a 1-inch-type X-Trans CMOS image sensor and will be joined by another model. It is called Fujifilm X70 and it is said to be a “cheaper compact camera based on the X100”.
Olympus 12-150mm f/4-6.3 IS lens patented for MFT cameras
Olympus has patented a new lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The patent has been applied in Japan and it reveals that the company is working on a Olympus 12-150mm f/4-6.3 IS lens. It will provide a 35mm focal length equivalent of 28-300mm and it could replace the aging ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens.
Fujifilm medium format mirrorless camera coming this summer
The medium format business will be booming by the end of the year. After Phase One, Hasselblad, and Pentax have all launched a medium format camera this year, it seems like a Fujifilm medium format mirrorless camera will be announced this summer and will feature a 50-megapixel sensor provided by Sony.
Olympus PEN E-PL7 manual photos leaked online
In recent times, it was revealed that Olympus will add a new Micro Four Thirds camera to the PEN line-up. Ahead of the mirrorless camera’s alleged introduction, anonymous sources have leaked the first Olympus PEN E-PL7 manual photos, which have revealed that the shooter’s design will be similar to the one of its predecessor.
Fujifilm X20 discontinued to pave the way for Fuji X30
B&H Photo Video has just discontinued the Fujifilm X20. The compact camera is no longer in stock at this retailer and it is said that other retailers will soon follow the same path. The news comes amid rumors that the Fuji X30 will be announced officially this summer with a new image sensor with a size bigger than 1-inch-type sensors.
First Sony RX100M3 photos and full specs list leaked
The first Sony RX100M3 photos have been leaked ahead of the compact camera’s official announcement which is now bound to take place on May 16. In addition, Sony Canada has leaked the entire specs list of the shooter as well as its release date and price, leaving us with few things to discover about the RX100M3 before its launch.
New Canon f/2.8 wide-angle zoom lens is in development
Canon is rumored to be working on a new zoom lens sitting in the wide-angle range. According to inside sources, the optic will sport a constant maximum aperture throughout the zoom range and will sit at f/2.8. Moreover, the new Canon f/2.8 wide-angle zoom lens could be the already-patented EF 14-24mm f/2.8L model.
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