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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!
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS IS: the next in line to be launched
Canon has recently announced two new wide-angle zoom lenses. However, the rumor mill is already speculating which device will be a part of the company’s next announcement event. According to an inside source, the winning ticket has been won by the Canon PowerShot SX60 HS IS bridge camera that will be unveiled soon.
New Sony A7S price rumor ahead of special May 15 event
Sony is rumored to make several announcements on May 15. Ahead of the purported event, a new Sony A7S price rumor is available. According to Sony Luxembourg, the full frame mirrorless camera with 4K video recording will be sold for €2,295 in Europe, while the RX100M3 camera will retail for €849 on the same continent.
New Nikon 400mm f/2.8 SWM lens rumored to be released soon
Nikon is rumored to hold a product launch event by the end of this week in order to announce a camera as well as a lens. According to inside sources, a new Nikon 400mm f/2.8 SWM lens version will be revealed soon. The optic will be joined by the already-rumored Nikon 1 S2, a mirrorless camera with an alleged 14.2-megapixel sensor.
Panasonic 150mm f/2.8 lens release date set for Photokina 2014
Panasonic has taken the wraps off of a 150mm f/2.8 lens prototype at the Photokina 2012. However, the product has never made it to the market. Sources are claiming that manufacturing issues have kept it away from the market. However, the manufacturing issues are gone now so the Panasonic 150mm f/2.8 lens release date is Photokina 2014.
Sony A7S release date and price said to be July and $1,800
Sony has launched the A7S mirrorless camera with a full frame sensor and 4K video recording capabilities at the beginning of April 2014. The company has not yet revealed the availability details of the device. However, the rumor mill is claiming that the Sony A7S release date and price are actually July 2014 and $1,800, respectively.
Olympus OM-D full frame mirrorless camera coming at Photokina 2014
Olympus is rumored to introduce a new camera this year. The device would offer a full frame image sensor and will be compatible with Sony E-mount lenses, an anonymous source has said. The new Olympus OM-D full frame mirrorless camera will be unveiled during the Photokina 2014 and, before that, its specs list has been leaked.
Sony A88 and A99II A-mount cameras to be announced this year
Sony is once again grabbing the attention of the rumor mill. After announcing a new A-mount camera in early May, the A77 II, anonymous sources are claiming that the so-called Sony A88 and Sony A99II A-mount cameras are in development. Both of them will be unveiled by the end of the year, most likely at the Photokina 2014.
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens photo leaked on the web
Canon is actively preparing the launch of two new wide-angle zoom lenses, the rumor mill says. Before the launch event of these two products, which is said to have been scheduled to take place very soon, the first photos of the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM and EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lenses have been leaked on the web.
Three new Canon TS-E lenses coming at Photokina 2014
Canon is believed to kickstart its “year of the lenses” by introducing a couple of wide-angle zoom optics soon. However, the period will be carried over by three new Canon TS-E lenses, which will be announced at the Photokina 2014, sources say. Words have been written about two of them, the other one could be a major surprise.
Sigma to launch Fujifilm X-mount lenses at Photokina 2014
The Photokina 2014 is approaching quickly and it seems like we are in for a treat during world’s largest digital imaging event. According to the rumor mill, Sigma is currently working on a surprise and we will hear all about it this September. Without further ado, it seems like Sigma will launch its first Fujifilm X-mount lens this year.
First Olympus PEN E-PL7 specs leaked on the web
Olympus is preparing to announce a new Micro Four Thirds camera in the PEN series. Ahead of its official introducing, the first Olympus PEN E-PL7 specs have showed up online. A closer look is telling us that the device will bear some similarities to the OM-D E-M10 and its design is said to resemble the one of its predecessor.
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens to be revealed soon
As recently rumored, Canon is definitely working on a couple of wide-angle zoom lenses. The rumor mill is back with some more information, revealing the focal lengths, apertures, and more details. As a result, we know that the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 lens replacement is the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens.
Panasonic GX series future currently being considered, too
After putting both the GF and G series on hold, Panasonic is rumored to have put another camera series under scrutiny. Panasonic GX series future is now in doubt, as the company is considering its options and will only release a GX7 replacement if it manages to make the end product stand out from the high-end mirrorless crowd.
Olympus PEN E-PL7 announcement date to take place “soon”
In a similar situation to that of Panasonic, Olympus has decided to discontinue some of its Micro Four Thirds camera offerings. However, the company is not completely abandoning its low-end shooters, as the Olympus PEN E-PL7 announcement date is rumored to have been set for late May or early June.
Nikon 1 S2 launch date rumored to have been set for May 15
After some initial rumors about the Nikon 1 S2 launch date, it seems like the mirrorless interchangeable lens camera has finally received an exact announcement date. According to the rumor mill, the camera’s launch event will take place on May 15, while other products are said to be unveiled during the same show.
Canon 11-24mm f/4 and 16-35mm f/4 IS lenses coming soon
Canon is rumored to unveil a couple of new wide-angle zoom lenses. Both of them are believed to feature a constant maximum aperture of f/4 throughout the zoom range. The first appears to be the Canon 11-24mm f/4, while the second is the Canon 16-35mm f/4 IS. The rumor mill says to expect them in the near future and to be expensive.
Sony A65 replacement will never be released on the market
During the announcement of the A77 II, Sony has given us a glimpse of the A-mount line-up future. According to the company, a Sony A65 replacement is not in development and it will never be released. The camera looks like it has been “discontinued”, while its successor will probably never become available on the market.
Panasonic 35mm f/1.8, 100mm f/2, and more lenses patented
In November 2012, Panasonic filed a patent for at the US Patent and Trademark Office. The application includes five lenses, two of which have already become available: Leica 25mm f/1.4 and Leica 42.5mm f/1.2. The remaining trio consists of the Panasonic 35mm f/1.8, 65mm f/1.8 and 100mm f/2 lenses, which could be released soon.
New Fuji XF 35mm f/1.4 lens rumored to be in development
Fujifilm is preparing to replace an existing lens of the X-mount line-up. According to a source who has been right in the past, the new Fuji XF 35mm f/1.4 lens is in development and it will be announced sometime in the near future. Furthermore, it seems like the company’s fist weathersealed lens will offer an aperture of f/3.5-5.6.
New Canon PowerShot and Rebel cameras to pack DOF control
Canon is rumored to be working on a Lytro-like light-field technology that will be added into some upcoming compact cameras and DSLRs. According to an inside source, the company’s depth-of-field control features could become available in the new Canon PowerShot and Rebel cameras that will be released by the end of the year.
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AE lens coming soon for Canon cameras
Samyang is rumored to announce a new lens with electronic contacts for Canon DSLR cameras, after recently introducing the first model for the Japanese camera maker. The Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AE lens appears to be the designated product and it will become available sometime in the near future, says the rumor mill.
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