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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!
New Sony RX100M3 specs rumor mentions built-in EVF and more
Sony is now rumored to hold its major product launch event on May 1 in order to introduce new cameras and lenses. Ahead of this show, a new Sony RX100M3 specs rumor is circling around the web, confirming that the compact camera will feature a built-in electronic viewfinder and a different lens from its predecessors.
Panasonic G7 Micro Four Thirds camera not coming in 2014
Panasonic has reportedly cancelled its plans to launch a new Lumix GF-series camera in 2014. Beside the Lumix GF7, it seems like the Japanese company has decided to put on hold another shooter. The Panasonic G7 is another Micro Four Thirds camera that will not be released on the market this year, the rumor mill says.
Sony A77MII specs to include new sensor and AF system
A major product launch event is almost upon us. Sony will be revealing a slew of new products in the coming hours, including new cameras and lenses. Ahead of the aforementioned event, the rumor mill has managed to grab a hold of some Sony A77MII specs, which will allegedly include a new sensor and autofocus system.
New Canon full frame CMOS image sensors to be revealed soon
Canon is rumored to announce a new sensor technology sometime in the near future. The new Canon full frame CMOS image sensors are still in development, but they will be very cheap to manufacture, said an inside source. Additionally, these full frame sensors will make their way into the company’s future mirrorless cameras.
Nikon 1 S2 camera might be unveiled sometime in May
Nikon has revealed two mirrorless cameras at the CES 2013: the 1 J3 and the 1 S1. A replacement for the former has been launched in April 2014, while a successor for the latter is nowhere to be seen. According to inside sources, the Nikon 1 S2 mirrorless camera is in the works and will be announced sometime by the end of May 2014.
Fujifilm 16mm f/1.4 lens is X-mount’s fast wide-angle model
Fujifilm’s official roadmap for late 2014 and early 2015 includes a high-speed wide-angle lens. The rumor mill believes that it has managed to find out its focal length and maximum aperture. The information comes from a trusted source who says that the Fujifilm 16mm f/1.4 lens is the unit that will be announced soon.
More Sony RX100M3 specs leaked ahead of launch event
Some new Sony RX100M3 specs have been leaked online ahead of the compact camera’s announcement event. According to the rumor mill, the device is now said to be unveiled on April 30 instead of May 1 and it will be joined by the Sony A77II A-mount camera as well as a number of lenses for all the A, E, and FE lens mounts.
Sony A7S price and release date to be revealed on April 30
A major event will be held by Sony on April 30. The Japan-based company is rumored to reveal a couple of new cameras as well as several lenses for various mounts. According to an inside source, we can add the Sony A7S price to the list of announcements. Meanwhile, the Sony A6000 has begun shipping to its first customers.
Sony RX100M3 camera mentioned in leaked AG-R2 grip manual
Sony is rumored to announce a slew of new products at the beginning of May. On the list of rumored gear that is coming in the following weeks we can now add the Sony RX100M3, a compact camera replacing the RX100M2. The leaked manual also shows a sketch of the shooter, revealing that it may employ a new lens.
Three new Schneider-Kreuznach MFT lenses coming at Photokina
Schneider-Kreuznach has unveiled a trio of lenses for Micro Four Thirds cameras at the Photokina 2012. However, the German company has not released them on the market. According to the rumor mill, the new Schneider-Kreuznach MFT lenses are coming at this year’s Photokina and they will become available on the market in late 2014.
New Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 lens coming alongside A77II camera
Sony has been rumored to announce a new Alpha A-mount camera at the beginning of May for quite some time. The company is now believed to reveal a new Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 lens along with the Sony A77II camera, which will feature built-in WiFi, new sensor, improved electronic viewfinder, and a fast autofocus system.
Sony patents lock-up mechanism for translucent mirrors
Sony is aiming to further develop its A-mount cameras featuring semi-translucent mirrors. The company has patented a lock-up mechanism for semi-translucent mirrors, allowing the mirror to flip up during exposure, a system commonly-found in DSLRs. This internal design is ingenious and it would be nice to see it on the market.
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 Art lens set for Photokina 2014 unveiling
The Photokina 2014 is approaching fast and there is a huge number of products that will be unveiled during the event. If you are making a list, then you will have to add the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 Art lens on it. Inside sources are reporting that this new Art lens is coming during the event and that it will be released shortly after its end.
Nikon D7200 DSLR camera replacing D7100 this summer
Nikon is rumored to reveal a plethora of new cameras by the end of 2014. One of them is the Nikon D7200, a DSLR that will serve as a D7100 replacement. Inside sources are claiming that the device will become official this summer. Meanwhile, the company is also working on other cameras, such as the D800s, D9300, and D2300.
Panasonic GF camera series put “on hold” in 2014
More sources have confirmed that the Panasonic GF camera series has been put on hold by the company in 2014. It appears that the plans to launch a new Lumix GF Micro Four Thirds camera have been delayed until 2015, although the company will still have to decide whether or not there is still a need for such device or.
Fujifilm 18-250mm f/3.6-6.5 lens patent spotted in the US
Fujifilm has patented a new lens in the United States. The Japanese company is aiming to extend its X-mount line-up with the addition of the Fujifilm 18-250mm f/3.6-6.5 lens, an all-round optic designed for travel photographers. It could be aimed at entry-level camera owners, but first it should be released on the market.
Sony RX200 rumored to feature 28-100mm f/1.8-2.8 OSS lens
Sony has just patented a 10-36mm f/1.8-2.8 lens with Optical SteadyShot technology for 1-inch-type compact cameras. The rumor mill is now speculating that the 35mm equivalent lens of 28-100mm will make its way into the Sony RX200, which will be announced officially sometime this summer.
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 lens and others coming on April 28
Samyang has been rumored to reveal a 50mm cine lens during the company’s next event taking place on April 28. However, it seems like this product is not coming next week. Instead, the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 lens along with the 7.5mm T3.8 and 12mm AS UMC cine lenses will become official on the aforementioned date.
New Canon tilt-shift lenses to be unveiled at Photokina 2014
Canon is rumored to introduce a couple of TS-E lenses during the 2014 edition of world’s biggest digital event: the Photokina. Two new Canon tilt-shift lenses, one featuring a 45mm focal length and f/2.8 maximum aperture, will become official at the Photokina 2014, which opens its doors to visitors on September 16 in Cologne, Germany.
GoPro Hero 4 specs and release date leaked on the web
An alleged press release of the GoPro Hero3+ action camera replacement has been leaked on the web, revealing some interesting information. Among the details we can find the GoPro Hero 4 specs, release date, as well as the price. The new action camera is reportedly set to be announced soon and it will be released this summer.
Sony RX2 rumored to feature innovative curved image sensor
The Sony RX2 compact camera is also rumored to be released this summer, just like the Sony RX200. However, the RX1/RX1R replacement will sport some innovative features such as a curved full frame sensor. The RX2 would become world’s first consumer camera with a curved sensor and if someone can do it, then it will be Sony.
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