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!
More Nikon D4H rumors hint at full frame hybrid camera launch
Nikon is supposed to unveiled a hybrid DSLR camera with a full frame sensor in the neighboring future. It appears that the device will be called Nikon D4H and more rumors point to a November 6 launch, while inside sources have revealed plenty of specifications, features, and the exact reason why it is referred to as a “hybrid camera”.
F3-like retro Nikon camera to be announced in two weeks
A retro Nikon camera has been the main subject of the rumor mill in recent times. It is said to be a DSLR camera that will look like one of the company’s older SLRs: the FM2. Well, not any longer as it is actually designed around the F3 and its official announcement has been scheduled for November 6, which is only two weeks away.
New Nikon DSLR camera will not be able to record videos at all
Nikon is rumored to get back to the basics with the help of a new DSLR that will sport a body designed around the old FM2 SLR. As more and more details are being leaked, it appears that the new Nikon DSLR camera will not be capable of recording videos at all. The hybrid shooter is also rumored to be announced on November 6.
New high-end Panasonic Micro Four Thirds camera coming in 2014
Good things are rumored to come for Micro Four Thirds format adopters. According to trusted sources, a new high-end Panasonic Micro Four Thirds camera will be introduced next year. The shooter is said to be capable of recording videos at 4K ultra-HD resolution as a model placed higher than the GH3, though not replacing it.
4K-ready Sony A-mount camera to rival Canon 5D Mark III
Following the recent leak discussing about a new Sony A-mount camera to replace both the A77 and A99, more details have been revealed by the company itself. According to the Japanese corporation, two A-mount shooters will be launched in 2014, including a full frame one with 4K video support to rival the Canon 5D Mark III.
New Nikon full frame hybrid DSLR camera coming soon
Well, well, well, it looks like Nikon is not done with the announcements for 2013. Another camera is rumored to be unveiled within the next three weeks and it will come packed with a nice set of features and an intriguing design. The Nikon full frame hybrid DSLR will look like the FM2 SLR, but will sport D4’s 16-megapixel sensor.
New Sony A-mount camera to replace A77 and A99 next year
Sony is most likely done with camera announcements in 2013. Multiple devices have been revealed recently, including the A3000, NEX-5T, A7, and A7R. It appears that the company will kill the NEX brand, but it has big plans for 2014, consisting of a new Sony A-mount camera to replace both the A77 and A99.
First Olympus Stylus 1 photos leaked on the web
Olympus is working on a Mini OM-D-like compact camera that is rumored to be announced on October 29. A couple of images depicting the shooter have been leaked online revealing a lot of details. The first Olympus Stylus 1 photos show a tilting screen, built-in electronic viewfinder, collapsible zoom lens, and even more!
Fujifilm X200 compact camera rumored to be announced next year
As the announcement of the X-E2 and XQ1 cameras is getting closer, the rumor mill has started talking about the Fujifilm X200. This compact is believed to replace the X100S X-Trans CMOS II shooter with the help of a full frame sensor, though the fixed-lens design will remain in place so that it will compete against the RX1.
First Nikon D5300 photo, more specs, and 58mm f/1.4 lens rumors
The first and single Nikon D5300 photo has just showed up online, hours before the camera’s official announcement. Inside sources have also revealed more specs of the DSLR, including the presence of a 24.1-megapixel sensor. Additionally, Nikon should introduce the AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G lens during the same event.
First Panasonic GM1 photos and new specs leaked on the web
There are just a few hours remaining until the introduction of the smallest and lightest Micro Four Thirds camera ever released. However, before the official announcement, the first Panasonic GM1 photos have appeared on the web along with new specs and information about the 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 pancake zoom lens.
New Sony A7 and A7R photos appear ahead of announcement
A huge digital imaging event will take place on October 16. Multiple cameras and lenses will be announced tomorrow. However, new Sony A7 and A7R photos have been leaked ahead of the event, confirming some details, including a pair of optics. A Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 lens image has showed up, too, with a big and heavy design.
Panasonic GM1 price leaked along with kit lens photos
The Panasonic GM1 price for the 12-32mm lens kit has been leaked just a couple of days before the official announcement of the system. World’s smallest Micro Four Thirds camera will become official on October 17 along with the 12-32mm pancake zoom optic. Additionally, some photos of the lens kit have showed up on the web.
Sony RX10 specs to include same 1-inch-type RX100 sensor
The dream of a lot of photographers will become a reality as Sony has finally decided to bridge the gap between the RX1 and RX100 compact cameras. The solution is rumored to be called Sony RX10 and to feature the same sensor as the RX100. Meanwhile, the device is expected to make its first appearance on October 16.
Fujifilm XQ1 price and photo show up on the web
The Fujifilm XQ1 price and photo have been leaked on the web ahead of the compact camera’s official announcement, which will occur on October 18. The device will be revealed alongside the X-E2, an X-mount shooter that will replace the X-E1. Both are rumored to go on sale just a few weeks after their introduction for decent prices.
First Sony A7 photo leaked, as teasers start pouring in
After numerous leaks, the first Sony A7 photo has been leaked on the web, ahead of the camera’s October 16 announcement. The Japanese company will announce two E-mount full frame shooters this week. It seems like speculation is not ending, even though we are so close to the launch event and Sony has begun teasing it.
New Fujifilm X-E2 photo leaked online
A new Fujifilm X-E2 photo has made its way onto the interwebz. After the front side of the camera has showed up online recently, now the back part of the mirrorless shooter has appeared. Once again, some of the previously rumored details have turned out to be true, as the “Q” button has been relocated to a more comfortable position.
Canon TS-E 135mm f/2.8L lens to replace 90mm f/2.8 model
Canon has been rumored to replace the 45mm f/2.8 and 90mm f/2.8 tilt-shift lenses for a long time. Speculation has also pointed to the fact that the latter would be substituted by a model with a longer focal length. It appears that the company has decided and the Canon TS-E 135mm f/2.8L lens will succeed the 90mm f/2.8.
Zeiss FE 70-200mm f/4 OSS lens coming for Sony NEX-FF cameras in 2014
Zeiss is a long-time partner of Sony. The German manufacturer has released a lot of lenses for the Japanese company’s cameras and this relationship will not end anytime soon. Now, the Zeiss FE 70-200mm f/4 OSS lens is rumored to be unveiled on October 16 along with the A7 and A7R NEX-FF cameras and four other optics.
Olympus Mini OM-D compact camera release date is October 29
An Olympus Mini OM-D-like compact camera might be announced in late October. The shooter is rumored to feature an image sensor as the one found in the XZ-series cameras. Its nickname comes from the fact that it will feature a viewfinder placed in the middle, just like multiple OM-D cameras, including the recent E-M1.
New Sony A7R specs leaked along with NEX-FF launch event photo
People who enjoy reading news and rumors about the digital camera industry are aware of the fact that some details get leaked weeks ahead of any official launch. Well, they are in luck once again, as new Sony A7R specs have been leaked, revealing more information about the upcoming E-mount full frame camera.