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!
Canon C500 Mark II coming soon with 8K support
The 2016 edition of the National Association of Broadcasters Show is getting closer and it seems like videographers have one more reasons to be happy about it. There are several gossip talks about the possibility of seeing the Canon C500 Mark II in action at the event, a camcorder that will be capable of recording 8K videos.
Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 lens coming in March or April
Zeiss is planning to launch a follow-up to its Batis-series of lenses designed for Sony FE-mount mirrorless cameras. A highly-reliable insider is claiming that the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens will become official within the next few months, while stating that we may see another Batis optic sometime by the end of 2016.
Fujifilm XF 200mm f/2 lens rumored to be in development
Sources within the rumor mill are reporting that Fujifilm is working on a telephoto lens with a fixed focal length and a bright maximum aperture. The product brought into discussion is the Fujifilm XF 200mm f/2 lens, which has been briefly mentioned in the past. Here is what we know about this super-telephoto prime lens!
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and 80D to be unveiled at CP+ 2016
After announcing the EOS 1D X Mark II, Canon is working on two new DSLRs. The company will reportedly introduce both the EOS Rebel SL2 and EOS 80D by the end of February 2016. The duo will also be present at the CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2016 and they will bear new sets of impressive specifications.
New Canon mirrorless camera rumors hint at CP+ 2016 launch
Mirrorless camera sales are doing well, mostly thanks to Sony and its A7-series. However, there is one company which allegedly believes that it will take them to the next level. The company in question is Canon, which will purportedly “surprise a lot of people” with one of its mirrorless cameras coming in 2016.
Canon 1D X Mark II release date and price details leaked
After the unveiling of the Nikon D5 at the Consumer Electronics Show 2016, the rumor mill has decided to leak some details about what will become its main competitor. As a result, now we know for sure the Canon 1D X Mark II release date and price information, which are joined by some of its specifications. Here is what you must not miss!
Nikon Coolpix A10 and A100 compact cameras coming soon
Nikon is preparing to launch a couple of compact cameras in the near future. We know this because their manuals have just been posted on the web by the Japanese company itself. They are called Nikon Coolpix A10 and A100, while their product launch event might take place at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show 2016.
Sony AS50 shows up online before January 5 announcement
Sony is expected to hold a product launch event at the Consumer Electronics Show 2016. The PlayStation maker will livestream its conference on January 5. According to the rumor mill, the company will reveal an action camera called AS50, whose specifications and photo have just appeared on the web.
Canon EF-M 600mm f/5.6 DO IS lens in development
Canon has recently found itself in a patent spree, as multiple optics have been patented in its country of birth. The latest product to receive this treatment is the Canon EF-M 600mm f/5.6 DO IS lens, which has been developed for the company’s EOS M mirrorless cameras with APS-C-sized image sensors.
More Nikon D5 images revealed ahead launch
The rumor mill is back with new information about the Nikon D5. The details are coming from a traveling photographer who was visiting a camera store. A functional unit of the DSLR was showcased in the store and the customer managed to grab some new Nikon D5 images before leaving. Here they are!
New Canon 1D X Mark II details and specs leaked
The rumor mill has begun leaking information about the Canon 1D X Mark II and 5D Mark IV DSLRs in a more frequent manner. This is a sign that the cameras are coming soon, just like the gossips are claiming. Here are some new details about both shooters, including some unexpected tidbits about the 5DS and 5DS R successors.
Olympus PEN-F camera registered on Taiwan’s NCC website
Olympus is working on a new PEN-series mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The product is most likely in development, as its name has just been registered on Taiwan’s NCC website. It is called Olympus PEN-F and it will become a tribute to the original PEN-F SLR camera, released back in the 1960s.
First Nikon D5 photos show up on the web
Here is what you have been waiting for a long time: the first Nikon D5 photos. The DSLR has appeared online in a series of leaked images that are revealing some unknown details about it. Moreover, the megapixel count of the sensor has been confirmed, too, along with some changes made to the button placement.
New Nikon D5 rumors surfaced online
Trusted sources have managed to confirm some previously-leaked details about the Nikon D5. The DSLR will replace the D4s as initially believed: in early 2016. Moreover, the autofocus system will be better, while the native maximum ISO of the camera will be higher than what you can currently find in the D4s.
Canon EF 135mm f/2L II USM lens coming in 2016
Canon EF 135mm f/2L II USM lens is rumored to replace the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM telephoto prime in 2016. The current generation is almost 20 years old and it does not have an image stabilization system, while sources are reporting that the next-gen might not have an integrated IS technology as well.
Fujifilm X70 compact camera specs and price details leaked
Following the X-Pro2 and X-E3 rumors, another Fujifilm-branded camera is rumored to be in the works. This time, it is a compact model with a fixed-lens, albeit it is still an X-series product and will have an X-Trans sensor. It has been mentioned before and it consists of the Fujifilm X70, which will be placed below the X100T.
Fujifilm X-E3 or X-E2s set to replace X-E2 in the future
Here is the unexpected development of a long-forgotten story: it seems like Fujifilm will indeed launch a replacement to the X-E2 mirrorless camera. A reliable insider, who was right in the past, has revealed that the shooter is coming and that its name will be chosen between the Fujifilm X-E3 or X-E2s monikers.
Canon 50mm f/3.5 IS macro lens patented
Canon may be planning to release a mirrorless camera with a full-frame image sensor in the near future. Such product would compete against the Sony A7-series. A sign that such product may be on its way consists of a patent for a Canon 50mm f/3.5 IS macro lens, which has just been approved in the company’s home country.
More Fujifilm X-Pro2 rumors emerge ahead of launch
The rumor mill is back with more information about the Fujifilm X-Pro2. There are high hopes that the mirrorless camera will be unveiled soon, while the shooter will offer improved ergonomics for the users. Additionally, the XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens could be launched alongside the X-Pro2 in early 2016!
Canon EOS 150D / Rebel SL2 to be unveiled at CES 2016
Canon is expected to be present at the next edition of the Consumer Electronics Show, which takes place in early January 2106. The rumor mill is claiming that the company will introduce a new DSLR in the body of the Canon EOS 150D / Rebel SL2, which will become the world’s smallest DSLR in the process.
Nikon buys Samsung mirrorless technology, source says
After some recent rumors said that Samsung will close its camera division, while halting camera sales in select markets, the alleged reason may have surfaced online. A trusted source is reporting an intriguing rumor, which says that Nikon has actually purchased Samsung’s mirrorless technology. Here’s what you need to know!
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