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!
Sigma 24-70mm f/2 OS HSM lens rumored to be in the works
Sigma might be working on something new for full frame photographers. Sources say that the Sigma 24-70mm f/2 OS HSM lens is real and that it will be officially revealed at Photokina 2014. Canon and Nikon cameras with full frame sensors are its destinations and its high-profile counterparts are already feeling the threat.
Kodak S1 Micro Four Thirds camera has been delayed
The Kodak S1 Micro Four Thirds camera might have been delayed until 2014. Sources have revealed that the company does not have a working product yet, therefore the device will not be released during Q3 2013. The reasons for the delay are unknown, but it is worth noting that a 52x bridge camera is indeed coming soon.
Next Canon DSLR to feature 70D-like Dual Pixel technology
The next Canon DSLR to be released on the market might be a camera with a high amount of megapixels. The count could go up to 75-megapixel, but more recent information claims that the device will feature the same Dual Pixel technology found in the EOS 70D, meaning that the count actually refers to the amount of photodiodes.
Fujifilm X-A1 name trademarked ahead of camera’s announcement
The South Korean Radio Research Agency is not a regular place for photography enthusiasts. However, an important discovery has been made on the website, as the Fujifilm X-A1 name has appeared in its system. The camera is seeking wireless technology approval, ahead of its official announcement which should occur soon.
Five new Sony A-mount cameras to be released in 2014
Sony is working on plenty of new cameras and five of them are rumored to be released in 2014. The five new Sony A-mount cameras, dubbed to become available next year, are three APS-C and two full frame A-mount units. The APS-C ones will be called A59, A69, and A79 and will be based on mirrorless technology.
Canon 44.7-megapixel DSLR camera coming in late August
Canon 44.7-megapixel DSLR camera is now rumored to become the company’s first big megapixel shooter. The apparatus is currently being tested, as the company is aiming to optimize battery life, which is much-needed when recording videos and there will be plenty of them in the device, which will be officially announced in late August.
Detailed Panasonic GX7 specs list and photo leaked online
There will be numerous camera announcements by the end of the summer. One of these devices will be revealed by Panasonic and it will sport a Micro Four Thirds mount. It has a name, too, while its specifications have just been leaked. Beside the Panasonic GX7 specs, one of its press photo has just been leaked.
Sony A79 specs to include 32-megapixel image sensor
Sony is rumored to launch plenty of new cameras in the near future. All of them will ditch the SLT technology, as the company is going for mirrorless. Until them, the alleged Sony A79 specs have been leaked online, suggesting that the shooter will feature a 32-megapixel Exmor HD sensor and a 480-point autofocus system.
Panasonic 150mm f/2.8 lens price to be higher than $3,000
The Panasonic 150mm f/2.8 lens price is rumored to be higher than first expected. The product has been announced at Photokina 2012 and put on display at CP+ 2013. However, the company did not mention any costs, so the rumor mill decided to look further. According to leaked info, the lens will cost more than $3,000.
Sony camera lens with integrated sensor to be released soon
The Sony camera lens with integrated sensor is as real as it gets, sources say. Furthermore, the revolutionary device is rumored to be released in two versions soon. The first model will be based on the RX100 II, as it will feature a 20.2-megapixel sensor, while the other one will feature an 18-megapixel sensor and 10x optical zoom lens.
Canon 75-megapixel DSLR camera to feature Foveon-like sensor
A new batch of rumors regarding the Canon 75-megapixel DSLR camera have emerged. Sources are now reporting that the upcoming devices will have a “total usable photosite”, meaning that images will clock in at 75MP quality. Moreover, the shooter will be using a non-Bayer multilayer sensor, similar to the Sigma Foveon X3.
Hasselblad Stellar photos leaked on the web
The Sony RX100 will lend its characteristics to the Hasselblad Stellar soon. Yes, that is correct, a new Hasselblad camera is coming soon and it will be based on the RX100 compact, which will receive a complete makeover from the premium manufacturer. A bunch of photos have been leaked ahead of the camera’s introduction, too.
New Canon EOS 1D camera with 75-megapixel sensor is in testing
The new Canon EOS 1D DSLR camera is rumored once again. This time, the rumor mill says that it will feature a full frame 75-megapixel image sensor. Additionally, it will be a part of the EOS 1D series and it will be based on the 1D X design and its announcement will occur by the end of 2013.
Olympus E-M6 rumored to replace E-M5 this fall
Olympus E-M6 has been rumored for quite some time and it appears that the Micro Four Thirds camera is coming in September. The shooter will replace the OM-D E-M5, despite the fact that the rumor has previously believed that the entry-level OM-D E-M1 will not be joined by other high-end cameras this fall.
Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS lens confirmed in leaked roadmap
The Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS lens has been leaked ahead of its announcement in an updated roadmap, which, in fact, has been accidentally leaked, too. The lens will be released to the market in the fourth quarter of 2013 and it will provide a 35mm focal length equivalent of 75-350mm.
Innovative Sony lens-camera rumored to be announced soon
A Sony lens-camera is in the works. It features a lens and a built-in image sensor, while having the ability to hold onto smartphones and tablets using magnets. Mobile devices will act as Live View mode for the “cameralens” thanks to NFC or WiFi, and the product should be launched along with the i1 Honami smartphone soon.
Panasonic GX7 caught seeking regulatory approval in Taiwan
The Panasonic GX7 is being leaked all over the place. The Micro Four Thirds camera has just been caught at the National Communications Commission in Taiwan, which is the Asian country’s regulatory agency version of the US-based FCC. The device should be officially introduced in August, along with a set of interesting specs.
Canon 8D placeholders spotted at online retailers
The Canon 7D Mark II is rumored to replace the EOS 7D in early 2014. Information about the camera has been leaked several times, but everything we thought we knew may be wrong. According to a couple of retailers, the DSLR will be called Canon 8D and it will have an intriguing specifications list, to say the least.
New Fujifilm X-A1 rumor says two other cameras coming after it
The latest Fujifilm X-A1 rumor said that the mirrorless camera will be introduced in August and released in September. A new leak is making the internet rounds by revealing that the shooter will be sold with a two-lens kit. Moreover, a couple of other shooters will become available soon after that, in order to diversify the company’s lineup.
Sony NEX-5T rumored to be announced in September
Sony is rumored to introduce multiple cameras during the remaining months of 2013. The gossip talk suggests that a total of four shooters will be revealed, including a DSLR-like NEX, E-mount full frame, and the NEX-7 replacement. The fourth newcomer is rumored to be the Sony NEX-5T, which should be announced in September.
Olympus E-M1 announcement scheduled for September
The Olympus E-M1 announcement appears to have been scheduled for the second week of September. Two different sources are reporting that the entry-level Micro Four Thirds camera will be revealed around that time. Moreover, Olympus fans might also receive a pair of new lenses along with a Four Thirds shooter.
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