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!
Official Ricoh GR photos unofficially leaked online
There is no doubt that Ricoh will release a new camera soon. Beside the full specifications list, an insider has leaked the press photos of the so-called Ricoh GR. The digital camera is said to feature a 16.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, along with an 18.3mm lens and is expected to be officially announced on April 17.
Samsung NX2000 Tizen / Android camera passes through the FCC
Samsung’s NX2000 smart camera has been leaked once again. This time, the Android or Tizen-powered shooter is seeking the approval of the Federal Communications Commission, in order to be able to use its WiFi 802.11n chipset. The mirrorless camera will feature a 20.3-megapixel sensor and should be released in the coming weeks.
Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS lens coming on April 17
Fujifilm is looking to expand its Fujinon lineup with a pair of lenses. One of them will be officially announced on April 17 during a special event and this is the XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS lens, which is rumored to be unveiled this week, while the XF 27mm f/2.8 pancake lens should be revealed by the end of June 2013.
Sony CyberShot DSC-HX50V to be announced on April 26
Sony will launch a new camera in late April, says an inside source. The company’s fans should get excited over this, as the source does not mention the NEX-7n mirrorless shooter, which has previously been rumored to be announced by the end of April. However, the Japan company will definitely reveal the HX50V, a compact camera with WiFi.
Samsung NX2000 Android camera photo leaked on the web
An image of an unannounced Samsung camera has been leaked online. The device appears to be powered by the Android operating system and an image sensor with a higher-megapixel count than that of the original Galaxy Camera. The leak is suggesting that the Samsung NX2000 release date is getting closer and closer.
New Canon 5D Mark III firmware update spotted at NAB Show 2013
Canon has confirmed on numerous occasions that the 5D Mark III DSLR camera will receive a firmware update by the end of April 2013. The new update, which should provide clean 1080p output via HDMI and faster autofocus when using the Speedlight AF Assist Beam, has been spotted in the wild at the NAB Show 2013.
Ricoh GR 16.3-megapixel APS-C camera release date is May 2013?
Sources in Japan have revealed that Ricoh is working on a new camera, which will be called “GR”. They did not stop there, as plenty of other details, such as specs, price, and release date, have been leaked. The company will resume its digital camera business this April, when the GR is scheduled for an official announcement.
Sony NEX-7n, Olympus E-PL6, Panasonic LF1 and G6 coming soon
Activity on the digital camera market is expected to intensify over the next couple of months. Three new companies are allegedly working on new camera models. The list of organizations include Sony, Panasonic, and Olympus, all of them trying to grab a little bit more market share from the giants, such as Canon and Nikon.
Fufjifilm X-Pro2 TBA this June with a new hybrid viewfinder
Fujifilm will keep itself busy this year, inside sources say. An insider has revealed that the Japanese company is actively working on a replacement for the X-Pro1 mirrorless cameras. The device should go by the name of X-Pro2 when it becomes available this June, alongside a new hybrid viewfinder and other novel features.
LockCircle’s Prime Circle XE system will use wireless aperture control
LockCircle, a still relatively unknown accessory manufacturer, has announced that it will launch a set of 10 prime lenses that will use remote aperture control. The set will be benefiting from a collaboration with Carl Zeiss optics.
Canon 70D announcement date slated for April 23
Canon is rumored to have been scheduled a product announcement event on April 23. The suggested date falls on a Tuesday, which is in line with the company’s affection for launch dates. It appears that the Canon 70D DSLR camera will be finally unveiled in two week’s time, with specs similar to those found in the Rebel SL1.
Panasonic GF6 release date, price, and specs leaked
Panasonic is going to hold a press event on April 9 in order to announce a new camera. However, the upcoming device does not have any secrets, as its details have been leaked several times. However, this tops it all, as the Lumix GF6 has had its white version, release date, price, and photos leaked on the web.
Canon 7D Mark II “test” camera specs revealed
It seems like the rumors about Canon 7D’s replacement are intensifying. Usually, this is a good sign, as it means that we are approaching a product launch. The latest gossip talk about the EOS 7D Mark II says that the DSLR will feature a lot of novelties when compared to Canon’s other cameras, including a new AF system.
Canon 7D Mark II and EF 100-400mm IS II lens coming this year
Canon will keep itself busy in 2013, as the company is preparing an event for late summer or early fall. The special occasion will consist of two new product announcements: one for a camera and the other one for a lens. An inside source has revealed that Canon will launch the 7D Mark II and EF 100-400mm lens replacement this year.
Sony and Panasonic announcing new mirrorless cameras in early April
April will greet photography fans with several new product announcements from Sony and Panasonic. If Sony reveals a new mirrorless camera on April 3, then Panasonic will introduce two new Micro Four Thirds shooters on April 9. However, there are still chances that the shooters will be revealed during NAB 2013.
Jessops outlet opening in London this week, along with online store
Blue skies have finally appeared on top of the Jessops brand, as the company is preparing to open an outlet store in the heart of London, United Kingdom. A source familiar with the matter has confirmed that the new Jessops store will be opened, along with the online shop, by the end of this week.
Canon rumored to reveal a high-megapixel camera in fall 2013
The patience of Canon fans will be rewarded this fall, as the company is rumored to announce a high-megapixel camera by the end of 2013. Additionally, the shooter, with a big megapixel count for its image sensor, will most likely compete against the unannounced Nikon D4X and will be released in 2014, says an inside source.
Full frame Pentax K-3 DSLR to be announced on March 27
We have heard through the grapevine that Pentax will finally announce a new full frame DSLR camera under the name K-3. Allegedly, the announcement is scheduled to take place on March 27. The Japanese company will announce its FF DSLR along with a new image sensor and a novel processing engine among many others.
Canon 70D announcement delayed until April 2013
Canon has announced four new cameras in a few minutes on March 21. One of these shooters is the world’s lightest and smallest DSLR camera ever, while two others are powered by the DIGIC 6 image processor. However, neither of these is the EOS 70D, as Canon has decided to delay its release date until April 2013.
Canon to announce at least five new lenses by the end of 2013
Let there be lenses, said Canon’s god, as the company is rumored to prepair for a year full of new optics. A source familiar with the matter has revealed that the Japanese manufacturer will introduce at least five new lenses over the course of 2013. Moreover, two of them might even be announced within days.
Canon EOS-b aka Kiss X7 photos leaked on the web
The photos of the smallest and lightest DSLR camera ever from Canon have been leaked on the web. The camera will be called Canon EOS-b in the United States, while Japanese consumers will encounter it under the name of EOS Kiss X7. Its specs and photos surfaced on the web, along with its release date for the Asian market.
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