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 PowerShot SX280 HS DIGIC 6-powered camera to be announced soon
The rumor mill believes that Canon’s schedule is completely full this week. According to sources familiar with the matter, the Japanese company will introduce the Canon PowerShot SX280 HS in the following days. This camera’s specs have been leaked on the web and it seems like the camera will be unveiled soon, alongside the EOS-b.
Olympus E-P5 to feature E-M5’s 16.1-megapixel image sensor
The rumors about a new Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus have intensified over the past few weeks. The company will definitely announce a new PEN camera, which will be called E-P5. However, the rumor mill says that the new MFT system will feature the same old 16.1-megapixel image sensor found in the OM-D E-M5.
Unannounced Canon EOS-b 18MP DSLR camera now available for pre-order
The smallest and lightest Canon DSLR camera is now available for pre-order at Best Buy. The APS-C shooter has not been officially announced yet, but the retailer says that anybody can pre-order it. It is called Canon EOS-b and it features an 18-megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor and it is a lot tinier than the EOS 1100D / Rebel T3.
Next Google Nexus phone to feature Nikon camera technology
Most market analysts believe that ever-improving smartphone image sensors will eventually kill the digital camera market. According to the rumor mill, the analysts may be on track with this prediction, as Google is preparing to launch the next-generation Nexus phone, which will feature an “insanely great” Nikon camera technology.
Canon TS-E 45mm and 90mm lenses to be replaced in 2013
Canon is rumored to release a bunch of digital imaging products by the end of 2013. Beside a bunch of cameras, it appears that the company is also working on several new lenses. The rumor mill is now suggesting that the tilt-shift 45mm and 90mm optics will get direct replacements sometime during the second quarter of 2013.
New Canon EF 200 f/2L and EF 800 f/5.6L lenses coming soon?
Canon is rumored to be actively working on replacements for the EF 200 f/2L and EF 800 f/5.6L IS USM lenses. The new optics are said to feature the company’s latest technologies for telephoto lenses and to be lighter than their predecessors, even though they will be made out of the same white material found in the current generation.
Small Canon DSLR specs and announcement date revealed
Canon is working to release a new camera, which will be smaller than the current line of Rebel shooters. The new device will be smaller than any Canon DSLR ever released and will have virtually the same specifications and form factor of the EOS M mirrorless camera, when it becomes available later this spring.
Pentax to announce APS-C compact camera and five new DSLRs soon
Pentax will extend its camera offerings in the following weeks. The company is rumored to reveal up to five new DSLR shooters and a APS-C format camera very soon. Inside sources claim that it is very likely that Pentax and Ricoh will hold a product announcement event by the end of March 2013, in order to unveil the new cameras.
Olympus E-P5 and Sony NEX-7n coming in late April
Olympus is preparing to make another appearance on the Micro Four Thirds camera with the launch of a replacement for the E-P3, while Sony will unveil a successor for the NEX-7 mirrorless shooter very soon. Multiple trusted sources have confirmed that the E-P5 and NEX-7n cameras will be announced in late April.
Canon rumored to develop a new smaller-than-Rebel DSLR camera
Canon is working on several new cameras, in order to replace some of its older digital imaging products. Beside replacements for the 60D, 7D, and EOS M, the Japanese manufacturer is rumored to unveil a new low-end DSLR camera. The new shooter will be smaller than the Rebel series and will be aimed at entry-level consumers.
Canon 6D firmware update to be released in May or June
Canon will release several firmware updates for its cameras by the end of 2013. The company has already released updates for plenty of its cameras and three more are scheduled to become available in the following months. However, there is room for one more as the rumor mill says the EOS 6D will also be updated soon.
Canon 70D finally coming on March 21 or 22
Canon may have finally decided to issue a direct replacement for the EOS 60D. The next-generation camera will most likely be called 70D. An inside source has confirmed that Canon will hold a press event on March 21, while another source has revealed that the new camera is actually coming on March 22.
Canon 7D Mark II to be announced in late summer or early fall
Canon is finally going to replace the aging EOS 7D, says the rumor mill. The new camera is described as a “baby EOS 1D X” and, most likely, will go by the name of 7D Mark II, when it will be unveiled later this year. Information is still scarce, but the new camera is rumored to be aimed at sports and wildlife photographers.
More Sony NEX-7n specs and new details leaked on the web
A new mirrorless camera is being cooked in the oven by Sony. The Japanese corporation is actively working to release a direct replacement for the NEX-7. The latest details leaked on the web are confirming what we had already known: the Sony NEX-7n will be announced in April with a new 24-megapixel image sensor.
Carl Zeiss to announce three new prime lenses for X and E mounts soon?
Carl Zeiss is working on its next-generation prime lenses for Fujifilm’s X and Sony’s E mount digital cameras. The Germany-based imaging product manufacturer is expected to unveil three new prime lenses in the near future. The pricing range and some partial specs have been leaked before event which will take place sometime in April.
Sony and Olympus to announce new cameras soon?
Sony will release a new mirrorless camera in the following weeks. The shooter is rumored to feature a full-frame image sensor. Moreover, Olympus is also said to be on the verge of announcing a new camera. It appears a new Micro Four Thirds system will be unveiled this April, with an expected shipping date of June / July 2013.
Canon 70D to be announced at the end of March?
Canon is preparing a surprise announcement at the end of March. According to sources familiar with the matter, the Japan-based company will finally replace the EOS 60D with the 70D. The brand new DSLR camera will be a significant upgrade over its predecessor and will move away from the “super Rebel” description.
Nikon announcing high-end compact camera within two weeks?
Nikon is set to continue the tradition of high-end compact cameras with the launch of a new Coolpix shooter. The new camera is rumored to feature a DX-sized 16.2-megapixel APS-C image sensor. The surprise here is that the new Coolpix high-end camera may be announced in the next couple of weeks.
Olympus and Panasonic to launch new Micro Four Thirds cameras in April
Olympus is losing money with its digital camera business, while Panasonic has returned to profitable ways. Both companies are trying to keep up the pace with the big guys and the only way to do this is by announcing new gear. Olympus and Panasonic fans may get what they deserve this April, courtesy of new Micro Four Thirds cameras.
Sony NEX-7n with new 24-megapixel sensor to be revealed this April?
After announcing the SLT-A58 and NEX-3N cameras and three new lenses, Sony is rumored to reveal a new mirrorless shooter in early April. A source has confirmed that the Sony NEX-7n will be unveiled in April, with an entirely new 24-megapixel image sensor and new internal design that should get rid of the overheating issues.
Next-gen Canon EOS M mirrorless camera specs and price leaked
Canon will replace its current EOS M mirrorless camera by the end of the year. Launched in June 2012, the EOS M was not exactly a deal breaker. The company has decided to start working on a new shooter, which should become available soon. Meanwhile, the specs and price of the new EOS M have been leaked.
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