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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!
Nikon Coolpix P4000 coming soon with 200x optical zoom lens
If you are following the digital imaging market, then you are probably aware that Nikon is selling a camera with an 83x optical zoom lens called Coolpix P900. Now, it is time to reveal the fact that the company is working on an even more impressive shooter, called Nikon Coolpix P4000, that features a 200x optical zoom lens.
New Sigma 12-24mm lens to be released in Art and Contemporary versions
A trusted source has shed more light on the much-rumored Sigma Art-series lens that will be released by the end of 2015. It seems like the optic consists of a Sigma 12-24mm lens instead of an 85mm f/1.4 model, as previously said. Moreover, the upcoming wide-angle zoom lens will become available in both Art and Contemporary versions.
Canon adding DIGIC 7 processor into 5DX and 1D X Mark II
Canon needs to replace its three full-frame DSLR cameras that have been around for a few years. The 6D, 5D Mark III, and 1D X will all be substituted by new models sooner than the end of 2016. Until then, the rumor mill is stating that at least two of them, called 5D X and 1D X Mark II, will be powered by a DIGIC 7 image processor.
New Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 lens coming this year?
Canon may launch another EF-mount 50mm lens in 2015 after all. The company has recently patented such optic in Japan and it would not be a surprise if this were to be the one to come out this year. The new Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 lens would replace a 22-year-old optic and it would be better than it in every aspect possible.
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR and two more lenses coming soon
Nikon will definitely announce three new lenses which have been rumored in the past. The certainty comes from the fact that a source has leaked their photos as well as details about their specs and prices. Without further ado, the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR, 24mm f/1.8G ED, and 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lenses will be unveiled soon.
Nikon 7.2-13.6mm f/3.5-4.5 AW lens is in the works
Nikon has patented another lens that is designed for the company’s CX-mount mirrorless cameras with 1-inch-type sensors. The product in question is a Nikon 7.2-13.6mm f/3.5-4.5 AW lens that will be capable of taking photos underwater alongside the Nikon 1 AW1 mirrorless camera without taking damage in the process.
Canon EF 600mm f/4 DO IS USM lens is in development
Canon is constantly working on new products, including cameras and lenses. The Japan-based company has just patented another lens that consists of a super-telephoto prime with built-in Diffractive Optics technology. The product is the Canon EF 600mm f/4 DO IS USM lens, which could be released at some point in the future.
Canon 1D X Mark II rumored to feature 24MP sensor, again
We are already used to hearing new information about the upcoming Canon 1D X Mark II every fortnight or so. The rumor mill is back with new details about the flagship EOS DSLR camera whose megapixel count may have been decided. According to a trusted source, the EOS 1D X successor will feature a 24-megapixel sensor.
Zeiss Otus 25mm f/1.4 lens to be announced this September
Zeiss is preparing a new lens that will be added to its Otus-series of manual focus optics. It was only a matter of time until the rumors started to intensify, but they had come in hot. It seems like the next model consists of a Zeiss Otus 25mm f/1.4 lens that is close to its launch as it will be unveiled officially in September 2015.
First Olympus E-M10 Mark II photos leaked
Olympus will announce a new Micro Four Thirds camera in the near future. The successor to the entry-level OM-D E-M10 will become official in early August and the rumor mill has some proof. The first Olympus E-M10 Mark II photos have showed up online, while trusted sources have confirmed that the camera is ready for launch.
New Sigma Art lens to be announced by the end of 2015
Sigma has already unveiled two Art-series optics in 2015: the 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM and 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM. Nevertheless, there is room for more and it seems like a new Sigma Art lens is in development. According to a trusted source, the upcoming product will become official sometime by the end of 2015.
Nikon 200-500mm lens coming in the near future
Nikon has been rumored to launch a 24-70mm lens with integrated image stabilization technology for a long time. The optic is coming soon and it seems like it will be accompanied by another model. A trusted source is reporting that a Nikon 200-500mm lens is in development and is on its way sometime in the near future.
More Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II details revealed
Olympus has already introduced an OM-D-series mirrorless camera with a Micro Four Thirds sensor this year in the body of the E-M5 Mark II. The company will do something it has not done before and will unveil another one in the same year. Until then, the rumor mill has leaked new Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II details.
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 G lens set to be released this fall
Sony will unveil a new lens for FE-mount mirrorless cameras with full-frame image sensors in the near future. Multiple sources are stating that the large aperture prime from the company’s official roadmap consists of the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 G lens, which will become available for purchase sometime in September or October.
More Sony A7000 specs and price information revealed
It has been rumored for a long time that Sony is working on a new E-mount mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor. The device should have been out by now, but it has been delayed. Either way, sources have just leaked more specs and price details about the Sony A7000, which is now said to be unveiled in August or September.
Canon 5DX rumored to replace the 5D Mark III
The rumor mill has previously said that Canon might have a surprising name for the 5D Mark III replacement. Although most people have referred to it as the 5D Mark IV, one source had a different opinion earlier in 2015. Now, a different source is claiming that the 5D Mark III successor will be called Canon 5DX.
New Canon 1D X Mark II info shows up online
Some new Canon 1D X Mark II info has been leaked on the web. It seems like the DSLR will not be announced on August 14 and that the Rebel SL2 / EOS 150D will be the one to show up during this event. On the other hand, the 1D X Mark II will be unveiled at a later date and it will employ a brand new autofocus system.
Sony A7000 mirrorless camera to offer 15.5-stop dynamic range
There is no question that Sony is leading the image sensor market in the digital imaging world. The company will not stop improving its technologies and it seems like it is working on “wowing” the world once again. The upcoming Sony A7000 mirrorless camera is rumored to employ a sensor with an impressive 15.5-stop dynamic range.
Panasonic GX8 and FZ300 to be announced within a few days
Multiple trusted sources are claiming that Panasonic has scheduled a major product launch event for next week. Among the upcoming products, it is said that the Panasonic GX8 and FZ300 cameras will become official, while the 150mm f/2.8 super-telephoto prime lens will be unveiled for Micro Four Thirds fans, too.
Canon to reveal two lenses and one DSLR on August 14
The next major announcement event to be held by Canon will take place on August 14, 2015, says the rumor mill. During the event, the company is rumored to unveil two lenses and one DSLR. It seems like the EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens is coming, while the most likely camera to show up is the tiny Rebel SL2 / 150D.
Canon EF-S 15-105mm f/2.8-5.6 STM lens patented, too
Canon has patented a new lens for EOS-series DSLR cameras featuring an APS-C-sized image sensor. It consists of a standard zoom lens that will offer a 35mm focal length equivalent of about 24-168mm. The product in question is the Canon EF-S 15-105mm f/2.8-5.6 STM lens and it has been patented in Japan.
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