Cameras
First Panasonic GX80 photos and specs leaked
The recently mentioned Panasonic GX85 will actually be named Panasonic GX80. The mirrorless camera in question has just been leaked on the web. The photos reveal that the device will maintain the design traits of the GX-series. As for the specs, the shooter is reminiscent of the GX7, while borrowing some features from the GX8.
Sony RX10 III becomes official with 25x optical zoom lens
Sony has just introduced its latest superzoom camera designed for both photographers and videographers. The new Cyber-shot RX10 III is here with a 20.1-megapixel stacked sensor and a 25x optical zoom lens, which offers a full-frame equivalent of 24-600mm. This new shooter is also capable of capturing 4K movies and 14fps in burst mode.
Fujifilm X-Pro2 firmware update 1.01 released for download
As recently-promised, Fujifilm has released firmware update 1.01 for the X-Pro2 mirrorless camera. The new firmware version is available for download for all users and the company recommends everyone to install it as soon as possible in order to fix an annoying bug and to improve image quality in long-exposure mode.
Canon 8K camera to be displayed at NAB Show 2016
Canon will be present at the NAB Show 2016 this April. The company has confirmed its participation at the event, while also providing some interesting details about its upcoming products. Tim Smith, Senior Advisor, Film and TV Production, said in an interview that 8K devices will be showcased at the event.
Panasonic launching an entry-level Micro Four Thirds camera soon
Panasonic will hold a major product launch event within the next few weeks. The rumor mill is claiming that the company will introduce an entry-level mirrorless camera based on the Micro Four Thirds mount. In addition to the shooter, Panasonic will also unleash a new premium lens on the market, sources said.
Canon 5D Mark IV to have more video features than 1D X Mark II
We could not have gone too much without some Canon 5D Mark IV rumors. The DSLR is back into the gossip mill with the promise that it will be unveiled at the end of April. Sources have also confirmed some of the recently leaked details, while stating that the camera will have more videography features than the 1D X Mark II.
First Olympus E-PL8 photos leaked on the web
Olympus is rumored to unveil the PEN-series E-PL8 Micro Four Thirds camera in the near future, as the first photos of the device have appeared on line. The Olympus E-PL8 mirrorless camera will undergo some cosmetic changes when compared to its predecessor, especially in the front. Here are the shooter’s first photos!
Panasonic LX200 specs already leaked online
Panasonic is working on a successor to the LX100 compact camera with a Micro Four Thirds sensor. The new unit will be called LX200 and it will boast several improvements compared to its predecessor. Among them, the rumor mill says that users will find a bigger-megapixel sensor, higher ISO, and a built-in flash.
Canon 4K full-frame mirrorless camera coming at Photokina 2016
Canon will allegedly get serious with the mirrorless camera segment this year, like the company has been promising for the past couple of years. Trusted sources are reporting that a high-end mirrorless camera is coming and that it will record 4K videos, while two other lower-end models will be revealed, too, at Photokina 2016.
Sony A99 Mark II release date delayed once again
Officially, Sony is saying that it remains committed to the A-mount line-up and it will continue to support it. However, its action from the past couple of years are contradicting the company and the rumor mill proves this. The latest gossip talks are stating that the replacement to the A99 camera have been postponed again.
Nikon D3400 and more DSLRs could be unveiled this year
Nikon has already had a great start to 2016. However, the company is expected to continue like this through the summer and to end the year on a high. Multiple new DSLRs could be unveiled in the following months and one of them is the D3400, which will replace the entry-level D3300.
Canon 1300D DSLR becomes official with new Food Mode
After being rumored in recent times, the Canon 1300D is now official. The new DSLR replaces the EOS 1200D / Rebel T5 with few improvements. The list includes must-have features in today’s world, such as WiFi, as well a surprising one: a Food Mode. Users will find this option on the mode dial when the camera becomes available this April.
Sony HX80 pocketable superzoom camera announced
Sony has introduced a new camera that grabs the world’s smallest compact camera with a 30x optical zoom lens from the company’s HX90V shooter. The new unit is even tinier and it is called HX80. It offers built-in electronic viewfinder, 18.2-megapixel sensor, and tilting display among many other features.
Canon lens-style camera patented with 3D capabilities
Canon is preparing to fight against Sony on another front. The EOS maker has recently patented a lens-style camera which can be mounted on mobile devices. Sony’s QX-series cameras that look like lenses have their fans, but Canon has a plan to steal them away from the PlayStation company: 3D support.
First Canon 1300D photos revealed
Highly-reliable sources have recently revealed the specifications list of the Canon 1300D, an entry-level EOS-series DSLR camera that will be introduced in the near future. In addition to the specs, the sources have just decided to leak the first photos of the device, showing that the new model has not suffered many changed compared to its forerunner.
Leica M-D camera rumored to be announced on March 10
Leica will hold a product launch event on or around March 10 in order to reveal a few new products. One of them is a mass-production version of the M Edition 60, which will go by the name of Leica M-D. On the other hand, there will be three new tilt-shift lenses for the Leica SL full-frame mirrorless camera.
Canon EOS 1300D specs leaked ahead of its launch
Canon will introduce a new low-end DSLR camera soon. The product that will become official is the EOS 1300D and it will replace the EOS 1200D, a model announced in February 2014. Before its official announcement, trusted sources have leaked its specifications in order to let everyone know what they can expect.
Sony RX-series medium format camera might become a reality
Sony is the creator of one of the most popular compact camera series on the market. The RX1, RX10, and RX100 cameras have been welcomed by photographers and there is a strong chance that the company may put another format at users’ disposal. It is an RX-series medium format camera and it might be in development!
Canon 6D Mark II DSLR rumored to replace 5D Mark III
Canon is rumored to replace both the 5D Mark III and the 6D DSLRs with a single unit and it is not the 5D Mark IV / 5D X. According to this source, the 6D Mark II will serve as a successor to these cameras, as the new unit will gain more features when compared to the original 6D and will reduce the need for a true 5D Mark III heir.
Fuji medium format camera coming in 2017 with 50-megapixel sensor
The medium format rumors have returned! Fujifilm is once again in the spotlight, as the Japanese company is allegedly developing an interchangeable lens camera with a medium format sensor. A source has also revealed who will make the sensor along with the timeframe for the device’s release date.
Nikon issues another Nikon D750 service advisory
Nikon has issued another service advisory for the D750 DSLR. Industry watchers are well-aware of the camera’s shutter problems, causing it to display unnatural flares in photos. However, only an initial batch was supposed to be affected. Well, Nikon has confirmed that faulty DSLRs have been manufactured in a more extended period.
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