DSLR Cameras
Nikon D5300 to come packed with WiFi and GPS, unlike the D610
Nikon will soon replace the D5200 and D600 cameras. The DSLRs are around one-year-old, but the company seems constrained to discontinue the devices and focus on the next-generation shooters. The Nikon D5300 will substitute the D5200 and it will bring both GPS and WiFi to the table, while the D610 is said to replace the D600.
Pentax K-3 coming soon with 20-megapixel APS-C sensor
Ricoh has been rumored to announce a new Pentax camera with a full frame image sensor since the beginning of 2013. The device is still not here, but the rumors are back, stating that the DSLR is in the works and it is coming at the end of October. The Pentax K-3 name is the same, but this time the camera features an APS-C sensor.
Nikon D610 specs leaked, D600 price goes down
After being rumored for the first time a few weeks ago, the first Nikon D610 specs have showed up on the web. The full frame DSLR camera will not be a major upgrade in terms of features, but the Japanese company will fix all of the device’s issues. Meanwhile, the D600 price has dropped after its MAP list removal.
Nikon D600 & D5100 wiped from MAP list, D5300 & D610 in sight
Nikon D600 and D5100 have been removed officially from the Minimum Advertised Price list. This decision will allow retailers to set their own prices for the two cameras. Additionally, this is another evidence that the D610 and D5300 DSLRs are in the works and that their release dates might be closer than first thought.
Ricoh releases firmware updates for nine Pentax DSLR cameras
Ricoh has been very busy with the Pentax brand in 2013. The company has managed to dismiss the claims that this label will die, but there is a lot of work to be done. In the meantime, nine Pentax DSLR cameras have received firmware updates that improve support for two newly-launched flash units and five HD DA Limited lenses.
September Nikon camera deals are now available at retailers
Online retailers and digital camera makers are usually striking deals in order to provide instant rebates to customers. This month, B&H PhotoVideo and Amazon have revealed their Nikon camera deals, which are available until September 28. They have a potential of allowing users to save up to $300 when buying a new camera and lens kit.
Nikon D610 and D5300 DSLRs rumored to be coming soon
Nikon rumors are rare sightings these days. Not too much is being heard about the company’s future plans, but it is the right time to put everything behind. The gossip season is kickstarted by the so-called Nikon D610, which should replace the D600, as well as by the D5300, that will substitute the mid-range D5200 APS-C DSLR.
Canon medium-format DSLR camera rumored to be in the works
Despite the fact that camera manufacturers have taken a huge blow following the financial crisis, it does not mean that they will stop innovating. Smartphones are also eating their piece of the pay, so they have to think bigger. As a result, it appears that the Canon medium-format DSLR is real and it may be revealed soon.
Enormous Nikon D800X is just a replica of the original D800
A Taiwan-based designer has created a replica of the Nikon D800 DSLR. He called it Nikon D800X and, although it looks like it is working, it is actually a sculpture. The artist has put a lot of effort into building it, but the result is simply amazing. The only thing that may give it away is its size, as the D800X is gigantic.
New entry-level Nikon DSLR camera coming in the near future
A new entry-level Nikon DSLR camera is in the works and it will be released in the near future. The company has posted dreadful financial results, but claims it has a plan to get back on track. The first step is to launch a low-end DSLR camera soon, which will most likely compete against the Canon Rebel SL1 / EOS 100D.
Canon 7D Mark II rumor: camera will feature mutated 70D sensor
The Canon 7D Mark II is being rumored once again. Sources are confirming that the camera will feature Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, but the EOS 70D sensor will be altered, in order to better suit the needs of wildlife photographers. The rumor also says that the DSLR can do 12 frames per second and many other exciting things.
Canon 7D to get RAW video support from Magic Lantern soon
Magic Lantern’s team of hackers has already proven its coding abilities. Its members have managed to bring RAW video capabilities to a number of Canon cameras, such as 5D Mark III and 50D, using custom firmware versions. According to one of its members, the next EOS shooter to get RAW video support is the Canon 7D.
Canon to release EOS 7D Mark II in mid-2014
Although it has been rumored ever since the beginning of this year, Canon’s EOS 7D Mark II will not replace the current 7D model by the end of 2013. Sources are reporting that the company will not announce any new DSLRs this year, but new cameras, including the big megapixel one, are coming in the first half of 2014.
Canon 1D Mark III, 1D Mark IV, and 1Ds Mark III updated
The Canon 1D Mark III is just one of the company’s discontinued cameras which keeps on receiving support. The DSLR, along with the 1D Mark IV and the 1Ds Mark III, has been upgraded to a new firmware. The company has revealed that the three updates share the same changelog, that includes a couple of bug fixes.
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.
Control your DSLR from a smartphone via WiFi using Weye Feye
Cameras with built-in WiFi are very easy to be controled from a smartphone using dedicated apps. However, not all shooters have it, so XSories has decided to provide a WiFi-enabled solution, called Weye Feye. It can be connected to Nikon and Canon DSLRs, and then users can control the cameras using their mobile devices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sony DSLR-like E-mount camera to tackle Canon’s Rebel soon
Canon may offer the smallest DSLR camera in the world, but the company is facing serious threat from one of its biggest rivals. According to inside sources, a Sony DSLR-like E-mount camera is in development and it is coming for Canon’s Rebel shooters. Everything is supposed to happen soon, as Sony is not wasting no more time.
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