The above screenshot (found on dpreview) shows an online ad for the upcoming Fujifilm X30 camera by the UK retailer Jessops. The specs read: 2/3″ X-Trans CMOS II sensor, real time viewfinder, 3″ 920K dots premium clear tilting LCD, world’s fastest AF at 0.06.
Update #1 – there is also a “photo” version of this lens (50mm f/1.5 AS UMC): Update #2 – US pricing announced: $549 (available in Canon EF, MFT, Nikon F, Sony E+A mounts). Not very exciting news unless you are a filmmaker – Samyang officially announced their 50mm T1.5 AS UMC lens (check pricing and availability):
Update: this post has been updated multiple times to reflect the latest Photokina rumors. As you have probably already noticed, I do not post every single rumor that circulates on the Internet for the very simple reason that many websites just post unreliable information and in many cases just plain nonsense. Here is a quick recap […]
Adorama currently offers two different Ricoh GR camera kits (the accessories are basically for free, while supplies last): Ricoh GR with 64GB SDXC Pro Class 10 memory card, camera case and GV-1 external viewfinder for $696.95 (with 4% Adorama rewards and free 2 day shipping) Ricoh GR with 64GB SDXC Pro Class 10 Memory Card, […]
Sony patented a 20mm f/2.8 and 28mm f/2.8 pancake lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Ricoh filed a patent for 7mm f/2.6 lens (4/3″ sized sensor). Panasonic filed a patent for several different Micro Four Thirds lenses: 12mm f/2.0, 12mm f/1.4 OIS, 12mm f/1.2 OIS, and 12mm f/2.8. Canon has a new patent for 55-250mm f/4-5.6 and 55-300mm […]
The Sony Cybershot KW11 “selfie” camera is now officially announced (in Asia only). Here the main specifications: 1/2.3″ 19.2MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor 8.3cm / 3.3″ (16:9) 1,229,760 dots OLED touchscreen f/2 lens Dimensions: 57.7 x 125 x 20.1mm (2 3/8 in. × 5 in. × 13/16 in.) Weight: approx. 136g / 4.8oz. (battery and memory stick […]
As I already mentioned back in May that Samsung’s flagship mirrorless camera NX1 will be announced at Photokina. Here is some addition info from dpreview: NX1 will be announced in Photokina 2014. 2nd generation of PD AF. It will be interesting to see how it will perform compared to A6000. Totally new sensor and engine. Significant improved IQ.
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