Monthly Archives: August 2014

Sony QX1 camera, new 35mm f/1.4G and 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G A-mount lenses rumored for Photokina

Sony has filed for a “Certificate of Compliance” in Russia for two new cameras labeled as ILCE-QX1 and ILCE-QX1L. I find it strange that the QX1/QX1L are described as “Digital camera / Interchangeable lens digital camera” since the current Sony QX10 and QX100 models are lens camera modules that attach to a smart phone and not […]

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The upcoming Fujifilm X30 compact camera will have an EVF

The Fuji X20 compact camera is already listed as discontinued and it will be soon replaced by the new X30 model (pictured above) that will have an EVF (the X20 had an optical VF). The X30 will be available in silver and black and is rumored to have the same price tag as the X20 ($500). Via […]

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Pentax K-S1 camera specifications

Those are the specifications of the Pentax K-S1 camera:

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Kodak discontinues the Professional BW400CN film

Today Kodak announced the discontinuation of the Professional BW BW400CN film – “the world’s finest-grained chromogenic film”. The BW400CN film is still in stock at B&H, Adorama and Amazon. Here is the full text of the discontinuation notice:

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More leaked pictures of the Olympus PEN E-PL7 MFT camera

Digicame-info found three more pictures of the upcoming Olympus PEN E-PL7 MFT camera. For additional info, see previous PhotoRumors coverage. T he E-PL7 will be announced on August 28th.

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You will not care about the upcoming Sony KW1 “selfie” camera

Few days ago I reported rumors about a new Sony KW1 compact camera equipped with Exmor RS sensor. Pictures of the KW1 already leaked on several Chinese websites and reveal a camera designed for… selfies. Here are the specifications:

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Rokinon to announce their new 50mm f/1.2 lens on August 26th

The previously rumored 50mm f/1.2 lens will most likely be announced on August 26th according to this Facebook post. Update: there is also a new Samyang lens teaser:

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Silver Olympus E-M1 camera to be announced soon, rumors point to possible 4k video firmware update

Olympus will refresh their E-M1 MFT camera with a new silver version (pictured above). There are also rumors of a possible firmware update that will bring 4k video recording capabilities. The official announcement is expected on August 30th. Via Xitek

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