Monthly Archives: February 2016

Panasonic Lumix G 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. lens announced

Panasonic announced a new Lumix G 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. lens for MFT cameras: Price: $497.99 Shipping will start on April 28th Production 1,000 pieces / month Micro Four Thirds System Lens 24-120mm (35mm Equivalent) Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/5.6 One Extra-Low Dispersion Element Three Aspherical Elements POWER O.I.S., Dual I.S. Compatible Splash- and […]

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New low price on the Fuji X-E2 mirrorless camera

There is a new price drop on the Fujifilm X-E2 camera (all listings below come with a free Fuji HG-XE1 hand grip): Fuji X-E2 + hand grip is now $499 (regular: $788): Silver Black Fuji X-E2 kit with XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS lens + hand grip is now $699 (regular $1,188): Silver Black Shipping is […]

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Additional Sigma coverage (sd Quattro, 50-100mm f/1.8, 30mm f/1.4, MC-11, EF-630, FD-11)

While Nikon made a big splash with their D5/D500 cameras at CES, Sigma did steal the CP+ show last night with their latest products. I have updated almost all of my previous posts with additional information (press releases, samples photos, MTF charts, etc.) so check them out: Sigma sd Quattro and sd Quattro H Sigma […]

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New Nikon DL and Coolpix cameras announced

Nikon announced seven new cameras last night – three new DL models with 1″ sensor and four Coolpix point and shoot cameras:

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Samsung India: “we have officially discontinued manufacturing of cameras”

This should not be a surprise to PhotoRumors readers (see previous coverage): Samsung India recently twitted that the company has “officially discontinued manufacturing of cameras”. The tweet was posted on January 11, but Amateurphotographer just reported it today:

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Panasonic to launch new Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS lens tomorrow, 6K 30fps camera in the near future

Tomorrow (February 24th) Panasonic will announce a new Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS lens (pictured above). Also: the Japanese website Nikkan reports that Panasonic will introduce a new 6K 30fps capable camera before the end of their 2016 fiscal year (March 31st, 2017). Maybe this will be the new Panasonic GH5? Via Digicame-info

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New: Sigma sd Quattro mirrorless cameras with Foveon X3 sensor and Sigma SA mount

The big surprise from Sigma today is the development announcement of new sd Quattro and sd Quattro H mirrorless cameras with Foveon X3 sensor and Sigma SA mount. The official released date and pricing are not available. Additional pictures and information: Two mode Autofocus system Mirrorless system, Dust & Splash magnesium alloy body Compact design similar […]

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