Monthly Archives: March 2016

Canon rumored to announce 3 mirrorless cameras in 2016

Canon is rumored to announce three new mirrorless cameras this year: Fixed lens mirrorless camera similar to the Leica Q and the Sony RX1 R New APS-C mirrorless camera Full frame mirrorless camera (probably with 4K video recording capabilities) The official announcement is expected around September for the 2016 Photokina show. Via CanonRumors

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Konost full frame digital rangefinder project is still alive, cameras will be available in different colors

There are no new updates on the Konost full frame digital rangefinder camera project (konost.com), except the different color renderings that were recently posted on social media. The Konost team promised that real sample photos from their camera will be released soon:

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Additional clarifications on the aircraft ban for lithium ion batteries

Several readers emailed me with questions about the new regulations for carrying lithium ion batteries on airplanes. Here is a good recap on this topic: Passenger baggage: 1. Lithium ion batteries carried by passengers in their personal electronic devices, whether in their carry-on or checked baggage, are not affected by this new restriction. 2. Passengers must not pack […]

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What else is new?

Rumors: Ricoh wants to enter the mirrorless interchangeable camera market Pentax K-1 sample photos *UPDATED* Huawei P9 smartphone with a dual Leica-made lens system to be revealed on April 6 Leica M-D Typ 262 camera model registered in Korea Does The X-Pro 2 Have a Problem? Fuji Looks Forward Fujifilm X-Pro 2 ACROS Video → Tamron […]

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Canon EOS Rebel T6/1300D DSLR camera announced built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity

The previously rumored entry level DSLR camera is now officially announced – the new Canon EOS Rebel T6 is a minor update to the previous T5 model – it has built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity, new Digic 4+ processor and better LCD screen. The US price is $549 or $749 for a two lens kit. The rest […]

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Olympus Stylus TG-Tracker camera to be announced next

The next camera to be announced by Olympus will be called “Stylus TG-Tracker” – the name was recently registered at the Indonesian communications agency. The official announcement is usually 30-90 days after the registration. Based on the name, this will most likely be a new action-type camera. Via Digicame-info

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B&H and Adorama are now taking preorder for the Techart PRO Leica M lens to Sony E-mount AF adapter

The new Techart PRO Leica M lens to Sony E-mount AF adapter that will let you autofocus manual Leica M lenses on Sony a7 cameras is now available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama, Addition information on the new adapter, including features, specs and multiple hands-on videos and reviews can be found over at LeicaRumors.

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