Monthly Archives: June 2018

New memory card standard announced: SD Express (up to 128TB capacity and 985 MB/s maximum data transfer rate)

By PR admin | Published: June 27, 2018

The SD Association announced a new memory card standard called SD Express with memory card capacity up to 128TB and 985 MB/s maximum data transfer rate:

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Sony released their FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens (SEL400F28GM)

By PR admin | Published: June 27, 2018

Sony finally released their new FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens (SEL400F28GM). The lens was originally announced in October last year. The US price of the lens will be $12,000 (€12,000 in Europe). For comparison, the Nikon 400mm f/2.8 lens is $800 cheaper at 11,196.95, the Canon 400mm f/2.8 is $10,000 ($2,000 cheaper). The optional […]

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Less than 24 hours left: Skylum Luminar 2018 giveaway

By PR admin | Published: June 26, 2018

I have two Luminar 2018 software licenses to give away. Here is how to enter the giveaway (direct link): a Rafflecopter giveaway The winner will be announced on PhotoRumors.com on or around July 9th. This giveaway is open to everyone and it is not restricted to US residents. The giveaway is void where prohibited by law. Use […]

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New: ProMaster 170SL Speedlight for Sony

By PR admin | Published: June 26, 2018

The ProMaster 170SL Speedlight now also offers full TTL compatibility for Sony’s multi-interface hot shoe (in addition to Canon and Nikon). The price of the flash is $189.95. Additional information:

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New Sony 32MP APS-C IMX342LQA sensor leaked online, it will not be used in the rumored Sony a6700 camera

By PR admin | Published: June 26, 2018

The brochure for a new Sony sensor leaked on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. As SonyAddict points out, the new APS-C sensor looks legitimate, but probably it’s designed for industrial applications only. The chances for Sony to use this sensor in their rumored a6700 camera are slim. Here are the details on the new sensor:

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The latest Sigma lenses are now shipping

By PR admin | Published: June 25, 2018

The new Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens is now shipping in the US (Nikon version is already in stock) as well as in Europe (Foto Hans Keuzekamp). Sigma is now also shipping some of their prime Art lenses for Sony E-mount (check in-stock status). All of the latest Sigma lenses are pretty big […]

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Canon now has 6 new/upcoming/registered/rumored cameras *UPDATED*

By PR admin | Published: June 24, 2018

Canon now has a total of five new/upcoming cameras registered online (there was only one new camera registered three weeks ago). Two of the new cameras are DSLRs, three are mirrorless and one conmpact. Here are the details:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: June 23, 2018

Ricoh has a new patent for a Pentax DA* 11-18mm f/2.8 lens GR Remote Viewer app for Ricoh GRII camera (download JPG & RAW files from GRII to smartphone) New Leica Q Safari limited edition camera announced in Japan Meyer Optik Görlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 lens for Leica M-mount hands-on review The latest 2017/2018 Leica […]

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