The latest Canon rumors: A new new Canon EOS-1 camera is expected in 2014. No big surprise here since Nikon is also rumored to be coming up with a new D4 DSLR. The replacement of the EF 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS lens is rumored to be tested at the Sochi Olympics games in February, 2014 and may be announced […]
→ Lytro raised $40 million in funding to expand the picture revolution for their their light field cameras. → New: Looxcie 3 wearable camera (more info available here). → Think Tank Photo announced new Retrospective laptop bags available in 13″ and 15″ sizes, three color options and either sand-washed 100% premium cotton canvas or polyspun.
Few months ago I reported that Samyang will start producing lenses for Fuji mirrorless cameras. In a recent Facebook comment Samyang Asia confirmed that all of their lenses will be available with Fuji X-mount in the future.
The Pentax K-3 Premium Silver Edition DSLRE camera is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at B&H.
Nikkei.com published an article called “Panasonic to halve digital camera releases in 2014“, here are the main points:
All Touit lenses for Sony and Fuji mounts are currently 20% off. The savings for a 32mm f/1.8 lens is $180, with the 12mm f/2.8 lens you will save $251. This offer will end on January 31, 2014. For more current rebates and other Black Friday deals, check this page.
The Sony RX10 is currently in stock in Europe . In the US the camera is expected to start shipping on November 23rd. Here are few sample images taken with the RX10:
→ 360-degree HD video camera with live steaming raised over $250,000 on Kickstarter → The Panono throwable panoramic ball camera is listed on Indiegogo and got over $350,00 funding. → Google is working on RAW support and improved camera features for Android based devices. → Olympus may expand common digital camera parts with Sony.
On November 21 Tokina will officially announce the Sony α-mount version of their AT-X 116 PRO DX lens that is already available for Nikon and Canon mounts. The technical specifications of the lens can be found here.
→ Canon filed a patent for a camera with a transparent mirror. → Sigma filed a patent for a 300mm f/2.8 APO lens. → Olympus filed a patent for a 250mm f/5 reflex lens for MFT cameras.
