After the silver Zeiss Ikon film rangefinder camera ($1,600) was discontinued earlier this year, today Zeiss entirely stopped the manufacturing of all versions the Ikon. It seems that Zeiss has no plans to introduce a digital rangefinder like the Leica M in the near future. In addition to the Leica M7 and MP, Voigtländer also still produces several different classic film rangefinder […]
Simga’s 2012-234169 patent has calculations for 30mm f/2.8, 30mm f/2.5, 28mm f/2.8, 24mm f/2.8, 50mm f/2.8 and 55mm f/2.8 lenses designed for APS-C sized sensor. The interesting part is that the described lenses have built-in image stabilization. On few occasions in the past Sigma has made statements that they are not interested in developing a mirrorless interchangeable lens system camera. My […]
The next mirrorless camera from Canon is rumored to have a built-in EVF (the above pictures are a mockup). The first EOS M model did not come with an EVF because Canon felt that the current technology was not advanced enough. The company reportedly will not venture in hybrid or optical viewfinders for their future mirrorless […]
DxOMark released their test results for the Canon Powershot G15 and Sony NEX-6 cameras. Here are their conclusions: Canon G15 This is a good result overall and when considering the G15’s other features such as the flexibility of the new high-speed zoom and reduction in size over pervious iterations it’s a extremely well-balanced and attractive package. […]
Those are the top 10 PhotoRumors posts for November 2012: Seven new full frame DSLR lenses will start shipping in the next 30 days Samyang T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC tilt-shift lens delayed till March 2013 Sample images from the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens Top 10 best selling mirrorless interchangeable lens […]
Fujifilm officially announced a delay for the XF 14mm f/2.8 wide angle lens ($899.95) because of priority given to the 18-55mm f/2.8-4 zoom lens production that comes in a kit with their latest X-E1 mirrorless camera. The new delivery date is January 19th, 2013 (Google translation):
The Camera Store published this funny video called “The Mirrorless Party”. Enjoy!
Adobe released a new video teaser on some of the upcoming future updates to Photoshop. To learn more, you can register for this event on December 11, 2012:
Several readers emailed me that their Fuji X-E with 18-55mm lens kit orders are now shipping in the US: For current availability, check Amazon, B&H and Adorama (all out of stock at the time of this post).
Sinar announced their new IanTec professional camera system for landscape and architectural photography (brochure). Specifications: Shift range: +25/-15 mm vertikally, +20/-20 mm horizontally Leveling aids: 1 crcular spirit level for all axes Viewing aids: Bright focusing screen with flexible 3-fold magnifier (optional) Digital back interface: Sinar, Mamyia and Hasselblad V/H-Schnittstelle Tripod interface: 360° rotating mount with […]
