Canon rumors recap

By PR admin | Published: December 27, 2016


The latest Canon rumors:

  • Canon is rumored to announce a new EOS M camera in February for the CP+ show in Japan. The new model will stand below the EOS M5 and will probably look like the EOS M10 / EOS M3.
  • CanonRumors also debunked some fake news about the Canon EOS 6D Mark II being replaced by a full frame mirrorless camera. I am not sure how this even got any traction online - replacing a DSLR with a mirrorless in the same product line will never happen.
  • Canon PowerShot G 9 X Mark II camera is also coming soon (most likely announced at CES in early January 2017).
  • A new Canon EOS 77D will replace the Canon EOS Rebel T6s.
  • Nokishita posted a long list of registered but not yet released Canon products:

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First press photo, shipping date of the Panasonic GH5 camera

By PR admin | Published: December 26, 2016


I already reported that the Panasonic GH5 camera will be officially released on January 4th, 2017. It appears that the shipping/availability date will be March 1st, 2017 according to biggest Romanian photo gear site F64. They also show the first press photo of the GH5 unless they photoshopped it (the photo released at Photokina and currently used by retailers was more of a teaser than a real product photo):

Update: the photo of the GH5 used in the F64 website is fake.

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The latest patents: Fujinon 14mm f/1.8, Canon 135mm f/2 lenses and more

By PR admin | Published: December 26, 2016

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→ Fuji has a new patent for a Fujinon 14mm f/1.8 lens designed for APS-C sensor (Fuji currently has a XF 14mm f/2.8 lens in their lineup).

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→ Canon 135mm f/2 lens with apodization filter patent.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: December 26, 2016

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→ Adobe reported record revenue and net income.

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→ Zeiss also reported record revenue and earnings.

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→ ZY Optics launched a new silver version of their Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II lens (available for different mounts).

More after the break:

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Konost full frame digital rangefinder/mirrorless camera updates

By PR admin | Published: December 24, 2016

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Konost updated their website. Here is what's new (and it is not much):

  • The camera will be released in late 2017 (check also this post and the new FAQ).
  • Beta versions of the rangefinder will be available in the first half of 2017.
  • It will have a custom 20/24MP sensor - designed and manufactured specifically for the Konost cameras.
  • The camera will be available in silver and black with classy aluminum or rugged carbon fiber cover.
  • Compatible with all M-mount lenses.
  • It seems that there will be two different products - a digital rangefinder and a mirrorless model.
  • There are also several new pictures/renderings:

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Sigma sd Quattro H mirrorless camera now available for pre-order in the US

By PR admin | Published: December 23, 2016

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The new Sigma sd Quattro H mirrorless camera is finally available for pre-order in the US at B&H and Adorama:

  • US price: $1,199
  • EU price: €1,400
  • UK price: £1499.99
  • Canada price: $1749.95
  • Shipping will start in January/February

Update: the first review with sample photos can be found here.

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Sigma ART lenses discount (coupon code included)

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2016

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Several Sigma ART lenses are now on sale at Adorama when you use coupon code LENSFRIDAY at checkout. All of the listings include 4% back in Adorama rewards, a free Sigma USB dock and free overnight shipping through 12/22. This offer will expire on 1/1/17.

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Konost has been operating in “stealth mode”, promises updates before the end of the year

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2016

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Konost, the full frame digital camera project from last year, posted a brief update on their website promising some updates before the end of the year:

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Konost also promised some sample photos back in March, but this never happened (unless I have missed something).

There have been some speculations that Leica is somehow involved/working with Konost for their upcoming M10 digital rangefinder (I seriously doubt that).

This is the only information we have so far on the Konost full frame digital camera:

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