Photo Rumors

Sony announced α7S II: a full frame mirrorless camera with 4k video and 5-axis image stabilization

By PR admin | Published: September 11, 2015

There was no Sony A6000 successor or any new lenses announced today, but Sony surprisingly revealed a new α7S II – a full frame mirrorless camera with 4k video, 5-axis image stabilization and ISO 409,600:

Ultra-high sensitivity up to 409600i with low noise across the whole range
Wide dynamic range across entire ISO range delivering smooth tonal gradation from dark to bright conditions
In-camera 5-axis optical image stabilization for expanded shooting possibilities
Internal 4K movie recording featuring full pixel readout without pixel binning in full-frame format
Wide range of professional movie functionality including S-Gamut3.Cine/S-Log3, new Gamma Assist Display, enhanced Zebra Function, Full HD 120fps recording and 4x/5x slow motion recording and full pixel readout without pixel binning in full-frame format
High-speed AF with enhanced accuracy in wide ranging scenes and advanced shooting functions

The price of the α7S II is $2,999 (available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama). Shipping starts in October. Sample photos can be found here.

Hands-on and promo α7S II videos:

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The new DJI Zenmuse X5/X5R drone has a 4k Micro Four Thirds camera

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2015

The newly announced DJI Zenmuse X5 and X5R drone models are equipped with an interchangeable Micro Four Thirds cameras (16MP sensor, 13 stops dynamic range and 4k video recording capabilities).

DJI Zenmuse X5 and X5R promo videos and technical specifications:

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More Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS DO BR USM lens prototype pictutres and details

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2015

PhotographyBay posted few more pictures and additional details on the Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS DO BR USM lens prototype I mentioned earlier today. PhotographyBay also has few more pictures of the 120MP Canon DSLR camera prototype – it is producing 210MB RAW files per image (1:1 view on a 4K monitor):

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Canon EF 600mm f/4 DO BR lens prototype on display at the 2015 Canon EXPO in NYC

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2015

Popular Photography magazine posted some pictures on their Instagram of a new Canon EF 600mm f/4 DO BR lens prototype (patent was recently filed in Japan) that is currently on display at the 2015 Canon EXPO in NYC:

Canon is working on a 600mm F/4 DO BR lens with their latest optical tech. #CanonExpoNY
A photo posted by Popular Photography (@popphotomag) on Sep 10, 2015 at 7:53am PDT

This is a semi-working version of the new 600mm BR DO lens on the floor at the #CanonExpoNY love seeing products still in development A photo posted by Popular Photography (@popphotomag) on Sep 10, 2015 at 8:50am PDT

There was also a prototype of the new 120MP Canon EOS DSLE camera that was announced few days ago:

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Panasonic GH4 firmware update 2.3 now available

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2015

Panasonic released firmware update 2.3 for the GH4 MFT camera that will allow you to add/activate the V-Log profile when it becomes available later this month. Here is the change log:

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Used Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF lens with Canon mount available for $17k

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2015

A Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF lens with Canon mount in excellent condition (9+) is available at the B&H used department for $16,999.97 (reg. $25,999). They also still have the rare Canon EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM lens listed for $180k.

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Sigma to announce a new 24mm f/2.8 DN lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2015

This month Sigma is rumored to announce a new 24mm f/2.8 DN lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The lens is expected to be very sharp (about the same sharpness as the 60mm). Sigma is already producing three different lenses for MFT (19mm, 30mm and 60mm). I am not sure if the 24mm lens will be released also in Sony E-mount.

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Zeiss announces Milvus – new line of full frame, manual focus lenses for Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2015

Zeiss announced six new Milvus lenses as a part of their new line of full frame primes for Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras (with manual focus). Additional information is available here. Check the US pricing at B&H and Adorama:

Sample photos from the new Zeiss Milvus lenses are available on Flickr:

Zeiss Milvus videos:

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The Camera Restricta will not let you take a picture if too many photos were already taken in a given location

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2015

The Camera Restricta (for now just a prototype) will not allow you to take a photo if too many pictures were already geotagged for a specific locations: