Photo Rumors

Deal of the day: huge discounts on Pelican cases (up to 60% off)

By PR admin | Published: December 26, 2014

Update: some Pelican deals are still available today.

Amazon currently has up to 60% discount on Pelican cases. This deal is valid only for today. Additional details can be found at this Amazon page:

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Samsung rumored to announce a new NX400/NX500 mirrorless camera powered by Tizen OS

By PR admin | Published: December 24, 2014

Samsung is rumored to announce new NX mirrorless camera powered by Tizen OS during the CES show in early January, 2015. Previous rumors suggested that the new model name will be NX400, while some websites suggest a new NX500 version. The new model will be a replacement for the current NX300M (also based on Tizen OS). Here are the rumored specifications:

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Canon executive confirms the development of a high megapixel DSLR camera

By PR admin | Published: December 24, 2014

In a recent interview with DC.Watch Canon’s Senior Managing Director Maeda Masaya confirmed that a high megapixel DSLR camera is in development (Google translation):

Q: image sensor or will toward the size and high pixel size?
A: I am working in the high pixel camera. There are two ways of roughly divided into high pixel and high sensitivity to user needs. Although Canon was not preceded the high sensitivity system and say either, I think the future is to be going to move (overlooking the high pixel) In order to meet such as graphics-based user, also in the direction in which to go up the number of pixels.
High pixel camera towards users who want high image of the resolution will not believe, you soon out. This is the camera, such as was up the number of pixels while maintaining the pixel quality. Interchangeable lens I will expand as a “group”. The …… now that I want to add a new one line to EF lens any more does not say, please do not ask any more (laughs).

A dpreview forum member provided a nice recap of the entire interview:

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Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: December 24, 2014

Tokina officially announced their latest AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX lens (Aspherical, IF, APS-C) – one of the two prototypes shown at the 2014 Photokina show. The new lens will be a replacement for the current Tokina 11-16mm f / 2.8 and will be available in Nikon and Canon mounts. Shipping will start in February 2015, the price in Japan will be ¥100,000 (around $800, US price not announced yet).

Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX lens specifications:

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Get Adorama VIP membership for free (limited time offer)

By PR admin | Published: December 23, 2014

For a limited time you can get the Adorama VIP membership for free ($149 value). For more information, visit this page. Here are some of the Adorama VIP benefits:

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New Kodak Android devices to be announced at CES 2015

By PR admin | Published: December 23, 2014

Kodak has partnered with mobile device manufacturer Bullitt Group and are planning to announce new Android based devices at the 2015 CES show that will take place in early January in Las Vegas:

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Rokinon/Samyang teasing with a new 135mm lens?

By PR admin | Published: December 22, 2014

Rokinon has a new teaser on their Facebook page for what appears to be a new 135mm lens (any other ideas?). The official announcement will most likely be in January, 2015 – see also this Samyang teaser:

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Last moment holidays gift idea: FotodioX replica crystal cameras

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2014

Last moment holidays gift idea – Amazon and B&H are selling various replica crystal camera models from FotodioX priced between $60 and $80:

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Rumors: Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport lens delayed due to manufacturing defects

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2014

I received some information that all Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport lenses for Nikon mount have been delayed – apparently Sigma corporate pulled back all units that are currently in transit due to a defect that was discovered in the first batch of lenses. The shipments are expected to resume in 45-60 days.

The new Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens is currently available for pre-order at Adorama, Amazon and B&H. Technical details on the lens can be found here.

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The latest firmware updates from Panasonic, Fuji, Canon and Sony

By PR admin | Published: December 20, 2014

Panasonic announced on their website that the previously promised GH4 firmware update will be delayed till January, 2015.

Fujifilm released major new firmware updates for their X-Pro1, X-E1, X-E2 and X-T1 mirrorless cameras with several new improvements. For more details, see the release notes in the links provided.