Photo Rumors

The latest Tamron lens patents

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2015

→ Tamron filed a patent for a 70-200mm f/4 VC lens.

→ Another interesting Tamron patent for a 28-320mm f/3.5-6.3 full frame mirrorless lens with image stabilization.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 2, 2015

→ Paralinx announced a new Triton 1:1 wireless HD video transmitter for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Additional information is available here.

→ Yongnuo YNE3-RX receiver announced (can add Canon RT functions to any flash). Check eBay for pricing and availability.

→ Lensbaby is currently working on new Micro Four Thirds, Sony E and Fuji mounts lenses that will be available in Spring 2015.

→ Lytro light-field cameras will get TTL flash support from Viltrox (more information available here).

→ The new Fujifilm XF 140-400mm f/4-5.6 lens could be priced at €1,999 (around $2,200).

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Canon EOS 5DS and EF 11-24mm f/4L detailed specifications, 1DC price drop

By PR admin | Published: February 1, 2015

Here are the detailed specifications of the Canon EOS 5DS full frame DSLR camera and EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens:

Posted in Canon| Tagged 2015 CP+ show, Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L lens, Canon EOS 5DS / EOS 5DS R| 42 Comments

Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD full frame lens unboxing

By PR admin | Published: January 31, 2015

I already reported that the new Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD full frame lens is already shipping. The lens will come in Nikon, Canon and Sony mounts. You can check the current in-stock availability at Amazon, B&H and Adorama. Here are few unboxing pictures:
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The Canon EOS-1D C camera will get a $4,000 discount on Sunday

By PR admin | Published: January 30, 2015

The previously reported price drop for the Canon EOS-1D C camera will be made official on Sunday, February 1st: the new price will be $7999 after a $4000 discount with free expedited shipping.

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Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens specifications

By PR admin | Published: January 30, 2015

Update: the detailed specifications are available here.

In addition to the 50MP EOS 5DS DSLR camera, Canon will announce also a new EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens. Here are the specifications:

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This is the new 50MP Canon EOS 5DS full frame DSLR camera

By PR admin | Published: January 30, 2015

This is the first picture and specifications of the upcoming Canon EOS 5DS DSLR camera that just leaked online:

Posted in Canon| Tagged Canon EOS 5DS / EOS 5DS R| 227 Comments

Olympus announcement on February 5th: what to expect

By PR admin | Published: January 30, 2015

Olympus will have their CP+ announcement next week on February 5th. In addition to the E-M5II MFT camera with new accessories, the company will also announce three compact cameras – Olympus SH-2, TG-860 and TG-4:

The above screenshot is from a Russian government agency that registers new electronics products. Here is also the first picture of the TG-860 model (available in orange, black, white):