Photo Rumors

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2014

→ Sony announced a new HDR-AZ1 mini action camera available in two different kits: Sony HDR-AZ1 and HDR-AZ1VR.

→ Olympus terminated their worldwide warranty for digital cameras and accessories.

→ The latest CIPA data for camera shipment in Japan for the month of July.

→ A simple software could make your blurry smartphone pictures better.

→ Adobe released Photoshop Mix Version 1.1.

→ Speed Booster announced new ULTRA adapters (see pricing and availability).

→ Think Tank Photo released a new color of their Mirrorless Mover bags.

→ New book: Photographer’s Guide to the Sony DSC-RX100 III.

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Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R and 18-55mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR lenses now also listed at Adorama

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2014

In addition to the XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR, Adorama now also has listing for two other new XF lenses on their website:

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fuji XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR lens, Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD, Photokina 2012| 10 Comments

New Pentax leaf shutter 645 medium format lenses coming soon

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2014

Michael Reichmann from Luminous Landscape posted an interesting comment over at the PentaxForum:

“Pentax says that tethering in studio is coming before the end of the year. There are new leaf shutter lenses coming as well.”

Maybe the official announcement will be during the Photokina show.

You can see the currently available 645 medium format lenses here.

Posted in Pentax| Tagged Pentax 645z, Photokina 2014| 11 Comments

New Canon EOS 7D Mark II book shows up in Japan

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2014

New Canon EOS 7D Mark II book showed up on a Japanese website. The scheduled release date is September, 2014.

Posted in Canon| Tagged Canon EOS 7D Mark II, Photokina 2014| 8 Comments

Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS lens teaser

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2014

Sony Japan posted a new teaser for their upcoming Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS lens (SEL1635Z). Sony is also rumored to announce a new 28-135mm f/4.0 OSS powerzoom lens for Photokina.

Posted in Sony| Tagged Photokina 2014, Zeiss Vario-Tessar T FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS| 2 Comments

Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Apo Planar T* lens to be announced tomorrow (US price: $4,490)

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2014

Tomorrow Zeiss will announce their new Otus 85mm f/1.4 Apo Planar T* lens. The US price will be $4,490 ($500 more than the 55mm version).

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Everything you need to know about the new Fuji products (X100T, X-T1 graphite silver, Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 and 50-140mm f/2.8)

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2014

Fujifilm X100T

16MP X-Trans CMOS II APS-C sensor
1,040,000 dots 3-inch LCD screen
Quiet 1/32000 sec. electronic shutter
Manual full HD videos, the maximum bit rate is 36 Mbps
ISO up to 51200
EXR Processor II
Lens: 23mm f/2
1/3-step aperture ring
4-way controller
Seven function buttons that you can customize
OVF power save feature allows 700 more shots per charge
Multi-exposure and interval timer mode
Built-in ND filters (3 EV)
Built-in Wi-Fi: allows remote control from a smartphone

Fujifilm X-T1 graphite silver

Hands painting multi-layered state-of-the-art on the body of the X-T1
High-speed electronic shutter: up to 1/32000
New film simulation mode (classic chrome)
Price is about 1,500 Canadian Dollars

Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD

With new Apodizing filter for smoother bokeh
62mm filter
Price: 1,600 Canadian dollar

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fuji X-T1 silver, Fuji X100T, Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR, Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 R APD, Photokina 2014| 23 Comments

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR lens leaked

By PR admin | Published: September 5, 2014

The rumored Fujifilm XF 50-140mm (76-213mm equivalent) f/2.8 R LM OIS WR lens is already listed at Adorama. Here are technical specifications:

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR, Photokina 2014| 23 Comments

Did you know that there is a Rokinon 12mm f/7.4 RMC fisheye lens for Fuji X-mount, Sony E-mount and MFT?

By PR admin | Published: September 5, 2014

A reader alerted me about this Rokinon 12mm f/7.4 RMC fisheye lens for Fujifilm X-mount. The same lens is available also for Sony E-mount and Micro Four Thirds (there is a similar Rokinon 7.5mm f/8 RMC fisheye lens for Nikon 1 mount). I have not seen it before and I do not remember seeing an official announcement (I could be wrong). Here are the detailed specifications: