The new Sony ILCE-QX1: an APS-C based camera “compatible with E-mount lenses”

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A listing on the Chinese website zol.com (screenshot above) indicates that the upcoming Sony ILCE-QX1 will be an APS-C based camera “compatible with E-mount lenses“. The QX1 was also described as Digital camera / Interchangeable lens digital camerain a recent trademark filing. The interesting part here is that the QX product line (Sony QX10 and QX100) are lens camera modules that attach to a smart phone and not an ILC (interchangeable lens camera). It seems that Sony is coming up with a E-mount module that attaches to a smart phone.

The official announcement is expected on September 3rd:

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There was also another filing with the Korea Radio Research Laboratory for different Sony QX30 model:

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Samyang’s new lens teaser: “prepare for more”

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After the 50mm f/1.5 AS UMC lens announcement, Samyang has a new teaser on their Facebook page with the text “Prepare for more“. I still believe that they will come up with a new line of AF lenses – I posted that online a while back, but I have not heard any updates since. Anyone got a clue?

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Samsung NX1 camera teaser, updated rumored specifications

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Samsung published several teasers for the upcoming NX1 mirrorless camera (the image files are labeled with “NX1”). As expected, the oficial announcement will be for Photokina – most likely on September 15th.

Update – here is an update list of Samsung NX1 camera specifications:

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Three new Canon lenses to be announced at Photokina

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There will be 3 new Canon lenses announced at Photokina:

  • Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
  • Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
  • Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM

Via Digicame-info

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First picture and specs of the rumored Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2.0 Planar and 35mm f/2.0 Biogon full frame manual focus lens *UPDATED*

As I previously reported, the first two Zeiss Loxia full frame manual focus lenses will be 35mm f/2 and 50mm f/2. Here is the first leaked picture of the Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2.0 Planar lens and the rumored specifications:

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Update – this is the Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2.0 Biogon full frame E-mount lens:

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Update – here are the detailed specifications on the new Zeiss Loxia lenses (see also this cached Zeiss PDF file): Read More »

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Olympus PEN E-PL7 Micro Forth Thirds camera officially announced (more of the same)

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The new Olympus PEN E-PL7 MFT camera is now officially announced and it comes with a “selfie” approved 180° swivel LCD screen. For all of the E-PL7 kits, colors, pricing and availability check Adorama and B&H. Additional information:

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Pentax K-S1 DSLR camera with fancy LED lights officially announced

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The previously rumored 20MP/5.3 fps Pentax K-S1 DSLR camera with LED lights is now officially announced. For pricing, availability and color choices check B&H and Adorama. Sample images can be found here.

Additional K-S1 information:

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More details on the upcoming Samsung NX1 mirrorless camera *UPDATED*

Mirrorless NX prototypes from Samsung promotional video

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Dpreview forum member redcrow, who has a pretty good track record for leaking information on upcoming Samsung products, posted some new information on the upcoming NX1 mirrorless camera:

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More Pentax K-S1 camera leaks

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The Pentax K-S1 camera will be announce tomorrow. Here is another set of more detailed specifications:

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More Olympus PEN E-PL7 MFT camera pictures

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Here are few other pictures of the 16MP Olympus PEN E-PL7 MFT camera that will be announced tomorrow (EU price at 600 EUR):

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