Photo Rumors

First pictures of the Sony RX100M3 camera with a built-in EVF

By PR admin | Published: May 15, 2014

Those are the first images of the Sony RX100M3 camera with a built-in EVF (see detailed specifications):

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Sony RX100M3 camera detailed specifications leaked online

By PR admin | Published: May 15, 2014

The detailed specifications of the upcoming Sony RX100 are already online at sony.ca. The Price will be $899.99 and shipping will start on June 17th, 2014:

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Sigma DP2 Quattro compact camera to be priced unde 1000 Euros, shipping starts in June

By PR admin | Published: May 13, 2014

The Belgium retailer PCH posted on Facebook that the price of the Sigma DP2 Quattro compact camera will be under 1,000 Euros. This means that the US price will be under $1,000. Shipping should start in mid/late June.

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Canon announces EF 16–35mm f/4L IS USM and 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM lenses

By PR admin | Published: May 13, 2014

Update: Canon USA also announced a white version of the EOS Rebel SL1 DSLR camera with a white EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens (already announced in Japan few months ago):

Canon officially announced the previously rumored wide angle lenses:

Canon EF 16–35mm f/4L IS USM lens ($1,199)

Specifications:
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture	16–35mm 1:4.0
Lens Construction	16 elements in 12 groups
Diagonal Angle of View	108°10′ – 63°
Focus Adjustment	Inner focus system
Closest Focusing Distance	0.92 ft. / 0.28m
Filter Size	77mm diameter
Max Diameter x Length, Weight	3.3 x 4.4 in., 21.7 oz. / 82.6 x 112.8mm, 615g

MTF charts:

Canon 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM lens ($299)

Specifications:

Focal Length	10 – 18mm Comparable 35mm Focal Length: 16 – 28.8 mm
Aperture	Maximum: f/4.5 – 5.6
Camera Mount Type	Canon EF-S
Format Compatibility	Canon (APS-C)
Angle of View	107° 30′ – 74° 20′
Minimum Focus Distance	8.66″ (22 cm)
Elements/Groups	14/11
Diaphragm Blades	7, Rounded

Press release:

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J&R superstore in NYC is now closed, invenotry will be auctioned off

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2014

The J&R electronics store in NYC is now closed and their inventory will be auctioned off in the next two days. I was told that the store will not re-open once the construction of the new building is complete.

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First pictures of the upcoming Canon wide angle lenses

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2014

Those are the first pictures of the upcoming two new Canon wide angle lenses:

Canon EF-S10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens (with plastic mount)

Canon EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens

The official announcement should be in few hours.

Via Digicame-info

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Is Hasselblad in financial trouble?

By PR admin | Published: May 11, 2014

Rumors are floating around that Ventizz will pull the plug on Hasselblad very soon (Hasselblad was acquired by Ventizz Capital back in 2011). If this is true, it probably means that Hasselblad will be up for sale again.

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Samsung SMART NX3000 mirrorless camera announced

By PR admin | Published: May 8, 2014

Samsung officially announced the previously rumored NX3000 SMART mirrorless camera with a flippable LCD screen designed for taking better selfies. The price of the NX3000 with a kit lens is $479.99 and is available in three different colors. Here are the basic specifications:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: May 7, 2014

→ The new Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens for Sony FE mount is now available for pre-order on eBay.

→ The Cactus V6 – the world’s first wireless flash trigger that can remote control power level of Canon, Nikon and Pentax’s system flashes is now available for sale for $55.