Sony QX1 camera, new 35mm f/1.4G and 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G A-mount lenses rumored for Photokina

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Sony has filed for a “Certificate of Compliance” in Russia for two new cameras labeled as ILCE-QX1 and ILCE-QX1L. I find it strange that the QX1/QX1L are described as “Digital camera / Interchangeable lens digital camera” since the current Sony QX10 and QX100 models are lens camera modules that attach to a smart phone and not an ILC.

Sony is expected to also announce a new QX30 camera.

In terms of lenses, I received some information that at Photokina Sony will release new versions of the 35mm f/1.4G and the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G A-mount lenses.

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The upcoming Fujifilm X30 compact camera will have an EVF

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The Fuji X20 compact camera is already listed as discontinued and it will be soon replaced by the new X30 model (pictured above) that will have an EVF (the X20 had an optical VF). The X30 will be available in silver and black and is rumored to have the same price tag as the X20 ($500).

Via Digicame-info

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Pentax K-S1 camera specifications

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Those are the specifications of the Pentax K-S1 camera:

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Kodak discontinues the Professional BW400CN film

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Today Kodak announced the discontinuation of the Professional BW BW400CN film – “the world’s finest-grained chromogenic film“. The BW400CN film is still in stock at B&H, Adorama and Amazon.

Here is the full text of the discontinuation notice:

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More leaked pictures of the Olympus PEN E-PL7 MFT camera

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Digicame-info found three more pictures of the upcoming Olympus PEN E-PL7 MFT camera. For additional info, see previous PhotoRumors coverage. T

he E-PL7 will be announced on August 28th.

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You will not care about the upcoming Sony KW1 “selfie” camera

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Few days ago I reported rumors about a new Sony KW1 compact camera equipped with Exmor RS sensor. Pictures of the KW1 already leaked on several Chinese websites and reveal a camera designed for… selfies. Here are the specifications:

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Rokinon to announce their new 50mm f/1.2 lens on August 26th

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The previously rumored 50mm f/1.2 lens will most likely be announced on August 26th according to this Facebook post.

Update: there is also a new Samyang lens teaser:

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Silver Olympus E-M1 camera to be announced soon, rumors point to possible 4k video firmware update

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Olympus will refresh their E-M1 MFT camera with a new silver version (pictured above). There are also rumors of a possible firmware update that will bring 4k video recording capabilities. The official announcement is expected on August 30th.

Via Xitek

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This is the upcoming Pentax K-S1 DSLR camera

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Those are the first images of the upcoming Pentax K-S1 DSLR camera (not to be confused with the Pentax Q-S1 mirrorless camera). There are no rumored specifications for now and the green LED on the grip are mystery (any ideas?).

Via Digicame-info

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Sony a5100 mirrorless camera officially announced

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The Sony a5100 mirrorless camera is now officially announced and is available for pre-order.

Sony a5100 main features:

  • Fast Hybrid AF with huge 179 focal plane phase-detection AF points for reliable tracking autofocus plus touch focussing and touch shutter release
  • Large, sensitive 24.3 megapixel APS-C size Exmor CMOS sensor and powerful BIONZ X™ processor for superb image quality
  • New 180° tiltable touch enabled LCD Monitor
  • Shoot cinematic Full HD movies with tracking Fast Hybrid AF
  • Expand your shooting fun with a host of downloadable PlayMemories Camera Apps™ to expand your creative possibilities
  • One-touch image and movie sharing with Wi-Fi/NFC

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Sony a5100 specifications:

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