Photo Rumors

Canon PowerShot V1 compact camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2025

The previously rumored Canon PowerShot V1 compact camera is now officially announced. It seems that for now, the information about the new release is available only in Japan (Canon USA is not updated yet):

Update: B&H just listed the new Canon V1 camera on their website.

22MP Type 1.4 (18.4×12.3mm) Dual Pixel AF CMOS sensor
16-50mm f/2.8-4.5 zoom lens with 3EV ND filter
Full-width 4k 30p from 5.7k capture
4K/60p from a 1.4x crop (1:1 pixel capture)
Up to 30 fps stills capture in e-shutter mode
Cooling fan
Wired or wireless video streaming
Multi-function hotshoe
Fully-articulated touchscreen
Headphone and mic sockets
Check for pre-orders at Amazon and B&H Photo
Additional informtion (in Japanese): DC.Watch | Product page | Detailed specs | Press release
Translated press release and related videos:

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An updated list of upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses to be announced next week for the 2025 CP+ show in Japan

By PR admin | Published: February 20, 2025

What to expect at the 2025 CP+ show – an updated list of upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses (see also the list of CP+ exhibitors):

New Sony lenses (Sony 400-800mm f/6.3-8.0 G lens already leaked).

New Sigma lenses on February 25th (up to 3 new lenses are expected). A new Sigma camera with Foveon X3 1:1:1 sensor is also a possibility. See the Sigma scheduled at CP+ here.

Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera (more than one new camera is possible). See the dedicated CP+ page here. The announcement date is February 25th.

Fujifilm GFX 100RF camera: coming in March after the CP+ show.

New Zeiss Otus ML mirrorless lens: February 25th at 8:00 am ET

Thypoch to release a new Simera 75mm f/1.4 lens and a 21mm f/1.4 lens (the 21mm will come later this year).

7Artisans is expected to announce a new 85mm f/1.8 AF lens for L-mount.

Two new Meike lenses: Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 Pro for Fuji X & Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro.

Viltrox is preparing to launch several new lenses (additional information). See the latest list of upcoming Viltrox lenses here.

TTartisan is teasing a “mysterious new product” to be revealed at the 2025 CP+ show in Japan (TTartisan’s first camera?)

Tamron partners with… Godzilla for the 2025 CP+ show in Japan – expect a big zoom lens.

DJI camera (very low chance)

New Hasselblad camera?

New Ricoh GR camera (debunked?)
Pentax K-3 III replacement (low chance to be announced for CP+)

What to expect next from Nikon

What to expect next from Leica

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New GoPro MAX 360 camera announced

By PR admin | Published: February 19, 2025

There were some rumors about a new GoPro Max camera last year, and yesterday the company announced a new and updated MAX 360 camera with a new editing experience, AI-powered object tracking, and Adobe plugins. The new model is now available for purchase at the official GoPro website (also check Amazon and B&H Photo).

Additional information:

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Sigma is teasing a new product announcement for February 25th

By PR admin | Published: February 19, 2025

Sigma is teasing a new product announcement for February 25th – they are rumored to announce up to three new lenses:

See the Sigma scheduled at CP+ here. Also: join the Sigma Facebook group.

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Another leaked picture of the Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 lens for Z/E/RF mount UPDATED

By PR admin | Published: February 19, 2025

Here is another leaked picture of the upcoming Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 lens for Z/E/RF mount (£2,100):

For comparison, here is the old Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 DSLR lens (the mirrorless version is 50mm):

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The first two Zeiss Otus ML mirrorless lenses for Z/E/RF mount leaked online

By PR admin | Published: February 19, 2025

The rumors were true – Zeiss will announce mirrorless versions of their Otus lenses for Nikon Z, Sony E, and Canon RF mount. The first two lenses have already leaked online:

Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 for Z/E/RF mount (£2,100)
Zeiss Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 for Z/E/RF mount (£2,350)

Zeiss originally had four Otus lenses:

I seriously doubt Zeiss will introduce any new version besides the four listed above. As I already wrote in my previous blog post, Zeiss is looking for a quick and easy revenue stream without spending money on research and development – just like OM System: re-house, promote with influencers, and sell at ridiculous prices.

See all currently available Zeiss lenses.