Photo Rumors

The latest patents from Canon, Olympus, Ricoh, Sigma and Panasonic

By PR admin | Published: November 17, 2013

→ Canon filed a patent for a camera with a transparent mirror.

→ Sigma filed a patent for a 300mm f/2.8 APO lens.

→ Olympus filed a patent for a 250mm f/5 reflex lens for MFT cameras.

Posted in Canon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Ricoh, Sigma| Tagged Patents| 22 Comments

Samsung to release the next generation APS-C sensor for mirrorless cameras in 2014-2015

By PR admin | Published: November 17, 2013

Samsung is planning to release a new, next generation APS-C sensor for mirrorless cameras in 2014-2015. The above slide was taken from a recent Samsung Analyst Day presentation. The entire PDF file can be downloaded here. All of the latest Samsung NX mirrorless cameras released in the past few years had the same 20.3MP sensor:

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White Canon Kiss X7, limited edition Fuji X-A1 and Exilim EX-10 cameras announced in Japan

By PR admin | Published: November 14, 2013

Canon Japan announced the white EOS Kiss X7 DSLR camera.

Casio Japan also announced the previously rumored Exilim EX-10 compact camera.

Posted in Canon, Casio, Fuji| Tagged Fuji X-A1| 39 Comments

Canon’s teasers are for a white EOS Rebel SL1 DSLR camera

By PR admin | Published: November 13, 2013

Canon’s previous teasers are for a new white EOS Rebel SL1 (Kiss X7) DSLR camera:

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Canon EOS M2 mirrorless camera rumored for early 2014

By PR admin | Published: November 12, 2013

The current Canon EOS M model

A new Canon EOS M2 mirrorless camera is rumored to be announced in early 2014. The new model is expected to have a smaller size, improved AF and 20MP APS-C sensor from the Canon 70D camera.

Many of the current EOS M configurations are already listed as discontinued, others are are still being offered with big instant savings.

There are two major shows in early 2014 (CES in Las Vegas and CP+ in Japan) and many manufacturers will be announcing their new 2014 models.

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Casio to announce a new high-end Exilim EX-10 compact camera

By PR admin | Published: November 12, 2013

Casio is rumored to announce a new high-end Exilim EX-10 compact camera with the following specifications:

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Panasonic announced a new 16.4MP CMOS sensor for FourThirds cameras

By PR admin | Published: November 12, 2013

Panasonic announced a new 16.4MP CMOS image sensor (MN34230PL) for FourThirds cameras:

“Panasonic’s νMaicovicon® image sensor delivers stunning images with high resolution pictures and rich colors at a touch of a button. Taking D-SLR camera technology to a higher level with exceptional quality and capturing scenes from any season, anywhere in the world.”

Key features

New “On Chip Filter” for improved sensitivity
Delivering high resolution still images
Stunning pictures in low light and high bright conditions  Supporting 4K2K HD movie
Lowest noise sensor in the market
Advanced LGA packaging technology for reliability

Posted in Panasonic| Tagged Panasonic sensor| 12 Comments

New Samsung NXF1 camera (F for full frame?)

By PR admin | Published: November 11, 2013

Samsung has listed another not-yet-announced camera on their support website – NXF1. This appears to be a completely new camera nomenclature for the NX system. Could the F stand for full frame?

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Canon’s new “White Kiss Debut” teaser

By PR admin | Published: November 11, 2013

Canon Japan is running another teaser video on Facebook about a “White Kiss Debut“. This is another indication that the new camera will be an entry level model (the Kiss model in Japan is the equivalent of the Rebel model in the US). I already mentioned that the pentaprism of the previous teaser was too small for a “serious” camera. Maybe this will be just a new white Rebel camera?

Via Digicame-info

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