Photo Rumors

New Kodak Android devices to be announced at CES 2015

By PR admin | Published: December 23, 2014

Kodak has partnered with mobile device manufacturer Bullitt Group and are planning to announce new Android based devices at the 2015 CES show that will take place in early January in Las Vegas:

Posted in Kodak| Tagged CES 2015, Instamatic| 4 Comments

Rokinon/Samyang teasing with a new 135mm lens?

By PR admin | Published: December 22, 2014

Rokinon has a new teaser on their Facebook page for what appears to be a new 135mm lens (any other ideas?). The official announcement will most likely be in January, 2015 – see also this Samyang teaser:

Posted in Rokinon, Samyang| 36 Comments

Last moment holidays gift idea: FotodioX replica crystal cameras

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2014

Last moment holidays gift idea – Amazon and B&H are selling various replica crystal camera models from FotodioX priced between $60 and $80:

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Rumors: Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport lens delayed due to manufacturing defects

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2014

I received some information that all Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport lenses for Nikon mount have been delayed – apparently Sigma corporate pulled back all units that are currently in transit due to a defect that was discovered in the first batch of lenses. The shipments are expected to resume in 45-60 days.

The new Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens is currently available for pre-order at Adorama, Amazon and B&H. Technical details on the lens can be found here.

Posted in Sigma| Tagged Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens| 24 Comments

The latest firmware updates from Panasonic, Fuji, Canon and Sony

By PR admin | Published: December 20, 2014

Panasonic announced on their website that the previously promised GH4 firmware update will be delayed till January, 2015.

Fujifilm released major new firmware updates for their X-Pro1, X-E1, X-E2 and X-T1 mirrorless cameras with several new improvements. For more details, see the release notes in the links provided.

Canon released firmware update 1.1.6 for the EOS 6D DSLR camera.

Sony released firmware update 2.0 for the Sony a77 II camera.

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Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A012) lens pricing and availability announced

By PR admin | Published: December 18, 2014

Tamron Japan announced the pricing and availability of their new SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A012) lens for Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras (the Sony version will be released later): shipping in Japan will start on December 25th, the suggested retail price is ¥140,000 (around $1,178, expect US price to be lower). The detailed technical specifications of the lens can be found here.

Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A012) lens design:

Posted in Tamron| Tagged Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD full frame zoom lens| 33 Comments

Olympus E-M5II camera on the horizon

By PR admin | Published: December 18, 2014

A new filing for a Olympus E-M5II camera appeared on the Taiwanese NCC government agency website. The E-M5II will replace the current E-M5 model. The official announcement is expected in the next 1-2 months – during CES in Las Vegas or for the CP+ show in Japan.

Via Digicame-info

Posted in Olympus| Tagged Olympus E-M5II| 2 Comments

Phase One and ALPA officially announced their new A-Series medium format cameras

By PR admin | Published: December 18, 2014

Phase One and ALPA (both companies announced a long-term strategic and cooperative alliance few months ago) officially released a new A-Series medium format cameras (I already briefly mentioned that news a month ago). Here are the details:

Posted in Alpa, Phase One| 41 Comments

Deal of the day: $120 off the X-Rite i1 Display Pro

By PR admin | Published: December 17, 2014

For a limited time B&H has the X-Rite i1 Display Pro for $129 ($120 off, original price: $249, free expedited shipping).

Posted in Deals| 16 Comments

This new Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 lens is an exact copy of the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8

By PR admin | Published: December 16, 2014

A reader sent me those pictures of a new Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 lens (available on Amazon and eBay) that is almost an exact copy of the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens: