Photo Rumors

Samsung cancelled their booth at the 2016 Photokina show

By PR admin | Published: January 28, 2016

Few weeks ago I reported that Samsung was registered for the 2016 Photokina show that will take place in September this year (Photokina is the largest photo show in the world and it takes place every two years in Germany). Today I received some new information that Samsung has cancelled their booth at the Photokina show and will not be exhibiting. This is just another confirmation that Samsung is quietly exiting the camera business (at least for now).

New Pentax K-1 full frame DSLR camera teaser

By PR admin | Published: January 28, 2016

A new update on the upcoming Pentax full frame DSLR camera was published online today together with two new (small) sample photos:

Posted in Pentax | Tagged Pentax full frame DSLR, Pentax K-1 | 47 Comments

2015 BCN camera rankings are out

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2016

The 2015 BCN camera rankings are out. Here are the top manufacturers in each category:

Compact cameras: Canon
DSLR: Canon
Mirrorlesss: Olympus
Video cameras: Panasonic
Lenses: Canon

Please note that BCN Ranking collects sales data from approximately 2/3 of all Japanese retail stores. Here are the complete rankings:

Posted in Canon, Olympus, Panasonic | Tagged BCN ranking | 29 Comments

Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.4 / 6.4 released

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2016

Adobe released Lightroom version CC 2015.4 / 6.4. Besides support for new cameras and lenses, the new update introduces a new feature called "Boundary Warp" for stitched panoramas:

Complete change log:

Posted in Adobe | Tagged Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6, Lightroom CC | 2 Comments

Canon rumored to announce their 1DX Mk II camera next week

By PR admin | Published: January 27, 2016

Canon is rumored announce a new flagship DSLR camera (most likely the 1DX Mk II) next week - on Monday, February 1st or on Tuesday, February 2nd. Stay tuned for additional details.