Rumors: Pentax will have their new full frame DSLR camera on display at the CP+

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Pentax may will have their new full frame DSLR camera on display at the CP+ show that starts in Japan next week. I am not sure if any specifications will be officially revealed. Shipping should start after the summer.

In addition to the new lenses, there will be also other new Pentax products announced.

Update: the Pentax full frame K-mount DSLR camera is now officially announced, see this post for more information.

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Canon will also announce the EOS 750D/760D DSLR camera (EOS Kiss line)

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On February 6th Canon will also announce a new EOS 750D/760D DSLR camera (EOS Kiss line) that leaked in one of official the press images few weeks ago.

Update - here are the first pictures of the Canon EOS 750D/760D DSLR camera:

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Canon EOS 750D DSLR camera kit
Canon EOS 750D/760D DSLR camera specifications:

  • 24.2MP CMOS sensor
  • DIGIC6 processor
  • New development of 7560 pixel RGB + IR photometry sensor
  • AF 19 points
  • Hybrid CMOS AF III
  • Dynamic tracking continuous shooting in live view
  • Top LCD panel
  • Intelligent Viewfinder
  • Vari-angle LCD monitor
  • Wi-Fi · NFC
  • Remote control with smartphone and tablet
  • Creative modes including HDR movie

Here is the updated list of expected new Canon products:

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The E-M5 Mark II camera leaked on Olympus Hong Kong website

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For a short period of time Olympus Hong Kong published all of the information for the upcoming E-M5 Mark II camera on their website. The link is now dead, but you can still access everything trough Google cache. The official announcement is tonight (EST). In case they pull out the Google cache page, here is a screenshot:

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Canon EOS 5DS and EF 11-24mm f/4L USM prices revealed

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I received the EU prices for the upcoming Canon EOS 5DS full frame DSLR camera and EF 11-24mm f/4L USM lens:

  • Canon EOS 5Ds: €3,499 (around $4,000)
  • Canon EOS 5Ds R (no low-pass filter): €3,699 (around $4,200)
  • Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM: €2,999 (around $3,400)

Expect the US prices to be lower.

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Ricoh to announce HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8 and 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6 lenses

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The two prototype lenses that Ricoh displayed during the 2015 CES show will be announced on February 5th (pictured above):

  • HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8
  • Pentax-D FA 150-450mm f/4.5-5.6

Both lenses are full frame, giving all Pentax fans hope that a full frame DSLR camera should be coming soon.

Update - here are the HD Pentax-D FA 70-200mm f/2.8ED DC AW lens detailed specifications:

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New pictures: Canon EOS M3 mirrorless camera in black

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Two freshly leaked pictures of the upcoming Canon EOS M3 mirrorless camera the official announcement is on February 6. The EOS M3 will be compatible with the EVF-DC1 viewfinder.

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Tokina announced a AT-X 116 PRO DX V lens with an interlocking follow focus

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Tokina announced a new AT-X 116 PRO DX V lens equipped with an interlocking follow focus gear for cinematography. Here are the details:

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This is the Sigma dp3 Quattro compact camera

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The upcoming Sigma dp3 Quattro compact camera is already listed on Sigma's website and is "coming soon". I expect additional details to be announced at the CP+ show next week. While the dp1 has a 19mm f/2.8 and the dp2 comes with a 30mm f/2.8 lens, the dp3 will have a 50mm f/2.8 lens. All three models have the same 29MP Foveon X3 Quattro CMOS sensor.

Additional images:

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