Photo Rumors

What else is new? [weekend digest]

By PR admin | Published: December 9, 2012

Yongnuo YN-300 is the world’s first LED light with a “built-in photometric system” that will adjust ambient light levels automatically. The YN-300 is currently available on eBay for around $80. Full specs can be found here.

Bloomberg: Apple-Google team up for $500 million-plus Kodak patents bid.

Until December 25, 2012 you can get 10% off orders at Phottixstore.com. Use the discount code 10xmas at checkout to claim your 10% savings.

One of the rumored new features for Adobe Photoshop CS6 is Retina display support. Details will be unveiled at the upcoming Adobe event on December 11th, 2012.

Fujifilm X10 compact camera is now $100 off till December 22, 2012.

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RIP Zeiss Ikon film rangefinder camera

By PR admin | Published: December 7, 2012

After the silver Zeiss Ikon film rangefinder camera ($1,600) was discontinued earlier this year, today Zeiss entirely stopped the manufacturing of all versions the Ikon. It seems that Zeiss has no plans to introduce a digital rangefinder like the Leica M in the near future. In addition to the Leica M7 and MP, Voigtländer also still produces several different classic film rangefinder camera models.

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Sigma patents several APS-C lenses with image stabilization

By PR admin | Published: December 6, 2012

Simga’s 2012-234169 patent has calculations for 30mm f/2.8, 30mm f/2.5, 28mm f/2.8, 24mm f/2.8, 50mm f/2.8 and 55mm f/2.8 lenses designed for APS-C sized sensor. The interesting part is that the described lenses have built-in image stabilization. On few occasions in the past Sigma has made statements that they are not interested in developing a mirrorless interchangeable lens system camera. My guess is that those patents are for future DP compact camera models (like the DP1 and DP2). Here are some of the lens designs mentioned in the patent:

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Next Canon EOS M mirrorless camera rumored to have EVF

By PR admin | Published: December 5, 2012

The next mirrorless camera from Canon is rumored to have a built-in EVF (the above pictures are a mockup). The first EOS M model did not come with an EVF because Canon felt that the current technology was not advanced enough. The company reportedly will not venture in hybrid or optical viewfinders for their future mirrorless models. The new EOS M camera is expected to be released towards the end of 2013.

Image credit: dlinney/dpreview

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Canon Powershot G15 and Sony NEX-6 DxOMark test results

By PR admin | Published: December 3, 2012

DxOMark released their test results for the Canon Powershot G15 and Sony NEX-6 cameras. Here are their conclusions:

Canon G15

This is a good result overall and when considering the G15’s other features such as the flexibility of the new high-speed zoom and reduction in size over pervious iterations it’s a extremely well-balanced and attractive package. For consumers the choice remains whether to spend more an equivalent micro four-thirds camera with a number of lenses to match the same kind of flexibility or whether to restrict that versatility somewhat by selecting a more compact model such as the S110. Alternatively, you could consider the G1X or Sony RX100, both offer superior low–light performance with only a small premium to pay in both size and price.

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The Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 wide angle lens delayed till January

By PR admin | Published: November 30, 2012

Fujifilm officially announced a delay for the XF 14mm f/2.8 wide angle lens ($899.95) because of priority given to the 18-55mm f/2.8-4 zoom lens production that comes in a kit with their latest X-E1 mirrorless camera. The new delivery date is January 19th, 2013 (Google translation):

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Funny video: The Mirrorless Party

By PR admin | Published: November 29, 2012

The Camera Store published this funny video called “The Mirrorless Party”. Enjoy!

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See what’s next in Adobe Photoshop on December 11

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2012

Adobe released a new video teaser on some of the upcoming future updates to Photoshop. To learn more, you can register for this event on December 11, 2012: