Photo Rumors

Confirmed: new Zeiss Otus 85/1.4 and Distagon 35/1.4 ZM lenses to be announced

By PR admin | Published: September 4, 2014

A quick update to my earlier post - Zeiss will announce at least two more new lenses at Photokina:

Zeiss Otus 85/1.4 (ZE, ZF.2 mounts)
Zeiss Distagon 35/1.4 ZM (Leica M mount)

Stay tuned for additional details.

Update: here is the first picture of the new Otus 85/1.4.

Deal of the day: instant rebate on many Pentax lenses

By PR admin | Published: September 3, 2014

For the next few days Pentax is offering significant instant rebates on several of their lenses. For more information, check Adorama and B&H - many of the listings also offer free 2 days shipping and 4% back in rewards.

Posted in Deals, Pentax | 3 Comments

Zeiss updated their Photokina teaser – more lenses to come

By PR admin | Published: September 3, 2014

Zeiss updated their Photokina teaser - we can now clearly see the two Loxia lenses that were already announced. There are at least two more lenses that are yet to be unveiled. I believe at least one of them will be a new 85mm f/1.4 Otus lens (a new 24mm f/1.4 Otus is also a possibility). Zeiss may also introduce their promised ZM lens from 2012.

Posted in Zeiss | Tagged Photokina 2014, Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 | 15 Comments

Adobe to announce a major update to their consumer photo and video software on September 23rd

By PR admin | Published: September 3, 2014

Adobe is expected to announce a major update to their consumer photo and video software on September 23rd (right after Photokina). Stay tuned for additional details.

Posted in Adobe | 9 Comments

New Photokina rumor: Hasselblad to open their H5 system for 3rd party digital backs?

By PR admin | Published: September 3, 2014

I received this Hasselblad rumor from a reader:

It looks like Hasselblad are opening their H5 system for 3rd party digital backs. They already have H4X promo but only recently they updated this promotion with an option to purchase the "open" body without trade-ins. Ironically, most of the people don't know about it and we all think Hasselblad is totally closed system. So what I hear that Hasselblad will basically go big with the new H5X at Photokina. I think this also makes sense because PhaseOne is expected to announce their new camera body at Photokina as well.

Posted in Hasselblad | Tagged Hasselblad H5X, Photokina 2014 | 4 Comments

Updated specifications for the Samsung NX1 mirrorless camera

By PR admin | Published: September 3, 2014

Here is an updated list of Samsung NX1 specifications - this could very well be the most exciting camera announced at Photokina this year:
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Posted in Samsung | Tagged Samsung NX1 | 10 Comments

Sony QX1 and QX30 camera modules for smart phone officially announced

By PR admin | Published: September 3, 2014

Sony officially announced the QX1 and QX30 camera modules for smart phone. The price of the QX1 is $398, the QX30 is $348. Sample images can be found here.

ILCE-QX1 with large APS-C size Exmor™ sensor, BIONZ X™ processor, advanced camera features; works with E-mount / A-mount[i] interchangeable lenses
ILCE-QX1 ships with free angle shooting kit as standard, perfect for selfies and low/high angle shooting
DSC-QX30 with 30x optical zoom and Optical SteadyShot technology
Easy smartphone control with new PlayMemories Mobile app version 5.0
Two new color options for DSC-QX10

Additional details:

Posted in Sony | Tagged Photokina 2014, Sony QX1, Sony QX30 | 1 Comment

Sony QX1 camera and two new full frame E-mount lenses leaked

By PR admin | Published: September 2, 2014

In addition to the XQ1 lens camera module (the official announcement is tomorrow), Sony will also announce two new lenses at Photokina: a new Zeiss Vario-Tessar 16-35mm f/4.0 ZA OSS FE that will be priced at 1,350 EUR (US price will be lower) and will start shipping at the end of October. The second lens will be a 28-135mm f/4.0 OSS powerzoom that will cost 2,500 EUR and ship at the beginning of December: