Photo Rumors

New: Sinar lanTec camera

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2012

Sinar announced their new IanTec professional camera system for landscape and architectural photography (brochure).

Specifications:

Shift range: +25/-15 mm vertikally, +20/-20 mm horizontally
Leveling aids: 1 crcular spirit level for all axes
Viewing aids: Bright focusing screen with flexible 3-fold magnifier (optional)
Digital back interface: Sinar, Mamyia and Hasselblad V/H-Schnittstelle
Tripod interface: 360° rotating mount with a 3/8″ thread
Dimensions: 20 x 19 x 7 cm
Weight: 1,1 kg
Lenses: Sinaron CEF 23 – 135mm

Press release:

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Magic Lantern successfully hacks Canon EOS-M mirrorless camera

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2012

Magic Lantern was able to successfully hack the Canon EOS-M mirrorless camera and are now collecting suggestions for new features. It seems that the excitement for this camera is not very big in Canon’s community and priority will be given to the development of new features for the 5D Mark III and 7D cameras.

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Panasonic’s credit ratings also downgraded to junk status

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2012

Similar to Sony, Panasonic’s credit ratings were also downgraded to junk status by Fitch. Here is the full press release:

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New patent from Olympus for a FT to MFT adapter

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2012

Few months ago Olympus did confirm their commitment to the Four Thirds format. The company recently filed a patent (2012-230323) in Japan for a Four Thirds to Micro Four Thirds mount lens adapter with built-in autofocus and image stabilization. This is not a surprise, since every manufacturer that has a mirrorless and DSLR cameras today also offers compatible lens adapters.

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The first rumored Canon EOS 7D Mark II specs

By PR admin | Published: November 27, 2012

The Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR camera is rumored to be announced in the first half of 2013. Here are the first specs:

24.2mp APS-C sensor
10.2 fps
Dual DIGIC V
Dual card slot (no mention of card types)
New ergonomic design
New battery
February 2013 announcement

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Cyber Monday specials

By PR admin | Published: November 26, 2012

Those are some of the Cyber Monday specials at B&H, check this link for the full list.

The full list of Adorama deals for Cyber Monday can be found here.

Amazon’s offers for Cyber Monday can be found here, the camera & photo specials are listed here.

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Fuji X-Pro1 camera with a lens is now $600 off

By PR admin | Published: November 25, 2012

As previously reported, the price of the Fuji X-Pro1 mirrorless camera dropped by $300 today. You can save another $300 if you purchase the body with a 18mm or 35mm XF lens. The new pricing is already available on Amazon and B&H.

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Black Friday deal: Panasonic LX7 for $299 ($200 off)

By PR admin | Published: November 23, 2012

The Panasonic Lumix LX7 is now on sale at B&H for $299! This is $200 off the original price. The LX7 was announced just four months ago, here are basic specs: