Panasonic DMC-G7 mirrorless MFT camera specifications leaked online

By PR admin | Published: May 13, 2015

The curent Panasonic G6 model

The current Panasonic G6 model


Update: the first pictures of the Panasonic G7 can be found here.

Panasonic will soon announce a new DMC-G7 mirrorless MFT camera that will replace the current G6 model. The rumored specifications are:

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Pentax Australia promises more updates/announcements on their full frame DSLR camera in November

By PR admin | Published: May 13, 2015

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Pentax-full-frame-DSLR-camera-shipping
Pentax Australia posted on their Facebook page that they will have more updates/announcements for their full frame DSLR camera "closer to November" (I assume they mean shipping in November).

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What else is new: firmware updates, service advisories and more

By PR admin | Published: May 13, 2015

Olympus OM-D E-M1 camera press images 7
→ Olympus will release firmware updated v3.1 for the OMD E-M1 camera on June 16.

Canon EOS 5D camera service advisory
→ Canon issued a service advisory: "the main mirror of some EOS 5D Digital SLR cameras may detach due to deterioration in the strength of the adhesive".


→ Firmware update v1.0.4 for the Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera released.

Pentax-645D-2014
→ Purchase the Pentax 645D medium format camera and get a free FA 55mm f/2.8 AL IF SDM AW lens.

Panasonic GX7 camera front
→ The Panasonic GX7 camera with 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 lens now come with a free $250 Adorama gift card (available also in silver). They also have a similar deal for the GM1.

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This is the Fujifilm X-T10 mirrorless camera

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2015

Fujifilm X-T10 mirrorless camera
Fujifilm X-T10 mirrorless camera back
Fujifilm X-T10 mirrorless camera top
Fuji X-T10 mirrorless camera black
Fuji X-T10 mirrorless camera black 2
The latest leaked images show theFuji X-T10 camera from all angles. Here are the detailed X-T10 specifications:

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Olympus announcement: OM-D E-M5 Mark II limited titanium edition, M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f/2.8 and 8mm f/1.8 fisheye PRO lenses

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2015

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Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f:2.8 and 8mm f:1.8 fisheye PRO lenses
Olympus officially announced their new OM-D E-M5 Mark II limited titanium edition camera kit and two PRO lenses:

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Fuji XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR lens specifications and first picture

By PR admin | Published: May 11, 2015

Fuji XF 90mm f:2 R LM WR lens
Fujifilm will soon announce a new XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR lens (prototype of this lens were shown during the 2015 CP+ show). The specifications are as follows:

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Additional information on the upcoming Olympus announcement: OM-D E-M5 Mark II limited titanium edition, M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f/2.8 and 8mm f/1.8 fisheye PRO lenses

By PR admin | Published: May 11, 2015

Some additional information on the upcoming Olympus announcement leaked online:

Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm d:2.8 PRO lens
Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens:

  • The lens will start shipping in Japan in late June, 2015
  • Dust and splash proof with 11 points sealing
  • Minimum focusing distance: 7.5cm
  • Lens length: 105.8mm
  • Lens diameter: 78.9mm
  • Weight: 534g

Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm f:1.8 Fisheye PRO lens
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: May 11, 2015

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The previously leaked Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM prime lens is now officially announced. The price is $125. Adorama and B&H are currently taking pre-orders. Shipping starts on May 21st, 2015 Here is the lens specifications summary:

  • Compact, lightweight, fixed focal length standard lens for EOS cameras
  • Large f/1.8 maximum aperture
  • 80mm effective focal length when attached to EOS cameras with APS-C sensors
  • Canon STM gear type stepping motor technology provides quiet autofocusing to support Canon's EOS Movie Servo AF function
  • Improved exterior design including new focus ring placement makes it the most compact Canon EF 50mm lens ever
  • New metal mount for stability and ruggedness
  • Super Spectra Coating for minimized ghosting and flaring
  • Circular seven blade aperture
  • 14-inch minimum focusing distance
  • 0.21x maximum magnification

According to the B&H listing, the lens hood is not included - you have to purchase is separately (model ES-68, price: $26.95). The lens cap is included (model E49, price: $9.95). Canon also released a new 49mm protect filter.

MTF chart and lens design:

Canon EF 50mm f:1.8 STM lens MTF chart
Canon EF 50mm f:1.8 STM lens MTF chart 2
Canon EF 50mm f:1.8 STM lens design
Sample images from the new lens can be found here and here.

Press release:

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