Photo Rumors

Canon NAB teaser: “The story continues”

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2012

It seems that Canon will have another “major announcement” at the 2012 NAB show on April 15th, 2012 in Las Vegas. My bet goes for a smaller and cheaper EOS C300 cinema camera.

Via Engadget

Posted in Canon| Tagged Canon EOS C300| 18 Comments

Kipon Leica M-mount lens adapter for Fujifilm X-Pro1 camera now available on eBay

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2012

The Kipon Leica M-mount lens adapter for Fujifilm X-Pro1 cameras is now available on eBay for $67.99. Few days ago Kipon announced a whole series of different lens adapters for the X-Pro1 mirrorless camera. Fujiilm will release their own adapter for Leica lenses later this year.

Kipon als has a Contax lens adapter for the X-Pro1.

Posted in Fuji, Kipon| Tagged Fujifilm X-Pro1| 5 Comments

Kodak to increase the price of all its films by 15%

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2012

Kodak will be increasing the price of all its films by 15%. No exact date was given for the price increase. Stock up on your favorite film now. A week ago Kodak announced that it will discontinue three slide films.

Posted in Kodak| 14 Comments

The silver Zeiss Ikon rangefinder camera has been discontinued

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2012

The silver Zeiss Ikon film rangefinder camera has been discontinued according to Cosina Japan website. Last year Zeiss discontinued the Ikon SW (Super Wide) version that did not have a viewfinder/rangefinder. The black Zeiss Ikon rangefinder camera ($1,618.00) is still available for sale.

Posted in Zeiss| Tagged To be discontinued...| 19 Comments

Medium format camera with video recording?

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2012

I don’t know much about those two images of a Phase One 645DF camera with a Leaf Aptus-II 12 digital back mounted on a video rig with focus pulling and external mic, but I do know that back in 2010 there were some rumors that Phase One is working on a medium format digital back with live view and RAW video recording.

Click on image for larger view:

Posted in Leaf, Phase One| 37 Comments

Who wants a 5MP camera with a 9.7 inch 2048×1536 display?

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2012

Yesterday Apple announced their new iPad. Here are the camera related specs:

5MP camera
5 elements, f/2.4 lens with hybrid infrared filter
Autofocus (tap to focus)
Face detection (for pictures only)
HD 1080p, 30 fps video recording
Video stabilization
Geotagging
9.7-inch LED-backlit display with 2048×1536 pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch

The lens inside the new iPad

You can see some sample images taken with the new iPad here.

Posted in Apple| 37 Comments

The latest Canon rebates

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2012

The double instant Canon rebates are currently valid for the 60D, 7D and 5D Mark II cameras.

Check also those camera+lens bundles (both offers expire March 31th):

Posted in Canon| Tagged Rebates| 1 Comment

The latest Samsung news

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2012

Samsung developed the world’s first sensor that can capture both an RGB and range (or depth) image at the same time. (via Gizmodo)

There is a new patent for a Samsung Galaxy camera (via Androidandme).

Samsung also announced a new 8MP camera phone sensor with backside illumination, zero shutter lag, 1.4um pixel pitch with 120fps 720p or 240fps slow motion video recording capabilities:

Posted in Samsung| Tagged Samsung Galaxy Android digital camera| 14 Comments

Third party Kipon M-mount lens adapter for Fuji X-Pro1 will start shipping this month updated

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2012

Today the Chinese manufacturer Kipon announced that they will start selling their third party M-mount adapter for Fuji X-Pro1 cameras later this month (they will offer also Nikon and Contax versions). A DCHome forum member has posted several images (and samples) of the Kipon lens adapter. At the 2012 CES show Fujifilm confirmed that they will have their own M-mount adapter coming later in 2012.

Posted in Fuji, Kipon| Tagged Fujifilm X-Pro1| 12 Comments