Photo Rumors

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:

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

Fuji X-Pro 1 accessories US pricing announced, available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: March 6, 2012

The following Fuji X-Pro1 accessories are currently a available for pre-order:

Fujifilm NP-W126 Battery for FinePix X-PRO 1

Fujifilm LC-XPro1 Leather Case for FinePix X-PRO 1

Fujifilm HG-XPro1 Hand Grip for FinePix X-PRO 1

Fujifilm EF-X20 TTL flash for FinePix X-PRO-1

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fujifilm X-Pro1, pre-order| 16 Comments

Pentax K-01 now shipping

By PR admin | Published: March 6, 2012

The Pentax K-01 is now shipping in limited quantities in the US (update: B&H and AcePhoto also has some in stock).

Unboxing video:

Here are the results of the poll posted here few weeks ago:

Posted in Pentax| Tagged Pentax K-01| 21 Comments

Samyang 8mm f/3.5 IF MC Nikon F (Video Aspherical) VDSLR lens

By PR admin | Published: March 6, 2012

Here are the specs of the new, yet to be announced, Samyang 8mm f/3.5 IF MC Nikon F (Video Aspherical) VDSLR lens:

Posted in Samyang| 23 Comments

Adobe Lightroom 4 released

By PR admin | Published: March 6, 2012

Adobe just officially released Lightroom 4 (as expected). The full version costs $149.00 and is now available for pre-order at B&H.

The upgrade version costs $79.

For student and teacher edition click here.

Instant download options available on adobe.com.

Check also Amazon’s pre-order options.

Posted in Adobe| Tagged pre-order| 22 Comments

Is this the new Samyang 24mm f/3.5 tilt-shift lens?

By PR admin | Published: March 6, 2012

After Samyang confirmed on Facebook their plans for a 24mm tilt-shift lens, I received this image from megapiksel. The aperture range is f/3.5-32. No other information is available at that point.

Posted in Samyang| Tagged Samyang T-S 24mm 1:3.5 ED AS UMC lens| 8 Comments

Rumor: Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZF.2/ZE super wide angle lens to be announced in 10 days

By PR admin | Published: March 5, 2012

Zeiss is rumored to announce a new Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZF.2/ZE super wide angle lens on March 16th, 2012. The lens is expected to start shipping in May, 2012. The angle of view will be 110 degrees. The lens will have a 95mm filter thread. The widest Zeiss lens for DLSR cameras is currently the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ($1,395.00). Zeiss produces also the Super Wide Angle 15mm f/2.8 Distagon T* ZM lens for M-mount ($4,600.00). The new Distagon T* 2,8/15 is expected to be available for Canon and Nikon mounts (not sure at that point for any other mounts).

Posted in Zeiss| Tagged Zeiss Distagon T 2.8 15mm ZF.2 ZE| 16 Comments