Photo Rumors

Panasonic talks again about 4k cameras in 2014

By PR admin | Published: December 12, 2013

Image credit: Panasonic

In a recent interview with DCWatch, Panasonic confirmed previous rumors that a new GH camera with 4k video will likely be announced in 2014. Here are the main points from the interview:

Posted in Panasonic | Tagged 4k | 7 Comments

Pentax K-5 II and K-30 DSLR cameras are now discontinued

By PR admin | Published: December 12, 2013

The Pentax K-5 II and K-30 DSLR cameras are now listed as discontinued at B&H. The Pentax K-5 IIs version (without AA filter) is still available. The K-30 was announced in May 2012, the K-5 II came out in September 2012. The current Pentax DSLR lineup consists of the K-3 and K-50:

Posted in Pentax | Tagged Pentax K-30, Pentax K-5 II, To be discontinued... | 7 Comments

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: December 12, 2013

→ Ricoh GR limited edition camera now in stock.

→ Adobe Lightroom 5.3 and Camera Raw 8.3 are now available for download:

Lightroom 5.3: Mac | Windows.
Camera Raw 8.3: Mac | Windows

→ Check out this DYI interchangeable lens camera.

→ "One Hand Snap" concept would let you use a camera with just your left hand

→ Nolab Digital Super 8 cartridge will turn your old film camera into digital.

Posted in Pentax, Ricoh | Tagged Limited Edition, Ricoh GR | 3 Comments

The latest patents from Canon, Olympus and Konica Minolta

By PR admin | Published: December 12, 2013

Canon filed a new patent in Japan for a 200-400mm f/4 and 280-560mm f/5.6 lenses with built-in teleconverter and image stabilization.

Posted in Canon, Konica Minolta, Olympus | Tagged Patents | 2 Comments

The future of the Canon EOS M mirrorless system

By PR admin | Published: December 9, 2013

In a recent interview, the managing director of Canon Mr. Masaya Maeda provided some interesting information on the future of the EOS M mirrorless product line:

Posted in Canon | Tagged Canon EOS M2 | 43 Comments

New: Samyang 10mm f/2.8 lens

By PR admin | Published: December 6, 2013

Samyang finally officially announced the 10mm f/2.8 lens that was initially introduced during the 2012 Photokina show. For pricing and availability, check the listings at B&H. Additional details after the jump: