Photo Rumors

Three Canon point and shoot cameras announced

By PR admin | Published: August 19, 2010

For detailed coverage go to to

Gizmodo.

There will be another Canon announcement next week.

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Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-2 flash

By PR admin | Published: August 18, 2010

The previously rumored Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-2 flash is now official.

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First pictures of Sony a33 & a55

By PR admin | Published: August 18, 2010

The first pictures of the Sony a33 and a55 cameras (see specs here):

More pictures after the break:

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More detailed Sony α55 specs

By PR admin | Published: August 18, 2010

After yesterday’s post, even more details Sony α55 specs showed up on DCHome:

16.7 megapixel APS CMOS
15 points AF system
Center ***triple cross*** sensor
***Double cross*** sensor x2 at left/right
12 normal sensor(F5.6)
Full HD 1080 60i
Translucent mirror inside, can reflex light during power on
Translucent mirror can be open to clean the sensor
EVF super-clear, specific unknown pixel, image quality is only worse than the A900 only
10FPS continous shooting with AF
AFC just like Nikon’s 3D tracking system – fast and reliable
SONY claims that would be better than 50D’s AF
SUPER FAST AF speed at center point
ISO100-25600, ISO6400′s noise just like a900′s ISO400
Support NEX’s hand-held night shot(Multi-shot)
Support a700′s Quick Navi access mode
Support DOF, however EVF becomes dim during small aperture
Use NEX3/5 battery
a55 priced at about 900-1000USD

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Sony α33, α55, α560 and α580 specs

By PR admin | Published: August 17, 2010

This is a continuation of the previously rumored specs for the four upcoming Sony Alpha models. The A33 and A55 models are rumored to be a pellicle camera (see also Pellix cameras). The A560 and A580 will be “regular” DSLRs.

Sony α33:

14MP sensor
ISO range of 100-12800
1080i video
15 AF points, some of them cross-point
7 fps
dual memory slots (not sure what type)

Sony α55:

16MP sensor
ISO range of 100-12800
1080i video
15 AF points, some of them cross-point
10 fps
dual memory slots (not sure what type)
built-in GPS

Sony α560:

14MP sensor
ISO range of 100-12800
1080i video
15 AF points, some of them cross-point
7 fps
dual memory slots (not sure what type)
swivel display

Sony α580:

16MP sensor
ISO range of 100-12800
1080i video
15 AF points, some of them cross-point
10 fps
dual memory slots (not sure what type)
built-in GPS
swivel display

As previously reported, those cameras are expected to be releases on August 24th, 2010.

Posted in Sony| Tagged sony a33, sony a55, Sony a560, Sony a580| 16 Comments

Samsung’s new opto-electronic viewfinder with transparent AMOLED

By PR admin | Published: August 16, 2010

This appears to be a new opto-electronic viewfinder (E-OVF) from Samsung with a transparent AMOLED component. If true, this will allow the display of electronic information in an optical viewfinder:

If you remember the leaked picture of the Samsung NX100, there was a big viewfinder attached on top of the camera – maybe this is it?

FYI: Samsung does have a 19″ transparent AMOLED display.

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Questionable Pentax EVIL specs

By PR admin | Published: August 16, 2010

This post is not to report a rumor, but to debunk a rumor (I got multiple email from readers). Dpnet listed those Pentax EVIL specs on their website:

New APS-C 14 million pixel sensor
Body image stabilization, the first SR with APS-C single power
Flip-type LCD viewfinder screen
HD video capture features

I have hard believing anything they say, because the drawings they used and labeled as a “spy shot” were taken from a concept design made by a PentaxForum member.

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Canon announcement this week

By PR admin | Published: August 16, 2010

PhotographyBay got a tip that Canon will have a new product announcement on August 17th, 2010. There is another Canon press event scheduled for August 27th, 2010. Canon will probably release their S95, SX130 and SD4500 point and shoot cameras first (August 17th) and then the Canon 60D on August 26th. The rumor is that the new Canon G12 will be released in September.

PhotographyBay also found a Canon patent for built-in radio triggers for wireless flash.

Posted in Canon| Tagged Canon 60D, Canon G12| 1 Comment

All you need to know about Photokina

By PR admin | Published: August 15, 2010

Photokina is the biggest show for photography equipment that takes place every 2 years in Cologne, Germany. This year Photokina will be between September 21- 26. Here is a summary of all rumors, predictions and expectations for the main players in the industry:

Canon: Canon G12 is a given, based on previous release patterns (they release a new version every year in September). Low chance for a new small/compact DSLR. Pictures of the Canon 60D are already available online, so you know that one is coming. There could be more PowerShots cameras like the S95, SX30 and SX130. I am sure that Canon will also release new lenses as well but I have not idea what exactly.

Sony: no new Sony full frame camera for Photokina but plenty of APS-C cameras: at least three, maybe even four – A33, A55, A560 and A580. Lenses: new set of Zeiss lenses for the NEX system and maybe a new set of Alpha prime lenses (some of them could be Zeiss).

Pentax: full frame camera from Pentax probably won’t happen this year. There is a very good chance that there will be a new Pentax EVIL camera at Photokina. On the DSLR front Pentax will release new K-5 and K-r models.

Samsung: a new NX100 mirrorless camera, new 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 and 20mm pancake lenses are expected. A 60mm macro lens is also a possibility.

Panasonic: a new GH (probably called GH2) and a new GF cameras (the GF1 was announced in September, 2009). New m4/3 lenses are also expected: 14mm f/2.5 and the 100-300mm lens.

Olympus: Olympus E-3 successor is certain and probably a new PEN, since they are on a 6 months refresh cycle: the E-P2 was released in November 2009, the E-PL1 was released in May, 2010 – you do the math.

Ricoh: the rumor is that Ricoh will release a Micro Four Thirds module for their GXR system.

Sinar: new digital back.

Metz: will probably release the Mecablitz 58 AF-2 flash.

Nikon: see the complete Nikon report here.

Leica: see the complete Leica report here.

Lenses manufacturers after the break:

Posted in Canon, Leica, Metz, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Samsung, Samyang, Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, Zeiss| 5 Comments

Yaniv Berg’s curved camera design

By PR admin | Published: August 15, 2010

I aways find camera concepts very interesting (see the category “Future of Photo Equipment”). Today’s entry is designed by Yaniv Berg – the “curved” camera: