Rumors: Fujifilm to announce new entry level X interchangeable mirrorless camera, new lenses and firmware on June 25th

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new entry level interchangeable mirrorless camera (X-M1?) will be announced on June 25th. The new X camera will be smaller and cheaper than the X-E1 model and it will have a tiltable LCD screen and no viewfinder. Fujifilm is also expected to announce new lenses: the XF 27mm f/2.8 pancake lens and maybe even a new, cheaper XF 16-50 zoom lens to go with the new X camera. A new firmware updated for the X-Pro1 and X-E1 will also be released, probably with updates for the new lenses.

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The first Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens reviews and tests are out

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The Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens is not available in stores yet, but the first reviews are already posted online and they all have been very positive. The lens is priced at $799 and will be available at the end of July for all major mounts (Nikon, CanonSonyPentax and Sigma).

Very detailed and favorable Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens review at Lenstip:

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Adobe Photoshop CC is now available

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The new Adobe Photoshop CC is now available as a part of the Creative Cloud. Additional details on pricing, new features, technical specifications, reviews, FAQ and more can be found on the official Photoshop CC website.

Via Adobe CC Blog

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Is this the upcoming Canon EOS 3D camera?

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The above picture of an unknown Canon camera was posted on the Chinese website Weibo. The actual camera is blurred out, bu it appears that the label on the strap reads "EOS 3D":

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Adobe is considering new pricing models for Creative Cloud

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Adobe is looking into different Creative Cloud subscription options following the massive online backlash after their announcement that future Photoshop versions will be available only through a monthly subscription. The company recently sent out a survey to a selected users about the Creative Cloud, specifically about a new pricing structure of $9.99 for Photoshop or $29.99 for the entire suite on a 3 years contract which includes a permanent copy of CS6 after 3 years and a promise to continually update CS6 to support future file and camera types. Sounds good to me!

Adobe Photoshop CC will be officially released tomorrow.

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What else is new?

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With the introduction of the Q7 mirrorless camera, Pentax also announced the limited edition "Complete Kit" in Japan that contains seven Q lenses, PL filter and a camera bag. Only 1000 kits will be produced.

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Pentax also announced a white version of their WG-3 waterproof, coldproof, shockproof and dustproof camera.

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Sony Cyber-shot RX100M2 camera specifications

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Here are some of the specifications for the upcoming Sony Cyber-shot RX100M2 compact camera (remake of the popular RX100):

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The latest patents from Tamron, Canon, Olympus, Samsung

Tamron 135mm f:2.8 lens patent

Tamron's latest patent is for a 135mm f/2.8 lens for APS-C based cameras (202.5mm equivalent).

Canon 70-300mm f:4.5-5.6 lens patent

Canon 100-400mm f:4.5-5.6 lens patent

Canon 85mm f:1.2 lens patent Canon 85mm f:1.8 lens patent

Canon 135mm f:2 lens patent Canon 50mm f:1.4 lens patent

Canon filed patents for several different lenses:

  • 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6
  • 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6
  • 85mm f/1.2
  • 85mm f/1.8
  • 135mm f/2
  • 50mm f/1.4

Olympus Olympus 40-200mm F4 lens patent

Olympus filed a patent for a 40-200mm f/4 Micro Four Thirds lens.
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