Photo Rumors

More leaked Panasonic LUMIX G9II camera pictures and specifications (part 1)

By PR admin | Published: September 11, 2023

I already reported earlier about the upcoming Panasonic LUMIX G9II camera and two new MFT lenses that are going to be announced on September 13:

With the new LUMIX G9II camera, Panasonic will also announce two revised Leica DG Vario-Elmarit zoom lenses

Here are the latest leaked specifications and pictures of the Panasonic LUMIX G9II camera:

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With the new LUMIX G9II camera, Panasonic will also announce two revised Leica DG Vario-Elmarit zoom lenses

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2023

Together with the LUMIX G9II camera, on September 13 Panasonic will also announce two revised Leica DG Vario-Elmarit zoom lenses –

Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f/2.8 Power O.I.S
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 II ASPH Power O.I.S. – replacement for the current model (it will now work with a teleconverter and achieves an image scale of 1:2)

As previously reported, the new Panasonic LUMIX G9II camera will have a new MFT sensor with a resolution of 25.2MP and will be equipped with phase AF on the sensor.

All new products will start shipping in November 2023.

Panasonic is teasing a new LUMIX G Micro Four Thirds camera (Panasonic LUMIX G9II camera?)

Panasonic LUMIX G9II camera rumored to be announced before the end of the year with phase detection autofocus

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Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD lens for Sony E-mount: additional information leaked online

By PR admin | Published: September 10, 2023

Two weeks ago Tamron announced the development of a new 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD lens for Sony E-mount. The official release date will be October 19, 2023, Some additional pictures and technical details of the new lens have been leaked online already:

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Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN Sports lens for Sony E and Leica L mount to be announced soon

By PR admin | Published: September 9, 2023

The long-rumored Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN Sports lens is expected to be announced in the next few weeks – most likely in early October. The date floating online is October 6th, but this is highly unlikely since in the past only Leica and the Chinese brands made any major announcements on a Friday. The lens will be available for Sony E and Leica L mounts. Sigma currently only has a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens for DSLR cameras.

Rumors: new Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 mirrorless lens to be released by the end of 2022?

Sigma confirms a new DG DN Sports lens is in development (Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN Sports?)

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The first official Fujifilm GFX100 II teasers are already out

By PR admin | Published: September 8, 2023

The first official Fujifilm GFX100 II teasers are already out:

Here are the additional/updated/rumored Fujifilm GFX100 II specifications:

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Topaz Labs Photo AI v2 released (major update)

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2023

The previously reported Topaz Labs Photo AI v2 is now officially released with many new models, including some entirely new enhancements, and many other improvements. Photo AI 2, the most substantial upgrade since the initial release. Photo AI 2 expands the product’s scope with Lighting/Color adjustments and significantly improves existing features like raw noise removal, sharpening, Autopilot, and Photoshop integration. You can get Photo AI 2 for free if you’ve purchased or renewed Photo AI within the past year. If your upgrade license has expired, you can renew for half price to get Photo AI v2 plus another year of upgrades.

Topaz Photo AI is currently $159 ($40 off) until September 22nd, 2023:

Topaz Labs Photo AI changes since 1.5.4:

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New: Ulanzi U-Mic wireless microphone system

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2023

Ulanzi announced a new U-Mic wireless microphone system – here are the details:

High-Quality Audio & Safety Track
Up to 20 Hours Battery Life
On-Board Recording
Universal Compatibility
TFT Touch Screen

Charging case:

Size: 9758.557.9mm
Charging Time: About 120 minutes
Battery Life: Supports 1 round cyclic charging (transmitter2, receiver1)

Transmitter:

Sampling Rate: 48KHz/16bit
Operating Time: 14 hours (5 hours with local recording)
Charging Time: About 90 minutes

Receiver:

Operating time: About 6 hours
Charging time: About 90 minutes

Additional information:

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Polaroid announces impressive I-2 instant camera with built-in manual controls, LiDAR autofocus, Bluetooth connectivity

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2023

Polaroid announced a new I-2 instant camera with built-in manual controls, LiDAR autofocus, and Bluetooth connectivity (replacement for the original i-Type). The price is $600 and pre-orders are already open at B&H Photo and Moment.

Polaroid I-2 key features:

Lens: 3-element lens with continuous autofocus system. Capable of ƒ/8 aperture across 0.4m (1.3′) – ∞ range controlled via a stepper motor. Material: optical grade polycarbonate and acrylic with anti-reflective coating.
LiDAR: high-accuracy ranging system
Built-in manual controls: camera modes, flash mode, distance to the object, shutter speed, aperture, and light meter indicator value are selectable on the camera and communicated through an integrated viewfinder display and external OLED display.
Camera modes: auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual, self-timer, multi-exposure
Flash: vacuum discharge tube strobe, 2.5m (8′) range. Accurate, human-friendly flash system
Design: modern design that echoes past iconic Polaroid machines. The technical requirements and the lens dictate the camera’s shape. The exterior is made of high-quality ABS and PMMA plastic that is more impact-resistant and finished with a special coating giving it a premium look and feel.
UX design: working with I-2 is engaging, I-2 technical performance is on the surface – complexity is highly accessible
Premium materials: ABS, PC, PMMA, Aluminum Alloy
Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery, rechargeable via USB-C – 15-pack battery life
Compatible with Polaroid i-Type, 600, and SX-70 film
App-enabled: download iOS or Android Polaroid App to enable full remote control and firmware updates via OTA Bluetooth
Tripod mount: standard 1/4-20 UNC thread
Built-in lens filter thread mount: Compatible with 49mm filters
Compatible with external flashes: 2.5mm audio mono-jack flash sync interface

Technical specifications:

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OM System is rumored to announce a new Tough TG-7 camera (waterproof, freezeproof, shockproof, crushproof, dustproof)

By PR admin | Published: September 7, 2023

OM System is rumored to announce a new Tough TG-7 camera (waterproof, freezeproof, shockproof, crushproof, dustproof) next week (on or around September 13th). It seems that the new model will be a marginal upgrade from the current Tough TG-6 model: