Photo Rumors

More useless awards: EISA 2020-2021 photography category winners

By PR admin | Published: August 15, 2020

The EISA 2020-2021 photography awards are out and of course every company is a winner:

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Panasonic Lumix S5 mirrorless camera leaked specifications

By PR admin | Published: August 14, 2020

Here are the leaked specifications of the previously rumored Panasonic Lumix S5 mirrorless camera (24MP):

-Sensor: 24.2MP effective, full-size CMOS with a total number of pixels of 25.28MP-
Dust reduction: Sensor shift type
-Dynamic range: 14 steps + (V-Log ) -Still
image: JPEG, RAW, HLG, 6K/4K photo
-Video: 4K59.94p/200Mbps (4:2:0 10bit LongGOP), 4K29.97p/150Mbps (4:2:2 10bit LongGOP)-EVF
: Organic EL, 2.36 million dots, magnification 0.74 times, eye point 20mm, 120fps
-Monitor: 3 type liquid crystal 1.84 million dots, touch panel, free angle, 3:2
-AF: contrast AF, DFD, face/pupil recognition, body recognition, Animal recognition, -6 to 20EV
-Metering system: 1728 split multi-pattern metering, EV0 to 18
-ISO sensitivity: 50-204800
-Dual native ISO: Normal 100 and 640, V-LOG 640 and 4000, HLG 400- 2500, 200 and 1250 with Cinelike D2/V2-
Image stabilization: Sensor shift type, 5 axis, 5 steps effect (6.5 steps for dual IS, dual IS2 also supported)
-Shutter: 1/8000 seconds-60 seconds , Electronic front curtain 1/2000 seconds-60 seconds, electronic 1/8000 seconds-60 seconds, silent mode available
-Sequential shooting: 7 frames/sec for AFS/MF, 5 frames/sec for AFC, 30 frames/sec for 6K photos, 60 frames/sec for 4K photos-
USB port: USB3.1 Gen1 Type-C
-HDMI port : MicroHDMI TypeD-
Microphone terminal, headphone terminal, remote input, XLR (optional) -Card
slot: Dual, SD/SDHC/SDXC, slot 1 supports UHS-II
-Wi-Fi: 2.4G, 5G
-Bluetooth: v4.2
– dust and water specifications
– battery: lithium-ion, 2200MAh
– battery life: 440 sheets (monitor), 470 sheets (EVF), 1500 sheets (EVF power save mode)
– battery grip: DMW-BGS5 (optional)
– dimensions: 132.6×97.1×81.9mm
-Weight: 714 grams (including SD card battery), 630 grams (body only)

Full detailed specifications:

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Samyang announced four enhances cine lenses (VDSLR MK2)

By PR admin | Published: August 14, 2020

The previously leaked Samyang cinema lenses are now officially announced – 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm T1.5 for Canon EF, Canon RF, Canon EF-M, Sony E, Nikon F, Fuji X, and MFT. The lenses should be listed soon at Adorama and B&H. Here is the full press release:

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Confirmed: new Panasonic Lumix S5 mirrorless camera coming soon

By PR admin | Published: August 14, 2020

Nokishita just confirmed the previous rumors about a new small (entry-level?) Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 mirrorless camera. The S5 is expected to be a smaller version of the current Panasonic S1 model. Stay tuned for additional information.

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Deals of the week

By PR admin | Published: August 13, 2020

The latest photo deals of the week:

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II camera is now $800 off (final price: $899 from 8/13/20 – 8/15/20)
Sony ZV-1 camera is up to $100 off until August 16
Panasonic GX85 camera with 12-32mm & 45-150mm lenses is now $500 off ($497.99 for the camera and 2 lenses)
HDR projects latest Version 7 Pro for Win and Mac (stand-alone and plugin) is now $29 instead of $99
ON1 Effects 2020, ON1 HDR 2020, and ON1 Resize plugins are now $29.99 (you can bundle all three apps together with the plugin bundle for $49.99 – each application works as a standalone app and as a plug-in to Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop).
15% off all DxO software products, including the new Nik Collection 3, with coupon code RUMORS15 (this offer is valid until August 19)
15% off all Topaz Labs products with coupon code RUMORS15
New Tamron offer:

You can get tax and 10% back on Sony gear at B&H:

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This new FotodioX Pro PRONTO adapter will let you autofocus Leica M lenses on Fujifilm X-mount cameras

By PR admin | Published: August 13, 2020

FotodioX has a new Pro PRONTO AF adapter that will let you autofocus Leica M lenses on Fujifilm X-mount cameras. The adapter was officially announced a few months ago and it is now available for sale at B&H Photo.

Additional information on the FotodioX Pro PRONTO lens adapter can be found here.

Similar adapters already exist for Sony E-mount cameras and the work surprisingly good:

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New Samyang cinema lenses leaked online

By PR admin | Published: August 13, 2020

Samyang is going to announce new 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm cinema lenses for Canon EF, Canon RF, Canon EF-M, Sony E, Nikon F, Fuji X, and MFT – here are the first leaked pictures:

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Hasselblad 907X 50C camera now available

By PR admin | Published: August 12, 2020

The new Hasselblad 907X 50C camera is now available for pre-order at Adorama and B&H Photo. Additional information is available here. The full press release is next:

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You can order the new 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount here and get a free lens adapter

By PR admin | Published: August 11, 2020

The new 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order in the online store:

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The price is $430 and it includes free international shipping. The lens will begin shipping in approximately 2 weeks. If you order the lens directly from LeicaRumors, you will also get a free M-mount adapter of your choice – the available adapters are: