Photo Rumors

Sony introduces new cinema line and teases a new FX6 cinema camera

By PR admin | Published: September 2, 2020

Today Sony introduced a new cinema line and teased a new FX6 cinema camera:

“Existing products in the Sony range will form part of the Cinema Line include VENICE and FX9. VENICE has become a first choice for digital movie production, and the FX9 has an outstanding track record in documentary production. The next step will appeal to a wider spectrum of visual creators. Sony will be releasing and shipping this next addition to the Cinema Line, the FX6 camera by the end of 2020.”

The full press release can be found here.

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Fuji has a new upcoming camera: FF200001 (new Fuji X-Pro4 on October 16?)

By PR admin | Published: September 2, 2020

Fujifilm has a new upcoming camera registered under the model name FF200001. The new camera recently passed the FCC certification. The FF200001 is equipped with Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth (same RF module as the X-Pro3 model number WM-BN-BM-26 _A_ FF3). The designated date for a public announcement is October 16, 2020 (via Nokishita). Stay tuned for additional information.

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Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1 R WR lens leaked pictures

By PR admin | Published: September 1, 2020

Here are the first leaked press photos of the upcoming Fujifilm XF 50mm f/1 R WR lens that will be announced later this week (on or around September 3rd). The leaked press release is here, the leaked specifications are here:

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Sony announced a new LA-EA5 lens adaptor for A-mount lenses

By PR admin | Published: September 1, 2020

Sony really wants to use your A-mount lenses with an E-mount camera and they even announced a brand new adapter for that purpose. Check pricing and availability at Adorama and B&H. From the press release:

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Panasonic Lumix S5 mirrorless camera will be announced tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: September 1, 2020

The new Panasonic Lumix S5 mirrorless camera with L-mount will be announced tomorrow (September 2). The camera specifications can be found in this PDF file. A brief recap of the camera main features is available here. The US price of the Panasonic S5 will be $1,998 for the camera body and $2.298 for the lens kit. Here is another recap of the main S5 specifications (translated):

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The currently ongoing up to 30% DxO sale is ending tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: August 31, 2020

The currently ongoing up to 30% DxO sale is ending tomorrow. This sale is valid for both new purchases and upgrades of DxO Photolab, DxO Viewpoint, and DxO Filmpack (Nik Collection not included):

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More GoPro Hero 9 Black camera leaks

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2020

The latest GoPro Hero 9 Black camera leaks confirm the previously rumored front-facing (color) screen for vloggers. Technical specifications are not yet available, but speculations suggest that the new model will be able to shoot video in 5k. More leaked pictures after the break:

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Fujifilm X-A7 camera discontinued less than 12 months after it was announced

By PR admin | Published: August 30, 2020

The Fujifilm X-A7 mirrorless camera that was announced less than a year ago is already discontinued at B&H and not available at other major retailers like Adorama and Amazon:

I never understood why Fuji needs so many different X camera models with almost identical specifications. On the company’s website, the X-A7 is still listed as “new”: