Photo Rumors

Olympus: “Full-frame isn’t for everybody”

By PR admin | Published: December 5, 2019

In a recent interview with Dpreview, Olympus representative confirmed that the company is committed to MFT and that “full-frame isn’t for everybody” – exactly what they said back in February:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: December 5, 2019

The upcoming Leica M10-P “Ghost” limited edition camera is beautiful

New Leica M10 “Robb Report Russia 15 years” limited edition camera

The new Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR lens to be released soon

The Nikon D610 and D810 DSLR cameras are now officially discontinued

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Nikon D6 rumored specifications

By PR admin | Published: December 5, 2019

The latest Nikon D6 rumored specifications from NikonRumors:

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The latest Canon rumors: EOS Rs and hybrid EF/RF EOS R camera

By PR admin | Published: December 4, 2019

First, a new set of rumored Canon EOS Rs specifications:

75mp full-frame CMOS
Sensor “focused on the dynamic range”
Frames per second “… Sounded similar to the EOS R”
DIGIC 9
Dual Card Slots
Joystick the same as the EOS-1D X Mark III
Larger and higher resolution EVF than the EOS R
Fully articulating LCD screen
Fully weather-sealed
Similar ergonomics as the EOS R (No touch bar)

Canon is also rumored to be working on a hybrid EF/RF EOS R camera. I am not sure how this will work without an adapter.

Canon also registered a new DS126821 camera that will use the Canon LP-E17 battery and will have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2:

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ZY Optics releases the Mitakon 85mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro lens with extended working distances

By PR admin | Published: December 3, 2019

ZY Optics released a new Mitakon 85mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro lens with extended working distances:

Super Long Working Distance (1x @ 230mm, 5x @ 95mm)
Super Low Chromatic Aberration (APO design)
Large Aperture
Crystal sharpness
Near telecentric performance
Free tripod collar & LED light
Available for Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony FE, Sony Alpha, Pentax K, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds and Fuji X mounts
Price: USD 499 (Mitakon lenses are sold at Adorama, B&H & Amazon)

Sample photos:

Press release:

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Venus Optics announced Laowa 12mm f/2.8, 25mm f/2.8 and 100mm f/2.8 lenses for Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts

By PR admin | Published: December 3, 2019

Venus Optics announced today that they are adding the Nikon Z and Canon RF variants to three of their popular lenses:

Lens specifications:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: December 3, 2019

First leaked pictures of the upcoming Leica Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 ASPH lens

The latest BCN Ranking report

FUJIFILM X-Pro3 DR Silver Postponed Until January 16, 2020

Fujifilm Updates FUJIFILM X-T3 Firmware Announcement – Enhanced Autofocus Coming

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Cyber Monday deals

By PR admin | Published: December 2, 2019

Cyber Monday deals (see all offers at Adorama, B&H and Amazon):

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Olympus lens price increase coming in February 2020

By PR admin | Published: December 1, 2019

Olympus is going to increase the price of selected lenses on February 1, 2020:

The price increase is for Japan, but I believe it will spread to all markets. Olympus mentioned “raw material costs” as a reason for the price increase, but I think the real reason is the poor financial results in the past few years. I am not aware of another lens manufacturer increasing their lens prices because of “raw material costs”. Olympus gear is already expensive compared to other systems and I believe this price increase will further negatively impact the bottom line of the imaging division.