Photo Rumors

Fuji’s 2018 financial results are out

By PR admin | Published: May 8, 2019

Fujifilm published their financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019:

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New DJI teaser (new action camera or underwater drone?)

By PR admin | Published: May 8, 2019

DJI already has a new teaser most likely for their rumored action camera. The official announcement will happen on May 15th at 9 am EST. I think it is safe to assume that the new camera will have some serious underwater and video capabilities. Maybe an underwater drone with a camera attached?

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New Canon 32MP camera registered in Asia

By PR admin | Published: May 8, 2019

Canon has registered a new camera model DS126801 in Asia with a 32MP sensor:

Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.1
Canon LP-E6N battery (compatible with EOS 5DS, 5DS R, 5D Mark IV, 5D Mark III, 6D, 5D Mark II, 7D Mark II, 7D, 80D, 70D and 60D)
RAW file size: 6960×4640 = 32MP sensor

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Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: May 8, 2019

The previously rumored Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM mirrorless lens is now officially announced (pre-order at Adorama & B&H):

Minimum focusing distance of 2.79 feet/0.85 meters
Customizable control ring that allows photographers to adjust exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture or ISO
One Aspheric and one UD Lens, along with BR optics help to reduce chromatic aberration
12-pin communication system
L-Series dust and weather resistant build with fluorine coating
Air Sphere Coating (ASC) helps minimize lens flare and ghosting

Sample photos can be found here. Next, are the technical specifications and the first hands-on videos:

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The first Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO lens review is out

By PR admin | Published: May 7, 2019

Opticallimits published the first review of the new Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra-Macro APO lens – here is their verdict:

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Rumored Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 II SC VM lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: May 7, 2019

The previously rumored Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 II SC VM lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced. Two different lens versions will be available: Single Coating (SC) and Multiple Coating (MC). The suggested retail price n Japan is ¥75,000 (excluding tax) or around $670 (the price of the old version is $629). The LH-6 lens hood is sold separately. Shipping will start in June 2019. US pricing is not yet announced (check Adorama and B&H).