Photo Rumors

Canon manager on their EOS R mirrorless system: “We want to surprise and astonish you, so please expect big things”

By PR admin | Published: October 22, 2018

Dpreview published their interview with the engineering and management team that work on the new Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless camera ($2,299) and the Deputy Senior General Manager was quoted saying "We want to surprise and astonish you, so please expect big things":

Additional information on the upcoming Pixii camera with Leica M-mount

By PR admin | Published: October 22, 2018

Some additional information on the upcoming Pixii camera with Leica M-mount:

If you watch this Yashica Y35 digiFilm camera disassembly video, you will understand why Kickstarter backers are furious

By PR admin | Published: October 21, 2018

For the past few weeks, I have been reporting on how bad the Yashica Y35 digiFilm camera is and the large number of complaints from Kickstarter backers. If you want to understand why people are furious, watch this Yashica Y35 digiFilm camera disassembly video:

Posted in Yashica | Tagged Kickstarter, Yashica digiFilm camera | 29 Comments

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 200mm f/2 OIS WR lens will start shipping next week, first unboxing video

By PR admin | Published: October 21, 2018

The $6,000 Fujifilm Fujinon XF 200mm f/2 OIS WR lens with XF 1.4x TC F2 WR teleconverter is expected to start shipping next week (the listed date is October 25th) and we already have the first unboxing video:

Fujifilm Fujinon XF 200mm f/2 OIS WR lens key features:

Fujifilm X Mount is compatible with all Fujifilm X Series interchangeable system cameras
Weather-sealed at 17 points for weather and dust-resistance; operates in temperatures as low as 14°F/-10°C
19 elements in 14 groups including 2 ED elements, and 1 super ED element
Uses linear motors for quiet and ultra-fast AF
Focus Preset Function instantly changes focus to a preset position to capture main subject without readjustments
Optical Image Stabilization system achieves 5-stop image stabilization
Fluorine coating applied to front lens element for improved durability
Matte silver color for reduced risk of overheating
XF1.4x F2 TC: 7 elements in 4 groups including 1 aspherical element

Here is some 4k video footage taken with the lens:

Posted in Fuji | Tagged Fuji Fujinon XF 200mm f/2 R LM OIS WR | 2 Comments

Deal of the day: Canon EOS M5 mirrorless camera now $400 off

By PR admin | Published: October 21, 2018

The Canon EOS M5 APS-C camera, one of the best selling mirrorless cameras in Japan, is now $400 off (discounted price: $579, original price: $979) and some retailers even offer additional free accessories:

The Canon M5 + 15-45mm lens kit is also $400 off: Adorama | B&H | Amazon.

The Canon M5 + 18-150mm lens kit is now $580 off: Adorama | B&H | Amazon.

The Panasonic G9 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera is now also $400 off.

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Posted in Canon, Deals | Tagged Canon EOS M5 | 1 Comment

Sony E-mount was not designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras

By PR admin | Published: October 20, 2018

In a recent Photokina interview with Leica executives on the new L-Mount Alliance (already covered here), Stephan Schulz from Leica Camera AG claimed that the Sony E-mount was not designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras: