Photo Rumors

Sigma rep: price of the new Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens under $2,000

By PR admin | Published: May 16, 2018

In this video from the 2018 NAB show (at the 1:13 mark) the Sigma rep claims that the price of the new Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens will be under $2,000:

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Rumors: Canon to announce new 70-200mm f/4L and 70-200mm f/2.8L lenses in June

By PR admin | Published: May 16, 2018

Canon is rumored to announce new 70-200mm f/4L and 70-200mm f/2.8L lenses in June:

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CP+ interview with Sony

By PR admin | Published: May 15, 2018

Imaging Resource published their CP+ interview with Sony. Here is the recap courtesy of SonyAddict:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: May 15, 2018

Report: Nikon 1 semi-officially discontinued in Canada

The new Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art full frame lens will not be available for Nikon F-mount

New Nikon patents: 20mm f/2 full frame lens for curved sensor, BSI sensor with dual shutter mode

The Pentax K-1 upgrade service: detailed description of the different steps with pictures

Instax SQ6, Instax Square Monochrome Coming, Reviews and Launch Event

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Fujifilm announced the first square format analog Instax camera (SQ6)

By PR admin | Published: May 14, 2018

Fuji officially announced the previously rumored SQ6 – the first square format analog Instax camera. The US price is $129.95 (Amazon | B&H). Here are the camera’s main features:

Available in three colors, Pearl White, Blush Gold and Graphite Gray.
Compatible with FUJIFILM INSTAX SQUARE film (purchased separately).
Picture size – 62mm x 62mm/2.4in. x 2.4in.
Retractable lens, 2 components, 2 elements, f = 65.75 mm, 1:12.6.
Inverted Galilean finder, 0.4 x, with target spot.
Three motor driven focus modes: Macro Mode (0.3m – 0.5m/1ft. -1.6ft.), Normal Mode (0.5m – 2m/1.6ft. – 6.6ft.), Landscape Mode (2m/6.6ft. and beyond).
Programmed electronic shutter release, 1.6 sec – 1/400 sec.
Automatic, Interlocking range (ISO 800): LV 5 – LV 15.5, Exposure compensation: ± 2/3 EV.
Electronically controlled self-timer with approximately 10 second delay
LED display with Shooting mode (auto, selfie, macro, landscape, double exposure), brightnessadjustment, flash suppressing and self-timer mode.
Two CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries.
Capacity: Approximately 30 INSTAX SQUARE 10-pack film packs with new CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries.
Tripod socket (tripod sold separately).

Press release:

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The PONF multi-back camera will use Sony’s 100MP sensor

By PR admin | Published: May 14, 2018

A quick update on the PONF multi-back camera project (film and digital camera in one) I reported back in January – in a blog post the company announced that they will be using Sony’s 100MP sensor for their camera:

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New leaked pictures of the upcoming DJI Phantom 5 drone with interchangeable lens camera

By PR admin | Published: May 14, 2018

Some new leaked pictures of the rumored DJI Phantom 5 drone that will feature an interchangeable lens camera:

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Luminous Landscape interview with Sony

By PR admin | Published: May 14, 2018

Luminous Landscape published their interview with Sony from the Kando event. Here is the recap courtesy of SonyAddict:

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By PR admin | Published: May 14, 2018

New: MS Optics Petz 57mm f/2 FMC lens for Leica M-mount by Miyazaki San

More fake news: “Internal Fujifilm document predicts 50% market share decrease for Canon and Nikon within 2021”

TowerJazz Q1 2018 report: “We are moving according to our plans with the leading DSLR camera supplier”

Using Pentax mount Sigma lenses on the Pentax K-1 Mark II camera

Fujifilm and Xerox Will Not Continue Efforts to Merge After The Lawsuit

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New Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II lens

By PR admin | Published: May 13, 2018

Yongnuo announced a new version II of their YN 50mm f/1.8 lens (Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 II). The new model is already listed for sale on eBay for around $74 (only Canon mount available so far). The previous version of this lens was introduced back in 2014.