Fuji X-T3 mirrorless camera officially announced


The previously rumored Fuji X-T3 mirrorless camera is now officially announced.



What's new in the X-T3?

  • New X-Trans™* CMOS 4 & X-Processor 4
  • New Phase detection AF to entire frame
  • New Up to 30 fps** black-out free high-speed continuous shooting
  • New Sports finder mode
  • New Monochrome Adjustment
  • New Color Chrome Effect
  • New 4K/60P 10 bit recording

Basic X-T3 specifications:

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New ProFoto teaser: “something small is coming” (Profoto B10)


Profoto has a new teaser about "something small is coming" it looks like a small B1X or something similar. The official announcement should be on September 12th. Here are the details:

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The new Blackmagic 4K Pocket Cinema camera should start shipping in early October

 

The Blackmagic 4K Pocket Cinema camera was initially supposed to be released in September, but the latest product listing indicated an October 5 shipping it the US. Here are the technical specifications:

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Canon EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera system announced


The previously rumored Canon EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera system is now officially announced. Check US pricing and pre-order options at Adorama and B&H. Here are the press releases:

A more detailed and continuous coverage of the new EOS R system can be found on the new Canon EOS R Facebook page.

UK pre-order links: WEX, Park Camera, Calumet DE. Australia pre-order link: CameraPro.

Related videos:

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Fuji X-T3 already listed at Amazon Japan, official announcement tonight


The Fuji X-T3 camera is already listed at Amazon Japan. The official announcement is tonight. Stay tuned on PhotoRumors and FujiAddict for a detailed coverage. If you have missed the previous X-T3 rumors and leaks, you can find them here.

What’s next? (updated list of Photokina 2018 rumors)

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GoPro Hero 7 Black, Silver and White camera specifications

The previously rumored GoPro Hero 7 Black, Silver and White cameras will be announced on September 20th (shipping will start on September 28th). Here are the detailed specifications for each model:


GoPro Hero 7 Black

  • 4K60, 2.7K 120, 1440p120, 1080p 240 (same as Hero6)
  • Based on Hero6 GP1 processor, but with an internal optimization
  • Same shape, same battery, same frame as Hero5/6
  • [NEW] Live streaming function (not clear if using 4g/phone/wifi)
  • [NEW] Hypersmooth stabilization provides gimbal-like stabilization, probably better than the Hero6
  • [NEW] HDR (I’m guessing proper 3bracket HDR)
  • [NEW] Portrait orientation
  • [NEW] Scene / smile recognition
  • [NEW] New feature which makes short looping videos of 15 /30 seconds (boomerang style I'm guessing)

GoPro Hero 7 Silver and White are next:

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The Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD lens for Canon will start shipping on October 2nd


Today Tamron announced the availability of their new 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD full frame DSLR lens for Canon mount - shipping will start on October 2nd. The US price is $599. This lens will not be available for Sony A-mount.

Specifications and additional information:

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July CIPA report: the downturn continues; Nikon and Canon dominate the BCN rankings


I have been tracking the CIPA shipments data for years, but this time I will use the excellent graphs created by CanonNews based on the latest July 2018 report (click for larger view):

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