Photo Rumors

DxO: new version of Nik Collection to be released in 2018

By PR admin | Published: December 26, 2017

After acquiring Nik Collection from Google, DxO confirmed in a Google+ post that a new version of Nik Collection will be released in 2018:

Posted in DxO| Tagged Nik Collection, Nik Software, photo editing software| 9 Comments

Additional Fuji X-H1 camera details

By PR admin | Published: December 25, 2017

I received some additional information on the upcoming Fuji X-H1 camera:

The Fuji X-H1 is currently being tested
It resembles the Fuji GFX camera: it has a control layout almost identical to it, but the size is smaller like that of the Fuji X-T2 (see above mockup)
It is targeted towards the video crowd with in-camera stabilization and the ability to record at 120fps 1080 (4k fps will be lower)
The low light capabilities are supposed to be on par with the Sony a7s (ISO 409,600?)

Here are the previously reported Fujifilm X-H1 specs from FujiAddict:

IBIS
Expected in February 2018
Max framerate 4K: 30fps, in HD: 120fps
Higher quality video than X-T2
Exposure compensation button instead of exposure compensation dial
Sub monochrome top LCD screen
Fujifilm WP-126s battery
Much bigger and deeper hand grip
Same processor as X-T2
Dust and weather-resistant body
Hybrid camera for both videographers and photographers
Price: between $1,900 and $2,200

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fuji X-H digital camera, Fuji X-H1 camera| 38 Comments

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: December 25, 2017

Ricoh released new firmware update and roadmap for the Theta V camera

New Leica T and TL firmware updates add support for the new Elmarit-TL 18 f/2.8 ASPH lens

Nikon to announce a new Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm f/4 ED TC VR lens soon

Fujifilm X-Pro 2 Firmware 4.00 Released

Fujifilm X100F, X-T1 and X-T20 Firmwares Updated

Fringer EF-FX Pro Will Have An Electronic Aperture Ring

Shanghai Jinbei Photographic Equipment Flash Trigger JINBEI TR-Q6 F Announced

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The latest Canon patents

By PR admin | Published: December 25, 2017

Here is a recap of the latest Canon patents:

Posted in Canon| Tagged Canon 400mm f/5.6 mirror-reflex lens, Patents| 1 Comment

Deal of the day: Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens for $789 (28% or $300 off)

By PR admin | Published: December 23, 2017

For a limited time, Adorama is selling the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary DSLR lens for Nikon and Canon for $789 this is 28% or $300 off plus additional cashback rewards and free shipping. This is the lowest price I have seens for this lens, the regular price is $1,089. This deal will expire on Monday (December 25th).

~~Update – two new Sigma deals:~~

~~Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art: $999 ($200 off)~~
~~Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art: $599 ($200 off)~~

The Sigma Black Friday deals are also still going on:

Sigma Art lens holiday sale back by popular demand

Via NikonRumors

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Zeiss is rumored to announce a new Loxia 25mm f/2.4 full frame mirrorless lens for Sony E-mount

By PR admin | Published: December 22, 2017

The Zeiss Loxia line of full frame lenses for Sony E-mount now consists of 4 different focal lengths: 21mm, 35mm, 50mm and 85mm (see picture above).

Update: the first leaked picture of the lens can be found here.

Zeiss is rumored to announce a new Loxia 25mm f/2.4 full frame mirrorless lens for Sony E-mount:

Posted in Zeiss| Tagged Sony E-mount lenses, Zeiss Loxia, Zeiss Loxia 25mm f/2.4| 13 Comments

Yongnuo YN 14mm f/2.8 ultra-wide lens now officially announced

By PR admin | Published: December 22, 2017

The Yongnuo YN 14mm f/2.8 ultra-wide lens is now officially announced. Here are the technical details:

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Panasonic G9 MFT mirrorless camera now shipping in Germany

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2017

The Panasonic G9 MFT mirrorless camera was announced in early November and was supposed to start shipping in January 2018. A reader from Germany contacted me today to inform me that he just received his G9 – it seems that shipping started earlier than expected.

Check Panasonic G9 US availability at: B&H, Adorama and Amazon.

Update: the G9 manual can be downloaded here.

Picture credit: Ralf-Udo Thiele

Posted in Panasonic| Tagged Panasonic Lumix G9 camera| 1 Comment

New: Yongnuo YN 14mm f/2.8 ultra-wide prime lens

By PR admin | Published: December 21, 2017

Yongnuo will soon announce a new YN 14mm f/2.8 ultra-wide prime autofocus lens. Here is the lens design, MTF charts and few additional pictures:

Posted in Yongnuo| Tagged Yongnuo YN 14mm f/2.8 ultra-wide prime lens| 27 Comments

Hasselblad announced XPan compact adapter for the X1D camera system

By PR admin | Published: December 20, 2017

Hasselblad announced a new XPan compact adapter for the X1D camera system that allows XPan lenses to be used with the medium format mirrorless camera. The XPan lenses are already discontinued, but they can still be found on eBay (30mm f/5.6, 45mm f/4 and 90mm f/4). The adapter adds 21.4 mm to the length of the Xpan lenses. Aperture and focusing are controlled manually on the lens. The XPAN lenses have no built-in shutter and the camera’s electronic shutter must be used. Here are the technical specifications: