Photo Rumors

Updates on the rumored Canon full frame mirrorless camera

By PR admin | Published: October 5, 2017

Here are some updates on the rumored Canon full frame mirrorless camera(s):

There are three different full frame mirrorless cameras currently in development: one with EF-M mount, one with a new modified EF-M mount - the third could be a fixed lens full frame camera
Potential announcement before the 2018 Photokina show in September 2018
Canon will use a new dedicated CMOS sensor for their upcoming mirrorless cameras

Via CanonRumors

The Canon classic camera design concept pictured above is by David Riesenberg.

August CIPA report: almost flatline

By PR admin | Published: October 5, 2017

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their August report - the number of shipped interchangeable lens digital cameras increased slightly since last month and it is still better compared to last year (orange: 2017, black: 2016, blue: 2015, click for larger view). Here are the other two graphs:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: October 5, 2017

New Metabones 0.50x Speed Booster for Pentax Q (0.5x magnification and world-record f/0.666)

More Leica rumors: 35mm f/1 or f/0.95 lens and limited edition Andy Summers camera

Fujifilm X-T2, X-Pro2, XF10-24, and XF18-55 Firmware Updates

Fujifilm X-T2/GFX Canon Smart Adapters and Nikon Smart Adapters Coming Soon

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Final build of the new Adobe Lightroom released for testing

By PR admin | Published: October 5, 2017

Today Adobe released the final release candidate of the new Adobe Classic Lightroom CC to registered beta testers:

As I already reported, I expect the new version of Lightroom to be announced this month, probably during the Adobe Max conference (October 18-20, 2017).

The current Adobe CC plan rates can be found here. You can get a free Lightroom trial on this page. The last three versions of Lightroom can be downloaded here (see also this link for more information). Adobe's website has also a dedicated page for Lightroom CC.

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Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2018 announced

By PR admin | Published: October 4, 2017

Today Adobe announced new versions of Photoshop and Premiere Elements - check the dedicated websites for additional information and video examples:

Adobe Elements can also be purchased at Amazon.

Via Adobe Blog

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Sigma to announce a new lens at the 2017 PDN PhotoPlus Expo (new 70-200mm f/2.8?)

By PR admin | Published: October 4, 2017

In the press release I received this morning, Sigma mentioned that they will introduce a new lens during the PhotoPlus show in NYC at the end of the month:

Sigma Corporation of America, a leading still photo and cinema lens, camera, flash and accessory manufacturer, will showcase its full line up of Sigma Global Vision lenses, including a brand-new addition to the line, at the upcoming PDN PhotoPlus Expo 2017 held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City from October 26-28, 2017 (booth 837).

Sigma is rumored to announce a new 70-200mm f/2.8 lens that will replace the current 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM version (see also this recent patent).

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Posted in Sigma | Tagged PDN PhotoPlus Expo, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 Art lens, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport lens | 4 Comments

The new “unprecedented” Yashica camera is coming to Kickstarter on October 10th

By PR admin | Published: October 4, 2017

Yashica published a new video announcing that their new “unprecedented” Yashica camera is coming to Kickstarter on October 10th at 8pm JST | 1pm CEST | 11am UTC | 7am EST: