Photo Rumors

Sony announced new HX80 camera and the development of a Wireless Lighting Control System

By PR admin | Published: March 7, 2016

Sony announced a new HX80 compact camera (price: $348) with 30x zoom and built-in retractable EVF. Key features for the new model are included below:

Premium 30x ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* optical zoom lens with 60x “Clear Image” digital zoom capability
Built-in pop-up OLED Tru-Finder EVF w/ high contrast and vivid colors
18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor ensure the finest capture details for still images and Full HD videos in all lighting conditions
Optical SteadyShot with 5-axis image stabilization minimizes effects of camera shake
921k dot, 3.0 type LCD screen that tilts a full 180 degrees
Full HD movie shooting capabilities including high-speed XAVC S format at 50 Mbps
Built-in ‘pop up’ flash for low-light shooting support
Compatible with Wi-Fi / NFC for seamless wireless transfer of content and with select Sony PlayMemories™ Camera apps
Shipping will start in April

Sony also announced the development of a new Wireless Lighting Control System:

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Venus Optics Laowa STF 105mm f/2 lens officially announced

By PR admin | Published: March 6, 2016

The Laowa STF 105mm f/2 lens I reported on back in January is now officially announced. The US pricing and shipping dates have not yet been revealed.

Update: the lens is now available for pre-order. Here is the first hands-on:

Venus Optics has already three specialized lenses and another one that will be announced soon:

Laowa 60mm f/2.8 Macro 2:1, a lens for extreme close-ups
Laowa 15mm f/4 Shift Macro 1:1, a wide angle macro lens with shift capabilities
Laowa STF 105mm f/2 (T/3.2), a portrait lens with an apodisation element delivering the most pleasing bokeh
Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 distortion-free lens is coming soon

Additional information on the Laowa STF 105mm f/2 lens:

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Deal of the day: $100 off the new Fuji X-Pro2 + 35mm f/2 lens kit

By PR admin | Published: March 4, 2016

B&H now has a new special: $100 off the new Fuji X-Pro2 camera and XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens.

The Fuji X-Pro2 is currently in stock at Amazon and Adorama.

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What else is new? (new Leica camera without LCD screen, Pentax K-1 sample photos, Nikon D750 service advisory)

By PR admin | Published: March 4, 2016

The latest Leica rumors: new M camera without LCD screen, tilt shift SL lenses

The new Leica M-D camera: will it have a rangefinder?

More Techart Leica M lens to Sony E-mount autofocus adapter demo and hands-on videos

Pentax K-1 sample photos *UPDATED*

US price of Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens announced: $749

Updated technical service advisory for the Nikon D750 released

Lexar XQD, CF and SD memory cards performance test on the new Nikon D5/D500 cameras

Where’s The Fuji X-T2?

The End of Fujifilm FP-100C

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Canon will soon announce a new EOS Rebel T6 / 1300D / Kiss X80 DSLR camera

By PR admin | Published: March 4, 2016

The current Canon EOS Rebel T5/1200D/Kiss X70 model

Canon will soon announce a new EOS 1300D DSLR camera (replacement for the current EOS Rebel T5/1200D/Kiss X70 model). The US model name will probably be Rebel T6. Here are the rumored specifications:

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Fuji X-Pro2 shipping in the US, currently in stock

By PR admin | Published: March 3, 2016

After a small delay, the Fuji X-Pro2 is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock (B&H is expected to have on March 4th):

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Sony still comitted to the A mount

By PR admin | Published: March 3, 2016

In a recent interview with focus-numerique, Sony confirmed (again) their commitment to their own A mount:

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SD Association revealed “Video Speed Class” with support for 8k and multi-file video recording

By PR admin | Published: March 3, 2016

The SD Association has revealed their fastest speed class called Video Speed Class, which also delivers real-time multi-file recording (4K, 8K, 3D and 360 degree video recordings). Additional information: