Photo Rumors

Fuji is testing medium format digital camera; the X-Pro2 could handle 4k video

By PR admin | Published: January 17, 2016

Two other interesting Fuji stories (in case you missed my tweet from three days ago) – the company is “conducting research and testing” on medium format sensors, but for now there are no plans for a medium format digital camera:

What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: January 17, 2016

→ Canon EOS M10 mirrorless camera tested at DxOMark

→ Lensbaby Edge 50 Optic lens launched as a separate item, available for pre-order.

→ Many brands are increasing their prices in Canada as a result of the week Canadian dollar (the Canadian dollar has fallen 15% in the last six months). I was told that Tamron is the next company to announce a price increase in Canada.

Posted in Canon, Lensbaby, Other| Tagged Canon EOS M10| 14 Comments

The sensor inside the new Fuji X-Pro2 camera is made by Sony (and other interesting facts)

By PR admin | Published: January 15, 2016

A reader sent me some very interesting information on the new Fuji X-Pro2 camera ($1,699.95):

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fuji X-Pro2| 58 Comments

Leica to announce a new X-U Typ 113 waterproof and shockproof camera next week

By PR admin | Published: January 15, 2016

Leica is rumored to announce a new Leica X-U Typ 113 waterproof and shockproof camera next week. The basic camera specs can be found here:

Posted in Leica| 9 Comments

New pictures of the silver Olympus PEN-F camera

By PR admin | Published: January 15, 2016

The upcoming Olympus PEN-F camera will be available also in silver (pictures of the black version can be found here):

Posted in Olympus| Tagged Olympus PEN-F| 6 Comments

Announcement day: Fuji X-Pro2, X-E2s, X70, XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR

By PR admin | Published: January 14, 2016

Big announcement from Fuji today. You probably already know most of the details from our previous coverage. In case you missed it, here is a quick recap:

Press releases:

US pricing info:

Fujifilm XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR $1899.00
Fujifilm X-Pro2 (body only) $1699.00
Fujifilm X-E2S (body only black) $699.00
Fujifilm X-E2S (body only silver) $699.00
Fujifilm X-E2S with 18-55mm (black) $999.00
Fujifilm X-E2S with 18-55mm (silver) $999.00
Fujifilm X70 (black) $799.00
Fujifilm X70 (silver) $799.00
Fujifilm XP90 no pricing yet

Hands-on videos:

Posted in Fuji| Tagged Fuji X-E2S, Fuji X-Pro2, Fuji X70, Fuji XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LR OIS WR lens| 26 Comments

Watch the Fuji press event streaming here

By PR admin | Published: January 14, 2016

Big announcement from Fuji coming soon. You can watch press event streaming here (just hit the play button):

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Interesting: Olympus files a patent for a 28mm f/2 full frame mirrorless lens

By PR admin | Published: January 14, 2016

The latest Olympus patent filed in Japan is very interesting – it’s for a 28mm f/2 full frame mirrorless lens. I guess we can now officially start the Olympus full frame mirrorless camera rumor (of course filed patents are no guarantee for future products). Additional patent information: