Photo Rumors

Fujifilm X-H1 camera officially announced

By PR admin | Published: February 15, 2018

The long rumored Fujifilm X-H1 camera is now officially announced:

24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III Sensor
X-Processor Pro Engine
5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization
Internal DCI 4K Video and F-Log Gamma
0.75x 3.69m-Dot Electronic Viewfinder
3" 1.04m-Dot 3-Way Tilt LCD Touchscreen
325-Point Intelligent Hybrid AF System
1080p at 120 fps; Flicker Reduction Mode
1.28" Sub-LCD Top Screen
Weather-Sealed Body; Two UHS-II SD Slots
Pre-order links: B&H Photo | Adorama | Amazon

Sample Images
Related videos (first look, top features) and full press release:

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Fujifilm X-H1 camera and two new cinema lenses listed on Amazon, announcement in a few hours

By PR admin | Published: February 14, 2018

The upcoming Fujifilm X-H1 camera is listed again on Amazon and available for pre-order a few hours before the official announcement. The two new cinema lenses are also listed:

"The X Mount FUJINON MKX18-55mmT2.9 and MKX50-135mmT2.9 lenses deliver high optical performance and comfortable operability for professional video shooting. The MKX18-55mm and MKX50-135mm are the first fully manual cinema lenses to be compatible with the X Series interchangeable lens camera lineup. In the 35mm format equivalent, MKX18-55mm covers a focal distance from 27mm to 84mm and MKX50-135mm covers a focal distance from 76mm to 206mm. Combined with X Series’ unique color reproduction technology, MKX lenses further enhance the range for professional video shooting."

Screenshots with basic technical specs (click for larger view):

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Zeiss Loxia 25mm f/2.4 full frame mirrorless lens for Sony E-mount officially announced

By PR admin | Published: February 14, 2018

The previously rumored Zeiss Loxia 25mm f/2.4 full frame mirrorless lens for Sony E-mount is now officially announced - this is the 5th FE mirrorless lens for Sony E-mount from Zeiss (after the 21mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm):

Additional information:

US price: $1,299 (pre-order here at B&H or Adorama)
Product listing at zeiss.com
Sample photos
First review of the lens on Lenspire
PDF brochure with MTF charts and lens design
Related video:

Main specifications:

E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
Aperture Range: f/2.4 to f/22
Distagon Optical Design
2 Anomalous Partial Dispersion Elements
1 Aspherical Element
Zeiss T* Anti-Reflective Coating
Manual Focus Design
Manual Aperture Can Be De-Clicked
All-Metal Barrel, Engraved Scales
Weather-Resistant Lens Mount Gasket

Full press release:

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New Tamron lens teaser

By PR admin | Published: February 14, 2018

Tamron has a new lens teaser in Asia. My personal guess is a new tele prime lens (around 100mm) for full frame DSLR cameras. What is your guess?

Update: the new #Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD lens will be announced on February 22nd:

The new Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD lens will be announced on February 22nd

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Here are the detailed specifications of the upcoming Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera

By PR admin | Published: February 13, 2018

The detailed specifications of the rumored Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera leaked only courtesy of PentaxRumors:

Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR camera will be announced soon to replace the current Pentax K-1
The Pentax K-1 Mark II will be available as a kit with with the HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR lens
US price: $1,999.95 for body only and $2,399.95 for the 28-105mm lens kit
Pentax K-1 Mark II high ISO sensitivity: ISO 819,200 (for photo) and ISO 25,600 (for video).
Upgraded Pixel Shift Resolution (SR II).
The Pentax K-1 Mark II camera will have PRIME IV 14-bit imaging processing chip with the original Accelerator Unit

Full set of specifications (click for larger view or visit PentaxRumors for full view):

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Fujifilm X-H1 camera already listed at some online stores

By PR admin | Published: February 13, 2018

The Fujifilm X-H1 mirrorless camera and accessories were already listed at some online stores and promptly removed shortly after my post - Adorama for example has four X-H1 listings on their website: