Photo Rumors

New cameras from Olympus and Canon registered in Asia

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017

In addition to the already reported, not-yet-announced list of cameras, there are two new additions - one from Olympus and one from Canon:

Posted in Canon, Olympus | 1 Comment

Leica Noctilux M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens rumored

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017

Leica is rumored to announce a new Noctilux M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH lens later this year. No other information is available.

Source: Nokishita, via LeicaRumors

Big savings on old Olympus MFT cameras

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017

Some old Olympus MFT cameras are up to $400 off on Amazon (limited supply available):

~~Olympus E-M10 + 14-42mm lens for $299~~ ($400 off)
~~Olympus E-PL7 with 14-42mm lens for $249~~ ($350 off)
Olympus SH-1 for $199 ($200 off)

Posted in Deals, Olympus | 4 Comments

Canon also has a drone

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017

While we are on the drone topic today, it seems that Canon is also getting into that market with their own new drone called PD6E2000-AW-CJ1 (maximum payload of 10kg). Here is a video demo:

Posted in Canon | Tagged Canon drone, Drones | 2 Comments

DJI to announce a new drone (smaller than the Mavic)

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017

Not really directly related to photography, but a reader sent me these pictures of a new DJI drone which will have illumination and will be significantly smaller than the Mavic Pro model. Stay tuned for details.

Posted in DJI | Tagged DJI Spark quadcopter | 2 Comments

Officially announced: Canon EF-S 35MM F/2.8 Macro IS STM lens and PowerShot SX730 HS camera

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2017

Canon EF-S 35MM F/2.8 Macro IS STM lens:

Press release
Pre-order: B&H | Adorama (lens hood)

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS camera:

Press release
Pre-order: B&H | Adorama

Posted in Canon | Tagged Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM lens, Canon PowerShot SX 730 HS camera | Leave a comment

Meyer-Optik announced a new high-end Primagon 24mm f/2.8 lens priced at $5,499

By PR admin | Published: April 5, 2017

The new Meyer-Optik lens I mentioned yesterday is a $5,499 Primagon 24mm f/2.8. Details and pictures to come soon. The lens will be available for all mirrorless mounts. Shipping will start in early 2018. Here is the press release: