Photo Rumors

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their March 2016 report (list of all participating companies). Camera shipments are slightly up compared to previous months (orange: 2016, black: 2015, blue: 2014 click for larger view):

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New Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 IS STM macro lens for EOS-M registered in Russia

By PR admin | Published: May 5, 2016

A new Canon EF-M 28mm f/3.5 IS STM macro lens for EOS-M cameras was registered in the Russian certification agency Novocert:

The official announcement will most likely be at Photokina in September.

Canon currently has four different EOS-M lenses in their lineup (five with the EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens) and none of them is a macro:

Via Digicame-info

Posted in Canon| Tagged Canon EOS-M, Photokina 2016| 3 Comments

SonyAddict.com now live

By PR admin | Published: May 4, 2016

Similar to FujiAddict.com, Sony fans can now follow SonyAddict.com for more in-depth coverage of the brand. SonyAddict can also be found on Facebook and Twitter. The RSS feed is available here.

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The latest Sony, Fuji, Olympus and Canon financial resutls

By PR admin | Published: May 4, 2016

Sony financial results for the 2015 fiscal year

Fujifilm 2015 Financial Report

Posted in Canon, Olympus, Sony| Tagged financial results| 1 Comment

MacPhun released 30 creative photo filters for free (Mac only)

By PR admin | Published: May 3, 2016

Macphun added 30 creative photo filters extension as a part of their new free app Filters for Photos:

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Samyang announced 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC and 50mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC lenses with autofocus for Sony E mount

By PR admin | Published: May 3, 2016

Samyang announced two new lenses (14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC and 50mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC) with autofocus for Sony E mount full frame mirrorless cameras:

Posted in Samyang, Sony| Tagged Samyang AF 14/2.8 FE lens| 23 Comments

Deal of the day: Fuji Instax Mini Instant Film 5 packs for $31.99 (47% off)

By PR admin | Published: May 2, 2016

The #1 seller Fuji Instax Mini Instant Film 5 pack (10 sheets in a pack, total of 50 pictures) is currently 47% off at Amazon – $31.99 instead of $59.99 (with free shipping).

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Three new Zeiss lenses to be announced next week #enterZEISS

By PR admin | Published: May 2, 2016

Zeiss published a new teaser on their Facebook page for three new lenses with the text:

Well, well! We have prepared something very special for you. Stay tuned! More to come next week. #enterZEISS

One of them looks like the previously rumored Zeiss Milvus 135mm f/2 Apo Sonnar. The second lens will most likely be for Sony E-mount. Stay tuned for the official announcement next week.

Via Nikonrumors

Update – false alarm, Zeiss posted this on Facebook:

We’re sorry but #enterZEISS is not about new lenses. It will be great nonetheless. So please stay tuned for next week!

Posted in Zeiss| Tagged teaser| 8 Comments

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The Topaz Photography Collection is now 40% off (coupon code included)

March 2016 CIPA reports are out