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Sony RX100 IV compact camera to be announced in June
Sony is once again rumored to be planning the announcement event of the Mark IV version of its RX100 camera. According to an insider, the Sony RX100 IV compact camera will be introduced during a dedicated event that will occur this June. The device is also said to employ a Micro Four Thirds sensor, as recently rumored.
Canon to increase EOS 6D Mark II’s rank compared to 6D
Canon is working on a different strategy for its entry-level full-frame DSLR market. The EOS 6D is in this position for now, but the same thing cannot be said about its replacement. It appears that the so-called EOS 6D Mark II will have a higher rank and a higher price, thanks to some new features and miniaturization.
Lensbaby releases four lenses for Fujifilm X-mount cameras
The rumor mill has got another one right! After hinting, at the beginning of 2015, that Lensbaby will release some lenses for Fujifilm X-mount cameras, the manufacturer just confirmed the gossip talks. Four Lensbaby optics are now available for Fuji X users, including the recently-released Velvet 56 Macro optic.
GoPro Hero+ LCD camera revealed with a touchscreen and more
GoPro has announced a new low-end action camera in order to add the convenience of a touchscreen to this line-up. The brand new GoPro Hero+ LCD gets its name from the addition of a few important features to the original entry-level Hero, including a touchscreen as well as Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity options.
Month in review: top camera news and rumors from May 2015
The photo industry was busy in May 2015. However, the month is now over and you may have been away, meaning that you may have missed the top camera news and rumors that occurred throughout the month of May. Here are the most important news and gossips with Canon, Fujifilm, and Panasonic at the forefront!
Patent for Canon camera with EVF shows up in Japan
Canon is fueling the rumors regarding a DSLR-styled camera with an electronic viewfinder and a translucent mirror after the company has patented such device in Japan. The Canon camera with EVF and translucent mirror is reminiscent of Sony’s A-mount SLT cameras and it could be released on the market in the near future.
Pentax full-frame camera to feature Sony sensor and high-res mode
Pentax will release a DSLR camera will a full-frame image sensor later this year. The device has returned to the rumor mill and it appears that it will come packed with a 36.4-megapixel sensor made by Sony. Additionally, the Pentax full-frame camera will employ Sony’s upcoming high-resolution photography mode.
MCP Photo A Day Challenge: June 2015 Themes
Join us for the MCP photo a day challenge to grow your skills as a photographer. Here are the June themes.
Google Array virtual reality project revealed at I/O 2015
Google has made an interesting announcement for action camera and virtual reality fans at the I/O 2015 event. The announcement consists of the Google Array virtual reality rig. It has been developed alongside GoPro and it consists of a 16-camera array created for capturing 3D videos at high-resolution for virtual reality enthusiasts.
Unique Canon tilt-shift IS lens patented in Japan
Canon was previously rumored to be working on a unique macro lens. Eventually, it was revealed that the optic could be a tilt-shift model. However, there is more where that comes from: built-in image stabilization technology. The Canon tilt-shift IS lens has just been patented and it might come to a store near you in the future.
Lomography introduces Petzval 58 Bokeh Control Art lens
Lomography is back on Kickstarter with another interesting project. It is a new Petzval lens and it is unique. The Petzval 58 Bokeh Control Art lens features a special ring that allows photographers to control the bokeh levels in their photos. The optic is available through Kickstarter and it will begin shipping later this year.
Make Family Portraits Come Alive in Photoshop
Getting perfect family portraits can be tricky. Once you capture them, make sure they look their best with these powerful editing steps.
Sony A7RII set to be a minor upgrade over the A7R after all
The long-awaited Sony A7RII mirrorless camera will be unveiled sometime in mid-June. Before the device’s official announcement event, a trusted source has come forth to reiterate the fact that the A7R replacement will not be a major improvement over its predecessor and that the new features will be few in numbers.
Canon full-frame astrophotography DSLR coming in 2016
Canon is allegedly developing a new competitor for one of Nikon’s cameras. This time, the device in question is special. According to the rumor mill, the EOS maker is working on a Nikon D810a rival. The Canon full-frame astrophotography DSLR is said to be in the works and to take on its Nikon counterpart sometime in 2016.
Tamron 85mm f/1.8 VC lens patent resembles Zeiss Batis version
Tamron has patented another lens in Japan. This time, the lens may have already been announced. The patent is describing a Tamron 85mm f/1.8 VC lens, which is similar to the Zeiss Batis Sonnar T* 85mm f/1.8 lens. This short-telephoto prime was introduced in April 2015 and it is currently available for pre-order.
GoPro quadcopter and virtual reality device coming soon
The CEO of GoPro, Nick Woodman, has taken the stage at the Code Conference in order to talk about the company’s future plans. The goodies have been delivered immediately, as the CEO has announced a GoPro quadcopter as well as a special Six-Camera Spherical Array with implications in the virtual reality business.
Leica announces Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH lens
Leica is back with another official announcement. After introducing a black-and-white rangefinder camera in late April, the German maker has revealed its first 28mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. The high-end Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH lens is now official and will be released on the market by the end of June 2015.
Olympus multi-layered sensor patent spotted in Japan
Sigma is rumored to get new rivals in the distant future as Canon has been spotted experimenting with multi-layered sensors. However, Sigma has other digital imaging players to fear. Sources in Japan have discovered an Olympus multi-layered sensor patent and it could lead to Olympus sensors with multiple pixel sheets.
Panasonic GX8 launch date set for Q3 2015
Panasonic was supposed to reveal the Lumix GX7 successor in the first half of 2015. However, several trusted sources have debunked the claims and have said that the Micro Four Thirds camera is coming in August or September. Now, more reliable sources have confirmed that the Panasonic GX8 launch date is Q3 2015.
Canon E-TTL III causes 5D Mark IV and 1D X Mark II delays
As you may have noticed during the past few months, Canon has chosen to delay both the 5D Mark IV and 1D X Mark II DSLR cameras. An insider is claiming to know the main reason why these shooters have been postponed. It seems like the culprit is the Canon E-TTL III flash metering technology, which is coming out in 2016.
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