Category: Rumors

Panasonic Lumix S5 Mark II and S1 Mark II Announcements Scheduled for 2023

Panasonic S5 Mark II and S1 Mark II are coming ! According to latest rumors, Panasonic S5 Mark II will be announced at CP+ event  in February 2023 while the S1 Mark II announcement scheduled for Q3 2023.

There are rumors that Panasonic would launch a new Lumix S5 Mark II mirrorless camera for L-mount in February 2023, at the CP+ show in Japan.

This Panasonic Lumix S5 Mark II model will replace the current LUMIX S5, which was officially announced in September 2020.

There is no information about the specs of the Panasonic S5 Mark II, but it seems that attention will be focused on whether it will adopt the image plane phase difference AF that has been mentioned in recent Panasonic interviews. Panasonic S5 Mark II will be more expensive than the current Panasonic S5.

Will the “LUMIX S5 Mark II” be announced for this “CP+2023”? If this rumor is correct, the second generation S series will be introduced from “S5“.

By the way, CP+ 2023 is scheduled to be held at Pacifico Yokohama from February 23rd to 26th as a hybrid event of on-site and online events.

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$300 off on Panasonic S5 with 20-60mm Lens: $1,997.99 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

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Rumors : New Pentax KF DSLR to be Announced Soon

According to latest rumors Ricoh will announce a new Pentax KF DSLR camera. The Pentax KF will be available in three different colors (some limited editions):

  • Black
  • Crystal White (limited to 700 units)
  • Crystal Blue (limited to 700 units)

The Pentax KF kit will come with the 18-55WR lens. The Japanese pricing will be:

  • Pentax KF camera body: 119,800 yen (around $800)
  • Pentax KF lens kit: 139,800 yen (around $1,000)

Shipping is expected to start on November 25th, 2022.

Via digicame-info

Fujifilm X-T5 to Be Announced in November 2022

Fujifilm X-T5 rumored to Be Announced in November 2022. Until now, it was rumored that the Fujifilm X-T5 would be announced by the end of this year, and it seems that it has been confirmed in November.

The release date and price for the Fuji X-T5 are currently unknown, but the Fujifilm X-T5 is said to have the same 40MP sensor as the X-H2. It will be interesting to see how much the “X-T5” improves over the “X-T4” and how it differentiates itself from the Fuji X-H2 ($1,999 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama). See also : Fujifilm X-H2 Vs X-H2S – Comparison. Take a look at the first Fujifilm X-T5 specifications leaked so far : Continue reading “Fujifilm X-T5 to Be Announced in November 2022”

Latest Updates on Sony a7R V Specifications

We have the Sony A7R V announcement date rumored as October 26th. Before the official announceent, two rumor sites have shared the first specifications of the upcoming Sony a7R V mirrorless camera.

The main conflict is on the sensor resolution. Sony A7R V might feature 61MP or 63MP sensor. However both sites mentions that the main improvement in image quality will be achieved by a faster processor. So the sensor of the A7rV will have mostly the SAME resolution as the previous A7r IV. Here are the details: Continue reading “Latest Updates on Sony a7R V Specifications”

More Updates on Canon EOS R6 Mark II Specifications

Here are some more leaked information for the Canon EOS R6 Mark II specifications. The 2nd version of EOS R6 camera is expected to be announced soon.

More items have been added to the list of credible specs for the EOS R6 Mark II. Of these, “digital teleconverter” and “hybrid audio” are functions that are not used in the current model, and seem to be the first functions to be introduced in the R6 Mark II.

Canon EOS R6 Mark II Specifications:(Additional information in bold) Continue reading “More Updates on Canon EOS R6 Mark II Specifications”

Canon EOS R6 Mark II Rumored Specifications

Looks like Canon EOS R6 Mark II is coming soon. Here are the first leaked specs of Canon EOS R6 Mark II.

In addition to the upcoming Canon EOS R8 (EOS R Mark II) and Canon EOS R100, Canon is also working on the Canon EOS R6 Mark II to replace the hot selling Canon EOS R6 mirrorless camera.

Take a look at the very first rumored EOS R6 Mark II specs. More details after the break! Continue reading “Canon EOS R6 Mark II Rumored Specifications”

Rumors: Canon EOS R8 is the Replacement of EOS R

According to latest rumors by Chinese weibo, a new Canon EOS R8 now will be the replacement of Canon EOS R. Although there are rumors about the Canon R8 that it may be an EOS R (save $200) replacement, the general consensus is that the R8 will be a new full-frame mirrorless camera that will sit below the EOS R6.

Below you can find the very first rumored Canon EOS R8 Specifications. Take it with a grain of salt and stay tuned for the updates.

Canon EOS R8 Rumored Specs

  • 30.3mp Full-Frame Sensor
  • DIGIC X
  • 5-axis in-body stabilization
  • 12fps Mechanical
  • 4K 30p (No Crop)
  • 4K 60p (Cropped)
  • CFexpress/SD dual card slot

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$400 off on Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro $999 at Amazon /B&H Photo Video/Adorama (Reg $1399)

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See also Updated Canon RF Lens Roadmap 2022-2023

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Canon EOS R100 to be Announced Next

Good news is that Canon is planning to announce another new APS-C format RF mount mirrorless camera. The product in question is the Canon EOS R100. According to recent reports Canon EOS R100 to be announced in next several weeks, probably in later this year.

The entry-level RF mount will be the third model in the APS-C mirrorless camera lineup after the EOS R7 and EOS R10.  It is said that the Canon EOS R100 seems to inherit the form factor of past “EOS M” cameras such as “EOS M6 Mark II“. Based on product numbering and first leaked features, the EOS R100 will be positioned below the newly announced EOS R10 ($979 at B&H, Adorama). Continue reading “Canon EOS R100 to be Announced Next”

OM SYSTEM OM-5 Price Expected to be around $1,599

According to latest Olympus rumors, the upcoming OM SYSTEM OM-5 mirrorless camera will be priced around $1599. This is not the final pricing yet, but OM Digital has told retailers that it could be this price.

In addition, a new OM SYSTEM lens will come along with this OM System OM-5 mirrorless camera.

OM SYSTEM OM-5 Rumored Specifications: Continue reading “OM SYSTEM OM-5 Price Expected to be around $1,599”

Sony a7R V Rumored to be Announced on October 26th

Sony A7R V is coming soon! According to the latest Sony rumors, the new camera is scheduled to be announced on October 26th, 2022.

Sony a7R V (ILCE-7RM5) will be the fifth model in the series. Currently, there is no confirmed specs of Sony a7R V yet, so you can have a look at the previously rumored specs below: Continue reading “Sony a7R V Rumored to be Announced on October 26th”