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Canon EOS R5, R6 and More to be Announced on July 9

The official announcement of Canon EOS R5 and R6 will take place on or around July 9, 2020 ! Canon EOS R5, EOS R6, and 6 new RF lenses with 2 teleconverters now confirmed and to be announced on July 9th.

According to the source, the Canon EOS R6 body will start shipping in August, on the other hand Canon EOS R5 won’t begin shipping until September. Release dates may change due to Covid-19 pandemic but sooner or later we will meet these Canon full frame mirrorless products this Fall. Continue reading “Canon EOS R5, R6 and More to be Announced on July 9”

Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 to be Announced Soon

Exciting news, a new Panaosnic MFT camera is coming soon !

According to the recent reports, Panasonic will soon announce “LUMIX DC-G100 (Named G110 in Germany)”.

The new G100/G110 will be a replacement for the current Panasonic G90/G95/G99 models. No specifications leaked at the moment.

Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 12-60mm Lens is now $200 off and on sale at Adorama and B&H. With its price and key features Panasonic G100 will be an excellent candidate of the best mirrorless camera announced in 2020.

$502 off on Panasonic GX85 with 12-32mm and 45-150mm Lenses for $497

$320 off on Panasonic G7 with 14-42mm Lens for $497.99

$400 off on Panasonic G9 for $1,297.99

New Manfrotto 504X Fluid Video Head

Manfrotto has announced the 504X Fluid Video Head, which supports a payload of 26.5lbs and features a four-step counterbalance system.

Designed for smooth, stable video footage, the Manfrotto 504X features a bridge architecture that allows for a wider top surface and a longer sliding plate to provide greater balance and stability. Though lighter than the 504HD, the 504x features an increased load capacity of 26.5 pounds (that is 12 kg for our readers in Europe and the UK) with a four-step counterbalance to help offset the weight of the camera while operating.

The head features a flat base with a 3/8″-16 female mounting thread, enabling you to mount it on most tripods, monopods, sliders and rigs.

The Manfrotto 504X is made of lightweight aluminium. It’s priced at $359 for the head only and is also available in kits. You can pre-order the Manfrotto 504X now from retailers such as B&H Photo (get the head only or check out the different kits available.

More details after the break : Continue reading “New Manfrotto 504X Fluid Video Head”

Tokina launches ATX-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF lens and Updates Lens Roadmap

Tokina has announced the ATX-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF lens which is designed for use with Canon and Nikon DSLRs.

Available for Canon EF and Nikon F mounts, the Tokina ATX-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF lens contains three aspherical elements along with three low dispersion elements. Other features include a 9-blade diaphragm and a One-Touch Focus Clutch mechanism.

Offering a 17.6-32mm equivalent focal length, the new Tokina lens also has a water-resistant top coat and a multi-layer lens coating.

The US price of the Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF Lens is $529, and it is available for pre-order at B&H, Adorama. In addition the lens manufacturer released updated lens roadmap for 2020. See below for more dteails. Continue reading “Tokina launches ATX-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF lens and Updates Lens Roadmap”

UURig Metal L-Plate with Cold Shoe for Fujifilm X-T4

The Metal L-Plate for FUJIFILM X-T4 from UURig is a machined aluminum camera grip with an integrated Arca-style dovetail for quickly mounting into a compatible style receiver.

UURig Metal L-Plate with Cold Shoe for Fujifilm X-T4 is now available for pre-order at B&H, Amazon.

The plate’s machined areas allow full access to the camera’s side ports and battery compartment, with a cutout allowing a power supply cable access to the battery door. The anti-twist lips and rubber traction pads secure the camera body in place and prevent unwanted movement. The hand grip features a leather-like design for comfortable grip and traction.

An integrated cold shoe allows an external microphone or other accessory to be conveniently mounted. It also features 14 accessible 1/4″-20 mounting sockets on the sides and bottom of the plate, allowing the grip to be mounted directly onto a tripod or other rig. The multiple sockets allow the option for mounting a variety of accessories in a variety of combinations. Continue reading “UURig Metal L-Plate with Cold Shoe for Fujifilm X-T4”

Tamron to Produce Mirrorless Lenses for Nikon Z-mount

Tamron is rumored to be working on new mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z mount. There were some information that Tamron is continuing to evaluate and research the future potential of Nikon Z mount lens development.

Now recent rumors indicates that the company is planning to release its entire line of full-frame mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z mount. The COVID-19 has significantly impacted their release schedule.

If the rumor is true, it is very good news for Nikon Z mount mirrorless camera users. Since the Z mount version of all the series is planned, lenses such as Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 and 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 will be announced for Nikon’s Z mount.

Sony Announces Replacement Program for Some SD Memory Cards

Sony has issued a product advisory for three of its SD card product lines, stating video captured with these cards could become corrupted without warning.

The product advisory says cards in Sony’s regular SF-M cards, the TOUGH SF-M series, and the TOUGH SF-G series are affected by an issue wherein ‘data on [the affected cards] may be damaged or data may not be recorded correction when shooting video on a camera in the video speed class mode.’ No further information is provided on what exactly is causing the problem, but Sony says it’s offering replacement cards through March 31, 2022 for SD cards currently under warranty.

Check out the Best CFexpress Cards and Best CFexpress Card Readers.

From Sony: Continue reading “Sony Announces Replacement Program for Some SD Memory Cards”

Pre-order : Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens

The Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens for Sony E mount mirrorless cameras is now available for pre-order at major US stores. The US price is $729. Shipping is scheduled to start on June 25, 2020.

Designed for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras the size of this new lens is rumored to be same as Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD lens when it’s collapsed.

Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens for Sony E: $729 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. Continue reading “Pre-order : Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD Lens”

Canon EOS R5 Body Could Costs €4,500 in Europe

According to recent reports the upcoming Canon EOS R5 camera body could cost €4,500 in Europe.

The Canon EOS R5 is the most anticipated camera in 2020 with lots of amazing features and it is expected to be the best selling mirrorless camera in 2020. We know many features of Canon’s high-end MILC but the big question qould be how much will Canon EOS R5 cost?

Previously the Canon EOS R5 said to be priced under $4,000 USD (maybe $3,999 USD). Now trusted sources claims that the Canon EOS R5 will have a MSRP of €4500 in Europe. Keep in mind pricing in Euro also includes VAT. So this also means the price of Canon EOS R5 in USA will definitely be below $4000 USD.

As a comparison, the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV was officially announced with a launch price of $3499 USD, £3599, and €4129 in the Eurozone. Continue reading “Canon EOS R5 Body Could Costs €4,500 in Europe”

Rumors: Sony a7S III & FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM Lens to be Announced in Late June

Sony will have a big product announcement by the end of June. The company currently has two new camera codes registered : WW271448 and WW850128.

According to latest rumors, at least one camera (probably Sony a7S III) will be announced at the end of this month along with the already leaked FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM lens (SEL1224GM).

This time there are multiple sources confirming that the Sony A7s III is on the way and be announced in June 2020. With this major announcement Sony plans to respond to cameras like the Panasonic S1H and the Canon EOS R5.

Below are some rumored specs of Sony a7S III: Continue reading “Rumors: Sony a7S III & FE 12-24mm f/2.8 GM Lens to be Announced in Late June”