N&R: Canon, Leica, Panasonic Sigma, Sony, Tamron, Cactus and Sekonic

Sony RX1R III may be coming, but will it be worth an upgrade?

N&R: It's all about the lenses (Canon, Sigma & Zeiss)

Not much this week, except about lenses.

N&R: Changing formats...

I haven't posted one of these summaries in a while. I was planning to until suddenly Canon released a new DSLR, seemingly starting a new line, and I just couldn't bring myself to try to work out what all the Canon lines are. The thought of no longer doing this summary crossed my mind, but instead I am going to try a briefer format. (edit: I failed.)

Sony 100mm f2.8STF - For lovers of creamy bokeh

N&R: Nikon 1 not dead?

Recently, there was speculation that Nikon has stopped development of the Nikon 1 series of mirrorless cameras. Nikon has explicitly denied this, and there's a bunch of lens patents to back up this claim.

Meanwhile, Phottix has announced a Canon RT compatible version of its Indra 500 TTL studio flash head.

Other than that, a quiet week.

N&R: Canon, Olympus, Panasonic, Samyang, Sony, Tokina, Venus Optics, Zeiss and Think Tank.

This week we look at the Canon EOS-M5 release, rumours about Panasonic and Olympus, new lenses for Samyang, Tokina, Venus Optics and Zeiss, and a new roller bag from Think Tank.

The first serious mirrorless from Canon?

News and Rumours: Apple, Canon, Fuji, Hasselblad, Leica, Olympus, Panasonic, Sigma, Sony, Tamron, Zeiss, Metz and FlashQ

In this week summary:

• The long awaited iPhone 7 Plus gets announced with dual cameras.
• Stylised images of the new Canon EOS-M5 are leaked.
• Fuji announces monochrome instax film.
• Hasselblad will soon announce another medium format mirrorless lens.
• Leica announce a new 6mm macro lens for their TL mirrorless camera.
• The three new lenses from Olympus have leaked images.
• More information on the Panasonic G80/G85 cameras.
• Sigma announce a new series of Cine lenses.
• Sony will also soon announce a new cine lens.
• Tamron announces the previously leaked 15-600mm G2 lens.
• Leaked images of three new Milvus lenses coming from Zeiss.
• Metz is teasing a new, smaller flash.
• The FlashQ Q20 small flash should is expected to be released in Q4 this year.

You read it here first: the LightPix Q20 is expected to arrive this year.

News and Rumours: Canon, Fuji, Olympus, Panasonic, Sony, Tamron, Tokina and Venus Optics

In this week's summary:

• DPReview looks more in depth at the Canon 5D Mark IV's new features;
• Rumours of the next camera in the Fuji X100 line emerge;
• As well as two  new cameras and lenses, maybe we can also expect a new flash from Olympus;
• First specs of the Pansonic GH5 become available;
• Sony releases another new lens without a prior peep on the rumours sites;
• Tamron is rumoured to soon announce an update to their 150-600mm lens;
• Tokina is reported to soon announce a new manual focus lens in Sony FE mount; and
• Venus Optics releases a teaser indicating they too, will soon announce a new Sony E mount lens.

At last, Sony FE gets a 50mm lens!

News and Rumours: Canon, Fuji, Panasonic, Olympus, Tamron, Benro, Spyder and Think Tank

In this week's summary:

• It's here, the Canon 5D Mark IV. Does it live up to expectations?
• Fuji announce the X-A3 and a new lens.
• Panasonic and Olympus will be making announcements at Photokina.
• Tamron announces their 90mm macro will be released for Sony A mount.
• Some Benro tripods will no longer be available for sale in the USA.
• Spyder has a new all in one calibration kit, but should you buy?
• Think Tank releases a new highly requested back-back.

News and Rumours: Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Samyang and Sony

In this week's summary:

• Images and specifications of the camera many are waiting for, the Canon 5D Mark IV.
• Fuji is rumoured to soon be announced an X-A3 and a new 23mm f2 lens.
• Nikon announces the D3400, and is the 1 series still in development?
• Samyang announces the already announced 14mm f2.8 autofocus lens.
• Is the Sony A99 Replacement really coming?

News and Rumours: Canon, Nikon, Nissin, Panasonic, Samyang, Sony, Adobe, Eye-Fi and F-Stop

In this week's summary:

• More about the Canon W-E1 wifi accessory and the 5D Mark IV
• Nikon has a D3400 on the way
• Delays in the Nissin i60a, but should you buy?
• Panasonic is expected to announce two cameras this month
• Samyang releases another new lens in their summer promotion
• Sony is rumoured to be busy at work on an a99 replacement
• Adobe releases a new iteration of Photoshop with some bug fixes
• Eye-Fi releases some software to extend usage of older Eye-Fi cards, but is it enough?
• F-Stop abandons the their KitSentry Kickstarter campaign, but doesn't respond to recent reports of company malpractice.

Can the Samyang new lens compete with Sigma and Nikon?

News and Rumors: Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Samyang, Sony/Zeiss, F-Stop and Instagram

In this week's summary:

• Canon is rumoured to soon release a cheap wifi adapter for the 7D Mark II.
• Another patent for the rumoured Nikon 19mm tilt-shift lens.
• The Olympus E-M1 Mark II might feature a brand new sensor.
• Another week in the Samyang summer blockbusters - this time an actual new product.
• Some rumoured lenses from Sony and Zeiss for the FE mount.
• F-Stop bags - is the company in serious financial trouble?
• Instagram starts to complete with Snapchat.

News & Rumours: Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Samyang, Venus Optics, Adobe & Huawei

In this week's summary:

• The Canon 1DX Mk II gets reviewed by DPReview;
• Nikon announces a new, fast, prime;
• Olympus some leaked specs for the E-M1 MkII and a new PRO lens;
• Samyang re-announces an already announced lens;
• Venus Optics launch a Kickstarter for their latest, ultrawide prime;
• Adobe releases Lightroom for Apple TV; and
• The Huawei P9 gets reviewed by DPReview.

The new portrait king?

News and Rumours: Canon, Nikon, Samyang, Sony, Affinity Photo, Aputure, Paul C.Buff and PetaPixel

In this weeks summary:

• Canon's 5D Mark IV is registered with an Indonesian authority;
• Nikon has a 70-200mm f/2.8 replacement in the pipelines;
• Samyang has released the first of 5 new lenses;
• Sony's new 50mm f/1.4 is compared the 55mm f/1.8;
• Affinity Photo announces new features;
• Aputure announced a new mini constant light;
• Paul C. Buff have a new monolight series available; and
• PetaPixel is copying my weekly rumour summary?

 PetaPixel are "pretty sure (this) will make it into many (many many) photographer gear bags".

News and Rumours: Canon, Fuji, Olympus, Sigma, Sony, Cactus and Metabones

In this week's summary:

• The Canon 1D X sensor gets reviewed by DXOMark and seems to be a Nikon D5 killer.
• The Fuji XT2 is to be announced very soon, as well as a Hasselblad competitor.
• Some info about the Olympus E-M1 II.
• Sigma has announced the pricing and availability for the sd Quattro.
• Sony announces more delays to cameras and lenses.
• Cactus has announced the the Cactus V6 II.
• Metabones have brought out a seemingly ill advised firmware update to the Canon to Sony Smart Adapter IV.

The DxOMark overall mark for 1DX and D5 is the same, but is that the full story?

News and Rumour Thursday: Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Phottix Sony, Adobe, Affinity, Instagram and VSCO

Apologies that there was no update last week; I was away. One thing I did notice looking back on the last two weeks is how much more random posts the mirrorless rumour sites seem to make compared to the main Canon and Nikon rumour sites. But, for you gentle reader, that's no problem as you can come here to miss all that nonsense and just find out the summarised, core news.

The biggest news I can report, which I haven't seen on any other news or rumour site, is that Phottix is finally shipping the new Sony Odin II! For another surprise from Phottix to Sony users, read below!

Other news in this two week summary:

• Canon - Canon rumors reveal the current Canon roadmap, and a reported Canon 5D Mark IV sighting.
• Fuji - More info on the upcoming Fuji X-T1 Mark 2.
• Nikon - The DL series of compact cameras is finally expected to ship at the end of this month (June 30).
• Panasonic - A new, expensive, 12mm f1.4 Panasonic-Leica badged lens has been announced.
• Pentax - A new APS-C DSLR and zoom lens are announced.
• Phottix - The Sony Odin II is finally shipping, with Indra support for Sony Odin!
• Sony - A new FE fast prime is rumoured to come this year.
• Adobe - New versions of Lightroom and Camera Raw are available.
• Affinity - A version of Affinity Photo for iPad is being developed.
• Instagram - The dreaded, and unpopular, curated feeds are being rolled out to all users.
• VSCO - A new app for Anfroid and iOS is coming soon.

43 Rumors have released this leaked image of the Olympus E-PL8.

News and Rumour Thursday: Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Olympus, Sigma and Sony

In this week's summary:

• Canon - Finally some news about the 5d Mark IV, and a new lens is coming
• Fuji - More news on the X-T2, a teleconverter, a new Instax SP-2 printer and a new lens
• Nikon - The D500 gets DPReviw's highest award
• Olympus - A new action camera and more rumours on the new 30mm macro lens.
• Sigma - The long anticipated 85mm f/1.4 ART is rumoured to be coming soon.
• Sony - The Voigtlander 10mm FE lens is now in stock

The existing Sigma 85mm f/1.4 is reportedly out of production.

News and Rumour Thursday: Canon, Pentax & Olympus

In this week's summary

• Canon release a new EF-M Macro lens with an integrated ring light, plus a new 600EX flash
• Pentax's new K-1 sensor is scoring amazing results over at DPReview
• Olympus has a new macro lens coming, but the E-PL8 has been delayed.

News and Rumour Thursday: Canon, Fuji, Olympus, Samyang

In this week's summary:

• Canon: The Canon EOS-1D X II receives some positive results in the DPReview studio tests
• Fuji: More leaked images of the Fuji X-T2
• Olympus: Some vague rumours about the E-M1 successor
• Samyang: Have announced two auto-focus lenses (for Sony FE-Mount)

It's been a pretty quiet week.

News and Rumour Thursday: Canon, Panasonic, Sony, Zeiss, Lee and Lensbaby

In this week's summary:

• Canon: Rumours spread of a full frame mirrorless, plus the 5D Mark 4.
• Panasonic: Interview talks about their current strategy.
• Sony: A reliable rumour talks about the next generation of the Sony mirrorless cameras.
• Zeiss: The Batis 18mm f/2.8 announcement is imminent.
• Lee: A new harder neutral density grad filter is announced.
• Lensbaby: Lensbaby have announced a cheaper alternative for those who love twirly bokeh.

See digicame-info for more images

News and Rumour Thursday: Micro43s, Canon, Sony, Adobe and Atomos

In this weeks summary:

• Micro43s: New cameras and lenses coming
• Canon: It seems their newest generation sensors have increased dynamic range
• Sony: Yet another Sony camera, the a6300, suffers from overheating when shooting video?
• Adobe: A new serach based on image content instead of metadata is coming.
• Atomos: New versions of their Shogun and Ninja models with much brother screens.