We have a couple of new mini rumors to share:
Sony:
Sony should announce a new A7rII and a new 50MP A9(?) camera soon.
Fuji:
Fujirumors reports about a Fuji interview. New 2x converter could come and a new sensor has to be designed to make 4K video possible.
Olympus:
The E-M1II could have a new 1/32.000 electronic shutter (Source: 43rumors).
Sigma:
Sigma Rumors reports that a new 24mm f/2.8 ART lens will be released in September.
For the first time the new Samsung NX500 is in Stock and shipping at Amazon US (Click here). And there are also plenty of new camera tests to read:
review at Photographyblog.
Preview at ePhotozine.
First impressions at ThePhoBlographer.
Image Gallery at Dpreview.
Shooting with the NX500 at EosHD.
This time the rumors is coming from highly trusted sources. The new Sony A7rII is coming in about 1 month from now. Likely to have the same A7II 5 axis stabilization and same 36MP sensor.
More about it soon!
Leica announced the limited edition Black Chrome 35mm and 50mm lenses. Leica will produce only a limited batch of 500 pieces for each lens. Shipment scheduled for April.
P.S: I know, not an exciting news for normal average mirrorless users :)
Image of a new Nikon 1 camera patent
The Nikon 1 J5 will be released at the NAB show in Las Vegas and will be Nikon first 4K capable camera. To do that it uses a new 20.8MP sensor.
Info via Nikonrumors.
Just a head up on the new NX1 firmware update. I have been told by a source that it’s coming within the next few days….
Cinema5D (Click here) tested the new Samung NX500 4K capabilities. Their pros and cons list is:
Pros
-Excellent battery life
-full manual control
-Good fast mostly accurate autofocus in video mode
-High quality OLED screen which allows easy focusing (especially if used in combination with LCDVF from Kinotehnik
-Peaking is accurate and pleasant to the eyes
-Multi resolution/frame rate camera
-Multi region (PAL/NTSC)
-H265 codec (currently not supported by the major editing platforms but it’s only a matter of time)…
-Touch screen (for the one who like/need it
-Interchangeable lens system
Cons
-No dedicated headphone/ line-in terminals for better audio recording/monitoring
-30 min recording limit
-No build in viewfinder
-No “flat picture profile” in this engineering sample.
-“In camera” battery charging
This is really a great camera. Just wish it would be a tiny bit cheaper :) But that said Samsung really did everything right lately with the new NX1 and NX500. Can’t wait to see how Samsung wants to improve the lens system too!
