Summer brings new camera releases from both Nikon and Canon

With summer around the corner, and the dust having settled on the D4s the time is right for a new release, or two. Nikon Rumors are providing confirmation that the replacement of the Nikon D800/E will be announced on June 26th. Not to be outdone Canon Rumors are in turn touting that an unnamed camera is to be unveiled in an August announcement. With major pro dealers in Germany being invited for a special July preview, suggesting to the informed observer that the new camera will be at the minimum “prosumer” in functionality.

The a7s – Sony’s ISO rival to the D4s

The S stands for sensitive, well not quite it stands for sensitivity. We’re talking about the S is in Sony’s latest camera release, and celebration of new technology, the a7s. In this instance Sony are using sensitivity as a precursor before the words ‘to ISO’ and not because they have boldly decided to launch the world’s first emotionally unstable camera . Believe the marketing previews and the a7s does seem to be incredibly capable when operating in low, low lighting conditions. With the a7s Sony have chosen the opposite strategy to Nikon – who released a modest boost on the D4 with their D4s- by completely re-working, rather than just tweaking, the earlier generation.

Olypmus join the line to announce new cameras on January 29th

It looks as if we can add Olympus to the list of makers who are expected to officially announce new models next week. Joining Nikon and Fuji who are currently keeping internet forums buzzing after recent leaks of their new models. Olympus appears set to announce several new cameras and lenses. 43Rumors are confidently reporting that at 6.00am GMT Olympus will announce the E-M10, three new MFT lenses, and a new E-M5 with 12-40mm lens kit.

Fuji’s double tech intrigue as X-T1 details leaked online and sensor patent revealed

X2_zpsd744af4dNot long after Fuji’s birthday advert had begun yesterday to create a buzz online any mystery surrounding the camera, and the advert’s meaning was dissolved with a series of leaks to fujirumors. Supposedly insiders in Japan confirmed various key facts to the site including confirming that the official announcement will take place on 28th January, as well as tipping off the site to many of the camera’s technical capabilities. Fuji Rumors also had these covert photos of the camera model which were initially posted on a French forum.