(SR1) Another set of almost impossible rumors

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Just for your fun. These are the “impossible” rumors I got from unknown sources:

(Source 1) Larger than FF camera:
Larger than FF Sony camera by end of June (UPDATE: Source recontacted me and said Sony camera is comign at photokina and not by end of June).

(Source 2)  Sigma FE:
Sigma will release FE lenses 70mm f/2.8 Macro, 85mm f/1.8, 100-300mm f/4-5.6

(Source 3) Telephoto:
Sony A mount is not dead. New telephotos coming for a and e mount. 150-490mm f5.6 coming

(Source 4) APS-C E-mount lens:
sony will add PZ to FE16-35 24-70 70-200

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SR1=probably fake rumor
SR2=rumor from unknown sources
SR3=50% chance it is correct
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New image of the Hasselblad medium format system camera with Sony 50MP sensor!

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The image above shows you a part of the new Hassleblad camera that will be announced on June 22 at 14:00 Berlin time. It seems to be highly likely that Sony is involved into this project too. At least with the 50MP medium format sensor but probably also with some more tech. So the camera will be:

– First Hasselblad mirrorless system camera
– Sony 50MP sensor (twice the area an the FF sensor)
– Built-in viewfinder

It will be interetsing to see what kind of mount Hassleblad will use for this. And if Sony could “join” that system sometimes in the near future!

Hasselblad is teasing the event with the phrase “game changer in the world of photography”. Ming Thein also writes:

“let’s say I do have some knowledge about what this might be, and it’s at least twice as interesting as they promise:) Feel free to speculate away in the comments; I shall neither confirm nor deny…”

That sounds promising!!!

via Mirrorlessrumors.

Hasselblad will make a surprise announcement on June 22 and you can follow it live!

The days of Sony clone camera like the Stellar and Lunar are over. And Hasselblad wants signal the new era by announcing a “game changer in the world of photography“. You can follow the announcement live on June 22 at 14:00 CET time (Berlin time). There is yet no clue about what camera they will announce. I am pretty confident that this might be a new mirrorless system camera. Not sure if it’s medium format. It will be also interesting to see how Sony is involved in this!

P.S.: My dream could become true soon?[shoplink 37985 ebay]Hasselblad X-Pan (here on eBay)[/shoplink] with 100MP sensor?

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via Mirrorlessrumors.

(SR4) Another fast FE prime will be announced in 2016

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Sony will announce new FE lenses at Photokina. A source told us one of them will be surely a new fast prime lens. Not clear yet what’s the focal length or aperture. But just in case let us know which one you would want to be launched as first:

The next fast lens should be...

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I would love to get a GM version of the  glorious [shoplink 48862 ebay]Canon 50mm f/1.2[/shoplink] lens. But I am sure Sony would charge a “glorious” price on it too. So let’s hope for a more affordable f/1.4 lens (it really should be below $1,000 to make us all happy!)

The three current GM lenses are:
24-70mm GM store links: [shopcountry 47915].
85mm GM store links: [shopcountry 48072]
70-200mm GM store links: [shopcountry 48791]

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Tony Northrup speculates Sony will introduce two different A9 cameras at Photokina

Based on his long experience Tony Northrup is guessing what’s coming next from the big companies (Sony, Canon and Nikon). He does believe Sony will actually release two different A9 models at Photokina. Those would be the specs:

A9

A9r

And in 2017 we would get three more FE cameras:

A7rm3 A7m3

A7sm3

Just for fun…

Which one of the five "speculated" models would you consider to buy?

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The possible Sony camera roadmap (A99II, A5300, A9, A7III)

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It’s hard to be spot on the Sony roadmap and it’s even harder this year because we still have to evaluate the damage caused by the earthquake in Kumamoto. But let’s try to sum up what could be announced by Sony from now til end 2016:

Very likely to be introduced in 2016:
Sony A9 (70+ megapixel, bigger body, dual XQD slot)
Sony A99II (A-mount, trimmed for sport and not for high megapixel)

Uncertain:
A5300 (not sure about that camera coming soon)
A7III (it may be released in 2017 only)

Unlikely to be introduced in 2016:
Medium format camera (fixed lens or interchangeable)

Now tell us:

What's the one camera you would like to get?

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(SR4) New Zeiss 135mm A-mount lens could be announced soon

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The [shoplink 48572]Zeiss 135mm f/1.8 A-mount lens[/shoplink] is rumored to be “updated” soon. A source just sent me this:

The updated 135mm Sony Zeiss for the a-mount will have the exact same optical solution, but it’ll receive weather-sealing and SSM. Apparently it’s being announced soon.

This is actually the third source sending me an info about this lens getting an update. Which means it’s likely to be a correct rumor. Finally some A-mount news :)

The current Zeiss 135mm store links: [shopcountry 48572].