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Nikon D780 DSLR Photos Leaked

Nikon is set to unveil its new D780 along with a number of other products at CES next week, but photos of the DSLR have just leaked onto the Internet, giving us a first glimpse at what Nikon has in store.

Why is Canon Putting Its Best Mirrorless Features Into a DSLR?

After Canon shared the development information on the impending 1D X Mark III last year, we called out that its specs not only blow away any previous notions of what a camera with physical moving parts could do but also noted that it's got all the makings of a great mirrorless camera... with a mirror.

Apple May Put Sensor-Based IBIS in the Next iPhone: Report

A fresh report citing "industry observers" claims that Apple has a big change in store for next year's iPhones. Certain 5G models of the 2020 iPhone, claims the report, will come with sensor-shift stabilization instead of the lens-based OIS that's currently being used.

Nikon’s Long-Awaited ProRes RAW and CFExpress Updates are Coming This Week

Nikon Rumors is reporting that some much-anticipated firmware updates for the Nikon Z6 and Z7 full-frame mirrorless cameras will finally arrive this week. These include the ability to use CFExpress cards, as well as the paid upgrade that will allow users to shoot ProRes RAW video with an external recorder.

UPDATED: This ‘Leaked Photo’ of the Sony a7S III is Fake

Over the past year, the Sony a7S III has been elevated from "long-awaited" to "unicorn" or "mythical" status. Many are wondering if it'll ever be released at this point. But if the latest leak is to be believed, the camera is in the works and currently being tested in the wild.

UPDATED: ProGrade Says Fujifilm ‘Leak’ Was a Typo

Memory card maker ProGrade Digital may have just leaked a tidbit about Fujifilm's future cameras. In a statement that ostensibly goes out to every customer who pre-orders a CFExpress memory card, the company mentions Fuji by name, despite the fact that no Fuji camera uses this kind of card slot.

Canon Working on a ‘Pro’ EOS R with Hybrid EF/RF Mount: Report

Canon has all-but-confirmed that a high-end EOS R camera is in the works, but the full-frame mirrorless flagship might be more than just a powerful addition to the current lineup. According to the most recent report, the unreleased camera could feature a "hybrid" lens mount that works with both EF and RF mount lenses.

Rumor Claims Olympus will Shut Down Its Camera Division Within a Year

Over the weekend, an admin on the Personal View forum published the shocking claim that "closure is near" for Olympus' camera division, writing that the company's camera business was less than a year away from being shut down. The claim has sparked a firestorm of speculation and rebuttals.

Leica is Working On a New Monochrom Camera with a 41MP Sensor: Report

If you thought the Leica M Monochrom cameras were a gimmick that had already enjoyed their moment in the sun, it looks like you were wrong. According to the latest reports, the iconic German camera maker is working on a new Monochrom camera with a 41MP sensor and a design similar to the current Leica M10.

Sigma fp Price and Availability Leaked, Will Cost $1,900

The world's smallest full-frame mirrorless camera, the Sigma fp, was announced way back in July with pricing info and release date TBD. But if the latest leaks—and a mistake by Sigma itself—are to be trusted, it seems we now have both of these pieces of information.

Samsung Galaxy S11 Will Boast 108MP Main Camera and 5x Zoom: Report

It seems Samsung is planning to pack all of its best mobile imaging technology in the upcoming Galaxy S11. According to a report in Korean tech publication The Elec, not only is Samsung planning to pack its ultra-high resolution 108MP image sensor inside, the Galaxy S11 will also boast a periscope-like zoom lens with 5x optical zoom.

Tamron to Release 20mm, 24mm, and 35mm f/2.8 Lenses for Sony E-Mount

It's a great Friday for the gear lovers out there. First, Fujifilm revealed the X-Pro3 with a very interesting hidden LCD concept; then, Ricoh announced the development of a new Pentax flagship APS-C DSLR; and finally, a new report has revealed all four lenses that Tamron will announce for Sony E-Mount in October.

Leaked: Apple is Adding a Triple Camera System to the Next iPad Pro

Apple didn't announce a new iPad Pro at last week's iPhone event, but it seems the company does have one in the wings. And according to the most recent leak, Apple is planning to double down on iPad photography by adding the iPhone 11 Pro's triple camera system to the next iPad Pro.

Profoto to Release $300 Smartphone Flash Next Week: Report

Earlier this week, high-end lighting brand Profoto released a teaser for a new light that it claimed would "forever change the world of photography." Don't get too excited though: according to the most recent rumors, this "game-changing" product is an expensive LED flash for smartphones.

GoPro Hero8 Leak Reveals ‘Media Module’ for Advanced Accessories

The German website WinFuture has secured a slew of leaked images and specifications for the upcoming GoPro Hero8, which originally leaked last month. This latest report gives us a closer look at the new camera, as well as information about the "media module" GoPro will be using to attach some accessories.

Canon Plans to Debut 80MP+ EOS R Camera in Early 2020: Report

Rumors for an ultra-high resolution Canon full-frame mirrorless camera are heating up. What began months ago as whispers that the Canon 5DS and 5DS R would be replaced by a mirrorless equivalent has turned into a new report that claims to reveal the specs of a Canon prototype that's currently being tested.

Leaked Promo Video Shows Google Pixel 4 Astrophotography Mode

Google already took smartphone photography to a new level when they released their Night Sight mode, but it looks like they're planning to improve low-light smartphone photography even further by adding some sort of astrophotography mode to the upcoming Pixel 4.

Canon is Developing a Mirrorless-to-DSLR ‘Converter’: Report

One of Japan's largest newspapers has published a report that contains two very interesting tidbits for Canon mirrorless shooters. First, they claim that Canon will release a 1D X-level EOS R in 2021; and second, the report revealed that Canon is working on some sort of 'converter' that can turn a mirrorless camera into a DSLR.

Leaked Nikon Z Lens Roadmap Shows 10 Lenses Planned for 2020 and 2021

An updated Nikon Z-Series lens roadmap appeared online this morning, purporting to show all of the NIKKOR Z lenses that Nikon has in store for 2020 and 2021. From an 85mm f/1.2 to a 100-300mm f/4, it seems Nikon has a lot of glass in the pipeline for its full-frame mirrorless system.

Nikon Europe Leaked the Nikon D6 This Morning, Announcement Tonight

It's been a bad few weeks for leaks directly from the source. First, Canon Australia leaked their own promo videos and brochures for both the Canon 90D and Canon EOS M6 Mark II a full week before announcement. Now, Nikon has let the D6 cat out of the bag less than 24 hours before they're supposed to officially reveal the camera.

Sony to Announce Either the a9 II or a7S III ‘in 1-2 Weeks’: Report

Over the past few months, it seems like Sony has released updates for every camera in their line-up except the very-long-awaited and much-anticipated Sony a7S III. According to the latest reports, Sony does have one more major E-Mount announcement in the works for September... but is it the a7S III, or the a9 II?