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03/08/2010 - Pentax K-5 Latest Rumors: We've added a new Rumor Center for the Pentax K-5, tracking and ranking all the latest rumors.

Rumors of a Pentax K-5 (Below the K-7, above the K-x) are beginning.

See all the latest Pentax K-5 Rumors here. Read More about Pentax K-5 Latest Rumors

03/08/2010 - Canon EOS 1Ds Mark IV Rumor: Before Summer: According to a regular CR source, the 1Ds Mark IV should be here before summer, and available late summer. No further details given. Read More about Canon EOS 1Ds Mark IV Rumor: Before Summer

03/08/2010 - Canon EOS 60D Rumor: Not Coming: According to a regular CR source: “There will be no 60D”. No further details given.

With so much hype around a the mythical 60D, someone at Canon must be sitting there laughing hard. With the 7D Taking on the Nikon D300 and the T2i taking on the Nikon D90, then perhaps Canon doesn't see the need for something in between? As always, time will tell. Read More about Canon EOS 60D Rumor: Not Coming

03/08/2010 - Pentax K-5 Rumor: From Swedish Pentax Distributor: Posted on dpreview:

"Pentax are working on a new model above the K-x and below the K-7. Technical specification, price and market release is as yet unknown. Rumoured model name is K-5. (information comes from sales representative from swedish Pentax distributor). " Read More about Pentax K-5 Rumor: From Swedish Pentax Distributor

03/08/2010 - Busted: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark IV Rumor - February:

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CR received a tip that both the 1Ds Mark IV and 60D will be announced in February. Read More about Busted: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark IV Rumor - February

03/08/2010 - Busted: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark IV Rumor - This Week:

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A regular CR source claims a 32mp 1Ds Mark IV will be announced this week, along with a 24-70 f/2.8L IS. Read More about Busted: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark IV Rumor - This Week

03/01/2010 - Busted: Nikon D400 Rumor - Possible pics?:

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NikonRumors has pictures of a possible Nikon D400. It appears to have a larger-than-D300 pentaprism (but smaller than the D700), and looking at the comments on the page the consensus is that it is most likely a fake (the D400 looks photoshoped on for example).

We'll track this, and see if it is even close when the Nikon D400 does eventually arrive. Read More about Busted: Nikon D400 Rumor - Possible pics?

03/01/2010 - Busted: Nikon D400 Rumor - Specs or Fiction:

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Digital Rev has posted an article entitled "The Nikon D400 & Nikon D750 Revealed or Just Viral Marketing?" suggesting images and specs for the a Nikon D400 and Nikon D750. They cite no source for the information, which presents a third option: pure fiction designed to generate hits.

If real, they are claiming 16-18 Megapixel DX sensor, ISO 12,800, 1080p stereo video (but still without autofocus).

03/01/2010 - Busted: Nikon D400 Rumor - Another Book on Amazon:

Status: Publisher admits it was a mistake

Another D400 book has appeared on Amazon, 320 pages in length, with an ISBN number, expected May 2010 from an author of several other Nikon DSLR books.

So what exactly does this mean? Very little is the short answer.

If you write Nikon guides, betting on a Nikon D400 coming out to replace the D300s is a pretty safe bet, so planning for it with your publisher is also a pretty safe bet. Does it mean he has a camera on hand? Most likely not - at best he'd have a pre-release with limited firmware which would be challenge to base a guide on.

Does it mean he has access to confidential release dates from Nikon? Again, unlikely.

What it does mean, is that the publishing house have approved the project and added it to their catalog. Anyone that regularly pre-orders stuff from Amazon will tell you release dates often slip, sometimes for many, many months (if Amazon can't fulfill it within a certain time after you place your order, you get an email saying they don't have a definite release date, and your order will be canceled unless you confirm you want to wait).

Personally, I wouldn't read too much into this. Read More about Busted: Nikon D400 Rumor - Another Book on Amazon

02/22/2010 - New DSLR Bodies from Olympus Rumor: Mirrorless Future: In an article published in Amateur Photographer, Richard Pelkowski, DSLR Product Manager for Olympus America claims they see no reason to maintain mirrors, ground glass screens, prisms or viewfinder lenses in their cameras going forward, and specifically 'I would say that within 24 months the E system will not have a mirror box at all.'

He also address concerns about future lens compatibility by adding 'We have a great range of lenses for the Four Thirds system, and they're not going anywhere, but they will be used on smaller and lighter more modern bodies.'

See source link below for full article. Read More about New DSLR Bodies from Olympus Rumor: Mirrorless Future

02/22/2010 - Nikon D400 Rumor: Another Book on Amazon: Another D400 book has appeared on Amazon, 320 pages in length, with an ISBN number, expected May 2010 from an author of several other Nikon DSLR books.

So what exactly does this mean? Very little is the short answer.

If you write Nikon guides, betting on a Nikon D400 coming out to replace the D300s is a pretty safe bet, so planning for it with your publisher is also a pretty safe bet. Does it mean he has a camera on hand? Most likely not - at best he'd have a pre-release with limited firmware which would be challenge to base a guide on.

Does it mean he has access to confidential release dates from Nikon? Again, unlikely.

What it does mean, is that the publishing house have approved the project and added it to their catalog. Anyone that regularly pre-orders stuff from Amazon will tell you release dates often slip, sometimes for many, many months (if Amazon can't fulfill it within a certain time after you place your order, you get an email saying they don't have a definite release date, and your order will be canceled unless you confirm you want to wait).

Personally, I wouldn't read too much into this. Read More about Nikon D400 Rumor: Another Book on Amazon

02/22/2010 - New Sony Alpha DSLRs Rumor: Sony Shows Concepts: Sony has revealed concepts for the A700 replacement and new "mainstream" models at PMA 2010. Click the source link below for details. Read More about New Sony Alpha DSLRs Rumor: Sony Shows Concepts

02/22/2010 - Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Latest Rumors: We've added a new Rumor Center for the Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G VR, tracking and ranking all the latest rumors.

Patents have been filed, it's possible this lens could turn into a product in the future (note: not all Nikon patents end up as products).

See all the latest Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Rumors here. Read More about Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Latest Rumors

02/22/2010 - Nikon 24-120mm f4 VR Lens Latest Rumors: We've added a new Rumor Center for the Nikon 24-120mm f4 VR Lens, tracking and ranking all the latest rumors.

Will Nikon release a 24-120mm Nikkor as some people claim?

See all the latest Nikon 24-120mm f4 VR Lens Rumors here. Read More about Nikon 24-120mm f4 VR Lens Latest Rumors

02/22/2010 - Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2 IS Latest Rumors: We've added a new Rumor Center for the Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2 IS, tracking and ranking all the latest rumors.

Patents have been filed for a EF-S 17-55 f/2 IS Lens. Note, while many do, not all patents actually become products...

See all the latest Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2 IS Rumors here. Read More about Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2 IS Latest Rumors

02/22/2010 - Canon EOS 1Ds Mark IV Rumor: This Week: A regular CR source claims a 32mp 1Ds Mark IV will be announced this week, along with a 24-70 f/2.8L IS. Read More about Canon EOS 1Ds Mark IV Rumor: This Week

02/22/2010 - Canon EOS 60D Rumor: Not at PMA: A regular CR source claims there will be no 60D at PMA this week. For details see the source link below. Read More about Canon EOS 60D Rumor: Not at PMA

02/22/2010 - Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L IS Mk II Lens Rumor: This Week: A regular CR source claims a 32mp 1Ds Mark IV will be announced this week, along with a 24-70 f/2.8L IS. Read More about Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L IS Mk II Lens Rumor: This Week

02/22/2010 - Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Rumor: Patent: NR has posted details from a patent from Nikon describing this lens. The patent was filed in August 2008. Read More about Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Rumor: Patent

02/22/2010 - Nikon 24-120mm f4 VR Lens Rumor: This Year: NR is posting with a 75% probability that this lens will be released this year. This is based on a single posting on an Asian forum. Read More about Nikon 24-120mm f4 VR Lens Rumor: This Year

02/22/2010 - Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2 IS Rumor: Patent: CR has posted details of a patent for a EF-S 17-55mm f/2 IS. Read More about Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2 IS Rumor: Patent

02/21/2010 - Nikon D90s Rumor: NR Says 2 New DSLRs Today at Noon EST: NR is boldly predicting two new DSLR's from Nikon will be announced today, Feb 21st, at PMA.

If correct, both the D90 and D700 are about at the 18 month mark, so they are just entering the window where they might be updated. Other possibilities are a much anticipated high-res FX body (D700x, D800, D900), or possibly a hybrid/EVIL camera.

While possible, we'd be surprised if this was true, and it would be the most tightly guarded launch from Nikon in recent memory. Read More about Nikon D90s Rumor: NR Says 2 New DSLRs Today at Noon EST

02/21/2010 - Nikon D700s Rumor: NR Says 2 New DSLRs Today at Noon EST: NR is boldly predicting two new DSLR's from Nikon will be announced today, Feb 21st, at PMA.

If correct, both the D90 and D700 are about at the 18 month mark, so they are just entering the window where they might be updated. Other possibilities are a much anticipated high-res FX body (D700x, D800, D900), or possibly a hybrid/EVIL camera.

While possible, we'd be surprised if this was true, and it would be the most tightly guarded launch from Nikon in recent memory. Read More about Nikon D700s Rumor: NR Says 2 New DSLRs Today at Noon EST

02/21/2010 - Nikon D700x Rumor: NR Says 2 New DSLRs Today at Noon EST: NR is boldly predicting two new DSLR's from Nikon will be announced today, Feb 21st, at PMA.

If correct, both the D90 and D700 are about at the 18 month mark, so they are just entering the window where they might be updated. Other possibilities are a much anticipated high-res FX body (D700x, D800, D900), or possibly a hybrid/EVIL camera.

While possible, we'd be surprised if this was true, and it would be the most tightly guarded launch from Nikon in recent memory. Read More about Nikon D700x Rumor: NR Says 2 New DSLRs Today at Noon EST

02/21/2010 - Nikon D800 Rumor: NR Says 2 New DSLRs Today at Noon EST: NR is boldly predicting two new DSLR's from Nikon will be announced today, Feb 21st, at PMA.

If correct, both the D90 and D700 are about at the 18 month mark, so they are just entering the window where they might be updated. Other possibilities are a much anticipated high-res FX body (D700x, D800, D900), or possibly a hybrid/EVIL camera.

While possible, we'd be surprised if this was true, and it would be the most tightly guarded launch from Nikon in recent memory. Read More about Nikon D800 Rumor: NR Says 2 New DSLRs Today at Noon EST