A strange rumor is making the rounds, suggesting that Leica might release a “clone” of the current Lumix S1R II. The idea would be to fill the gap between the lower-megapixel SL3-S and the high-resolution SL3.
The camera would reportedly use the same 44MP sensor as the Lumix. Autofocus could see improvements, while video features might be toned down. One thing seems certain: it will cost more than the Lumix. 🙂
An announcement is rumored for May 2026.
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via DClife via LR
A Reddit user created those renderings of a possible Lumix S1HII FX3/C50 competitor. Here are the specs the camera should have:
Would that work for you?
Panasonic has officially begun teasing a new product announcement for October 17. Usually teasers like this are for a camera and not so much for lens announcements. Only two possible cameras come to mind for this announcement:
If you know what this could be Share rumors here: this contact box, Signal, Telegram, or contact me via lrumorscameras@gmail.com. Thanks!
UPDATE: Panasonic made the video private. Here is the screenshot:
Somebody shared this on Weibo and I guess it’s a joke! Anyway, here are the so called “rumored” Panasonic S1HII specs:
Even if tis is probably a pure speculation…would you like to get such features?
According to a trusted source (by the way thanks man!) Panasonic will soon announce a new lens: The 100-500mm f/5.0-7.1 L-mount Full Frame zoom. The lens weight is 1,3 kg just like the similar Canon 100-500mm lens. I have no othe rinfo about this lens yet but I should get them soon 😉
Stay tuned!
An anonymous source told me that Blazar is finally preparing to announce the L-mount version of their APEX anamorphic autofocus lenses—supposedly within the next two weeks.
Back in April, Blazar hinted that an L-mount release was coming “soon,” but five months have gone by without any updates. Let’s hope this time the rumor proves true!
Stay tuned on September 9 at 9am London time (10am Berlin, 4am New York, 1am Los Angeles) to follow the Sigma live announcement!
Sigma 135mm f/1.4 preorder links (open on Sept 9): BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, Fotokoch, WexUK.
Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 preorder links (open on Sept 9): BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton.
Sigma 35mm f/1.2 II preorder links (open on Sept 9): BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton.
For the longest time, I thought the rumors about a DJI full-frame mirrorless camera were pure fiction. Just another internet myth. But now? Two new pieces of evidence have surfaced — and they’re making me rethink everything.
A popular DJI influencer briefly posted a teaser video for a planned event on September 15. It was quickly taken down, but not before one of my readers grabbed a rough screenshot.
You don’t see much — just abstract visuals — but the overall aesthetic screams interchangeable lenses. Even more interesting? There’s a clear silhouette that looks a lot like a box-style cine camera à la Sony FX3.
Over on YouTube, a German creator is testing a new cine camera. He explicitly says it’s not Canon, and the camera body is fully blurred out throughout the video.
But here’s the kicker — he’s using a very visible Viltrox PL-to-L mount adapter. That one small detail suggests this is a compact, L-mount cine camera we haven’t seen before. Could it be a Panasonic prototype? Sure. But what if it’s DJI?
I’m still not fully convinced — but I’m definitely taking this more seriously now. And honestly, I’d welcome it. A serious mirrorless entry from DJI could bring the shake-up this industry needs. It would challenge the usual players — and force companies like Sony, Canon, and Panasonic to innovate harder and faster.
Here are the rumored DJI mirrorless camera specs:
Source: DJI-rumors.com and DJI Facebook
Here are the images of all three new Sigma lenses coming on September 9:
Sigma 135mm f/1.4 preorder links (open on Sept 9): BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, Fotokoch, WexUK.
Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 preorder links (open on Sept 9): BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton.
Sigma 35mm f/1.2 II preorder links (open on Sept 9): BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton.
Sigma China just posted this teaser which shows the silhouette of the upcoming three new lenses that will be announced on September 9. I have also some additional specs:
Sigma 135mm f/1.4 preorder links (open on Sept 9): BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, Fotokoch, WexUK.
Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 preorder links (open on Sept 9): BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton.
Sigma 35mm f/1.2 II preorder links (open on Sept 9): BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton.
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