Sharp joins Micro Four Thirds before the official announcement of their 8k camera
Today Sharp officially joined Micro Four Thirds which means the official announcement of the Sharp Micro Four Thirds 8k camera is coming soon (the camera was rumored to be announced at the 2019 NAB show). Here is what we know so far about the new Sharp 8k camera:
- 8k at 30 fps in H.265 codec (Sharp is working on 60 fps)
- Price under $5,000 (update: priced between $2,800 - $3,700)
- No sensor info besides Micro Four Thirds format
- 5" inch touchscreen display (swivel)
- 1 SD card slot
- On sensor stabilization
- Ultra-compact BMC design
- Looks like the Blackmagic Pocket camera
- Not officially announced yet (a prototype was shown at CES)
- The official announcement is expected at the 2019 NAB show
- The camera will be released this summer
- Foxconn and Sharp were considering to invest in RED to develop an affordable 8K camera
Press release:
Sharp Joins in the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group
Olympus Corporation and Panasonic Corporation jointly announced the Micro Four Thirds System standard in 2008 and have since been working together to promote the standard. We are pleased to announce that Sharp Corporation has recently declared
their support for the Micro Four Thirds System standard and will be introducing products compliant with the standard.
As the driving force behind 8K imaging technology and a product developer, Sharp Corporation now supports the Micro Four Thirds standard. In the future, Sharp will add Micro Four Thirds products to their line-up. The possibilities unique to a joint standard will expand the enjoyment of imaging further.
As the company responsible for initiating both the Four Thirds System and the Micro Four Thirds System standards, Olympus will continue to develop and enhance the product line-up to meet the diverse needs of our customers.
About Sharp Corporation
Sharp Corporation is a worldwide developer of innovative products and core technologies that play a key role in shaping the future of electronics. As a leader in LCDs and digital technologies, Sharp offers one of the world’s broadest and most advanced lines of consumer electronics, information products and electronic components, while also creating new network businesses. Sharp group employs 53,939 people around the world (as of December 31, 2018) and recorded consolidated annual sales of 2,427 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018.