Category Archives: Panasonic

With the new LUMIX G9II camera, Panasonic will also announce two revised Leica DG Vario-Elmarit zoom lenses

    Together with the LUMIX G9II camera, on September 13 Panasonic will also announce two revised Leica DG Vario-Elmarit zoom lenses – Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100mm f/2.8 Power O.I.S Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 100-400mm f/4.0-6.3 II ASPH Power O.I.S. – replacement for the current model (it will now work with a teleconverter and achieves an […]

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Panasonic claims there is no demand for 8k video

In a recent interview from China published on Weibo, Panasonic managers claimed that demand for 8K video in digital cameras is weak and therefore they do not have plans to implement 8K in their upcoming cameras. This is interesting because Panasonic was one of the first companies to promote and push 8k video a few […]

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Panasonic is teasing a new LUMIX G Micro Four Thirds camera (Panasonic LUMIX G9II camera?)

Panasonic is teasing a new LUMIX G Micro Four Thirds camera for September 13th with the slogan “New Phase” (new phase-detection AF?):

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L-mount updates: new lens roadmap, firmware updates

The previously reported Panasonic S-series lens roadmap for L-mount is now officially announced – two new lenses were added:

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What’s coming next?

Here is a recap/list of the upcoming/rumored cameras/lenses: Nikon Nikon Zf Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Canon Canon EOS R1 Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon RF 200-500mm f/4L IS USM Canon RF f/2 zoom lens Canon RF zoom fisheye lens Sony Sony a7CII Sony a7CR Sony a9III Sony ZV-E20 […]

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Panasonic LUMIX G9II camera rumored to be announced before the end of the year with phase detection autofocus

We could be getting close to the announcement of a new Panasonic LUMIX G9II camera (the G9 was already listed as discontinued in Japan). Here is what to expect: Expected in September Upgraded sensor Improved image stabilization Phase detection autofocus 4k 120 fps OM SYSTEM is also expected to release two new lenses in 2023:

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More discontinued cameras and lenses

  Here is a list of the latest cameras and lenses listed as discontinued in Japan:

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Panasonic LUMIX S1H camera with mounted LiDAR autofocus unit

At the 2023 Photo & Imaging Show in Shanghai Panasonic announced a new Partnership with DJI. The presentation showed a LiDAR autofocus unit (priced at $659) attached to a Panasonic LUMIX S1H camera (this rumor was reported last year) and an RS Pro 3 gimbal. Here are a few more pictures of the setup:

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