Category Archives: Panasonic

Panasonic announced the development of the world’s first 8K organic sensor and 8K camera system

Panasonic announced the development of the world’s first 8K organic sensor and 8K camera system. Additional information (see also this related post):

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The Panasonic G9 is now $400 off

The Panasonic Lumix G9 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera raised a few eyebrows when it was announced with a price tag of $1,700 in November last year. The Panasonic G9 is now $400 off and it even comes with some free accessories at selected retailers: Adorama Amazon B&H Photo For more photography deals follow @PhotogDeals on Twitter and Facebook

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Panasonic GX8 camera listed as discontinued at B&H

The Panasonic GX8 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera is now listed as discontinued at B&H – see this and this page (Adorama still has some in stock). The GX8 was announced on July 16, 2015.

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First look: Panasonic S1 and S1R full-frame mirrorless cameras (video + interview)

Panasonic-S1R full frame mirrorless camera prototype

Lensvid published their Photokina interview with Panasonic about the upcoming S1/S1R full-frame mirrorless cameras:

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PersonalView interview with Panasonic on the new L-mount

PersonalView interviewed Mr. Michiharu Uematsu, Ms. Emi Fujiwara and Mr. Taku Kariyazaki from Panasonic about the new L-Mount alliance and the future of Micro Four Thirds. Here is a recap of the interview:

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Panasonic swears they are still committed to Micro Four Thirds

PGN published another video interview from Photokina yesterday and Panasonic is still committed to Micro Four Thirds – the exact quote was “It’s still a big part of our business. We will never give up Micro Four Thirds”:

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The L-mount is not an open standard (at least for now, future additional members are possible)

As some readers have already reported, the new L-Alliance was formed by invitation only (Olympus decided not to join) and the L-mount is not an open standard (Leica Camera AG is the licensor). Here are some quotes:

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Interview with Panasonic about the new L-Mount Alliance

Lesnumeriques interviewed Panasonic’s Yosuke Yamade about the new L-Mount Alliance. Here is a recap from 43addict:

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