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:
Here is a list of the latest cameras and lenses listed as discontinued in Japan:
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:
On the previously reported L-mount event at the Photo & Imaging show in Shanghai 2023 Panasonic made several announcements: Partnership with DJI (DJI was recently accepted as part of the L Mounr Alliance). The presentation materials show a LiDAR autofocus unit attached to a Panasonic camera – this rumor was reported last year: Panasonic LUMIX […]
Panasonic China has scheduled an L-mount related press conference for August 10 at 1:00 pm at the P&I show exhibition area (Photo & Imaging Shanghai 2023). We will probably see some new L-mount product announcements. I expect several new products announcement in the next few days (Tamron and maybe even Nikon). Via LeicaRumors
It seems that the Fujifilm X100V camera (announced in February 2020) is no longer available to order at Adorama and B&H Photo.
Panasonic officially released the Lumix S5IIX camera – a more video-centric version of the Lumix S5II model: Pre-order: Adorama | Amazon | B&H Photo Shipping starts on May 26 Additional information is available here and here Panasonic also announced a new firmware update 2.0 for the Panasonic Lumix DC-S5II (coming in June, 2023):
In a recent interview, Panasonic reps commented that they have a desire for their new organic CMOS sensor (see announcement) to be “put into practical use in a few years”:
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