The latest Canon patent is for a 58mm f/1.4 lens (probably to compete with the Nikon 58mm f/1.4). Canon also filed a patent for a EF-S 9-20mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens (designed for APS-C DSLR cameras). This could be the replacement for the current EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens. Canon also has a new patent […]
The Promote Control from Promote Systems now support the Panasonic GX8 camera. Promote Control is a pocket sized triggering and programming device that allows advanced HDR, TimeLapse and HDR TimeLapse sequences on the GX8. Here are few more features:
Panasonic released a new firmware v2.4 for the GH4 that will stop free V-LOG upgrade available in the previous 2.3 version. Additional details on how some owners got the V-LOG for free can be found here and here. Here is the official word from Panasonic:
Panasonic released firmware update 2.3 for the GH4 MFT camera that will allow you to add/activate the V-Log profile when it becomes available later this month. Here is the change log:
Today Panasonic announced the previously rumored V-LOG profile as a paid firmware update for the GH4 camera. The price is $99 and will be available in mid-September.Panasonic UK also mentioned also the new Lumix DMC-GH4R camera labeled as “an advanced version of the GH4“. Here is a description of the V-LOG profile upgrade process: LUMIX GH4 function enhancement for […]
BestBuy currently has sale on Panasonic G7 MFT mirrorless cameras: Panasonic G7 lens kit (black): $599 ($200 off, available also from BestBuy on eBay, currently listed for $748 at B&H) Panasonic G7 lens kit (silver): $699 ($100 off, available also at Amazon) More Panasonic savings: Panasonic GH3 is now $200 off Panasonic LX100 is now $100 […]
Digicame-info reports about a new Panasonic GH4R camera with V-LOG profile. There have been rumors that V-LOG will be released as a firmware update to the existing GH4 version, but it seems that Panasonic has decided to introduce a new model with that feature. V-LOG will offer a wide dynamic range and outstanding flexibility for color grading. You can […]
The Panasonic GX8 MFT mirrorless camera is now shipping and is currently in stock at: B&H (US) Fotohanskeuzekamp (NL) Jessops (UK) Amazon Germany
Panasonic announced the development of two new lenses – the first Leica DG 100-400mm zoom lens for MFT and a Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 prime lens:
Panasonic Australia posted some additional information on the new “post focus” technology for Lumix cameras I mentioned few days ago:
