Category Archives: Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 superzoom camera to be announced in few hours

By PR admin | Published: June 11, 2014

In few hours Panasonic will announce a new Lumix DMC-FZ1000 superzoom camera with 24-400mm f/2.8-4 equivalent zoom lens and 1″ sensor. Here are the detailed specifications:

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The new Panasonic LX8 camera will have 4k video and $900 price tag

By PR admin | Published: June 8, 2014

Few weeks ago PhotoRumors broke the story about the upcoming LX8 model. The new camera will have 4k video recording capabilities and the US price will be $899. As previously reported, the LX8 will have a build-in EVF and a larger sensor. The official announcement should be on June 16th.

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Rumors: Panasonic LX8 compact camera to be announced on July 16th

By PR admin | Published: May 26, 2014

I received some rumors that a new Panasonic LX8 compact camera will be announced on July 16th. The new model will feature a build-in EVF and a larger sensor. I have no other information at that point.  The previous LX7 version was announced on July 18, 2012 and that product line has been on a two years […]

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The latest patents from Google, Panasonic, Tamron, Canon and Olympus

By PR admin | Published: April 16, 2014

→ Google patented a camera embedded in contact lenses. → Panasonic filed a patent for a high resolution light field camera. → Tamron filed a patent for a 15-50mm f/1.4 lens designed for 1/1.7″ sensor.

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Don’t believe everything you read on the Internet in the next 24 hours

By PR admin | Published: March 31, 2014

Several websites are reporting rumors that Panasonic may abandon Micro Four Thirds cameras to concentrate on mobile devices. There are even rumors of potential acquisition by Canon (I don’t think this will ever happen). Keep in mind that in some parts of the world it’s already April 1st…

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Panasonic officially announced the Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 lens

By PR admin | Published: March 24, 2014

Today Panasonic officially announced the Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 lens (the development of that lens was announced in October last year). The price of the lens is $599 and it will be available in black and silver. Shipping will start in June. From the press release:

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Panasonic Lumix GH4 camera now available for pre-order

By PR admin | Published: March 10, 2014

The price of the Panasonic GH4 is now officially announced and the camera is available for pre-order: Panasonic GH4 body only Adorama | B&H | Amazon Panasonic DMW-YAGH interface unit for GH4: Adorama | B&H | Amazon Panasonic GH4 with DMW-YAGH: Adorama | B&H Shipping will start in early May.

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 22, 2014

→ Fujifilm released firmware updates for several X series cameras and Fujinon zoom lenses (X-Pro1, X-E1, X-E2, X-M1, X-A1, XC16-50mm, XF18-55mm and XF55-200mm). → Fujifilm opened a new photography boutique in Tokyo called Wonder Photo Shop (see translated press release). → CASE is an Indiegogo project for a lighter and smaller wireless camera controller. → New: SOCAM UltiMate action camera.

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Images from the 2014 CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan

By PR admin | Published: February 16, 2014

The 2014 CP+ expo is now over. Here are few pictures from the show courtesy of Glenn (see also his flickr stream):

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: February 12, 2014

→ Sandisk announced world’s fastest SD card with up to 250MB/s write speeds for continuous burst mode shooting and transfer speeds of up to 280MB/s. The new SanDisk Extreme PRO SD UHS-II card is UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) enabled, a new specification allowing for high-quality 4K video recording. → All current deals and rebates can be found […]

Also posted in Hasselblad, Olympus, SanDisk, Sigma, SLR Magic| 9 Comments