→ Panasonic announced several new compact cameras and camcorders. The press releases can be found here. → The Polaroid Socialmatic camera will start shipping in the first quarter of 2014. The specs: 14MP sensor on the front 2MP sensor the back 4GB built-in storage microSD 4.5″ touchscreen Built-in WiFi Android OS → Lexar announced sample availability of the […]
Panasonic will soon announce a new Leica DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH POWER OIS lens. Update: the price of the lens will be $1,599.00. Here are the specifications:
Panasonic filed design patents for a camera that could be the next M43 model in the GF product line.
In a recent interview with DCWatch, Panasonic confirmed previous rumors that a new GH camera with 4k video will likely be announced in 2014. Here are the main points from the interview:
The recently announced Sigma 24-105mm F/4 DG OS HSM lens (for Canon mount) and Panasonic GM1 MFT camera are now shipping and currently in stock: The Sigma lens is in stock at B&H and Fotohanskeuzekamp The Panasonic GM1 camera is in stock at B&H and Fotohanskeuzekamp
Nikkei.com published an article called “Panasonic to halve digital camera releases in 2014“, here are the main points:
→ Canon filed a patent for a camera with a transparent mirror. → Sigma filed a patent for a 300mm f/2.8 APO lens. → Olympus filed a patent for a 250mm f/5 reflex lens for MFT cameras.
Panasonic announced a new 16.4MP CMOS image sensor (MN34230PL) for FourThirds cameras: “Panasonic’s νMaicovicon® image sensor delivers stunning images with high resolution pictures and rich colors at a touch of a button. Taking D-SLR camera technology to a higher level with exceptional quality and capturing scenes from any season, anywhere in the world.” Key features […]
The upcoming Leica/Panasonic DG Nocticron 42,5mm f/1.2 ASPH MFT lens is huge compared to the small GX7 body. You could not get a feeling for the size of the lens from the press image:
Panasonic filed design patents in Japan for several different camera models (above: classical design). Here is the Panasonic GF design:
