Category Archives: Panasonic

Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. lens announced

Panasonic announced their new LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Lens technical specifications: Model No. H-FS1442A Lens Construction 9 elements in 8 groups (2 aspherical lenses) Mount Micro Four Thirds mount Optical Image Stabilizer Yes (MEGA O.I.S.) Focal Length f=14mm to 42mm (35mm camera equivalent 28mm to […]

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Full list of new camera/lenses to be announced at the CP+ show this week

Here is a detailed list of new products (cameras and lenses) that are expected to be announced this week during the CP+ show in Japan: Panasonic New Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH / MEGA OIS lens Compact cameras: TZ40, TZ35, SZ9, SZ3, XS1, FH10, FT5, FT25 Pentax WG-10 WG-3 GPS WG-3

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The latest list of discontinued cameras

Those are the latest cameras listed as discontinued at B&H: Leica M9 Leica M9-P Leica D-Lux 5 Ricoh CX5 Sony a57 Sony NEX-5N Nikon Coolpix AW100 waterproof camera Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot S100 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 camera Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 3D camera (are 3D cameras officially dead already?) Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic […]

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New wearable camcorder from Panasonic (HX-A100)

This is the final product coverage for the 2013 CES show: Panasonic announced a new HX-A100 wearable camcorder ($298). The main features are:

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Panasonic announced 10 compact cameras at the 2013 CES show

Panasonic just announced at the 2013 CES show the rumored 10 new compact cameras. For full list of specs and features, check Panasonic’s website.

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What to expect from Fujifilm, Olympus, Sony, Panasonic and Nikon for the 2013 CES show

Here is quick update on what to expect from Fujifilm, Olympus, Sony, Panasonic and Nikon for the CES show (January 8-11 2013): Fujifilm will announce 5 new FinePix cameras: 3 super zooms, one rugged model and 0ne “regular” compact camera. The top of the line superzoom (pictured above) is rumored to have a very fast […]

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Panasonic may be working on a high-end compact camera with fixed lens and Micro Four Thirds sensor

In a recent interview with Quesabesde, Michiharu Uematsu from Panasonic indicated that the company might be working on a high-end compact camera with a fixed lens and a Micro Four Thirds sensor. With the latest success of the RX100 (and RX1), I will not be surprised if Panasonic (or Olympus) go that route. Both company already have some serious compact […]

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The release of the Panasonic GH3 delayed till December 29

Panasonic Japan announced a delay in the release of their latest Panasonic GH3 camera (body only). The new release date is December 29. 2012. The company is planning to produce/sell 8,000 pieces a month:

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Panasonic’s credit ratings also downgraded to junk status

Similar to Sony, Panasonic’s credit ratings were also downgraded to junk status by Fitch. Here is the full press release:

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Black Friday deal: Panasonic LX7 for $299 ($200 off)

The Panasonic Lumix LX7 is now on sale at B&H for $299! This is $200 off the original price. The LX7 was announced just four months ago, here are basic specs:

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