Category Archives: Panasonic

L-mount updates: new lens roadmap, firmware updates

The previously reported Panasonic S-series lens roadmap for L-mount is now officially announced – two new lenses were added:

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What’s coming next?

Here is a recap/list of the upcoming/rumored cameras/lenses: Nikon Nikon Zf Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Canon Canon EOS R1 Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon RF 200-500mm f/4L IS USM Canon RF f/2 zoom lens Canon RF zoom fisheye lens Sony Sony a7CII Sony a7CR Sony a9III Sony ZV-E20 […]

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Panasonic LUMIX G9II camera rumored to be announced before the end of the year with phase detection autofocus

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:

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More discontinued cameras and lenses

  Here is a list of the latest cameras and lenses listed as discontinued in Japan:

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Panasonic LUMIX S1H camera with mounted LiDAR autofocus unit

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:

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Panasonic press event in China: new partnership with DJI, LiDAR autofocus, new S lens roadmap

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 […]

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Panasonic China has scheduled an L-mount press conference for August 10

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

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More discontinued cameras: Fujifilm X100V, Sony ZV1, Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ95D

It seems that the Fujifilm X100V camera (announced in February 2020) is no longer available to order at Adorama and B&H Photo.

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Panasonic Lumix S5IIX camera officially released

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):

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Panasonic organic sensor: “put it into practical use in a few years”

Application example of Panasonic OPF CMOS organic image sensor

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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Panasonic teases a new camera

Panasonic teases a new camera on Chinese social media:

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Panasonic announced that it has developed its organic sensor

Panasonic is talking about its organic sensor again and if you judge by the title and first paragraph of the press release, it seems that they are done with the development:

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