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Panasonic GH 4K camera prototype on display at CES

Panasonic has on display a prototype of a 4k camera at CES. Company’s executives have talked on several occasions that a new GH camera with 4k video will be announced in 2014. Engadget reported that the official announcement will be in February. The new GH 4k camera will be priced under $2,000 (images via Photographybay).

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Other new photo products from the CES 2014 show

→ 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 […]

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Panasonic NOCTICRON 42.5mm f/1.2 lens specifications leak online *UPDATED*

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:

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The latest patents from Panasonic, Konica Minolta and Canon

Panasonic filed design patents for a camera that could be the next M43 model in the GF product line.

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Panasonic talks again about 4k cameras in 2014

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:

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Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM lens (Canon) and Panasonic GM1 now shipping

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

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Panasonic to announce five new digital cameras in 2014

Nikkei.com published an article called “Panasonic to halve digital camera releases in 2014”, here are the main points:

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The latest patents from Canon, Olympus, Ricoh, Sigma and Panasonic

→ 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.

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