Reuters reported that Olympus is going to issue new shares worth $1.28 billion (100 billion yen) in order to stabilize its finances after the recent reports of massive fraud inside the company. Panasonic, Sony and Fujifilm were listed as the companies interested to acquire portions of the shares:
Panasonic GX-1 camera is now shipping in the US and is currently in stock at Adorama. Here are the main features of the GX-1 model:
Some key points from a recent Eprice interview with Panasonic representatives: The Panasonic Lumix LX line (LX5) will continue to exist independent of the Lumix G product line (the Panasonic LX 6 is expected to have a new 1 inch sensor). Contradicting report that the upcoming 12-35mm and 35-100mm Lumix X lenses will not have power […]
Tomorrow is Back Friday in the US. Major online retailers like B&H, Amazon and J&R already have their Black Friday deals on their websites. Check also those specials from Adorama: Samsung NX200: Save 17% | Regular Price $899 | Sale Price $749 | Deal valid from 11/20 – 12/3 | Free shipping Panasonic TS10: Save 25% | Regular Price $199 | Sale Price $149 | Deal valid from 11/24 – […]
Today’s guest post review of the Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. lens ($684.88) is written by Xavier Lhospice: I am 50 years old! I often tend to forget about it, but my body keeps on reminding me, especially my back. Since I was not using my DSLR too often lately, I traded my […]
The Panasonic GX1 is expected to start shipping in mid-December, but the first unboxing video is already out:
As previously reported, Panasonic announced their new Lumix DMC-GX1 and DMC-3D1 cameras. The Panasonic GX1 brochure will soon be available here. The GX1 is available for pre-order on Amazon for $699.99 (see all available options here). The Panasonic 3D1 camera costs $499.99. Full press releases:
In addition to the upcoming GX1 and 3D1 cameras, Panasonic will also announce a new EVF with the following specs: 1.44M dot resolution 100% field of view Magnification approx. 0.7x (35mm equiv.) 90 degree tilt
The new 3D camera from Panasonic that will be announced in the next few days will be called DMC-3D1. Here are the basic specs: Dual lens system for 3D or simultaneous wide/tele photos 4x zoom (25mm wide) 3.5″ touch screen 12mp MOS sensor ISO up to 3200 1920×1080 side by side 3D video
In addition to the GX1, Panasonic is expected to release also their first dual lens/sensor 3D point and shoot camera. The camera will be very similar to the Fuji 3D W3 ($248.79). The press release for the new camera can be found here. More prototype images of the camera can be seen here rand here.
