Category Archives: Panasonic

Some more pictures from the PDN PhotoPlus show

In addition to the PDN report (see also this Nikon related post), here are some additional images from the show’s floor. What’s inside the Panasonic GH2:

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Video of the Panasonic GX1 camera leaked

A video of the new Panasonic GX1 camera was published on Panasonic’s official website. Some GX1 features taken from the video: 16MP live CMOS sensor Venus engine High precision contrast AF 0.09 seconds ultra high speed AF Built-in flash Customizable function buttons Tilt-shift live view finder (1,440,000 dots, 100% coverage) Here are some screenshots in […]

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First pictures of the Panasonic GX1 camera

Those are the first images of the new Panasonic GX1 camera:

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About the Panasonic gx1

Today the Panasonic GX1 was announced to the press only. The new camera will have 12mp, high ISO of 12800, it will look like the GF1 but with grip, very fast AF (0.09 sec), touch screen. Two different colors will be available: black and silver.

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Update: Panasonic GX1 to be announced on October 28th

There was some confusion in my previous post on the release date of the new Panasonic GX1. I received some new information and it seems that a new Panasonic camera will be announced on October 28th, 2011 (Panasonic likes to make announcements on Friday for some reason).

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Nauticam NA-GF3 underwater housing for Panasonic Lumix GF3 announced

Nauticam announced the NA-GF3 underwater housing for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 camera. The housing has a depth rating of 100m and costs $1650. Shipping starts on October 31, 2011.

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Rumor: Panasonic GX1 to be announced on November 8th (updated)

Update: the Panasonic GX1 announcement will be on November 8th, 2011. According to digicame-info, Panasonic will announce a new Micro Four Thirds camera called GX1 with the following specs: appearance and size similar to the Lumix GF1 16MP sensor (from the G3) new image processing engine high ISO: 12800 very fast AF 920k touchscreen LVF2 […]

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Lo-fi Micro Four Thirds camera lens

Photojojo added to their store a new Lo-fi lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras: 25mm lens with an aperture range of f/1.4 to f/16 Manual focus Two pieces: lens and C mount adapter Focuses down to 0.3 meters Lens length is 4cm; weighs 300g 37mm diameter 25mm focal length which is like having a 50mm […]

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The latest patents from Canon and Panasonic

Canon 180mm f/3.5 Macro lens patent (2011191743): Canon 65mm f/2.8 Macro lens patent (2011191743):

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No Panasonic GH3 in 2011

Panasonic confirmed to Techradar that there will be no update to the GH2 model this year. It seems that the next Photokina show (that will take place in September, 2012) will be very important event for Panasonic.

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