Category Archives: Panasonic

Sony NEX C3 vs. NEX 3 vs. NEX 5 vs. Olympus E-PL2 vs. Panasonic GF2 size comparison

By PR admin | Published: May 22, 2011

An interesting size comparison diagram between the upcoming Sony NEX C3 with the NEX 5, NEX 3, Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic GF2 cameras:

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Panasonic to replace the GF2 with a “mini-GF” camera (GF3)?

By PR admin | Published: May 21, 2011

In addition to the Olympous E-P3 and E-PL3, the Japanese website Digicame-info reported also that Panasonic will be announcing a new “mini-GF” Lumix Micro Four Thirds camera. The new camera (GF3?) is expected to be smaller in size than the current GF2 model and of course will come in multiple colors. In a way, this makes sense since […]

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The latest rebates from Canon, Panasonic, Gitzo, Olympus and Adobe

By PR admin | Published: May 18, 2011

After the earthquake in Japan, many companies have significantly reduced or completely eliminated their instant rebate programs. Canon currently has three different lens rebates: See also the latest rebates from Panasonic GF 2: $100 off Olympus E-PL1, E-PL2, EP-2: $50-$200 off Adobe Lightroom: $100 off Gitzo tripods: $100 off

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The latest lens patents from Sony, Sigma, Panasonic, Pentax and Canon

By PR admin | Published: May 13, 2011

1. The first patent (2011-064919, permalink not possible to Japanese patent database) is from Sony for the upcoming 30mm f/2.8 NEX lens: Here are some excerpts from the patent: “In an imaging lens system which consists of a lens system of 4 group… It is a macro lens inner focus type”. 2. Sigma filed a patent in […]

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Panasonic working on a new Leica branded 25mm f/1.4 lens for MFT

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2011

I was busy with my Fuji X100 vs. Leica X1 review today and still have some catching up to do: in an interview today, Panasonic UK confirmed that they are working on a new, Leica branded, 25mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds: “Q: And there’s a new lens to go with the G3 isn’t there? […]

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Panasonic Lumix G3 is now official

By PR admin | Published: May 12, 2011

Panasonic announced the Lumix G3 camera today. The highlights of the new model are: 3in. swivel touchscreen 16MP sensor 1080p AVCHD 4fps smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens camera with a viewfinder Check the latest prices on the Panasonic G3: Panasonic G3 (black) Panasonic G3 (black) + 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 lens Panasonic G3 (red) + 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 lens […]

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Is this the new Panasonic Lumix G3 camera?

By PR admin | Published: May 11, 2011

This appears to be the first image of the Panasonic Lumix G3 camera. Here are some additional specs:

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Pansonic Lumix G3 will be announced tomorrow

By PR admin | Published: May 11, 2011

As I mentioned already back in April, the Panasonic Lumix G3 (DMC-G3) camera will be announced tomorrow, May 12th. The G10 was already discontinued back in January of 2011 and a new replacement was expected since. The new G3 is supposed to have a brand new sensor. More info in few hours.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 to be announced on May 12th

By PR admin | Published: April 16, 2011

I received some reliable information that the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 camera will be announced on May 12th, 2011. I do not have any specs yet. Panasonic seems to be releasing a new Lumix G camera approximately every 6 months (in Spring and Fall): G1 was announced on September 12, 2008 (now discontinued) GH1 was announced on March 3, 2009 […]

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Nauticam announced NA-LX5 underwater housing for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 camera

By PR admin | Published: April 15, 2011

Today Nauticam announced the NA-LX5 underwater housing for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 camera. The housing has a depth rating of 75 meters. The price is $950 and will start shipping on April 22, 2011.

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