Category Archives: Panasonic

Panasonic’s new 14mm f/2.5 lens

A new Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 lens appeared on Panasonic Germany website today (under Download Datenblatt):

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Panasonic GH2 captured on a California beach

While playing beach volleyball at Santa Monica, a dvxuser forum member got approached and asked if he is “willing to model for an upcoming shoot highlighting a new camera”. That camera was the Panasonic GH2. Read all the details, including pictures fo the new GH2 on dvxuser.com.

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PhotoRumors updates

I will try to recap everything that happen in the past few days, too much to over in individual posts: Released: Sinar released their new Sinarback eVolution86 H digital back (rumored a month ago) Delayed: Sony A560 delayed until Jan 2011 in the US Underwater: underwater case for Sony NEX 5 Increasing capacity: Sony increases production capacity […]

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Rumors recap

Somebody sent me this picture of Samsun NX1000. Looks different than the expected Samsung NX100. I think it’s a PS job (front LCD, WiFi and 3G?) Rumor: there will be no new professional DSLR from Canon for Photokina. The new 1DS Mk4 is currently being tested but will not be released before mid 2011. It will have […]

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All you need to know about Photokina

Photokina is the biggest show for photography equipment that takes place every 2 years in Cologne, Germany. This year Photokina will be between September 21- 26. Here is a summary of all rumors, predictions and expectations for the main players in the industry: Canon: Canon G12 is a given, based on previous release patterns (they release a new version […]

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Sony, Canon and Panasonic press events scheduled

Update: it seems that Panasonic will also have a press conference on August 26th, 2010. First, Canon has scheduled a press event on 26th of August, 2010: Sony seems to have picked August 24th, 2010 as the date of their press event:

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Rumored Panasonic Lumix GH2 specs

Some rumored specs for Panasonic GH2: 14 Megapixels sensor 1400 LiveMOS (new design) 1080/60p (up to 24Mbps) AVCHD video EVF is 360Hz (RGB × 120Gz) / SXGA / LCD monitor can tilt back and forth movable / 960 × RGB × 540 / HD Hitachi Display AF is slightly faster than ever SDXC support Real-time Output […]

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Interesting links

Research: Microsoft algorithm uses six-axis motion sensors to fix blurry snapshots. Report: Canon 1Ds Mark IV currently being tested. Patents: Olympus files patents for a Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 and Zuiko Digital ED 30-150mm f/3.3-4.2 lenses.

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Panasonic makes a 3D move

Panasonic officially announced their 3D camcorder HDC-SDT750. It will cost $1400 and it will be available in October. Panasonic also announced plans for interchangeable 3D lens for Micro Four Thirds which should be available by the end of the year:

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Pansonic HDC-SDT750 3D camcorder leaks out

As previously reported the 3D effect is achieved by a 3D adapter that attaches to the front lens: “World’s first 3D shooting camcorder” 1080p AVCHD at 60fps proprietary Hybrid O.I.S. The leak came from Panasonic’s own website again: Via Engadget

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