Category Archives: Panasonic

DxOMark: Fuji X100 outperforms 4/3 sensors

By PR admin | Published: April 14, 2011

DxOMark published new test data today for the Fuji X100 camera (see review). Here is the comparison with the Olympus PEN EP2 and Panasonic GH2: See some more new DxOMark test data on NikonRumors.com.

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Panasonic confirms the release of a new 25mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds

By PR admin | Published: March 8, 2011

In an interview with AP, Panasonic representative today confirmed the release of a new 25mm f/1.4 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The announcement is scheduled for this summer. This lens was listed on the Panasonic’s roadmap from last year as “under consideration”:

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Serious compact cameras compared: Samsung TL500 vs. Panasonic LX5 vs. Canon S95

By PR admin | Published: February 1, 2011

I initially started with evaluating five different compact models: Samsung TL500, Panasonic LX5, Leica D-Lux 5, Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Canon S95. The Panasonic LX5 and Leica D-Lux 5 are almost identical cameras – take a look at this post over at leicarumors.com. The Nikon S8100 doesn’t really fit in this category because it does not support RAW […]

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Panasonic G10 discontinued, G3 incoming?

By PR admin | Published: January 10, 2011

Panasonic G10 is already listed as discontinued at B&H – only 10 months after it was introduced. Here are the model numbers of the next Panasonic G3 version that is rumored to have a new sensor and will be available in multiple colors.

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CES 2011 recap

By PR admin | Published: January 10, 2011

CES 2011 is now over. Many compact cameras were announced, but the stars of the show IMHO were the Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus XZ-1. Dpreview has a samples gallery of the Olympus XZ-1. A hands-on of the Olympus E-PL2 can be found on AP. Both Olympus E-PL2 and Olympus XZ-1 cameras are now available for pre-order. Here is some additional coverage: DSLR magazine […]

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Today is CES press day (part 2)

By PR admin | Published: January 5, 2011

The Pentax firmware I reported yesterday is now official. Samsung dropped 4 more camcorders and a new, dual screen point and shoot camera. Casio announced the previously leaked TRYX and a point and shoot camera with back-illuminated CMOS sensor. Panasonic announced camcorders and several entry level compact cameras. Sony also did their camera announcements including the 3D Bloggie camera […]

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Micro Four Thirds adapter for EOS lenses

By PR admin | Published: November 30, 2010

In the next few weeks Birger Engineering will be releasing a Micro Four Thirds adapter with aperture control for EOS lenses. It is not clear yet if the adapter will also support AF (I contacted the company but did not get a response). The rumored price of $700 will make it a hard sell, but it is good to […]

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And the winner is…

By PR admin | Published: November 30, 2010

The winner of the Photographer’s Guide to the Panasonic LumixLX5 book is… lkm51. Congratulations to the winner!

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Just few interesting links

By PR admin | Published: November 20, 2010

External LED iFlash for your iPhone: The Contax brand name will be released from Kyocera this year. Will the Contax camera come back to life? New Panasonic firmware update for DMC-G2 makes the camera compatible with the 3D interchangeable lens (H-FT012). Sony released a firmware that will add AF support to A-mount lenses when used […]

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Panasonic GF2 gets a price and a release date *updated*

By PR admin | Published: November 13, 2010

Update #2: Panasonic GF2 will be available in Japan on December 3rd (source). Update: another Amazon UK entry lists the GF2 at £599. Panasonic usually reveals their pricing 30 days before the camera is released for sale, but according to Amazon UK, the Panasonic GF2 will cost £729.99 and will be released on January 24, […]

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