Category Archives: Panasonic

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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Panasonic 3D camcorder

The 3D camcorder from Panasonic that is expected to be announced next week was already introduced in few countries behind closed doors. The 3D part of the solution will involve some kind of adapter that will attach to front of the lens. Still not sure if this adapter will be compatible with older/existing models or […]

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Next week: new Panasonic 3D Camcorder

An update from PCWord (yep, we are talking about consumer camcorder): The camcorder, details of which are not yet available, will be shown at a Tokyo news conference scheduled for July 28, the company said Wednesday. It will be the first 3D-capable camcorder for the consumer market from a major manufacturer. Akihabaranews reports that Panasonic […]

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Panasonic LX5 and four other cameras now official

LX5 sample gallery at dpreview (more samples available here) Full LX5 press release AP sees the LX5 as a direct competitor to the Canon G11 Pre-order options for LX5 | FZ100 | FZ40 | FX700 | TS10

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