Panasonic announced the development of two new lenses: Leica DG 100-400mm and a Lumix G 25mm f/1.7

By PR admin | Published: July 17, 2015
Panasonic Leica DG 100-400mm lens

Panasonic Leica DG 100-400mm lens

Panasonic LUMIX-G 25mm single focal length lens

Panasonic LUMIX-G 25mm f/1.7 single focal length lens

Panasonic announced the development of two new lenses – the first Leica DG 100-400mm zoom lens for MFT and a Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 prime lens:

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Panasonic’s new “post focus” technology

By PR admin | Published: July 17, 2015

Panasonic new post focus technology
Panasonic Australia posted some additional information on the new “post focus” technology for Lumix cameras I mentioned few days ago:

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Additional Panasonic GX8 coverage

By PR admin | Published: July 17, 2015

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→Some sample images taken with the new Panasonic GX8 MFT camera ($1,197.99) can be found here and here.
→ GX8 hands-on and demo videos:

→ Comparison between the new Panasonic GX8 and the previous GX7 model:

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Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens US pricing announced

By PR admin | Published: July 16, 2015

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The Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art lens will cost $999 in the US and will be available in Nikon, Canon and Sigma mounts. Shipping will start on July, 2015. Pre-orders are currently open at B&H and Adorama. Here is the full press release:

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Panasonic GX8 and FZ330 cameras officially announced

By PR admin | Published: July 16, 2015

The Panasonic GX8 and FZ330 cameras are now officially announced:

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8

  • 20.3 MP Digital Live MOS Sensor
  • Venus Engine Image Processor
  • Micro Four Thirds System
  • Tilting 2.36m-Dot 0.77x OLED EVF
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen
  • 4K UHD Video Recording at 30/24 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
  • 10 fps Shooting with AF-S and ISO 25600
  • DFD AF System, 4K Photo Modes
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization, Dual I.S.
  • Price: $1,197.99

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New Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM and EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lenses to be announced

By PR admin | Published: July 15, 2015

Canon EF 35mm f:1.4L II USM and EF-M 15-45mm f:3.5-6.3 IS STM lenses
The Russian certifications website Novocert has listings for two new Canon lenses:

  • EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM
  • EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM

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Additional pictures and specifications of the Panasonic GX8 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera

By PR admin | Published: July 15, 2015

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Some additional pictures and specifications of the Panasonic GX8 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera:

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Today is Amazon Prime Day

By PR admin | Published: July 15, 2015

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Today is Amazon Prime Day. Check out your local listings for the one day only deals on photo gear:

 

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Panasonic DMC-FZ330 superzoom camera also to be announced this week

By PR admin | Published: July 14, 2015

Panasonic DMC-FZ330 camera
In addition to the GX8, Panasonic will also announce a new DMC-FZ330 super zoom compact camera (replacement for the FZ200 model). Here are the detailed specs and few additional pictures:

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Panasonic DMC-GX8 MFT mirrorless camera: pictures and specifications

By PR admin | Published: July 14, 2015

Panasonic DMC-GX8 MFT mirrorless camera
In the next 48 hours Panasonic will announce their latest DMC-GX8 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera (the GX7 is already discontinued). Here are the expected specifications:

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