The latest rumor is that Samsung will release a NX mount camcorder at CES 2011 (January 2011). This seems like a logical step, since Samsung has been producing camcorders for while and other manufacturers, like Sony and Panasonic, have already introduced compact camcorders with interchangeable lenses. The new Samsung NX camcorder is rumored to have APS-C sensor and 3D recording capabilities.
Panasonic GF2 is now official and it will be available in January 2011. Pricing is not yet announced (Panasonic aways announce the pricing approximately 30 days prior to shipment). Some of the improvements over previous GF1 model are:
Sample pictures taken with the Panasonic GF2:
Additional coverage from the Web:
Video video presentations and the full press release of the Panasonic GF2 after the break:
Another Panasonic GF2 leak, this time from China. It seems that the GF2 will come in 5 different colors, it will be 19% smaller and 7% lighter. The rest of the specs are: 12MP sensor, 1920×1080 HD video (AVCHD format), new built-in flash and 3in. LCD screen. The full Google translated text after the break:
Panasonic Lumix GF2 posters are already on display in Paris (Porte de Versailles) where tomorrow the Salon de la Photo show will take place:
Looking at the picture, the new GF2 appears to be thinner than its predecessor:
Expect the official Panasonic GF2 announcement tomorrow.
Via Journaldugeek
The Panasonic GF2 will be announced on November 4th (Thursday). There are still no reliable specs or any other details for this camera, except that it will have the 12MP sensor from the Panasonic G2 and it will be smaller in size. This will be the first major announcement since Photokina ended over a month ago.
Canon applied for a patent in Japan for a new 24-70mm F2.8L II USM lens:
For comparison, here is the diagram of the current Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM lens:
The current Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro Zoom lens
Tamron is working on a new version of its current AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC lens that should be released soon. Initially this lens was scheduled to be released at Photokina, but then it was delayed. The new lens is expected to be significantly smaller than its predecessor (the current model weights 550g|19.4oz).
The device above was recently submitted to the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) for approval. Engadget speculates that this could be a GPS unit or file transfer device for the Olympus PEN system, since it matches its accessory port located below the hot shoe. For comparison, here is an external PEN microphone:
Panasonic GF2 camera (replacement of the GF1) will be announced this week. The new GF2 should be the smallest mirrorless camera to date and will use the Panasonic G2 12MP sensor (Panasonic already confirmed that they will not use the 16MP sensor form the GF2). Korean Radio Research Agency already has an entry for a “Panasonic PKL-DMC-GF2” camera:
