Update: now also Amazon is taking pre-orders.
Panasonic GH1 Lumix with 14-140mm lens now available for pre-order (J&R)
Here is a video made with this camera:
Panasonic Lumix GH1. First footage from Philip Bloom on Vimeo.
and another one:
Update: now also Amazon is taking pre-orders.
Panasonic GH1 Lumix with 14-140mm lens now available for pre-order (J&R)
Here is a video made with this camera:
Panasonic Lumix GH1. First footage from Philip Bloom on Vimeo.
and another one:
RONKONKOMA, NY–(Marketwire – May 4, 2009) – Sigma Corporation of America (www.sigmaphoto.com), a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider for some of the world’s most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, has enhanced its warranty on all non-EX lenses purchased through an authorized Sigma dealer in the United States from one to three years.
All Sigma Corporation lenses are covered by a one-year international warranty. This new extended warranty will now cover all non-EX lenses purchased through an authorized US dealer for another two years beyond the one-year international warranty, for a total of three years. Customers purchasing Sigma’s EX lenses through authorized US dealers will continue to receive an extended, three-year warranty.
“We select only the most reputable and knowledgeable partners as Sigma authorized dealers, so their customers are already used to getting unmatched support,” said Mark Amir-Hamzeh, general manager of Sigma Corporation of America. “This exclusive, extended warranty makes our dealers the only choice for discerning photographers looking to purchase Sigma products.”
Sigma Corporation has an array of EX and non-EX lenses that have been developed through a combination of experience and advanced technology to provide the best optical performance and smooth handling available. The design and precise engineering of the company’s award-winning lenses, which are compatible with most manufacturers, including Canon, Minolta, Sony, Nikon, Olympus and Pentax, are aimed at helping photographers maximize their true creativity while realizing the full potential of their cameras.
To locate one of Sigma Corporation’s authorized dealers nearest your hometown, visit http://www.sigmaphoto.com/where/where.asp. For information about Sigma Corporation of America, visit www.sigmaphoto.com.
This news is 2 weeks old – I have some catching up to do:
“Kyong-Kook Shin, assistant manager for Samsung’s digital camera marketing planning group, suggested that the firm is actively pursuing development of a full-frame CMOS sensor intended for use in a professional camera.”

Sigma DP2 14mp Foveon CMOS Sensor Digital Camera with 2.5 Inch TFT LCD is now available for pre-order – expected delivery 1-3 months:
Polaroid is not done yet – the new Polaroid Two/Pogo instant digital camera will be available in the UK on May 12:

Via Firebox
Sony DT 18-70 F3.5-5.6 and Sony DT 55-200 F4-5.6 lenses are added to the archived items on the Sony Singapore website:

Is a replacement coming out soon?
Via Photogenius