There is talk online that Blackmagic will announce a new L-mount cinema camera. Blackmagic is not yet a member of the L-mount alliance – the official members as of today are Leica, Sigma, Panasonic, Leitz, and DJI. Blackmagic currently offers several cinema cameras in different mounts.
Panasonic Japan announced a price reduction on five zoom S lenses for L-mount. In the US the same lenses currently have a $200-$300 instant savings: Panasonic Lumix S Pro 16-35mm f/4 Lens Panasonic lumix S Pro 24-70mm f/2.8 lens Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/2.8 OIS lens Panasonic Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/4 OIS lens […]
Here is the updated 2023 Panasonic L-mount lens roadmap (the previous version can be found here) that includes two new lenses – one prime lens (105mm?) and one zoom lens (24-200mm or 28-300mm?):
Panasonic is rumored to announce a new Lumix S5 Mark II mirrorless camera for L-mount in February 2023 during the CP+ show in Japan. The Mark II model will replace the current Panasonic Lumix S5 version that was officially announced in September 2020: Panasonic Lumix S5 mirrorless full-frame camera with L-mount officially announced
Here are the latest Leica L-mount rumors from LeicaRumors:
The previously rumored RS3 and RS3 Pro gimbals are now officially announced together with a new DJI Transmission. The PRO version features Automated Axis Locks, Extended Carbon Fiber Axis Arms, and LiDAR Focusing: Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H Photo Hands-on report Product pages: RS3 | RS3 Pro Press release Additional details:
Panasonic released an updated L-mount lens roadmap (see all current Panasonic L-mount lenses):
Today the manufacturer of high-end cinema lenses Ernst Leitz Wetzlar GmbH (part of Leica Camera) joined the L-Mount Alliance. A list of movies shot with Leitz lenses can be found here. Additional information:
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