Panasonic will ahve the mega announcement tomorrow and we also got the pictures of the new compact camera stuff with the only exception of the LX7 images. Both cameras have a dedicated M video mode setting on wheel (something the G5 Micro Four Thirds cameras has not!). Click on the thumbnails below to see the full size pic:
FZ-200:
FZ-70:
Here we have the four new pictures of three new cameras and one m43 lens that will be announced tomorrow (July 18th) by Panasonic. Leaks via 43rumors, photoprice, Nphoto and Telegraph that writes:
“The new DMC-G5 features a 3-inch fold out screen and a top of the line 16-megapixel sensor powered by Panasonic’s Venus Engine VII.
Also launched is the DMC-LX7 and DMC-FZ200. The former is a top of the line compact camera with a fast f1.4 Leica lens, 10.1 megapixel Mos sensor and 3-inch screen. The DMC-FZ200, which is due for release in late August or early September, replaces Panasonic’s FZ150 as its new flagship bridge camera. Included is a highly formidable 25-600mm lens, which is incredibly wide yet capable of zooming extreme distances. Even more impressive is that the lens on the FZ200 maintains a constant f2.8 aperture throughout.
Panasonic has led the way in the mirrorless market for a while now and the DMC-G5 is its latest attempt at ensuring things stay that way. The G5 is capable of things like full HD video recording and capturing images up to 12,800 ISO. Also announced alongside the G5 was two new lenses, an f2.8 12-35 Power O.I.S and a 45-150mm f4 lens.
It will be released next month with prices starting at £599 and rising to £879.
The LX7 is designed for those who want to get more out of a compact camera, incorporating things like full manual control as well as decent low light photography thanks to the fast lens, Venus VII picture engine and 12,800 ISO capability. The LX7 can also capture full HD 1080p video. The LX7 will be released in September but Panasonic has yet to confirm the price.“
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I have to see it to believe it. FujiRumors reports that Fuji will announce not one…but two(!) new X system cameras at the Photokina show in September. One will be an entry level X camera (but still with hybrid viewfinder) and another will be a High End X model. While Fuji itself said months ago that a low end X model release may be possible I have a hard time thinking on an even more expensive X High End model. What could Fuji add to force us to spend more money? I doubt it will have a Full Frame sensor…that yes would be a good reason to charge some extra $$$!
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In stock status check:
Fuji X PRO 1 body is in Stock at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here), Jessops UK (Click here) and Digitalrev (Click here).
Fuji X 18mm f/2.0 in Stock at Amazon (Click here) and Digitalrev (Click here).
Fuji X 35mm f/1.4 in Stock at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and Digitalrev (Click here).
Fuji X 60mm macro f/2.0 in not Stock at Amazon (3-4weeks) but is in Stock at Digitalrev (Click here).
Not only Canon and Samsung but also Panasonic is going to have an announcement soon…precisely on July 18th. And the image on top shows the new Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 HD OIS lens. It will be announced along the new Panasonic G5 camera which isn’t expected to be that different from the current G3.
On the Sony NEX front we can report that the new NEX-5F and 16-50mm pancake zoom lens will be announced in late August. But this is not the only new NEX stuff coming, we have been told there is a lot more to come from Sony!
It’s a hot Mirrorless Summer indeed!
Our friend Peter from Leicarumors got the first two images of the upcoming new Leica M10 camera. You can easily see that Leica will use a larger LCD screen on the M10 (finally). And the button selector now comes in gray instead of black. I just hope that for $7000 Leica will give us a more response camera. The software is running to slow on the current M9 and Monochrome cameras!
This time trusted sources unveiled that Canon will actually launch a mirrorless system with APS-C sensor and not with the same Four Thirds sized GX1 sensor! There will be a completely new mount and of course your EF lenses will be compatible (with electronic support) via appropriate adapter. I guess more info and real specs will be leaked the next days…
via CanonWatch.
Canonrumors spotted that invitation for a new Canon product announcement event in Czech Republic. If the rumors we posted many times here are correct than Canon could launch the new mirrorless system on that day. Maybe they want to avoid the press chaos of the September event at Photokina. Anyway, sounds like Panasonic and Samsung got the same idea as Canon an they will also announce new cameras and lenses within the next 1-3 weeks :=)
