First images of the Canon R1 spotted at the F1 Grand Prix in Monaco

Federico Basile has spotted the first pre production Canon R1 camera at the F1 Grand Prix in Monaco!

You can read the full press text on Explora but here are the key interesting aspects:

  • It’s going to use a new CMOS sensor (so no global shutter)
  • Uses a variation of the current Digic X processor of the Canon R3.
  • promises to have the best in class autofocus…beating the Sony A1 and Sony A9III AF system.
  • Will be field tested at the Olympics

via CanonRumors

First leaked Panasonic Lumix S9 images!

L-rumors leaked the first images of the new Panasonic Lumix S9. The camera will be announced on May 22 along the 26mm f/8.0 pancake lens and the 18-40mm compact zoom.

Recap of what we know so far about the May 22 3pm London time announcement:

1) Panasonic Lumix S9 specs:

  • compact Full Frame L-mount camera
  • 24.2MP sensor of the S5II
  • a bit more compact than Fujifilm X100VI
  • no integrated EVF
  • no mechanical shutter
  • no fan
  • fully articulating screen
  • dedicated LUT button on camera to select your style
  • possibility to upload your own LUT styles
  • four different body color versions (Black, Blue, Green, Red)-
  • $200-$300 cheaper than S5II
  • The camera is aimed at “content creators” and people who want  to have a very compact camera.

2) Pansonic Lumix 18-40mm L-mount lens:

  • compact Full Frame AF lens
  • aperture unclear yet

3) Panasonic 26mm f/8.0:

  • manual focus
  • 0,25m close focus
  • Unconfirmed: Comes as FREE lens when buying the S9

 

Lumix S9 will be announced along a new 18-40mm zoom lens!

On May 22 at 3pm London time Panasonic will announce the S9 and the new 18-40mm compact zoom lens! Here are the info I know so far about the camera:

Panasonic Lumix S9 specs:

  • compact Full Frame L-mount camera
  • a bit more compact than Fuji X100VI
  • no integrated EVF
  • 24MP sensor of the S5II
  • dedicated LUT button on camera to select your style
  • possibility to upload your own LUT styles
  • four different body color versions
  • $200-$300 cheaper than S5II
  • Announcement on may 22 at 3pm London time
  • Curiosity: The Ai design in ny video is a mockup, but I have been told it’s actually pretty close to the real cam!)
  • The camera is aimed at “content creators” and people who want ot have a very compact camera.

Pansonic Lumix 18-40mm L-mount lens:

  • compact Full Frame AF lens
  • aperture unclear yet

New Panasonic L-mount compact FF camera coming on May 23!

The new Full Frame L-mount compact camera will be announced on May 23. Here are some of the rumored specs:

  • Camera made for “content creators”
  • It has newly developed and “unqiue” features for content creators. Something never seen before!
  • Uses the same S5II 24MP sensor.
  • Very compact, barely taller than the L-mount itself. Smaller than the Fujifilm X100VI (without lens)
  • No EVF
  • around $200 $300 less than the Lumix S5II
  • different color variations

 

FujiFilm goes crazy: New medium format fixed lens camera coming in 2025

Fujifilm can’t keep up with the production of the X100VI but they don’t care and are going to double down! According to Patrick from Fujirumors we will get a sort of blown up medium format version of the X100VI in 2025. The very first ever made digital fixed lens medium format camera.

No specs have been rumored yet but I am sure Fujirumors will share some more rumors soon! Stay tuned!