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- Panasonic LUMIX S5II and S5IIX Announced – New 24MP CMOS Sensor, 6K30p, Hybrid Phase Detection AF and More CineD (Wednesday, 4 January, 2023) - Today Panasonic announces two new full-frame mirrorless cameras, the LUMIX S5II and S5IIX. Built on the legacy of the original S5, these new models offer internal 6K30p and C4K60p recording, a hybrid AF system with phase detection, Dual Native ISO, enhanced Active I.S., V-Log gamma curve, and improved connectivity. Pricing...
- Panasonic S5 II & S5 II x announced with Phase Hybrid AF News Shooter (Wednesday, 4 January, 2023) - Panasonic has officially unveiled the Lumix S5 II, and the Lumix 5 II x full-frame hybrid mirrorless cameras that both now feature Phase Hybrid AF. Why do I mention that specifically? Well, the Achillies Heel with Panasonic cameras that they have always lagged behind the competition when it comes to...
- Panasonic LUMIX S5II Review – Finally With a Very Capable Autofocus System CineD (Wednesday, 4 January, 2023) - The Panasonic LUMIX S5II is here and for the first time, it features a completely new Hybrid Phase Detection Auto-Focus system. But how good is it really? Let’s find out! (Watching the video is really recommended. You go ahead and try explaining autofocus performance in writing :) ). Panasonic has just...
- Leaked images and specs: Panasonic will have phase detection AF on their S5II and S5IIx 43Rumors (Friday, 30 December, 2022) - The new S5II specs got leaked and indeed it will have phase detection AF. I am 100% sure from now on all new Panasonic MFT cameras will have the same autofocus system. Panasonic S5II specification sheet 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor , AR coat , sensor shift type dust removal unit ,...
- Official Lumix teaser for Jan 4th announcement (S5II coming with phase detection AF) 43Rumors (Thursday, 29 December, 2022) - View this post on Instagram A post shared by LUMIX Official Instagram (@lumix) Panasonic launched the teaser for the Jan 4th announcement. It’s titled “New year, new phase”. Clearly hinting the new phase detection AF on the S5II :) And this is the live stream video for the Jan 4th...
- 2023 camera predictions from Tony&Chelsea Northrup: OM-10 43Rumors (Wednesday, 28 December, 2022) - They don’t expect any new Panasonic MFT camera for 2023 (or they forgot to mention this). But they expect to see a new OM-10 which I also think is 99,9999% likely to happen!...
- The Panasonic S5II might got leaked and it will use a completely new AF system 43Rumors (Tuesday, 27 December, 2022) - This could be the first image of the new Panasonic S5II. The camera is rumored to feature a new autofocus system (unclear if it has Lidar). And it might be announced on January 4th. It’s likely future MFT cameras will feature the same new autofocus tech!...
- Compeitition rumors: Panasonic S5II might be announced soon and feature a new Lidar autofocus tech? SonyAlphaRumors (Tuesday, 27 December, 2022) - In a world made of small improvements it’s rare to see some real new innovation. And this might be one: Panasonic could announce the new S5II on January 4th. And this camera might feature a brand new Lidar autofocus tech (wild rumor!). I have no clue why this AF system...
- Panasonic press event on January 4th 43Rumors (Friday, 23 December, 2022) - Panasonic will be holding a press conference live from the Jasmine Ballroom at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 10:00 AM PT. The press conference will also be livestreamed at https://panasonic.com/ces....
- 2023 predictions from Dpreview and Ted Forbes 43Rumors (Monday, 19 December, 2022) - They have no prediction for Panasonic but they believe OM digital will announce an E-M10 successor and some new glass....
- Panasonic releases an updated Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH. Power O.I.S lens News Shooter (Wednesday, 14 December, 2022) - The LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35 mm is one of my favorite Micro Four Third lenses. It’s sharp, light, and lived on the GH cameras. Today Panasonic has released the updated Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH. Power O.I.S lens. Key Updates The glass material of the UHR lens element...
- Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F/2.8 ASPH. POWER O.I.S Announced CineD (Wednesday, 14 December, 2022) - Panasonic has just announced a new version of its famous Micro Four Thirds 12-35mm F/2.8 II ASPH. zoom lens: the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F/2.8 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. This revamped version has a closer minimum focusing distance of only 15cm, a new lens design, and a mechanism to suppress focus...
- Leaked images and specs of the new Leica DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH. POWER OIS lens 43Rumors (Tuesday, 13 December, 2022) - Here you have the first images and specs of the new Leica DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH. POWER OIS lens. LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm/F2.8 ASPH./POWER OIS mount: Micro Four Thirds Filter diameter: 58mm dust/splash proof Minimum focusing distance 0,15m Scheduled release date: February 16, 2023 So what’s different compared to...
- Surprise: Panasonic might announce a new 12-35mm lens this week? 43Rumors (Monday, 12 December, 2022) - An usually very reliable Japanese source sad that Panasonic will announce a new “H-ES12035” lens this week! I don’t know yet if this lens will be a successor of the current 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens (seen on the image on top). Here are the rumored specs: 12-35mm F2.8 $897 Announcement...
- Surprise: Panasonic might announce a new 13-35mm lens this week? 43Rumors (Monday, 12 December, 2022) - An usually very reliable Japanese source sad that Panasonic will announce a new “H-ES12035” lens this week! I don’t know yet if this lens will be a successor of the current 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens (seen on the image on top). Here are the rumored specs: 12-35mm F2.8 $897 Announcement...