SLRgear published their Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 test. The lens is very sharp, Chromatic Aberration is somewhat high for this lens, Vignetting and Distortion are negligible. And their conclusion is very short: “ With sharp results and only slight issues with CA, Panasonic has produced a very nice walk-around lens “. Read the full review (with image samples and graphs) at SLRgear. M43photo.blogspot compared the Panasonic 20mm with the new 14mm lens. Check the price and availabiltiy of the lens: USA: Amazon , Adorama , BHphoto , eBay Germany: Amazon.de , Pixmania.de , eBay.de France: Amazon.fr , Pixmania.fr , eBay.fr UK: Amazon.uk , Pixmania.uk , eBay.uk . . . → Read More: Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 lens tested at SLRgear.
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Four months after the announcement the very first Panasonic GF2 is in Stock at Amazon via Samys: The Silver GF2 + 14mm lens is in Stock at Amazon (Click here) . The SIlver GF2+14-42mm lens is also in Stock at Amazon (Click here) . . . . → Read More: US deal: Silver Panasonic GF2 in Stock at Amazon  Chipworks dissembled and analyzed the GH2 electronic. You can only read the first part of their article. After that you have to pay to read the rest! There is a new GH2 review at CNET : “ It’s speedy, feature-packed, and an excellent ILC for shooting video, but to consistently get really good photos out of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 requires shooting raw. “ . . . → Read More: Panansonic GH2 dissembled and analyzed. Image above: the current Panasonic 7-14mm f/4.0 lens. I have an update about Panasonic lenses: A few weeks ago we received the rumor that Panasonic was going to update some of the current lenses. A second and a third source now confirmed that the rumor is correct. There will be a new 7-14mm OIS lens which should be announced the second half of the year. We don’t know yet what the other lenses are but we suspect the 45mm macro could also get trough some kind of redesign. The sources also confirmed that the m43 version of the current 25mm f/1.4 Four Thirds lens is coming in April (that’s FT5). . . . → Read More: (FT4) Panasonic will redesign a few of the current lenses. 7-14mm OIS confirmed. Some of you might remember when Panasonic unloaded a whole truckload of cameras at CES 2011, so many that I couldn’t possibly cover them all, and I finally have prices. Here is what my Source says, probably better than I could: * The new … . . . → Read More: Panasonic prices its 2011 camcorders Panasonic is one of the biggest names when it comes to digital cameras and their Lumix brand is no different. A highly anticipated release from Panasonic under said brand is none other than the Lumix DMC-GF2, pictured above. The company has given us plenty of insight into this device’s hardware but … . . . → Read More: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Gets Officially Priced Digitalrev is also known for their video reviews (the video above shows a GH2 vx 60D comparison) Our US/Canda readers are very frustrated because the GH2 isn’t in Stock at Amazon US , Adorama and BHphoto . That’s why the well know online store Digitalrev contacted me. They wanted you to know that they have the GH2 in Stock (Click here) and you can order it right now. They ship it to US and Canada too! Here is the text they wrote to me: “ Since each state in the US has different tax system, the import handling cannot be pre-applied for US customers. Therefore, the tax will be applied when the camera imported to the specific state. We will provide a photocopied version of the English menu as the cameras are considered as grey import that come with non-English manual, such as Japanese or Chinese. The camera itself would be in English or if just in case, the manual (the booklet) will tell how to change it into English. ” Click here to visit the digitalrev GH2 site and order the GH2 ! And here is the link to the Panasonic GF2 which is also in Stock. Feel free to comment this post to share your experience with Digitalrev. The shop owners are reading your comments! Bye the way, digitalrev ships worldwide. So everyone can buy at Digitalrev. But I know US and canadian readers are particularly in need for the GH2! . . . → Read More: For US/Canada readers: How to buy the GH2 at Digitalrev (Hong Kong)  The new Casio EX-H20G is the latest travel-zoom camera to offer built-in GPS, tracking and logging the location of your photos even without a satellite signal. Other key features of the Casio H20G include 14 megapixels, a 3 inch screen, 720p HD video and 600-shot battery life. Read our Casio EX-H20G review to find out if it can beat the Panasonic TZ10 and Samsung WB650… Read the review . . . → Read More: Casio EX-H20G Review The Panasonic 45mm lens is now in Stock for less than $700 at Amazon and BHphoto . That’s a much more affordable price than the almost $900 we had to pay for it months ago. You can read a review of the lens at Photozone . And also the new Panasonic 100-300mm lens gets a new discount. It’s in Stock for less than $540 at Amazon (Click here) . Combine those deals with the recent Panasonic 7-14mm price drop and you will notice that Panasonic is lowering the price of some of their best lenses. To bad the prices in Europe and Asia are still high. Look at the price trend of the 7-14mm lens in Germany: Pretty boring . . . → Read More: US deal: Panasonic 45mm for sub $700 (+ more lens price drop) John Brawley tested the Panasonic GH2 and the AG-AF100 cameras. He complains one particular issue the AG-AF100 has: “ Listen to the noise picked up by the camera mike as I change the iris on the camera. It actually sounded worse to me than what was recorded in this clip This is a test clip shot on an AF 102 (AF100). that was done using the Olympus 7-14 and a Panasonic m4/3 adaptor . I tested it with a great many 4/3 lenses from both Panasonic and Olympus. They all make the same noise. The interesting thing is that the same lenses and adaptors on the GH2 didn’t seem to make the same noise .” More at johnbrawley.wordpress.com AG-AF100 preorder links at Adorama or BHphoto. . . . → Read More: AG-AF100 lens iris noise… Nikon’s COOLPIX S8000 is a stylish 14 Megapixel super-zoom compact with a 10x optical range; Nikon claims it’s the slimmest model with a 10x zoom, and the S8000 also features a large and detailed 3in / 920k screen, 720p HD movies, an HDMI port and the ability to recharge its battery when connected to the USB port on your computer. It represents a compelling combination of features at a good price, but faces tough competition from Sony’s Cyber-shot H55 and Panasonic’s TZ8 / ZS5. See how all three compare in our Nikon COOLPIX S8000 review. . . . → Read More: Nikon COOLPIX S8000 compact super-zoom review! DCresource tested the new Panasonic GF2: “ It offers very good photo quality, snappy performance, a touchscreen LCD with a customizable interface, the best Auto mode on the planet, and Full HD video recording. The bad news is that it has issues with redeye, underexposure, and highlight clipping, and one of the available kit lenses isn’t great, either. ” GF2 shop links: Amazon US , Adorama , BHphoto , Amazon UK , Amazon DE and eBay . Focus Numerique tested the Olympus XZ-1 and the results are astonishing! The lens is super sharp even wide open (at f/1.8)!!! Distortion is minimal. The only moderate issue is Vignetting. Image quality is good from ISO 100 to 400. Dynamic range is a little bit less than the Panasonic LX5 . Message to Olympus: Great acamera, but please we want more good lenses for our Micro Four Thirds system! Thanks Olympus XZ-1 direct shop links: Amazon US , Adorama , BHphoto , Amazon DE , Amazon UK , Amazon FR . . . → Read More: Panasonic GF2 review at DCresource (+Olympus XZ-1 test at Focus Numerique -> f/1.8 lens super sharp!) AF 100 / 101 Testscenes by CINEMATICZ Field Review (Day 5): Olympus E-5 at ThePhoBlographer . Leica D-Lux 5 vs. Panasonic LX 5 image comparison ( Leicarumors ) GH2-EPL-E620-Comparison ( Flickr ) Lumix TZ22 • Hands on ( Flickr ). Olympus E-PL2 test at mobile01 and yesky (Both google translated). Penpal module test at DC.watch . LUMIX GH2 vs. Leica M8 at Systemkameraforum (but you have to be a registered member to download the test!). Panasonic GH2 sensor data analysis at chipworks (Attention: You have to pay to download the data). Why Panasonic want to block hacked firmware ( EosHD ). . . . → Read More: a little bit of everything…  Panasonic UK just released a press release saying the GF2 will be in Stock (in UK) starting from today. There are a few very interesting info: 1) 1 of 4 system camera sold in December (in UK) is a mirrorless camera (Panasonic calls it CSC=Compact System Camera). 2) Mirrorless share grow 194% vs. the previous year! 3) 1 of 10 of all changeable lens cameras sold were from the Panasonic! Those are good news for Panasonic. I hope this will convince the head office to increase the camera production to satisfy our demand for a shorter time supply! The GF2 is already in Stock at Amazon UK , via third party resellers at Amazon DE and at asian+european eBay resellers (Click here to see current auctions) . According to BHphoto (Click here) the GF2 will arrive in February. Also Amazon US and Adorama are accepting preorders. Click the button to read the press release: Panasonic changes the Digital Photo market forever Following a year of great success in 2010, Panasonic is ready to kick start 2011 with a bang as tomorrow marks the launch of the next great Lumix G camera, Lumix GF2, in a store near you. Already awarded 5 magazine awards since announced in November, the GF2 is the smallest and lightest system camera from Panasonic, boosting DSLR like photo performance and Full HD movies with stereo sound. At the end of last year we saw that the total changeable lens (DSLR + CSC) market was up 22.8% in December 2010 vs. December 2009. Panasonic believe that this growth has come from a dramatic increase in consumer demand for creative and high quality photos. 1 in 4 changeable lens cameras sold in December came from the new breed of Compact System Cameras (CSC), as product and lens ranges in this developing format grew. CSC actually grew an impressive 194% vs. the previous year (1). This significant shift can be put down to the smaller size and easier to use attributes of a CSC compared to a DSLR camera – Anyone who enjoys photography can now take professional looking photos without hassle. The good news for Panasonic is that in December 2010 over 1 in 10 of all changeable lens cameras sold were from the Panasonic Lumix G system camera range, making it the best selling CSC range in Christmas 2010 (2). Panasonic is very proud to hold 11.3% market share with the DMC-G2 as its best selling model. To prove that anyone can take creative shots look out for the new GF2 which launches on 28th January and is a must have camera of 2011. . . . → Read More: Panasonic UK success report  I had the “feeling” that Panasonic would not announce the G3 or the new lenses at the CP+ show and now one trusted source confirmed it. He told me Panasonic will not announce the Panasonic G3 at the CP+ show which will take place in Yokohama on February 9th. The G3 announcement will be held the month after (March). This is a bit surprising as the CP+ show is the biggest asian show of the year. The source believes that also the lenses (25mm 1.4 and 12-50mm) will be announced along the G3 in March. So let’s hope the rumor about a possible Olympus press release on February the 8th turns out to be true. Because we don’t want a boring CP+ show! You can read more about the possible product announcements at Mirrorlessrumors.com . P.S.: Read the rumored G3 specs: http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-panasonic-g3-with-a-complete-new-design-new-sensor-and-fullhd/ . . . → Read More: (FT4) No new Panasonic Gr (or lenses) at the CP+ show?  The Panasonic GF2 is now available at retail. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Now Available Phase One has updated its Capture One PRO 6 and Express 6 Raw workflow software. Version 6.1 brings additional features and extends RAW support to cameras including the Canon PowerShot G12, Pentax K-5, Nikon D3100, and the latest Panasonic Micro Four Thirds cameras. The update is available for immediate download from the company’s website. . . . → Read More: Phase One releases Capture One 6.1 The chrome-silver color from the Sony NEX 18-55 kit I am still “struggling” to get info about the price and availability of the new Panasonic 12-50mm f/2.5-3.3 zoom lens. The only new thing we heard form a new source is that the lens will come in SILVER. To be more specific I have been told that the lens color is close to the Sony NEX lens (Chrome). As you know all current Panasonic lenses are Black. A wonder why Panasonic should change the color. The only thing that came into my mind is that this is the very first Panasonic “pro” zoom lens and maybe they want to mark it with the new color. Sounds like that lens is going to be very expensive! I also have a small update about the Panasonic mirror lens. I have been told that Panasonic will announce not one but two mirror tele-lenses. One has a 500mm focal length (it’s a redesigned Minolta 50omm f/8 lens) and the focal length of the second lens is still unknown. One lens will be announced late 2011 and the other lens by early 2012. As usual. Feel free to contact me at 43rumors@gmail.com if you have some info to share. You Can also contact me anonymously using the contact form on the right sidebar. Thanks! . . . → Read More: (FT2) Lens update: 12-50mm lens is SILVER? (FT4) Two tele lenses from Panasonic.  Late last night Panasonic announced four new Lumix digital cameras for 2011, the ‘lifeproof’ DMC-TS3 , the ultra-compact DMC-FX78 , and the long-zoomed DMC-ZS10 and DMC-ZS8 . All of these units offer some appealing features, like GPS functionality ( TS3 and ZS10 ), Touchscreen interface ( ZS10 and FX78 ), and full HD video capture ( TS3 , ZS10 , FX78 ). For more details about these new models, see our preview pages for each camera by clicking on the model numbers above. . . . → Read More: Panasonic Unveils Four New Lumix Digital Cameras Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-TZ20 (or ZS10 as it’s known in North America) is the latest model in its enormously popular travel zoom series. The new camera may physically resemble last year’s TZ10 / ZS7, but now features a broader 16x optical zoom range, a touch-screen display, higher resolution movie recording at 1080i, and enhanced GPS capabilities with many more landmarks stored in its database. There’s also an inevitable boost in resolution, although coupled with different sensor technology, it does at least now allow faster continuous shooting. Find out more about what’s set to be one of 2011′s best-sellers in our Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 / ZS10 preview! . . . → Read More: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 / ZS10 – pocket super-zoom preview! |
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