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Panasonic Lumix GF3 leaks: smallest GF-series so far

, Jun 6th 2011 Discuss [0]

We've been expecting a new micro-four-thirds camera from Panasonic for a while now, and it seems the camera itself - the Lumix GF3 - has leaked to satisfy us that it really is on the way. An official Panasonic video briefly showed up online before being yanked, but not too quick to avoid 4/3 Rumors grabbing some shots of the compact camera. Read The Full Story

Olympus PEN Pro packing homegrown sensor and integrated EVF?

, May 6th 2011 Discuss [0]

In late March, I mentioned that Olympus had a touchscreen camera that was coming called the PEN Pro. The camera is a micro four-thirds offering and has some other cool features that will make it appealing to people shopping in the category. Today some new rumors about the PEN Pro micro four-thirds digital camera have surfaced that point to it being an interesting device indeed. Read The Full Story

Canon Exec: Mirrorless is the reserve of DSLR failures

, Mar 18th 2011 Discuss [3]

A Canon exec has accused Micro Four Thirds and mirrorless camera manufacturers of entering the segments because their mainstream DSLR models were market failures. Canon's European head of consumer imaging, Rainer Fuehres, told Amateur Photographer that the company had no need to look to Micro Four Thirds or similar, because it had no issues selling either DSLRs or compact cameras. Read The Full Story

Vague rumor points to new Panasonic micro four thirds camera in August

, Mar 3rd 2011 Discuss [0]

There have been rumors swirling for a while now that Panasonic is set to bring some new micro four thirds digital cameras to market this summer. One of the cameras is supposed to be a new G3 camera that should be cool. Read The Full Story

Leica denies Micro Four Thirds plans: M9 as small as it gets

, Feb 24th 2011 Discuss [0]

Leica has denied rumors it intends to join the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem, despite reports in Europe that it was preparing to launch a mirrorless camera based on Panasonic's LUMIX models. "We have no information on anything like that at the moment" a Leica spokesperson told Amateur Photographer, going on to point out that "With the Leica M9 we have the most compact, full-format, mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses on the market." Read The Full Story

Olympus May Announce New Micro Four Thirds Cameras March 2nd

, Feb 23rd 2011 Discuss [0]

Fans of the compact lens system may be getting some new cameras next week if rumors are true. 43 Rumors is reporting that three new models from Olympus may be landing on March 2nd. Read The Full Story

$76 Micro Four Thirds/NEX lenses promised as China weighs in

, Feb 22nd 2011 Discuss [0]

Micro Four Thirds cameras and lenses may be smaller than their regular DSLR counterparts, but so far the pricing of the various interchangeable components is yet to go micro. That could well change with news of new, cheaper Chinese micro-4/3 lenses from Zhongyi Optics, which are expected to retail for a mere CNY 500 ($76). Read The Full Story

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF2 Review

, Feb 8th 2011 Discuss [2]

Panasonic’s LUMIX GF1 worked its way into the kit-bags of several on the SlashGear team, charmed by its compact size and solid picture and video quality. Now the Micro Four Thirds camera has a successor, the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF2, packing the same sensor but new image processing and a refreshed touchscreen interface. Does the smaller GF2 lose some of its sibling’s charm? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut.

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Carl Zeiss AG enters micro four thirds lens market

, Feb 7th 2011 Discuss [0]

When it comes to camera optics and lenses, one of the biggest names in the industry is Carl Zeiss. The company has announced that it will be entering into the micro four thirds market with Olympus. The new Zeiss HD video lenses will be launched at a later date for video cameras and at this point details on the new lens is scant. Read The Full Story

Schneider-Kreuznach “working intensively” on Micro Four Thirds lenses

, Feb 4th 2011 Discuss [2]

If you're even a little familiar with the world of camera lenses then you're likely aware of Schneider-Kreuznach, and so you'll probably be excited to hear that the company has signed up as a new member of the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group. It's not just out of vague interest, either; "We are working intensively on a corresponding series of lenses" CEO Dr. Josef Staub confirms. Read The Full Story

Panasonic LUMIX GF2 priced plus Camcorders & Point-&-Shoots

, Feb 1st 2011 Discuss [1]

Panasonic has outed pricing information for its 2011 camera range, including the much-anticipated LUMIX GF2. The Micro Four Thirds camera will drop in the US later this month - in a choice of black, silver, red or white - with a body-only price of $499.95. Alternatively, it'll be offered with the 14-42mm lens at $599.95, or with the 14mm pancake Prime lens at $699.95. Read The Full Story

Pentax digital mirrorless Auto 110 and APS-C mirrorless incoming?

, Jan 11th 2011 Discuss [0]

Pentax is tipped to be readying a pair of mirrorless camera technologies, one of which is being described as the digital version of the Pentax Auto 110. According to k-rumors, the new camera will feature a sensor that's smaller in size than an APS-C sensor, set to arrive within the next 2-3 months. Read The Full Story
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