A source heard about a new Sony 32MP M43 sensor. But he hasn’t seen any hard proof so for now let’s rate this rumor with FT1 only…
What’s definitely 100% reliable is the rumor we got that Olympus is working on new Global Shutter sensors.
Hi-lows-note spotted a new patent from Panasonic. It describes the optical construction of a new 18mm f/4.0 lens. This is designed to cover the APS-C area. It’s unclear if this means the lens is for L-mount or if this is still designed for MFT.
Some time ago Panasonic stated they have no interest in making APS-C lenses for L-mount because they already are heavily invested in MFT (Source: L-rumors.com).
Olympus will have at least two more announcements this years. Before this summer we will et a new fixed lens compact camera which has been already registered with the code “IM015”. And at the end of this summer we will finally have a new MFT camera announcement.
I got word from one single reliable sources that Olympus did kill the PEN-F line. I am awaiting confirmations from other reliable sources just to be 100% sure about this. But I fear this “rumor” will get positive confirmation.
The sources told me that the PEN-F simply didn’t sell well enough and Olympus had lost hope that a new PEN-FII would sell better.
AT that point I am might ending up buying the PEN-F as I bet it will become a classic one day
Panasonic has scheduled a NAB show press event for April 7, 2019 – 1:00pm Las Vegas time. No GH6 guys :)
Still, stay tuned on April 7 as I will embedd the live stream video….should I find one :)
Within the next couple of days Panasonic will announce two new MFT products: The G90 (G99 in Japan) and the new G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. Power O.I.S. Here are the G90 specs:
20.3M pixel Live MOS sensor with no low pass filter
5-axis Dual I.S. 2, 5 steps of image stabilization
Unlimited 4K30p / Full HD Movies
V-log L is pre-installed
2.36 million dots organic EL LVF, finder magnification 0.74x
3.0 type vari-angle touch panel monitor
Dust and drip proof
Equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Size: 130.4 x 93.5 x 77.4 mm
Weight: about 536 g
Japan release date: May 23, 2019
Kit: Body, high magnification zoom lens kit (overseas standard zoom kit is also available)
UPDATE: First leaked image of the new G Vario 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. Power O.I.S. lens:
via Nokishita
Nokishita reports the new Panasonic G90 (named G99 in Japan) and the new 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II will be announced shortly. They both will start shipping out on May 23 (in Japan).
UPDATE: Panasonic Japan officially mentioned this new camera on their site
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