Panasonic is going to present a new 8K sensor at the ISSCC conference in February. These are the known specs:
8K4K-Resolution
60fps
450ke- -Saturation-Signal
Organic-Photoconductive-Film
Global Shutter CMOS Image Sensor with In-Pixel Noise Canceller
I really don’t think this is the sensor used by the soon to be announced GH5s. But this is really a hell of a sensor!
Meyer Optik has developed a new version Primoplan 75/1.9 lens which you can fund on Indiegogo.
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New Primoplan 75 Sets Bar Even Higher for Versatility, Optical Performance
Meyer Optik Goerlitz announced today that it is developing the next generation of the Primoplan 75/1.9, its premier portrait lens known for its versatile bokeh that spans from dreamy and swirly to circular, along with melting colors and smooth transitions from sharpness to soft blurs.
The company is calling the new version of the Primoplan 75 the P75 II, and is launching a campaign for the lens today on Indiegogo. Backers can be the first in line to get the lens for as low as $629 during the first 24 hours of the campaign. The upcoming P75 II maintains the special character of the original Primoplan 75, but the new lens follows an innovative optical design making use of Schott and OHARA glass and coatings.
In its new P75 II, Meyer Optik has reduced the lens’ minimum focal distance by almost 30% to just 55cm or 1.8 ft. The company is also offering a specially designed achromat front lens as a possible add on by which the minimum focusing distance can be reduced to 25 cm or less than a foot. The designers have also enlarged the image or frame size so that image contrast and resolution in the P75 II are dramatically improved, making the lens idea for black and white photography, as well as the perfect tool for portrait and nature photography. Furthermore, the lens can now cover mirrorless medium format cameras, such as the Hasselblad XD 1 or Fuji’s GFX 50s
The new optical innovations for the P75 II are an advancement of the Primoplan 75, which had been last produced in the 1950s in East Germany. The lens was originally developed in the 1930s by legendary German designer Paul Schaefter for Meyer Optik Goerlitz.
To see the Indiegogo campaign, go to https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/return-the-lost-treasure-create-the-p-75-ii-f1-9-camera-photography#/
To see product and sample images, go to https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s25nuqmemkrwqnu/AABPMLgH7cQtlXRB2h1BTRYea?dl=0
Panasonic EVA1 Unboxing!
The size factor as the passport of the compact digital camera success (Photo Daniel M).
IC Insights Forcasts 22% Image Sensor Sales Growth in 2017 (Image Sensor World).
Edius 9 General Advantages (Personal View).
Infographic: Essential Tips for Cold-Weather Photography (Explora).
Plenty of news on the facebook E-M1II group and the GH5 group.
Pierre: “I shot a handheld gh5 film 4k when I was in New Orleans. It would be cool if you could post it on your site: https://vimeo.com/241586190“
Today save $40 on the Jpeg mini software on dealzone at BHphoto.
Three days action: Save on video accessories sold by BHphoto (Click here to see the full list).
More deals:
Panasonic deals overview page at Adorama, Amazon, BestBuy, BHphoto, Panasonic store.
Special Olympus deals overview page at GetOlympus, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, BestBuy, FocusCamera.
The new Sigma 16mm f/1.4 MFT lens is in Stock for the first time in USA via BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
Grey imported Panasonic GH5 with 1 years seller warranty for $1,499 on eBay US.
I told you before that Panasonic invite the press for a big event on December 14-15. I now learned that it is likely that Panasonic will not announce the GH5s to the public on those days. They maybe will let them sign a NDA and announce the camera to the world on or around January 8. This to allow journalist to have some more time to test the camera before it’s official.
I am sorry to have to correct my previous rumor and that you have to probably wait three more weeks. This is the first time Panasonic does a two-day press event (like they did with the G9) and not announce the camera to the public immediately after the end of the meetings.
The invited journalist got yet no official info from Panasonic WHAT exactly they will show them. But Panasonic told them it is something “video”. Which confirms once more that this is for the GH5s!
We know this about the GH5s:
– This is a low light version of the GH5. It probably has a new low resolution sensor.
– This will be a more advanced version of the GH5 with improved video quality, stunning low light performance
– Price around $2,500
– Same GH5 body with red ring on the drive mode dial and new big red record button
– December 15 press event for journalists but announcement may be in early January?
– Shipment start in February/March
Join the GH5 and GH5s facebook group to discuss the new camera.
Axiom released details about the new design of their Open Source Cinema camera.The key specs summed by Cinema5D:
– 4K resolution
– Global shutter
– Up to 15 stops dynamic range
– Up to 300 fps
– 12 bit
– Target price well below $10,000
Full info here: apertus.org/axiom-team-talk-volume-13.2-article-november-2017
THE BEST LENS FOR GH5… PERIOD!
Mirrorlessrumors: Is the new L16 a real DSLR killer? The answer is no :(
Panasonic AU-EVA1 hands-on review (Newsshooter).
Sirui Monopods for Video Shooter (Personal View).
What’s Special About the Sachtler Flowtech 75 Legs (Explora).
GH5 and V-Log L for monochrome grading
Plenty of news on the facebook E-M1II group and the GH5 group.
