I got this info by two trusted sources. The new GX7 will not feature an organic sensor and we can expect first camera using the new tech by end 2014 only (and probably shipment in 2015). And yes, the organic sensor tech can be combined with the Color Splitter technology from Panasonic!
This all sounds exciting but there is still a long way to go. Be happy with the old classic Bayer sensors for now :)
Gordon Laing from CameraLabs (Click here) published the Lumix G6 review which is the most detailed to date – it’s 20,000 words long, which would be about 30 pages on most magazines or websites! So take a coffea and sit down when reading this :)
In very short this is his conclusion: “I’ll cut to the chase and say the Panasonic Lumix G6 is one of the most enjoyable and satisfying cameras I’ve used, sporting a powerful feature-set that’s the envy of rivals and great image quality that’s essentially as good as any of Canon’s 18 Megapixel APS-C models. I used this camera extensively during a driving trip around Europe and there’s little if anything more I could ask from it. Indeed I’d say it’s one of the best cameras at this price point whether you’re shopping for mirrorless or DSLR.”
Panasonic GF6 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here), Technikdirekt, Wex UK,
Panasonic G6 at Amazon (Click here), BHphoto (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and at Wex UK (Click here).
Panasonic 14-140mm lens at Amazon (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and at Wex UK (Click here).
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There is a Micro Four Thirds camera you will never see in stores outside Japan. it is the Olympus E-PL6! Yes, it will sell in Japane only and if you want to read a review than you have to click over at DC.watch (google translated). If you really really but really want the camera you can buy it through [shoplink 39299 ebay]Japanese eBay sellers (Click here)[/shoplink]. They do ship worldwide!
But I woudl rather wait for the E-PL7…
Here is a short roundup of news and deals:
1) You may have noticed that Amazon US (Click here) postponed the E-P5 shipment date from June 14 to June 21/28. Also Olympus Japan today announced that the camera is set to ship from June 28 in Japan.
2) Deals: Today’s Newegg new Shell Shocker is the Black E-PL3 with kit lens and sells for $249 (Click here to grab it). Panasonic store (Click here) offers a new G5 superkit. All hot deals of the day can be seen at DealsRunner.com.
3) To get an easy idea of the new Olympus US deals you have to play with the nice page made by BHphoto (Click here) to see it. Also Adorama (Click here) and Amazon (here at the cameras and here are the lense) have a deals page.
The Micro Four Thirds system will dramatically change with the new Panasonic-Fuji vs Olympus Sony partnerships. It’s too early to see what exactly will change. Some of you believe this is bad news because Olympus-Sony and Panasonic-Fuji will collaborate more in their own systems (X and E-mount). Some of you believe that Fuji or Sony may be involved in the MFT system. I “believe” that at least in the short and mid term nothing will change in Panasonic and Olympus strategy. They will focus on the MFT system. Panasonic will use Fuji knowledge to create MFT cameras with organic sensor and Olympus will get the latest sensor tech from Sony.
Anyway, I ask you…
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P.S.: Almost sodl out: GX1 for 199 Euro in Germany: dealsrunner.com.
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Olympus released the new OMD and PEN firmware updated (Click here to download them). The only new added “feature” for the E-M5 and new PEN’s is the support for the new VF-4 view finder. Some PEN cameras also got a fix: “Stability of touch panel operation during playback was improved.”
Not only in US but also in UK Panasonic is running a great deal on the G5. Panasonic UK launched a new G5 deal where you can get the 45-150mm lens for free. I haven’t found a deal like that in other EU countries.
On the Continental side of Europe you can find a new large Stock of refurbished Olympus cameras at [shoplink 22691 ebay]Olympusmarket[/shoplink]. The list includes also some nice auctions like E-Pm2 superkits with two lenses and flash:
E-M5 auctions (Click on the link to see the current auction price):
[shoplink 39420 ebay]auction one[/shoplink], [shoplink 39421 ebay]two[/shoplink], [shoplink 39422 ebay]three[/shoplink], [shoplink 39423 ebay]four[/shoplink], [shoplink 39424 ebay]five[/shoplink], [shoplink 39425 ebay]six[/shoplink], [shoplink 39426 ebay]seven[/shoplink], [shoplink 39427 ebay]eight[/shoplink], [shoplink 39428 ebay]nine[/shoplink] and [shoplink 39429 ebay]ten[/shoplink].
E-PM2 auctions (Click on the link to see the current auction price):
[shoplink 39430 ebay]auction one[/shoplink], [shoplink 39431 ebay]two[/shoplink], [shoplink 39432 ebay]three[/shoplink], [shoplink 39433 ebay]four[/shoplink], [shoplink 39434 ebay]five[/shoplink], [shoplink 39435 ebay]six[/shoplink], [shoplink 39436 ebay]seven[/shoplink], [shoplink 39437 ebay]eight[/shoplink], [shoplink 39438 ebay]nine[/shoplink], [shoplink 39429 ebay]ten[/shoplink], [shoplink 39440 ebay]ten[/shoplink], [shoplink 39441 ebay]eleven[/shoplink], [shoplink 39442 ebay]twelve[/shoplink], [shoplink 39443 ebay]thirteen[/shoplink], [shoplink 39444 ebay]fourteen[/shoplink] and [shoplink 39445 ebay]fifteen[/shoplink].
MFT lenses:
[shoplink 39446 ebay]12mm f/2.0 lens[/shoplink], [shoplink 39471 ebay]40-150mm lens with case[/shoplink],
