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New compact camera or MicroFourThirds?
The teaser has been posted inside the Stylus Though section. So may it is not a MicroFourThirds camera. The official MicroFourThirds section doesn’t show the teaser!
Need some help from my trusted sources: Please send your rumors to 43rumors@gmail.com! :)
UPDATE -1: it could be a new Low-Entry compact camera with big 4/3 sensor. Something like the Sigma DP2
UPDATE -2: A veeeery reliable source sent me this “Don’t be distracted on the 2nd. Keep your eye on the prize.”
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“Hi, just some supportive information with regards to the release of new Olympus fourthirds models:
An Olympus source stated that new models (not compacts) would be released in the beginning of february, so if not on the 2nd, then shortly after. And they would be able to supply me with one in the beginning of March (but whether that is before or after the official release date, I do not know). I neither have information of whether there will be one or two model. “
The Japanese website BCNranking posted last week Japanese DSLR sales rankings. Since months the is in the top 10. And with both black and white models! I really hope to see the white model available in the US soon!
| Position | Brand | Camera |
| 1 | Canon | Canon Rebel XSi |
| 2 | Nikon | Nikon D5000 |
| 3 | Nikon | Nikon D90+18-105mm |
| 4 | Nikon | Nikon D90+18-200mm |
| 5 | Panasonic | Panasonic GF1 (Black) +20mm |
| 6 | Canon | Canon Rebel XSi (KIT version) |
| 7 | Nikon | Nikon D90 |
| 8 | Canon | Canon XS |
| 9 | Panasonic | Panasonic GF1 (White) +20mm |
| 10 | Nikon | Nikon D3000 |
The greek website FullHD.gr posted an extremely interesting rumor. They posted an image of the first Panasonic camcorder with three sensors, CMOS, Leica lens and a huge (two-digit number of megapixels) resolution. But what’s really amazing is that it can record in 1920×1080 progressive (1080p)!
And here the BIG rumor for you: They say (if the google translation is correct) that this year Panasonic will also implement 1920×1080 progressive in future MicroFourThirds cameras!
Camer a list with links to the press release on dpreview:
Panasonic TZ8s: http://www.dpreview.com/news/1001/10012604panazs5.asp
Panasonic FT2: http://www.dpreview.com/news/1001/10012603panadmcft2.asp
Panasonic ZX3: http://www.dpreview.com/news/1001/10012602panazx3.asp
Panasonic FX66: http://www.dpreview.com/news/1001/10012601panatfx66.asp
Panasonic TZ10: http://www.dpreview.com/news/1001/10012605panazs7.asp
Voigtländer announced the new 12mm f/5.6 Asperical II lens. You could use the lens on your MicroFourThirds camera using the .
Focal length / 12mm
Lens / 8 groups of 10 sheets
Minimum Aperture / F22
Angle / 121 °
Number of diaphragm blades / 9 Photos
Minimum focusing distance / 0.5m
Work scope rangefinder / ∞ ~ 0.7m (depending on camera)
Maximum Diameter / φ74.6mm
Filter size / φ67mm
Overall length / 42.5mm
Weight / 230g
Mount / VM mount
Retail price (without tax)
Lens body will be available Mon ￥ 85,000
Viewfinder is sold separately.
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