Our friend Iker Morán just posted the new Panasonic G2 preview on Quesabesde (google english translation). They hade a pre-production model so things can change a little bit. They also have some image samples available for download and videos.
Interesting:
– There is a small pointer included! Didn’t know that.
– The 14-42 mm lens shows an excellent autofocus performance when recording video sequences
Via K-rumors.com:
There will be two new Samsung NX
Both camera will use the same NX10
Please follow K-rumors.com if you are interested to see all rumors regarding Samsung next mirrorless cameras.
Noktor pre-orders are now closed but you can still visit the product page and add your email address to be notified when the lens will be in Stock.
In the meanwhile we have some new Noktor news for you:
1) New image samples are available on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/syf0n/sets/72157623669052808/
2) Noktor added a new FAQ page: http://noktor.com/faq.php
3) Ken Rockwell talks about the Noktor marketing strategy.
The only (pre-)reviews to date have been made by Philip Bloom and Steve Huff
Next price drop on the GF1. The Panasonic GF1 with 14-45mm Lens is in Stock for $730.00 on Amazon (click here)
Generally spoken I noticed that now Amazon BHphoto and Adorama do almost have every MicroFourThirds camera and lens in Stock. Most of the items do have the lowest price ever.
Like the Panasonic GH1 for example which now sells for less than $1,200 on amazon
And the most sold MicroFourThirds lens ever is also in Stock. Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 Lens for $399.95
Good news for our japanese readers! The Panasonic G2 will be in Stock on Amazon on April 28
Sadly we have bad news in Europe and US:
– Amazon UK says the G2 will be released on 1 Jun 2010
– In US there is still no known arrival date in Amazon
– Amazon Germany
One more thing:
A special G2 offer + BAG is now available in Japan -> http://panasonic.jp/dc/campaign_g2/index.html
Even if this is a non related Panasonic/Olympus post I believe you should read what RiceHigh wrote in his latest post. I believe almost everyone here does read the DPreview tests. A few days ago they posted the Canon 550D review and also compared it with the Pentax K-x.
RiceHigh says that DPreview has not been completely honest in their judgment “In fact, I just have a strong feeling that the writers just don’t want to embarrass Canon against what they have found out and noticed themselves, which is just so obvious and easily noticeable. So, they have to write some words to counter-balance the facts!”
That’s a strong statement “against” dpreview . Do you agree with Rice-High?
Editor’s note: I fully respect Dpreview but I admit that also to me the Pentax K-x
I am currently in Antwerpen with my girlfriend’s family. It has been a bit too rainy for my tastes but I really enjoy it here.
I wish you a good time with your friends and your family. And I want to thank you for helping me to keep 43rumors running. I hope to see you next week on 43rumors because I have some good news to tell you. 43rumors will soon have a new professional layout and new amazing features. And of course there will be rumors! All I can tell you now is that MicroFourThirds competition is coming…
But today is not the time for rumors :)
Happy Easter to all of you!!!
A.P.
