Preorders:
Bhphoto, Adorama, Amazon US&EU.

Press release:
Explora.

S5II at Bhphoto, Adorama, Amazon US&EU&CA, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK, Ipln.

Panasonic LUMIX representative Kisho Shiomi explained why they are late in the game with their phase detection AF:

Until now, our company has adopted “image quality” (priority) contrast AF. For image plane phase difference AF, it is necessary to embed a sensor for distance measurement in the sensor, and since color information and luminance information cannot be obtained from the embedded location, the image processing engine must compensate for it, and Panasonic is the best in photography and video. The important thing is image quality, which cannot be compromised. That becomes our philosophy.

Conventional image processing engine technology has not been able to guarantee image quality that satisfies us. Thanks to the major evolution of the image processing engine, this is the first time that even with our strict image quality standards, we have achieved a very large evolution in terms of filling in the distance measurement sensor and correcting it. .

We don’t mean to say that we have simply installed focal plane phase detection AF, but we want to deliver solid image quality to our customers. In addition, this time I would like to tell you that you can use image plane phase detection AF while maintaining good image quality.

via DClife

Life After Quitting Olympus Visionary

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Vlogging & Lumix G-100 + Super Wide 7-14 Zoom – The Cure to the G100 Vlogging Problem? (ThatMFTguy).
GH6 for photography – Venice photo walk with Leica 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 (Aiur Media).
Zhiyun-Tech Announces Compact Fiveray LEDs (Explora).
How to Smile for Pictures (42West).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.

Those are the best cameras and lenses according to Imaging Resource :

Cameras:

Best Overall Camera of the Year 2022: Nikon Z9
Best Overall Camera of the Year 2022, Runner-up: OM System OM-1

Best Professional Crop-sensor Camera: OM System OM-1
Best Professional Crop-sensor Camera, Runner-up: Fujifilm X-H2S
Best Professional Crop-sensor Camera, Runner-up: Fujifilm X-H2

Best Professional Full-frame Camera: Nikon Z9
Best Professional Full-frame Camera, Runner-up: Sony A7R V
Best Professional Full-frame Camera, Runner-up: Canon EOS R3

Best Camera for Beginners – Canon R10
Best Camera for Beginners, Runner-up: OM System OM-5

Best Medium-format Camera: Hasselblad X2D 100C
Honorary Mention: Phase One XT and Phase One IQ4 150MP Achromatic digital back

Best Camera for Enthusiasts – Fujifilm X-T5
Best Camera for Enthusiasts, Runner-up: Canon EOS R7

Reader’s Choice, Third Place: Sony A7R V
Reader’s Choice, Second Place: OM System OM-1
Reader’s Choice, First Place: Nikon Z9

Lenses:

Best Standard Lens: Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II (Overall Lens of the Year)
Best Standard Lens, Runner-up: Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Best Ultra-Wide Angle Lens: Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Best Ultra-Wide Angle Lens, Runner-up: Panasonic 9mm F1.7
Best Ultra-Wide Angle Lens, Runner-up: Panasonic S 18mm F1.8

Best Wide-Angle Lens: Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG DN Art
Best Wide-Angle Lens, Runner-up: Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 G

Best Telephoto Lens: OM System OM 40-150mm F4 PRO
Best Telephoto Lens, Runner-up: Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Best Super-telephoto Lens: Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R LM OIS WR

Bokeh-licious lenses – Tech Thursday with David Smith

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
the BEST VALUE every day camera that actually fits in your pocket (Micro Four Nerds).
Feiyu Introduces the SCORP-Mini and Dual Handle Rig (Explora).
Best Lights for Film Production (42West).
Filming Redwings in awful light (Mike Lane).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.

The phase detection autofocus of the Panasonic S5 II finally addresses the biggest complaint about the Lumix camera line-up: inconsistent focus performance. Now that Panasonic has the technology, what does this mean to the rest of the Lumix camera lines?