Leica launching new cameras at Photokina?
27.01.12
Rumours are circulating that Leica will announce two new cameras at Photokina 2012, taking place in Germany later in the year.
One of the cameras is expected to carry a cheaper price tag than we have come to expect from Leica, which is a premium photography brand. The rumours come courtesy of Twitter, with one feed from DSLR Magazine suggesting that it has been told by "informed sources" that Leica is working on the new models.
LeicaRumors is interpreting the tweet to mean that a new Leica M10 and a new mirrorless system are on the cards.
A new compact system camera is expected to have an APS-C sized sensor (at least) and will be compatible with Leica R lenses. The CEO of Leica, Alfred Schopf, has previously talked of a new compact system camera to sit between the current M and X line-up. The Leica M9 is the world’s smallest full-frame interchangeable lens camera.
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Panasonic launches Lumix G Series cameras
27.01.12
MUSCAT – Panasonic represented by Omasco are all set to increase its market share 22 per cent from the current 21 per cent with the launch of its new Lumix G micro system compact and light weight digital interchangeable lens system cameras which use a collection of features that put enormous photographic power in a palm-sized camera. “We are aiming to increase our market share from the current 21per cent to 22 per cent which is based on a realistic assessment”, George Alexander, General Manager- Retail, Engineering and Distribution at Omasco said. He said the cameras under the brand name are next to the leading ones in the market and are all set to reach the higher level in a short while. “We will very soon reach yet another milestone as far as our camera division is concerned and what really matters is the knowledge of the market and how you tailor-make your products according to the market”. The Lumix G Series models launched yesterday at the Marina Bander Rawdha, set against the stunning landscape, are compact and comfortable to use, with features that are designed to let users truly enjoy exploring completely new realms of photography. The high-grade metal body combined with the 4/3-type sensor delivers high D-SLR-like performance, however in much smaller and lighter cameras and lenses than with a conventional D-SLR system. “With Panasonic’s G series of LUMIX cameras photographers can enjoy a new level of freedom, mobility and creativeness. These cameras come with enhanced features and functionality that make photography easy, more enjoyable and rewarding. Users can choose between the DMC-GF3, DMC-G3 and the DMC-GH2 all of which are capable of taking that perfect image or video”. Developed by Panasonic in cooperation with leading photographic engineers, the Micro Four Thirds standard system gives users the opportunity to explore the creativity aspect of taking photographs with a range of compact lenses (in total, eleven lenses from 35mm equivalent 14mm–600mm, and with the fixed-focus 3D lens you can even record 3D photos). It carefully preserves the image quality of the 4/3-type sensor and offers excellent expandability and adaptability to future functions as well. The G series is renowned for its Micro Four Thirds System standard for high quality and wide compatibility. Furthermore, full-time Live View for setting up the perfect shot and the unique iA mode for capturing stunning photos with all the ease of a compact digital camera are just some of the user friendly features. The Live MOS offers the superior image quality of a CCD sensor and the lower power consumption of a CMOS sensor, efficiently capturing more light for brighter corners and enhanced resolution. The camera delivers full-time live view shooting, while reproducing images with fine detail and rich gradation. What is more, the 4/3-type sensor enables the camera to be used with a host of lightweight zoom and wide-angle lenses. All Panasonic Lumix G Series cameras are compatible with advanced Micro Four Thirds and renowned Leica lenses, which stand up to any shooting situation with grandeur. Lumix G micro system cameras also records not only high quality photo but also stunning video. The AVCHD format features almost twice the recording time in HD quality than the conventional Motion JPEG. In addition to the practical full-time AF, the Touch AF in video recording also lets users enjoy professional-like rack focusing. Just by pointing the subject, the focus is shifted to it and let it stand out to attract attention. Precision Contrast AF system of Lumix G micro system gains even higher speed realising approx. 0.09 second of light speed AF. Consecutive shooting is also improved for 4.2 fps in 16.0-megapixel full resolution. All cameras of Lumix G micro system adopt Contrast AF for its focus system. The phase-difference AF system is susceptible to mechanical margin of error. However, in contrast AF system, focusing is controlled by the image sensor so that no mechanical margin of error occurs to achieve precise focusing. Compared with the phase difference system AF, the contrast AF boasts higher accuracy especially in shooting with bright lens with small F value.
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