Author Topic: A special Lumix Micro Four Thirds camera to be released in Q3 (Read 1838 times)

voyager · « **on:** March 28, 2011, 05:13:38 PM »

According to our very reliable sources Panasonic wants to celebrate the 10 years of Lumix by introducing a new “special” Lumix model in Q3. We were told that is certainly NOT a GH camera and the sources didn’t tell me what’s so “special” with that camera. There will be also two new lenses announced along that camera. Announcement is expected in Q3 (August). As you know I am a big fan of the Panasonic L1 and would love to see a m43 version of it. But that’s just my personal wish. What do you expect?

http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-a-special-lumix-micro-four-thirds-camera-to-be-announced-in-q3/

Would you want to buy an L1 styled Micro Four Thirds camera?

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2011, 06:52:50 PM »

I am wondering if it is fixed lens zoom (7-21 Leitz Vario Summicron), but with a 14-42 f/2 instead.?
will it have interchangeable lenses with the 14-42 f/2 as the kit lens?
Will it have a bigger than 4mp sensor? (yes, maybe a 10mp with REALLY LOW NOISE)!

I Want to know NOW Damn't!

ant_sk2 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 01, 2011, 03:27:37 AM »

I would love an L1 style MFT camera. I think it would suit the way the previous pens have been designed.

Brianetta · « **Reply #3 on:** April 01, 2011, 04:49:48 AM »

Can a fixed lens camera be correctly described as Micro Four Thirds?

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #4 on:** April 01, 2011, 04:53:39 AM »

Quote from: Brianetta on April 01, 2011, 04:49:48 AM

Can a fixed lens camera be correctly described as Micro Four Thirds?

As long as it has a m4/3 sensor, then yes

This one will not have a m4/3 sensor. A 1/2.3 I think

Brianetta · « **Reply #5 on:** April 01, 2011, 05:47:06 AM »

That's just a Four Thirds sensor. Why not call them Four Thirds?

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #6 on:** April 01, 2011, 06:39:54 AM »

Quote from: Brianetta on April 01, 2011, 05:47:06 AM

That's just a Four Thirds sensor. Why not call them Four Thirds?

Because it has a shorter register for the lens mount than regular 4/3 camera.
The m4/3 camera have no mirror, so, the camera can be thinner in depth. hence, the shorter register.

Luckypenguin · « **Reply #7 on:** April 01, 2011, 06:46:12 AM »

The mount may be different, but the sensor is a direct descendant of the last of the Four Thirds SLRs.

Brianetta · « **Reply #8 on:** April 01, 2011, 07:02:07 AM »

The lens mount is irrelevant for a fixed lens camera. I'm fairly sure you'll never see a fixed lens camera with a Micro Four Thirds marque on it.

voyager · « **Reply #9 on:** April 01, 2011, 02:35:51 PM »

The size of the mount and possible lenses would still be smaller on a fixed lens camera for Micro Four Thirds, so I think they'd have the ability to call it that.

lisandra · « **Reply #10 on:** April 01, 2011, 10:24:37 PM »

Its their company, and their product, they can call it hitler's revival kit if they so want to...

cosinaphile · « **Reply #11 on:** April 01, 2011, 10:32:15 PM »

i see the above points it ,just a 43 sensor at the end of the day
fixed lens m 43 cameras will be just a marketing game.... not reality

popo · « **Reply #12 on:** April 02, 2011, 01:11:48 AM »

Camera systems are mostly defined by the mount. I can't see branding a fixed lens camera as m4/3 as that would only cause market confusion. It'll probably just be a Lumix.

adash · « **Reply #13 on:** April 02, 2011, 01:22:36 AM »

m4/3 as a standard defines both sensor size, distance from the mount, and lens mount dimensions and communications protocol. If it does not have an interchangeable lens, it is not m4/3. Period.
It may use the same size sensor, but it will not be m4/3 compatible, so putting the m4/3 logo on it will not only be confusing, but also legally incorrect.

A special Lumix Micro Four Thirds camera to be released in Q3