According to the latest reports published at Japanese News Website, Panasonic is actively working on next generation of image processor to support 8K video recording in GH series consumer camera. The 8K resolution is exactly 16 times the resolution of Full HD, every single frame of the 8K videos carry 33Megapixels resolution, to record 8K video Panasonic need a ultra fast image processor, the current Venus Engine used inside the GH4 camera is capable to record 4K videos at 30p/24p.
Panasonic has developed a digital camera and broadcast business camera the number of pixels corresponding to the “8K” video shooting of 16 times the full high-definition, sequentially released in 2020. Toward 8K correspondence, it was undertaken on the development of next-generation image processing large-scale integrated circuit (LSI) “10th generation high-speed image processing Venus Engine”.
the Japanese newspaper is talking about Large-scale integration (LSI) chip, LSI chip is known as image processor in camera, the traditional LSI chip is made by integrating 1000 or more of transistors on a single silicon semiconductor microchip…now world has changed … the old LSI technology is replaced by very large-scale integration (VLSI) and ultra large-scale integration (ULSI) technologies, Panasonic may have adopted ultra large-scale integration (ULSI) technologies to build the new image processing engine to support 8k.
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During the Panasonic G7 announcement Panasonic revealed its future plans of 8K video, including 4K at 60fps and 120fps, take a look at a snapshot what ephotozine writes
“Panasonic announced plans for future 4K and 8K video and photo features, including 4K at 60fps and 120fps, as well as the ability to take 33 megapixel still images from 8K video footage. They say they are planning to have this technology ready for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. No further information was given at the time.“
All the above news clearly indicates that GH series Fan will get a 8K capable GH5 or GH6 camera before Tokyo 2020 Olympic games
Japanese website digicame-info leaked the first images and full specification of the upcoming Nikon 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR lens, take a look at the detailed specification below…
DX format
Lightweight
Electromagnetic diaphragm
Nano Crystal coating
ED glass
Fluorine coating
VR up to four stops
The pric of the lens is approx 120,000 yen (incl. tax) or around $980 (US price will probably be $899) and the expected shipping date of the lens is July 16, 2015.
According to latest wired rumors coming above the surface, the to be announced Panasonic FZ300 is rumored to feature a 4/3 sensor inside a 16X optical Zoom lens, take a look at the rumored specification
Take a look at the rumored specification of the Panasonic FZ300 camera
Sony 4/3 sensor.
F1.8 up to 30mm, and at 200mm F 2.8.
F1.8 – F4
24-400 leica lens
FZ 1000 MKII (or FZ300) will be released in September.
Capacitive touchscreen, articulating LCD
2.36m EVF.
price will be $1499 USD.
The rumored specification also says the camera will have F1.8 aperture up to 30mm, and at 200mm F 2.8, that also clearly indicated that upto 8X optical zoom you have F2.8 aperture, that really a unbelievable specification.
If the rumor is true than the Panasonic FZ300 will sure take down the sales graph of big sensor compacts and APS-C or 4/3 mirrorless camera… since when you have a big 4/3 sensor compact camera with a ultra bright compact lens why you will look for a second option, The camera wide aperture range clearly indicates that it ill become a prefect tool for portrait shooters too.
As we already know that the Nokia pureview 808, HTC M9 and Nikon D5200 is using Toshiba made sensor, we have also published Toshiba Latest Patent – HDR from Quad Pixel the latest patent document surfaced over reveled that a new sensor patent from Toshiba have wide micro-lenses above the sensor to capture more light and in-turn will give you more color and contrast.
Explanation and self-interpretation of the patent literature
Patent Publication No. 2015-109314
Published 2015.6.11
Filing date 2013.12.3
Toshibapatents
Micro lens of the center pixel is circular
Microlenses elliptical shape of the surrounding pixels
The area of the micro lens becomes wider as the distance from the center
The Sony A7R II s a mirrorless camera with small size and weight, on the other hand we have big-bulky Canon beast with class leading core specification….
Major Difference
Sony Alpha 7R II vs. Canon EOS-1D X Specification Comparison Table.
Megapixels: – As we know the Sony A7R II has already declared as the world’s first fastest full frame camera recently. Here we see there is much difference in the resolution between SonyA7R II and Canon EOS -1DX. SonyA7R II has comparatively more than two times resolution than Canon EOS -1DX.
Due to high resolution it favored as the world’s first back-illuminated full-frame sensor 42.4 MP Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor and BIONZ X Image Processor, it is undoubtedly superior to Canon EOS -1DX ‘s 18.1MP CMOS sensor when used at base ISO range.
ISO – The Sony A7R II ISO range is limited to 102400, on the other hand the Canon 1DX ISO features ISO range of 204800, the more ISO range will sure help you get cleaner low-light images compared to A7R II.
Image Stabilization:- Sony A7R II is equipped with a 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization system. Due to presence of this system, the users can feel relax during shooting of still images and videos and need not to worry about camera shake. The inclusion of such system also gives them the opportunity to adopt any type of lenses even adapted lenses, for imagery. The system offers about 4.5 stops of shutter speed during shooting different varieties of subjects.
It’s all the 5 axis of stabilization system runs every time, even if the users used with third –party lenses and adapters.
In case of long focal length, its image stabilization system automatically corrects for pitch and yaw adjustments
The image stabilization is absent in Canon EOS -1DX.
AF Points:- Sony A7R II is based on Fast Hybrid AF with 399 Phase-Detect Points. The 399 on-sensors phase-detect AF points gives you coverage of 45% screen and also it added with 25 contrasts-detect AF points which are sufficient for ultra-fast AF speed and high accuracy.. The Canon EOS -1DX offers 61-Point High Density Reticular AF which includes an Offset Array Sensor which helps to deliver with better accuracy, at the end in AF number game Canon is behind and be sure it will affect its performance also.
Continuous shooting speed – The Canon 1DX features ultra fast 14fps continuous shooting speed with Full time AF support, the Sony A7R II is limited to 5fps only.
Video: The Sony A7R II can record 4K videos and also you can enjoy the blazing fast AF speed while recording the 4K video thanks to the newly developed Hybrid CMOS AF system, the camera can also record high speed videos, HD 1280 x 720p videos up to 120 fps. The Canon 1DX is limited to Full HD video recording only and Phase AF support isn’t available at Video mode.
Connectivity – The Sony A7R II features WiFi and NFC on the other hand the 1DX doesn’t have such feature.
Verdict: The Canon 1DX is an excellent too for still shooters, a prefect balance of different technologies, Sony A7R II looks like a complete package.. but the biggest lack is less lenses is available to choose from.
Finally the Time has arrived when Canon should bring a new prime machine that will create a new benchmark in-terms of performance.
Undoubtedly Sony A7RII camera features more better core specification compared to Canon 1DX Mark II camera.
Sony A7R II is finally available for pre-order at Amazon and B&H
A new video surfaced over the web that showing blazing fast AF of the Canon 40mm STM lens with the Sony A7R II camera ,take a look at the video and share your thoughts with us.
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Sony A7R II is finally available for pre-order at Amazon and B&H
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