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By admin, on April 4th, 2016
Based on latest rumor surfaced over the web we may see a Panasonic GH series camera prototype with 8k video recording on this September 2016 or may be just a development announcement. According to the tipster of the rumormill, the 8K capable GH series camera is scheduled to be launched on 2018, earlier it was planned to release on 2020.
Take the information published today with grain of salt. Since the news is coming from a unconfirmed source.
Series of Rumors
On May 21st, 2015 – 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.“
February 29th, 2016 – We have published Panasonic GH5 / GH6 Coming with 6K Video on September 2016, The news surfaced over the web via Japanese publication Nikkan, according to the magazine the camera will arrive with 6K video recording @ 30frames per second.
Today (4/4/2016) – Panasonic changes its road-map and planning to announce 8K camera on 2018, instead of 2020.
By admin, on April 2nd, 2016
 Sony RX10 III and Canon G3X features same size of 1″ sensor , but the do have some variations in the core specification, let’s find out.
Sony RX10 III vs. Canon G3X – Specification Comparison
| Features/ Models |
Sony RX10 III
|
Canon G3X |
| Megapixel |
20 megapixels |
20 megapixels |
| Sensor size |
1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) |
1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) |
| Optical Zoom |
25X |
25x |
| Aperture range |
F2.4 – F4.0 |
F2.8 – F5.6 |
| Macro Range |
3 cm |
5cm |
| Image processor |
Bionz X |
DIGIC 6 |
| Image Stabilization |
Optical |
Optical |
| AF system |
Contrast Detect |
Contrast Detect |
| AF Points |
25 AF points |
31 AF points |
| ISO |
Auto, 125 – 12800 (expands to 64-25600) |
Auto, 125-12800 (expands to 25600) |
| Shutter Min/ mix |
30-1/32000 |
30 – 1/2000 |
| Continuous shooting speed |
14 fps |
5.9 fps |
| Video |
4K @ 30Fps |
1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Display |
3.0″ 1.228m-Dot Tilting Xtra Fine LCD |
3.2″ tilting 1620k TFT LCD screen |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Electronic |
| Hot shoe |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wireless |
WiFi and NFC |
with NFC |
| Battery life |
420 Shots |
300 shots |
| Dimensions |
133 x 94 x 127 mm |
123 x 77 x 105 mm of |
| Weight |
1051 g g |
733 g |
Sensor
Both camera does feature 20MPO 1″ sensor , but if we look in details we will find the difference from beginning. The Sony RX10 III features a 20.1MP 1″ Exmor RS CMOS sensor, which utilizes both back-illuminated and stacked technologies on the other side we have Canon G3X camera that uses a traditional 20 MP CMOS sensor and it is still unconfirmed that it uses BSI back-illuminated technology or not, however the ISO range of both the camera is same and we can’t comment on image quality until we see High ISO test between these two camera.
| Sony RX10 III |
Canon G3X |
| 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) CMOS |
1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) CMOS |
| Utilizes both back-illuminated and stacked technologies |
back-illuminated (unconfirmed) |
Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MP4, XAVC S |
Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
Lens:
The Aperture Range: We can clearly see that Sony RX10 II lens is 0.04 stop brighter than the G3X, that will sure create a noticeable difference under test environment.
Capture better Macro with Sony RX10 III – The Sony RX10 III allows you to go more closer to ur subject, the Sony RX10 III features macro closeup ramge of 3cm on the other side the Canon G3X is limited to 5cm of macro closeup.
Take a look at the table for lens specification comparison
| Sony RX10 III |
Canon G3X |
| Optical: 25x |
Optical: 25x |
| Clear Image Zoom: 2x |
Digital: 4x |
| Digital: 4x |
|
| EFL: 8.8-220mm (35 mm equivalent: 24-600mm) |
EFL: 8.8-220mm (35 mm equivalent: 24-600mm) |
| Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar, 18 elements in 13 groups 6 Aspherical, 8 ED |
No detailed info |
| Aperture f/2.4 (W) – 4 (T) to f/16 |
Aperture: f/2.8 (W) – 5.6 (T) |
Lot of detailed information available about the Sony RX10 III lens, however we are were unable to drag out the details of Canon G3X at the moment.
Based on Lens specification we the Sony Wins the match.
Video
| Sony RX10 III |
Canon G3X |
| Video Max Res: 3840 x 2160p: 30 fps, 24 fpsUp to 4 GB or 29 Minutes |
Video Max Res: 1920 x 1080p: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fpsUp to 29 Minutes 59 Seconds |
Sony RX10 III does have upper hand when we talk about Video quality, Sony RX10 III features 4K video recording with advance audio controls.
Audio Capture
The Sony RX10 III clear wins in audio capture section since the camera gives more options more users
| Sony RX10 III |
Canon G3X |
| Audio: AAC LC, AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (Stereo) |
Audio: AAC LC |
Shutter: Sony features Hybrid shutter and advance image processor and that’s why the continuous shooting speed of RX10 III touches upto 14 fps mark whereas the continuous shooting speed of Canon G3X remains limited to 5.9 fps. The Max shutter range of Sony RX10 III is also high (1/32000) compared to Canon (1/2000).
Battery life: The battery life is also very important thing, Sony RX10 III will allow you to capture 120+ more compared to Canon G3X (420 vs 300).
Verdict: The Sony RX10 III sensor uses back-illuminated + stacked technologies combined with bit bright lens made by Zeiss and another biggest advantage is Sony RX10 III is able to record 4k video whereas the Canon remains limited to Full HD video only and traditional CMOS sensor
For still shooters as well as Videographers we recommend you to buy Sony RX10 III camera..
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By admin, on April 2nd, 2016
iFixit tear-down the Canon G1X Mark II camera, The Canon G1X Mark II camera carry around 1.5 inch sensor and one of the best compact camera available in the market today. The camera tear-down revels the inside story of G1X MK II.
See more details at ifixit
By admin, on April 2nd, 2016
 Pentax K-1 DSLR a introduction
The Pentax K-1 DSLR uses 36 Megapixel CMOS sensor of ultra popular Sony A7R camera. The camera is powered advanced PRIME IV image processing engine that is responsible for the overall speed of the camera. With the help of ultra popluar sensor and advance image processor the camera is able to secure ISO range of 204800 ISO. The Pentax K-1 doesn’t uses low-pass filter and also uses AA Filter Simulator function to reduce moire when needed.
Pentax DSLRs, the K-1 is equipped with a 5-axis Shake Reduction system that can counter the effects of camera shake by up to 5 stops. This larger system is optimized for the full-frame sensor and can account for yaw, pitch, and roll as well as vertical and horizontal motion of the camera. Also, due to the stabilization being incorporated into the K-1’s body, it functions with every K-mount lens.
The camera uses d SAFOX 12 AF sensor that features 33 AF points and 25 of them are of cross type, on the rear side of the camera awe have 3.2″ cross-tilt LCD monitor, which can tilt upward 90°, down 44°, and left and right 35° for numerous positions.
unfortunately the camera remains limited to Full HD video mode and unable to shoot 4K like other competitive DSLRs, additionally the camera uses Super Resolution mode that composites multiple images together and an AstroTracer function that combines with the built-in GPS to minimize star trails during long exposures.
Pentax K-1 User Manual, Guide (PDF) Download
By admin, on April 1st, 2016
 Finally we got the Panasonic GX80 Leaked Images and Specification, according to the tipster the F80 is the first Panasonic camera that doesn’t carry low-pass filter inside it that means 10% improvement in resolving power.
As we have said earlier the Panasonic GX80 is a smaller version of Panasonic GX8 camera. Take a look at the rumored specification below.
– 16MP sensor
– Lumix G first low-pass-less in the series. About 10% improvement in resolving power
– New Venus engine
– 4K video, 4K Photo
– 5-axis camera shake correction of the new development
– AF 0.07 seconds. DFD technology
– 4K post focus (focus Select)
– 2.764 million dot EVF. Magnification 1.39x (35mm equivalent 0.7-fold)
– 3.0 inches 1.04 million dot LCD monitor. Tilting. 80 degrees upward and 45 degrees tilt down
– Wi-Fi built-in
– Creative style. 22 types of filters. New development L.Monochrome mode of
The camera will also feature post-focus feature and a option to record 4K videos. The camera also features built in DFD AF system that will enable high speed shooting speed of 0.07 sec.
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By admin, on April 1st, 2016
Panasonic GX85 GX80 Camera is rumored to announce soon, the upcoming camera is actually a smaller version of Panasonic GX8 camera. The camera will arrive with post focus and 4K recording option. It will arrive in two colors possibly colors black (DMC-GX85KK) and silver (DMC-GX85KS).
Nest week Panasonic is rumored to announce Leica 12mm F1.8 Lens, and the same time we may see Panasonic GX80 announcement. That also confirms that No GM series (entry level camera coming soon).
The upcoming camera will be known as GX80 not 85 (rumor correction)
Update: Panasonic GX80 Leaked Images and Specification
Stay with us and we will update you soon.
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By admin, on April 1st, 2016
 According to latest patent surfaced over the web Nikon is working on 9mm F1.8 Lens for 1″sensor, take a look at the details below.
Description, self-interpretation of the patent literature
- Patent Publication No. 2016-38547
- Published 2016.3.22
- Filing date 2014.8.11
- Example 1
- f 9.14
- FNO 1.82
- 2ω 83.72
- Y 7.12
- Air-converted BF 14.44
- TL 47.00
Not every patent turn into real product but I am amazed to see the Nikon will keep F1.8 aperture while having the 9mm focal-length.
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source –egami
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