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I think as far as FT5 rumors are concerned, they've been pretty much right on with new product announcements, so I for one am hopeful about this particular rumor. Their record for FT4 rumors has been hit-miss, but pretty decent. All the other FT-rated rumors fall anywhere between left field and the nether region of some bovine =). We'll see how this one shapes up.I guess this could be real, but 43 Rumors seems to spin a wheel and assign their ratings based on that. Their track record is "Above Average" on the old DPReview scale .
There have been weak FT5 rumors. Like this one: http://43rumors.com/ft5-hot-new-olympus-cameras-coming-soon/I think as far as FT5 rumors are concerned, they've been pretty much right on with new product announcements
there was talk about gapless microlenses for a Panasonic sensor, Im pretty certain they are not gapless ATM. The e/v aside, thats the difference between Canon sensor examples and those of Panasonicif true...Panasonics spinning their tyres...bLowing more smoke...
When what they need's a new sensor and global shutter... for the m4/3
Well said! :thumbs:if true...Panasonics spinning their tyres...bLowing more smoke...
When what they need's a new sensor and global shutter... for the m4/3
Ouch! maybe they could pay Kodak for the patent?PANASONIC (Mr. Inoue)
With his face a bit of doubt: "No, for now, at the production level we are not working in that direction (multi exposure HDR). It seems that Kodak, in the USA if they could be doing ...
In terms of sensors, we must not forget that, as in any area, there is the issue of patents, quite a complex subject "
HI VivekUnless fast lenses (faster than the 20/1.7) are made for the NMOS sensored cams, they have very limited use.
Slow zooms from Oly (solid plastic construction, modestly priced with over the top light proofing) and Pana aren't going to keep selling these cams.
theyve had a few duels with Kodak patent attorneys before, .... and lost, but of course this is business and money talks, just as they pay for a bayer license they could pay for this. We can only assume Panasonic do not see the worth of it on the price Kodak must be asking
HI Vivek
Do you think that the majority of the kind of photographer who is using these cameras is going to mind slow zooms? I don't think so, certainly I don't.
What does bug me though is that I would like a DECENT slow zoom with a 24mm wide (24-70 would be fine). If I want fast I can use the pana 1.7, or just a different camera. I'd rather have slow than big to be quite honest (as long as it's good quality slow).
I can see why you need convincing.Hi Jono, Speaking of my preference, I have a few dozen fast manual focusing primes at my disposal.
Oly-14-42- I wrecked it. The mount is very well constructed and would be useful.
Pana 14-45, flex wire is damaged. If I find a replacement, I may use it.
Pana 45-200. Mostly unused. Sitting pretty.
Oly-D 17/2.8 Sparingly used now.
Pana 20/1.7. IR lens. Fabulous for this.
Personally, I would stay away from buying any Olympus m4/3rds lens. I am convinced of their "quality".