LA Expo kicks off on June 7

There are many different indications supporting the rumors of a Panasonic camera announcement on June 5:

1) Taz Frase wrote on Threads:

Spoke to a LUMIX rep at NAB and they said Panasonic is announcing something at cine gear aimed at the high end cinematographer and that it would hint at what’s happening with the Varicam line 👀 v interested to see what happens next weekend.

2) 43rumors got two still to be confirmed rumors about a possible new GH7 announcement.

3) Asobinet reports that some Japanese stores now officially marked the Panasonic GH6 as discontinued. this might be one more sign that indeed the GH7 is coming soon?

Recap: There is still no leak or 100% solid evidence, but the odds of a new camera announcement this week are increasing.

This is going to be a busy announcement week:

• On Monday June 3 Sigma will announce the new 28-45mm f/1.8 FF lens
• On Wednesday June 5 Canon will announce a new CIne camera
• On Thursday June 6 Tamron will announce a new 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 E-mount lens

And maybe on June 5 Panasonic will also announce a new NON-FF camera (this one to be confirmed)

The week after Nikon will announce the Z6III while Sony should announce the ZV-E10II sometimes in late June.

Federico Basile has spotted the first pre production Canon R1 camera at the F1 Grand Prix in Monaco!

You can read the full press text on Explora but here are the key interesting aspects:

• It’s going to use a new CMOS sensor (so no global shutter)
• Uses a variation of the current Digic X processor of the Canon R3.
• promises to have the best in class autofocus…beating the Sony A1 and Sony A9III AF system.
• Will be field tested at the Olympics

via CanonRumors

L-rumors leaked the first images of the new Panasonic Lumix S9. The camera will be announced on May 22 along the 26mm f/8.0 pancake lens and the 18-40mm compact zoom.

Recap of what we know so far about the May 22 3pm London time announcement:

1) Panasonic Lumix S9 specs:

• compact Full Frame L-mount camera
• 24.2MP sensor of the S5II
• a bit more compact than Fujifilm X100VI
• no integrated EVF
• no mechanical shutter
• no fan
• fully articulating screen
• dedicated LUT button on camera to select your style
• possibility to upload your own LUT styles
• four different body color versions (Black, Blue, Green, Red)-
• $200-$300 cheaper than S5II
• The camera is aimed at “content creators” and people who want  to have a very compact camera.

2) Pansonic Lumix 18-40mm L-mount lens:

• compact Full Frame AF lens
• aperture unclear yet

3) Panasonic 26mm f/8.0:

• manual focus
• 0,25m close focus
• Unconfirmed: Comes as FREE lens when buying the S9

This is the reliable info he got:

• New 45Mp stacked sensor
• Super high read out speed (faster than R3) to eliminate most rolling shutter
• Pre-burst
• 30fps
• mechanical and electronic shutter
• new overheating “solution”
• similar to current R5 shape

On May 22 at 3pm London time Panasonic will announce the S9 and the new 18-40mm compact zoom lens! Here are the info I know so far about the camera:

Panasonic Lumix S9 specs:

• compact Full Frame L-mount camera
• a bit more compact than Fuji X100VI
• no integrated EVF
• 24MP sensor of the S5II
• dedicated LUT button on camera to select your style
• possibility to upload your own LUT styles
• four different body color versions
• $200-$300 cheaper than S5II
• Announcement on may 22 at 3pm London time
• Curiosity: The Ai design in ny video is a mockup, but I have been told it’s actually pretty close to the real cam!)
• The camera is aimed at “content creators” and people who want ot have a very compact camera.

Pansonic Lumix 18-40mm L-mount lens:

• compact Full Frame AF lens
• aperture unclear yet

The new Full Frame L-mount compact camera will be announced on May 23. Here are some of the rumored specs:

• Camera made for “content creators”
• It has newly developed and “unqiue” features for content creators. Something never seen before!
• Uses the same S5II 24MP sensor.
• Very compact, barely taller than the L-mount itself. Smaller than the Fujifilm X100VI (without lens)
• No EVF
• around $200 $300 less than the Lumix S5II
• different color variations