And now to the first GH6 rumors: Still has contrast AF system “only”

GH6 specs at BHphoto

43rumors shared the first additional specs of the GH6:

  • rolling shutter is eliminated
  • Not sure if they also eliminated mechanical shutter but there is a chance for it.
  • And last but not least a massive improvement in AF. It may called DFD AI. They claim that tracking is 5 times better than in GH5.
  • no phase detection AF.

The official specs shared by Panasonic are:

  • New Micro Four Thirds Sensor
  • Updated Venus Engine Image Processor
  • 5.7K 60p Video, 10-Bit Sampling
  • DCI 4K 10-Bit 4:2:2, Unlimited Recording

James Webb just took a selfie!

Credit: NASA

Some of you might recall that the James Webb telescope doesn’t feature any monitoring cameras. But NASA found a way to still take images of primary mirror. Nasa writes:

This “selfie” was created using a specialized pupil imaging lens inside of the NIRCam instrument that was designed to take images of the primary mirror segments instead of images of space. This configuration is not used during scientific operations and is used strictly for engineering and alignment purposes. In this case, the bright segment was pointed at a bright star, while the others aren’t currently in the same alignment. This image gave an early indication of the primary mirror alignment to the instrument.

It’s exciting to have at least one image of the telescope in space!

 

The full OM-1 spec list got leaked: And indeed it uses the new 20MP Sony Quad Pixel sensor

These OM-1 spec sheet leaked online and it confirms the rumored specs 43rumors posted two days ago. The camera uses the new Sony 20MP Quad Pixel sensor. We have to see how good this is in the real world!

Key specs:

  • 20mp IMX472 sensor from Sony (You can download the PDF here).
  • 2 stop improvement low light with “Quad Bayer Structure”
  • 120fps 12-bit RAW DCI
  • 4K60P 10-bit 4:2:2
  • 240fps 1080p
  • 10fps mechanical shutter
  • 20fps ‘normal’ high speed shooting
  • Hand held high res @ 50MP
  • Tripod HR @80MP
  • No 5MP raw mode
  • 5.76m dot EVF with ~0.82x magnification
  • 1.62m dot LCD
  • 7 stops of IBIS
  • Cross-type phase detection AF (1,053 points)
  • C-AF tracking sensitivity settings – 5 steps (whatever that means)
  • AI detection AF – Formula cars, rally cars, motorcycles / Aircrafts, helicopters / Bullet trains, standard trains, steamlocomotives / Birds / Dogs, cats
  • ISO range LOW (approx.80) – 102400
  • Electronic shutter (Silent mode)1/32000 – 60 sec
  • Improved AF tracking
  • astro tracking
  • Advanced Artificial Intelligent AF for animals,vehicles,etc…
  • Higher-res LCD panel
  • New battery(compatible with BLH-1)
  • price slightly above $2,000
  • shipment start in March

 

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via PR

Cool day for MFT folks: Both OM digital and Panasonic launched their teaser pages for the OM-1 and GH6

Micro Four Thirds folks will finally get two cameras: The OM-1 and the GH6. Today we got this:

  • OM Digital just confirmed a product announcement for February 15th in their teaser video posted today (watch it below).
  • In the last video that have been published “LUMIX Live : Resolutions” the binary code leads to this website: https://shop.panasonic.com/lumix/countdown

We also got some specs about the new cameras:

The O-M1 is rumored to be announced on February 15th and feature following specs:

  • 20mp IMX472 sensor from Sony (You can download the PDF here).
  • 120fps 12-bit RAW DCI
  • 4K60P 10-bit 4:2:2
  • Improved AF tracking
  • astro tracking
  • price slightly above $2,000
  • shipment start in March

The official specs shared by Panasonic are (GH6 specs at BHphoto):

  • New Micro Four Thirds Sensor
  • Updated Venus Engine Image Processor
  • 5.7K 60p Video, 10-Bit Sampling
  • DCI 4K 10-Bit 4:2:2, Unlimited Recording

 

 

The Cp+ show is no more….canceled!

The CP+ organization announced it has canceled the vent due the COVID risk. Online events will still take place.Here is the press text:

CP + 2022 Pacifico Yokohama Venue Event Cancellation

The Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA: Chairman Shigeki Ishizuka), a CP that was scheduled to be held for four days from February 24th.+2022 Pacifico Yokohama Venue Event has been canceled and it has been decided to hold it online alone.

CP+2022 is an event to be held in the Corona disaster, with “safety and security of visitors and exhibitors” as the most important matter, and on the premise of taking thorough safety measures, we aimed to hold a hybrid between the Pacifico Yokohama venue and online. We have been preparing.
However, due to the rapid expansion of Omicron strains since the beginning of the year, the number of infected people and close contacts is increasing rapidly, and the supply of antigen test kits is tight, which is hindering safe event management. In addition, looking at the current infection situation, it is unlikely that the number of infected people will decrease significantly by the end of February, and it will be unlikely that the event will be held safely and securely. The psychological anxiety of the people is in a situation where they cannot be wiped out.
As the organizer, I have always kept an eye on the corona infection situation and took all possible measures, but I give top priority to the safety and security of visitors, exhibitor staff, and all other people involved in the event. As a result, CP in this situation+We decided that 2022 should not be held in real time, so we decided to cancel the Pacifico Yokohama venue event and hold it online alone.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to many customers who have been looking forward to the event at Pacifico Yokohama for the first time in three years, but we appreciate your understanding.
We also sincerely apologize for the announcement of the cancellation just before the event.

You can continue to enjoy online events with your registered ID and password.
We look forward to your participation in the online event.

February 7, 2022 Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA)
Contact: CP+2022 Secretariat Email: info@cpplus.jp

Online event will be held as scheduled