First leaked Panasonic Lumix S9 images!

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

 

Did Adorama post the real Canon R1 specs or did they just copy the rumored specs they found on the web?

For a short time Adorama published these full Canon R1 specs:
  • 30MP stacked CMOS sensor with dual gain design
  • Flash sync speed 1/1250s (means read speed 0.8ms)
  • Compressed RAW option to achieve 60 frames/second (1:3 compression) or 40 frames/second (1:2 compression)
  • Capable of continuous shooting at up to 120 frames/second with full functionality
  • Burst shooting up to 240fps including up to 1 second pre-continuous shooting
  • Dynamic range that exceeds EOS R3 and EOS R5

UPDATE: Adorama just released this official statement:

We at Adorama sincerely apologize for any confusion caused by the misinformation shared about the Canon EOS R1. We did not receive official specifications or details directly from Canon. We have removed this information from our website.

Canon officially announces the R1 development!

Canon develops EOS R1 as first flagship model for EOS R SYSTEM
New image processing system further improves AF and image quality

TOKYO, May 15, 2024—Canon Inc. announced today that it is currently developing the EOS R1, a full-frame mirrorless camera, as the first flagship model for the EOS R SYSTEM equipped with an RF mount and is aiming for a 2024 release.

The EOS R1 is a mirrorless camera geared toward professionals that brings together Canon’s cutting-edge technology and combines top-class performance with the strong durability and high reliability sought in a flagship model. This camera will dramatically improve1 the performance of both still images and video and meet the high requirements of professionals on the frontlines of a wide range of fields including sports, news reporting, and video production.

This camera employs the newly developed image processor DIGIC Accelerator in addition to the pre-existing processor DIGIC X. The new image processing system, composed of these processors and a new CMOS sensor, enables large volume of data to be processed at high speeds and delivers never-before-seen advancements in Auto Focus (AF) and other functions.

By combining the new image processing system and deep learning technology to an advanced degree, Canon has achieved high-speed and high-accuracy subject recognition. For example, subject tracking accuracy has been improved so that in team sporting events where multiple subjects intersect, the target subject can continually be tracked even if another player passes directly in front of them. In addition, the AF “Action Priority” function recognizes subject movement by rapidly analyzing the subject’s status. In moments during a sports game when it is difficult to predict what will happen next, this function automatically determines the player performing a certain action, such as shooting a ball, as the main subject and instantly shifts the AF frame, thereby helping to capture decisive moments of gameplay.

The combination of the new image processing system and deep learning technology will help to improve image quality. Canon implements the image noise reduction function, which has been previously developed and improved as part of the software for PCs, as a camera function to further improve image quality and contribute to user creativity.

Canon is working on field tests for this camera, and will support capturing definitive and impactful moments at international sporting events to be held in the future.

Going forward, Canon will continue to expand the EOS R SYSTEM lineup of fascinating cameras and RF lenses, thereby continuing to meet the demands of a wide range of users and contribute to the development of photography and video culture.

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    In comparison to EOS R3 (released in November 2021)