Cameras New Releases Ramblings Rumours By Nick / 6th September 2018 Share Tweet Share Are Panasonic About to Announce Something Rather Special?If current rumours are anything to go by, Panasonic are about to announce a new camera at Photokina 2018 in Germany.It is likely to be a full frame mirrorless camera to rival the new Canon EOS R and Nikon Z series cameras. All I know is that the camera world is hotting up again and that can only be good for us consumers!If this is right, and as some rumours suggest, Panasonic may utilise their relationship with Leica and use their SL Mount. Below is what the next generation Panasonic mirrorless camera could look like with that mount (hover over image below to see difference between full frame and M43 mounts).Artists (me) ImpressionIf on a Smartphone, tap inside and out of the image to see the change.I don't know about you but that could be sweet! If I know Panasonic at all, I think this could be a seriously cool camera. Will it be enough of a rumour to stop people buying the Canon or Nikon equivalent?The GH5 is such a superb all-round camera with so many features. This new Panasonic mirrorless camera could knock Nikon, Canon and Sony out of the park with regards to the full frame mirrorless camera space.We will have to wait until around the 25th September, for that is when they have a press conference planned.For now I can just speculate dream that this release could see: Full frame mirrorless camera in a GH-sized bodycheck A bump in resolution for stills (30+mp?) Superior 4K video using the whole sensor with 10-bit internal (like the GH5) 120fps???check Much faster 1080p frame rates and super slow motion features No crop in 4K like the Canon EOS Rcheck Higher resolution with excellent low light qualitycheck Dual card slots (just to keep everyone happy)check Improved autofocuscheck IBIS (in body image stabilisation)check Some special body features like the Canon EOS Rcheck Retain the ability to use Canon/Nikon glass via an adaptercheck Focus peaking, zebras, headphone/mic sockets...Update 11th September 2018According to various sites, the specs are getting juicier for Panasonic's full frame mirrorless camera. Apparently, we can almost guarantee: Full frame sensor Sensor designed by Panasonic Way more than 30 megapixels expectedcheck Excellent video qualitycheck Announced Sept 25thcheck On sale by March 2019Unconfirmed Rumours as at the same time: Camera will still take MFT lenses via adapter No sensor stabilisation 2 card slotQuestion 4K with no crop in full frame and 10-bit 4:2:2If this is correct, and we get all that, I am doubly excited to see what is revealed later this month!I have the Panasonic GH5 and love it for video and non-professional stills because it is only a M43 sensor. Compared to the Micro Four Thirds sensor, the full frame expected in this camera is huge in comparison. Like comparing 1080p with 4K...Full Frame Sensor vs Micro Four Thirds SensorIf the new camera has stills image quality to match the video quality, I will be a happy man. If the sensor is indeed a full frame (35mm equivalent), it could be close. I'm still looking for that perfect "all round" camera but I know we may still be a few years away from that.Roll on Photokina...I may even go there myself this year!
