The Panasonic GH5S Might Have a IMX294 STARVIS Chip Inside

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 27, 2017

Sony STARVIS technology was developed for security camera application and could be very interesting if applied to a camera, but I find one issue with this rumor. The Panasonic GH5s should cost less than the GH5 because security camera sensors are designed to be mass produced and inexpensive. Maybe Panasonic reworked the IMX294 chip with Sony to suit their needs, but the chip should still cost less than the current chip inside the GH5.

The sensor has the ability to perform much of what the Panasonic GH5 does and more but will lack 6k photo or really any abilities beyond 4k. It would be far more interesting to take STARVIS technology and put it in a 12MP or 16MP sensor origionally designed for photography for the Panasonic GH5s, but we will see.

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Panasonic GH5s Rumored To Be Coming Soon (1-2 Months)

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 26, 2017

Photorumors received an interesting tip today about a low light high-performance Panasonic GH5 in the works that could be called the Panasonic GH5s to be released in the next 1-2 months. The release of a Panasonic GH5s to compete with the Sony a7S would certainly be a compelling purchase for GH5 fans, but it could trigger the early release of the Sony a7SIII similar to Nikon’s launch of the D850, which is widely believed to have pushed the a7RIII launch ahead of the a7MIII launch. Competition is always good for consumers and Panasonic venturing into low light high-end video cameras is a welcome addition and hopefully speaks to the health of their cameras division. I wonder if the GH5s will have a tweaked 12MP or 16MP sensor for video and how good m43 low light performance can possibly get.

Update – Adorama listed a Panasonic Lumix DC-GH29 with GH5 specs today

via Photorumors

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Nauticam NA-G9 For Panasonic G9

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 25, 2017



Introducing NA-G9
20.3MP Megapixel Micro Four Thirds Live MOS Sensor
Model Number 17715

Nauticam is pleased to unveil the NA-G9, the latest release in the world’s finest line of underwater camera housings.  Nauticam is the market leader in ergonomics, build quality, and reliability.  Built on a foundation of innovative product design and modern manufacturing technology, NA-G9 is the ultimate accessory for the exciting new Panasonic G9 camera.

Nauticam was the first housing manufacturer to support a Panasonic mirrorless interchangeable lens camera and features current housings for the GX8, GX85, GH4, and GH5 along with a variety of ports for Panasonic lenses.  With the Lumix G9 Nauticam is once again at the forefront of innovation and cooperation, getting two prototype housings into the hands of Panasonic pro shooters before the camera release for field testing!  Nauticam & Panasonic – perfect partners Read More »

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TCSTV 43 Short For Black Friday

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 24, 2017

The Camera Store TV just started using their shorts channel again shortly before Black Friday and they produced an Olympus short ad for Black Friday. Make sure to check out our full list of Black Friday Deals, which I will continue updating and help support the site by using our links or if you’re looking for something less specific check out the main Black Friday Deals on:

B&H Photo
Amazon
Adorama

The above mentioned Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III deal can be found here B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama

I’ll keep updating the Black Friday Deals page throughout the weekend until my Savings Sunday post so check it to save time with your Sony related shopping.

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More Black Friday Through Cyber Monday Savings

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 23, 2017


Olympus
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II (Save $300): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II (Save $300): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III (Save $100): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II (Save $100): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama

Panasonic
Panasonic Lumix GX85 (Save $200): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic Lumix GH-4 (Save $600): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic Lumix G7 (Save $300): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama

Rokinon
Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS (Save $150): B&H Photo
Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS (Save $150): B&H Photo
Rokinon 10mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS CS (Save $70): B&H Photo
Rokinon 21mm f/1.4 (Save $50): B&H Photo
Rokinon 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC (Save $155): B&H Photo
Rokinon 50mm f/1.2 (Save $150): B&H Photo
Rokinon 16mm f/2.0 ED AS UMC CS (Save $100): B&H Photo
Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC (Save $70): B&H Photo

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz (SAVE $500)
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 (Save $500): B&H Photo
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz P58 58mm f/1.9 (Save $500): B&H Photo
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz P75 75mm f/1.9 (Save $500): B&H Photo

Mitakon Zhongyi
Mitakon Zhongyi 20mm f/2 4.5x Super Macro (Save $50): B&H Photo

Venus Optics Laowa
Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f/2 (Save $30): B&H Photo

Software
Luminar 2018 & Aurora HDR 2018 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
ON1 Photo RAW 2018

More BlackFriday Savings
Apple Deals: B&H Photo

General Black Friday Links That Will Kick in at different times
B&H Photo
Amazon
Adorama


Cameras
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II (Save $200): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II with 12-40mm f/2.8 (Save $400): B&H photo / Amazon
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II with 12-100mm (Save $400): B&H photo / Amazon
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II with 12-40mm and 40-150mm (Save $700): B&H photo / Amazon

Olympus PEN-F (Save $200): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus PEN-F with 17mm (Save $300): B&H photo
Olympus PEN-F with 45mm (Save $300): B&H photo
Olympus PEN-F with 25mm and 45mm (Save $400): B&H photo

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II (Save $100): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II with 14-42mm II R (Save $100): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II with 14-42mm EZ (Save $150): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II 12-50mm (Save $400): B&H photo

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II  (Save $300): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II with 12-40mm f/2.8 (Save $600): B&H photo / Amazon

Olympus PEN E-PL8: B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus PEN E-PL8 with 14-42mm: B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama

Lenses
M.Zuiko ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO (Save $100): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 (Save $100): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.8 (Save $100): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
M.Zuiko ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO (Save $100): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 (Save $100): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
M.Zuiko ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO (Save $100): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
M.Zuiko ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro (Save $100): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
M.Zuiko ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II (Save $100): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
M.Zuiko ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO (Save $100): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama

Portrait Lens Kit with 45mm f/1.8 and 75mm f/1.8 (Save $100): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Travel Lens Kit with 14-150mm f/4-5.6 and 17mm f/1.8 (Save $100): B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama


Cameras
Panasonic Lumix G85: B&H photo / Adorama
Panasonic Lumix GH-4: B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic Lumix G7: B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic Lumix FZ2500: B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic Lumix FZ80: B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic Lumix ZS100: B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic HC-V770: B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic HC-VX981K: B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic HC-V180K: B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama

Lens
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH: B&H photo / Amazon / Adorama

Software
Luminar 2018
ON1 Photo RAW 2018

Early BlackFriday Savings (Check back on Thursday for more Black Friday savings and to support the site)
Amazon Black Friday Savings Starting now for prime members: Amazon and don’t forget to sign up for prime
Apple Deals: B&H Photo

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