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02/26/2006 09:58:28 AM · #1
I had heard rumors for weeks that the announcement would be a camera and three Leica lenses, but its still exciting news.

The Lumix internally is much like the E-330, but functionally is more than a rebadge. See the info at DPR here.

With the Sigma announcment yesterday, it's been a great week for 4/3 users.
02/26/2006 10:03:48 AM · #2
Was just going to post the same myself :)
Very happy day in 4/3rds land.
Leica's first 4/3rds lens is the LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT 14-50mm/F2.8-3.5 (28-100mm 35mm equiv) has image stablization!!! More about it HERE.

Message edited by author 2006-02-26 10:04:49.
02/26/2006 10:11:15 AM · #3
I want them :( Actually anyone has any idea about the price for the lens?
02/26/2006 10:33:15 AM · #4
Originally posted by Ennil:

I want them :( Actually anyone has any idea about the price for the lens?


Best guess $1500. I just bought the Olympus 14-54, so I'm not in the market. The OS would be nice.
02/26/2006 10:36:02 AM · #5
Awesome, I just love more and more lens choices! IS would be nice, I just wish I could find a price.
02/26/2006 10:37:14 AM · #6
It's an ugly little thing, but I'm intrigued.
02/26/2006 10:39:30 AM · #7
Price hasn't been announced yet as the Panny camera is not yet ready for market and will probably released some time in the summer or early fall. I'm wondering if the new Leica lens will be completely compatible with other Olympus 4/3rds cameras, such as it's OIS technology or aperture ring.
02/26/2006 10:44:40 AM · #8
Originally posted by hyperfocal:

Originally posted by Ennil:

I want them :( Actually anyone has any idea about the price for the lens?


Best guess $1500. I just bought the Olympus 14-54, so I'm not in the market. The OS would be nice.


I highly doubt it. Anyone with $1500 to throw on a lens could as well buy into a better sustem.

I don't think there's a huge market among the "digicam" people for a $1500 lens.
02/26/2006 10:46:16 AM · #9
I think we're all wondering right now about the OIS.

A dedicated site for fourthirds users is here
//fourthirdsphoto.com/

Can get all the information that can be found there as opposed to DPR who don't like the links to other sites.
02/26/2006 10:54:25 AM · #10
Here are a couple of other web sites with pictures and info.
DCResource
Lets Go Digital
Panasonic Japan web site


Message edited by author 2006-02-26 13:29:11.
02/26/2006 11:12:21 AM · #11
Originally posted by Uusilehto:

Originally posted by hyperfocal:

Originally posted by Ennil:

I want them :( Actually anyone has any idea about the price for the lens?


Best guess $1500. I just bought the Olympus 14-54, so I'm not in the market. The OS would be nice.


I highly doubt it. Anyone with $1500 to throw on a lens could as well buy into a better sustem.

I don't think there's a huge market among the "digicam" people for a $1500 lens.


I dunno why you would call the 4/3rd system a 'digicam' system. But I really like the 4/3rds system. I guess its not just not for all people but I like it.
02/26/2006 11:57:10 AM · #12
Originally posted by Ombra_foto:

Can get all the information that can be found there as opposed to DPR who don't like the links to other sites.

???
Why on earth would you expect a news site to send you to some other site to get your news? *boggle*

I quite like the look. Has a proper old skool vibe to it.
02/26/2006 12:01:04 PM · #13
Originally posted by Uusilehto:



I highly doubt it. Anyone with $1500 to throw on a lens could as well buy into a better sustem.

I don't think there's a huge market among the "digicam" people for a $1500 lens.


Obviously you are totally unfamiliar with the 4/3rds system. I was (and to a lesser extent still am) a Nikon user for a couple of decades. I made the switch to the 4/3rds system because it offered features not available with Nikon’s (or Canon’s for that matter) pro-am cameras.

Currently I admit that Canon has some advantages such as superior high ISO performance, but I could care less about ISOs over 200 (I do own a tripod). I’d trade mirror lock up for quality ISO 800 images anytime. Besides the Olympus’ build quality is very important for someone like me who gets out in harsh climates to photograph. Especially Canon’s sub $1000 cameras aren’t near the quality to stand up to really hard use. My E-300 has better build quality than the $1300 D20.

My point is that you should pick a camera system that suits your shooting style, and the 4/3rds system has many features ignored by the “big two”. Besides as technology grows the disadvantages of the smaller sensor size will decrease and the advantages will only increase. Why do you think Nikon refuses to produce a FF sensor camera? A couple of years from now it will be a non-issue.
02/26/2006 12:06:12 PM · #14
Originally posted by bod:


???
Why on earth would you expect a news site to send you to some other site to get your news? *boggle*

I quite like the look. Has a proper old skool vibe to it.


DPR will even delete the links in the forums to other places.
02/26/2006 12:10:58 PM · #15
"On a side note Olympus has confirmed that the new Leica image-stabilized lens will work on its E-System bodies (though only 'mode 1' - on all the time) stabilization." DPReview PMA report
Sounds like the OIS feature on this new Leica lens will work with all existing Oly 4/3rds bodies, although, only in "mode 1."
02/26/2006 12:25:02 PM · #16
Originally posted by Ombra_foto:

DPR will even delete the links in the forums to other places.

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02/26/2006 12:47:24 PM · #17
well i dunno bout anything else, but it is sweet looking that's for sure. kinda looks like my mamiya 7.
02/26/2006 01:58:50 PM · #18
found a couple of non-copyrighted images...

02/27/2006 08:37:19 AM · #19
Originally posted by BobsterLobster:

It's an ugly little thing, but I'm intrigued.


Ugly? I'd say it's more classic, but I guess that is like calling a run-down house a handyman's dream.

Anyway, this looks like it could be one hell of a nice camera, and I'm glad to see 4/3 getting some good support.
05/01/2010 09:10:42 AM · #20
Originally posted by hyperfocal:

Originally posted by Uusilehto:



I highly doubt it. Anyone with $1500 to throw on a lens could as well buy into a better sustem.

I don't think there's a huge market among the "digicam" people for a $1500 lens.


Obviously you are totally unfamiliar with the 4/3rds system. I was (and to a lesser extent still am) a Nikon user for a couple of decades. I made the switch to the 4/3rds system because it offered features not available with Nikon’s (or Canon’s for that matter) pro-am cameras.

Currently I admit that Canon has some advantages such as superior high ISO performance, but I could care less about ISOs over 200 (I do own a tripod). I’d trade mirror lock up for quality ISO 800 images anytime. Besides the Olympus’ build quality is very important for someone like me who gets out in harsh climates to photograph. Especially Canon’s sub $1000 cameras aren’t near the quality to stand up to really hard use. My E-300 has better build quality than the $1300 D20.

My point is that you should pick a camera system that suits your shooting style, and the 4/3rds system has many features ignored by the “big two”. Besides as technology grows the disadvantages of the smaller sensor size will decrease and the advantages will only increase. Why do you think Nikon refuses to produce a FF sensor camera? A couple of years from now it will be a non-issue.


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