Cool! James Warner managed to buy the world’s only transparent Pentax K-1. It was an official demo camera and it actually works fine! I think all companies should make transparent cameras…I am sure they woudl sell just fine!
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:
2) Pansonic Lumix 18-40mm L-mount lens:
3) Panasonic 26mm f/8.0:
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.
Preorders:
Sigma 24-70mm II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
Press coverage and reviews:
Explora. Elliot Aubin. Antonia Moers.
Youtube reviews:
This is the reliable info he got:
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.
In comparison to EOS R3 (released in November 2021)
