The new high-resolution camera from Panasonic is coming. But first a CONFUSING update: One source told me early this morning it will be called Lumix S1xII. But he made a typo and I DELETED my previous post!

Panasonic Lumix S1RII specs (preorder here soon):

• New 44 MP “high speed” sensor
• 40fps in electronic shutter
• 10fps in mechanical shutter
• 8 stops image stabilization
• 1.5 second pre-capture
• Open-Gate
• Price around $3,500
• Announcement: Feb 25, 1-2pm London time

I am checking the information I am getting right now, and hopefully I can share some more specs with you super soon. But in short, this camera is almost $1,000 cheaper than the Canon R5II, but offers MORE (faster fps and better video I’m told). Is that enough to make a breakthrough in sales? I don’t know, it’s hard to convince Canon-Sony-Nikon photographers when they’ve already invested in a system. But it’s certainly an exciting camera… don’t you think?

Reminder: If you happen to know more about this new Lumix announcement this contact box or contact me via lrumorscameras@gmail.com. Thanks!

Hi guys, had an unexpectedly busy week in my personal life and had to pause my rumor work for a bit. But late this afternoon I’ll be back with regular work on L-rumors and I should be able to give you some news around the new S1rII 😉

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Reminder: If you happen to know more about this new Lumix announcement this contact box or contact me via lrumorscameras@gmail.com. Thanks!

Lensvid analyzed the official CIPA shipment data and concluded:

2024 was the first year since 2017 where we have seen a year-to-year increase in the number of cameras sold/shipped globally – from 7.8 million in 2023 to 8.3 – an increase of over 6%.

And they attempted a forecast:

Looking ahead to 2025 we don’t expect big changes. If anything we believe that unless some big global changes occur this year (again), we are going to see mostly more of the same with possibly a slight increase in sales (especially with mirrorless cameras at the expense of DSLRs) and maybe even an increase in compact cameras thanks to the interest in the X100 line from Fujifilm (and possibly a new RX1 replacement) and some of the instant cameras (even basic compacts have seen a renewed interest, especially in Japan).

Zeiss posted a second teaser for an announcement happening on February 25. Like I told you last week I am near certain we are getting a newly designed OTUS series for Full Frame mirrorless system cameras. This will certainly include the E-mount, but I’m not sure if there will also be an L-mount version. As these could be manual focus lenses…. there’s a good chance they will!

The original OTUS series for DALR cameras had four lenses:

• 28mm f/1.4,
• 55mm f/1.4,
• 85mm f/1.4,
• 100mm f/1.4

It is possible that Zeiss will keep the same basic specifications but make the lenses much more compact.

Meike currently offers two PRO E-mount lenses, the 55mm f/1.8 and 85mm f/1.8 L-mount. There is now a third lens coming. Meike global confirmed via chat (Source: Reddit) that they will launch the 35mm f/1. 8 Pro L-mount lens at the Cp+ show: