Finally the GF6 can be preordered at Amazon (Click here). A full roundup of previews and image samples can be read here: http://www.43rumors.com/continually-updated-panasonic-gf6-officially-announced/
And the new Pocket Cinema Camera can be preordered at Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
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Even though I’ve been a defender of this camera, this is too much. Has to come down at least $100 (which it probably will, fairly quickly).
That price in US confirms an earlier rumor of same as prices in Europe & Asia always higher. I would like to know that the price is for the double lens kit or for the camera with the smaller compact X lens?
Can anyone tell me the advantage of this camera over the existing, and cheaper GX1?
Can anyone tell me the advantage of this camera over the existing, and cheaper GX1?
Wait and see this cam on full review,
Where the RAW / JPG of this cam???
For point-and-shoot up-grader: convenient social media sharing (NFC, wi-fi, self-portrait).
For more “serious” photographer as a B camera: remote flash control (with compatible flash), remote control via cell phone (when camera is on tripod – e.g. micro photography).
For everyone: likely better image quality because of new processor?
I doubt they will be any appreciable improvement in IQ.
Same Process Engine (Venus FHD), a generation old sensor (GX1/G3 sensor)…
That is incorrect.
Panasonic stated “The new 16.00–megapixel Live MOS Sensor achieves high-resolution, high sensitivity image recording. The Venus Engine is also newly developed for DMC-GF6 to attain high-performance signal processing and the advanced noise reduction system minimizes noise and even achieves shooting at max. ISO 25600(Extended) high sensitivity taking best advantage of the new sensor.”
Of course, that could mean that they were both new or the sensor was new to the GF6 having been used elsewhere.
$350 in 3 months.
+1
Agree. Why do they even bother over-pricing it so much at the intro? Looks like an E-PL5 wannabe based on flip screen and price, but without the E-M5 sensor. Good luck with that.
because is it doesnt have the em5 sensor its not even worth a look, right?
That has got to be a totally fake comparison pic, right? They did some editing after the fact to one or both of the images.
OK, the GF6 is old news now. Give us some more info on the G6. 🙂
I actually like the camera…. but I am afraid there seems to be a new price point happening and feel this is too expensive when they are launching the likes of the Sony SLT a58 with 18-55 lens at $598, it will be hard for consumers to see the value in this
You have to be a rocket scientist to compare the GF6 against a DSLR, an Ugly looking one at that! Do you think someone who is looking to upgrade from a Point and Shoot, with a slightly larger, better camera will buy that DSLR because of Price! Haha!! Good luck with that one!
all right, Put it in my cart! Not that I intend to buy it anytime soon but that will ensure I get notices of price drops. For myself it does not appear to be what I want, as the mode dial and the flip out screen seems like they went to far on the enthusiast side. Too confusing and fragile for me. I’m just an old retired engineer.
The hefty weight increase doesn’t help either.
I’m back to upgrading to a Panny GF5 or a Oly PM2 depending on the deals I can find.
Not for me. Next?
Is that sensor regarding DR, color depth and ISO sensitivity any better than GX1?
Nobody really knows at this time. So let´s wait and see …