Not A Rumor

[Jesse Brauning]

There are some qualifiers like "may" in the sentence, but this is from the mouth a Panasonic Product Developer.
"While we were unable to have specifics, more lenses are already in the works, and on the X lens roadmap."

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/panasonic-announce-two-new-power-zooms-17214

Also, you should note that the 45-175mm zoom, though a slow 4-5.6 lens, has completely internal focus AND zoom. Which, I believe, is a first for m4/3.

 

[reygun]

From 2nd para:
": EVF response / and resolution, and also AF speed, although it is already 0.1 second for still shots, it needs to be quicker for movies especially, and in these areas, Panasonic believe they will soon resolve these issues."

this statement i like!

 

[groveChuck]

This was interesting too:

Regarding the Panasonic Lumix GH2 Firmware Hacking: A firmware update may be coming for the GH2 to add support for 25p, and additional improvements in video abilities. If there are features you want adding, contact Panasonic and let them know.

They are aware of the work the "hackers" are doing and are impressed with their work, but that they (Panasonic) need to test everything / confirm there are no problems before rolling out updates.

He also said that the GH3 is not due imminently, as the GH2 is still extremely popular, but that there is a high end GF series camera in the works.

 

[simonpwood]

If 25p is added I'm buying one as soon as I can find one.

 

[Rolf Silber]

If 25p is added I'm buying one as soon as I can find one.

If 25 p is added I will light a candle in the appropriate house. I love my GH2 - but being a PAListani it drove me mad that I had to stick with 24 p.

 

[anatusa]

has completely internal focus AND zoom. Which, I believe, is a first for m4/3.

what does it means - internal focus? u mean they are going to get rid of verifocal system?

 

[Rowy]

what does it means - internal focus? u mean they are going to get rid of verifocal system?

Internal usually means that the lens doesn't change size/get longer, shorter when you zoom or focus. A must for cinema style shooting with a matte box.