Press Release: 22nd March, 2010.

PALM DESERT, Calif, USA.

Quantum Dot Material Replaces Silicon; Enables Stunning Image Quality ?on Mobile Handsets

PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22, 2010, DEMO Spring 2010 –

Ushering in a new era of high-performance image sensors, InVisage Technologies, Inc. – a venture-backed start-up that is revolutionizing the way light is captured – today announced QuantumFilm. Harnessing the power of custom-designed semiconductor materials, QuantumFilm image sensors are the world’s first commercial quantum dot-based image sensors, replacing silicon. InVisage delivers 4x higher performance, 2x higher dynamic range and professional camera features not yet found in mobile image sensors. The first QuantumFilm-enabled product, due out later this year, solves the crucial challenge of capturing stunning images using mobile handset cameras.

QuantumFilm was developed by InVisage after years of research under the guidance of notable scientist and InVisage CTO Ted Sargent. The technology is based on quantum dots – semiconductors with unique light-capture properties. QuantumFilm works by capturing an imprint of a light image, and then employing the silicon beneath it to read out the image and turn it into versatile digital signals. InVisage spent three years engineering the quantum dot material to produce highly-sensitive image sensors that integrate with standard CMOS manufacturing processes. The first application of QuantumFilm will enable high pixel count and high performance in tiny...

Press Release. 7th March, 2010.


The DMC-G2 - LUMIX G Micro System


Part of the highly commended Lumix G Micro System of digital still cameras, the 12.1 megapixel DMC-G2 is stylish, sophisticated and packed with features – whilst remaining committed to ease of use even for beginners. Standing out from the crowd, the new DMC-G2 is the world’s first interchangeable lens system camera with touch-control shooting1, offering consumers an entirely new kind of system camera shooting.


With a feature set to be proud of – including a 12.1 megapixel Live MOS sensor, the new Venus Engine HD II processor, double Live-View function, AVCHS Lite high definition movie recording, popular My Colour Mode and iA (Intelligent Auto) mode – to name but a few, the DMC-G2 offers revolutionary shooting ease and comfort.


The intuitive touch-control shooting- world’s first in an interchangeable lens system camera 1


Continuing to push the boundaries, Panasonic’s new DMC-G2 adopts touch-control shooting for the first time in an interchangeable lens system camera. AF is immediately set to the subject by just touching it on the large, 460,000-dot LCD. You can even release the shutter using a single touch.


Once you lock on the subject by touch, the camera tracks the subject even if it moves with the AF tracking function. Just one touch on the screen lets you select the part and size of the AF area with the 1-area AF. The 1-area AF...

Panasonic Updates Firmware of DMC-LX3 for Further Improvement in Functions and Performance

A new firmware update is released for Panasonic’s premium manual compact camera DMC-LX3. Firmware version 2.1* supports several new functions and improves various performances to elevate shooting convenience and fun. The firmware also rectifies several minor issues to enhance operation.

The adoption of new algorithm makes it possible to speed up the AF time by reducing it approx.20% to 0.50 sec at wide-end. Now the 1:1 aspect ratio recording mode is added as a shooting option in addition to the conventional 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The white balance bracket shot is available. The new scene mode High Dynamic is newly incorporated in the scene mode, which helps to capture a scene with moderate exposure even though the scene contains both bright and dark area together. You can select either of 3 options, Standard, Art, or B/W, depending on the desired effect and personal taste to make the photo look natural to artistic. The white balance adjustment performance is greatly improved especially under fluorescent lights, daytime sunlight and low light.

As well as those mentioned above, the new firmware incorporates attractive advancements for enthusiastic photographers. The exposure compensation range as well as its bracket setting is widened. The fixed composition guidelines are now movable to the intended position with the control of cursor or joystick for free framing. Over exposure part of the picture is shown not only in the preview but also in the...

Panasonic's development of the four-thirds sensor format (17x13mm approx.) continues apace with the DMC -G1 and its HD video endowed sibling, the GH1. Both cameras are fitted with the latest LIVEMos sensor developed by Panasonic in partnership with Olympus Optical Co Ltd.


1. The new Olympus Micro Four Thirds camera E-P1. The company promises further developments for this format and one can hope there might be an all black version, preferably in Urushi lacquer.

Thus far, products from both companies deliver an extraordinary level of equipment and image sophistication for their sensor size, although it is apparent that both also arrive at visibly different levels of image aesthetic and technical quality.


2. This was made on the Panasonic G1 at approximately four times life size using an old Visoflex mirror box, a set of M bellows and the lens head from of an Elmarit f/2.8 90mm (first launched in 1959.). The image is exceptionally micro-detailed and sharp right in the centre of the full size image.

I have limited experience of exploring files from Olympus kit. It includes hands-on an OM e400 and subsequent screen use and printing from that model; handling and inspection of large scale prints (A2) out of an e3 and whenever possible, assessing mechanical print reproduction of OM digital files from the earliest days of the e10 through...

span style="font-weight: bold;"/spanspan style="font-size:85%;"span style="font-style: italic;"Press release: Panasonic/span/spanbr / br /span style="font-weight: bold;"Panasonic is pleased to announce two new mount adaptors, the M Mount Adaptor DMW-MA2M and R Mount Adaptor DMW-MA3R, to further enhance the photographic experience with cameras from the Lumix G Micro System. /spanbr /br /The M Mount Adaptor and R Mount Adaptor are developed under support of Leica Camera AG, making it possible to attach a href="http://leicalenses.ajaxnetphoto.com/leica-m/"Leica M lenses/a (DMW-MA2M) or R lenses (DMW-MA3R) on DMC-G1 and DMC-GH1. Users can enjoy outstanding image rendering offered by the combination of high quality Leica lenses and Lumix G cameras that are full of Panasonic's cutting edge digital technologies. These adaptors also allow users to use the movable MF assist function, which enlarges the selected area when focusing manually.br /br /The compatibility information of Leica M/R lenses are on a href="http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/"http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc//abr /br /span style="font-size:85%;"br /span style="font-style: italic;"Visitors, users and viewers of the foregoing content may copy and re-use it in other internet content sites on condition the source of all material so used is acknowledged with the attachment of the following.br /a href="http://www.ajaxnetphoto.blogspot.com/"www.ajaxnetphoto.blogspot.com/a 2009.br /a href="http://www.ajaxnetphoto.com/"www.ajaxnetphoto.com/a 2009.br /This content may NOT be used in any media made available for commercial resale.br /The products and companies named in this website content are trademarks , registered trademarks or servicemarks of their respective owners or licensed user./span/spandiv class="blogger-post-footer"img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/22300009-2951522062551926177?l=ajaxnetphoto.blogspot.com'//div

bybr /span style="font-weight: bold;"Jonathan Eastland/spanbr /br /Photokina 2008 is almost upon us once more and there is much talk in the wings of how silly some manufacturers who have invested heavily in recent times into the production of special glass for the smaller APS-C type sensors are beginning to look now that a href="http://nikoncameras.ajaxnetphoto.com/"Nikon/a is ramping up its full frame programme.br /br /It hardly seems likely a company like Nikon is about to dump its DX line and focus all attention on FX. Enthusiasts and many pros are more than satisfied with the image quality the smaller sensor delivers and many also prefer the slightly less bulky hardware designs of the DX systems. With new models for this format being introduced now (D90), the speculative scenario seems way off track.br /br /What I find more curious is the recent announcement from a href="http://olympus.ajaxnetphoto.com/"Olympus/a and a href="http://lumixcameras.ajaxnetphoto.com/"Panasonic/a concerning their micro-four thirds system aimed, it seems, squarely at capturing a segment of the market that does not want to be encumbered by hardware that will not fit into a handbag. The companies involved are going down this road because they can and no doubt the tactic will, in the short to medium term, jack up additional and much needed sales.br /br /In the past, I have been sorely tempted on occasion by the innovative design of Panasonic's L1 camera (aka Leica Digilux 3) and although in the several tests I made of both models the 25mm f/1.4 Leica designed lens used produced...

Panasonic is pleased to announce that the Lumix DMC-FX500 digital still camera has received the prestigious TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) Award for the Best Compact Digital Camera in Europe 2008.

TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) is an independent association of photo and imaging expert editors, representing 12 countries across Europe. The eminent TIPA Award is presented honouring the product for its superiority in quality, performance and value to distinguish the best in each classified category.

The DMC-FX500 features intuitive touch-screen operation on a large, 3.0-inch LCD to provide an advanced hybrid control system with both touch-screen and joystick control. In addition to the 25mm ultra-wide angle Leica DC lens with 5x optical zoom, manual operation controllability give users great creative freedom. A variety of advanced functions, including Intelligent Auto mode, HD motion picture recording and HD component output, together with slideshows enhanced with music, further enrich the camera and user experience. The official TIPA comment is as below.

“The FX500 is the first of a new family of compact cameras with a 5x, image-stabilized zoom that covers the 25 to 125mm range – ideal for any subject from wide-angle landscapes to telephoto portraits. The images captured by the 10.1 megapixel sensor are processed by the new Venus Engine IV, and ISO sensitivity ranges from 100 to 1600, and from 1600 to 6400 in High Sensitivity mode. The 3-inch touch-screen LCD offers an easy image composition and review. For the more advanced photographer, the FX500 offers a...

Press Release: February 2007

Panasonic Include a Complimentary 16GB, Pro High Speed, SD card with the DMC-L10 DSLR

Panasonic is pleased to announce that when purchasing a DMC-L10 before the end of April 2008 consumers will also receive a Panasonic16GB Pro High Speed SD card (RP-SDV16GE1K*). This promotion is offered via participating retailers only – the perfect partner for your DSLR.

Panasonic’s second SLR, the DMC-L10, has continued to push the boundaries with an advanced 2.5 inch free angle LCD to full time view offering 270 degree rotation and a versatile shooting style. For a limited period, Panasonic is pleased to include one of its high capacity 16GB SD cards with the L10** When purchased before the end of April 2008 for consumer’s ultimate convenience.

Enabling over 6000 still images to be captured*** The number of images may vary depending on file size the16GB high data storage capacity is ideal for making the most of the DMC-L10. Consumers can enjoy full performance of consecutive shooting on their L10 without worrying about overflow of buffer memory. Add to this a fast data transfer speed of up to 20MB/S and users can easily upload high quality images taken with the DMC-L10 onto their PC. A further benefit is that the Panasonic 16GB card is perfect for RAW shooting.

With the DMC-L10 and SD card in unison, consumers can not only capture beautiful images, but also view them at their leisure. Simply slot the 16GB SD card...