05-19-2011, 06:27 PM
Mix into that a new post at 4/3rumors http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-hot-new-panasonic-gf-camera-and-new-lens-coming-in-june/
A new "GF" camera in June, which they have given their highest rumour rating. The G3 didn't interest me at all as the smaller body is negated by the viewfinder bulge on the top. If this new GF camera is essentially the G3 in a GF2 like body, I'm very interested. Although faster AF and a more recent imaging system are nice, it is a tough swap for the body IS in my E-P1.
On the DSLR market share comment, by definition if you're treating interchangeable lens cameras together, a new category can only take share away from what was there before. The big question is: are like for like DSLRs sales still growing or are they now shrinking? I wonder which people are buying mirrorless systems? In addition to a DSLR? Instead of a DSLR? Instead of a compact? I think the smaller mirrorless (GF/NEX/E-P) will probably most appeal to compact upgraders. Bigger bodies (G/GH) could directly attack some DSLR sales. I'm still curious to see the rumoured smaller sensor Nikon mirrorless, as the smaller sensor should lead to smaller (equiv. FoV) lenses which would be a big plus for me.
A new "GF" camera in June, which they have given their highest rumour rating. The G3 didn't interest me at all as the smaller body is negated by the viewfinder bulge on the top. If this new GF camera is essentially the G3 in a GF2 like body, I'm very interested. Although faster AF and a more recent imaging system are nice, it is a tough swap for the body IS in my E-P1.
On the DSLR market share comment, by definition if you're treating interchangeable lens cameras together, a new category can only take share away from what was there before. The big question is: are like for like DSLRs sales still growing or are they now shrinking? I wonder which people are buying mirrorless systems? In addition to a DSLR? Instead of a DSLR? Instead of a compact? I think the smaller mirrorless (GF/NEX/E-P) will probably most appeal to compact upgraders. Bigger bodies (G/GH) could directly attack some DSLR sales. I'm still curious to see the rumoured smaller sensor Nikon mirrorless, as the smaller sensor should lead to smaller (equiv. FoV) lenses which would be a big plus for me.
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