alphaone
08-28-2007, 12:50 PM
http://www.biofos.com/esystem/_img/panny_10.jpg
Take a look at the test model above and see how close it is to the new E-3 pictured immediately below and further down the page. There are many similarities and to me anyway this is the yet to be announced E-3 with a slightly modified skin and button/dial arrangement. The camera also boasts an 11 point AF system and an enlarged viewfinder. However, there are differences and there needs to be, as the E-3 and L1 machines will go head to head in the marketplace but aimed at different groups. Panasonic have promised a pro-level camera for some time and it also explains why the L1 is currently offered at knock down prices (including the Leica 14-50mm IS zoom lens.) I cannot see the L10 being announced before the E-3's debut of mid-October 2007 and I'm assuming it will be later in the year or early 2008. The lens on the above L10 seems to be a new version of the 14-50mm Leica without (either) the aperture ring or the MF ring but sporting the Mega IS feature indicating no in-body IS! If the price differentail between the E-330 and the Panasonic L1 is to be repeated the L10 may be more expensive than the upcoming E-3. It's all getting very interesting.
Take a look at the test model above and see how close it is to the new E-3 pictured immediately below and further down the page. There are many similarities and to me anyway this is the yet to be announced E-3 with a slightly modified skin and button/dial arrangement. The camera also boasts an 11 point AF system and an enlarged viewfinder. However, there are differences and there needs to be, as the E-3 and L1 machines will go head to head in the marketplace but aimed at different groups. Panasonic have promised a pro-level camera for some time and it also explains why the L1 is currently offered at knock down prices (including the Leica 14-50mm IS zoom lens.) I cannot see the L10 being announced before the E-3's debut of mid-October 2007 and I'm assuming it will be later in the year or early 2008. The lens on the above L10 seems to be a new version of the 14-50mm Leica without (either) the aperture ring or the MF ring but sporting the Mega IS feature indicating no in-body IS! If the price differentail between the E-330 and the Panasonic L1 is to be repeated the L10 may be more expensive than the upcoming E-3. It's all getting very interesting.