JVC Kenwood Officially Joins Micro Four Thirds Camp

Olympus and Panasonic announced a joint statement on April 7th, 2014

The JVCKENWOOD Corporation, which manufactures and sells video, audio, and radio equipment globally under the JVC and KENWOOD brands, has joined the Micro Four Thirds group and will soon be introducing an exciting new line of advanced new Micro Four Thirds products.

'The release of these new products will add to the growing diversity of the Micro Four Thirds System line-up, which now consists of a wide range of products that represent the unique characteristics of each participating company.

Kenwood merged with JVC in October 2011, to form JVCKENWOOD, which is based in Yokohama, Japan.

Does anyone remember any products from JVC or Kenwood that has anything to do with still camera?

JVC was best known for camcorders; from the smallest digital camcorders to professional grade camcorders.  And Kenwood was pretty much in audio equipment such as car stereos and receivers.

JVCKENWOOD recently showcased a ‘4k mini camera system equipped with a 4K super35mm image sensor' at the National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas, USA.

It looks like this new joint company is taking the camera business pretty seriously, and it is a great news for MFT system fans.  Looking at the history of JVC and Kenwood, they are capable of producing really amazing consumer electronics products.  Stay tuned for more update!