Category Archives: Panasonic

PGN Review Panasonic GX850/800

Lok thinks the Panasonic GX850/800 could be a Sony RX100 killer, but it’s not quite there yet. He sees it as a great stills camera but isn’t impressed with the GX850/800 for vlogging. Maybe he’s right and Panasonic will turn this camera into a RX100 killer when they announce a GX900, but I think Panasonic will […]

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Panasonic GH5 Tech Demo Videos

Panasonic released an interesting series of demo videos showing off the Panasonic GH5. The first (above) shows how DFD can predict the direction and distance of the train in motion. The second (below) shows how well Panasonic’s new 5 axis dual IS system works. The final video discusses how the Panasonic GH5 has improved heat dissipation. […]

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Panasonic GH5 Firmware 2.0 Announcement

Panasonic Press Release DC-GH5 Firmware Update Service Ver.2.0 for Exceptional Enhancement of Performance and Functions Panasonic responds to user demands in firmware update Enhanced functionalities for professional users Exceptional camera upgrades to improve imagery Berlin, Germany (30th August 2017) – Panasonic is announcing the new firmware update program Ver.2.0 for DC-GH5 to further enhance its performance. […]

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Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 I & II VS Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8

When manufacturers revise lenses it can create buying opportunities, especially when the revisions are minor. In the case of the Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 I & II the main difference is the image stabilization system that allows the GH5 to shoot silky smooth video even while walking, but if this doesn’t matter to you then you […]

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m43 Solar Eclipse Coverage Videos

Many photographers photographed the Solar Eclipse yesterday including me, but some of the best videos of the eclipse came from Panasonic GH5 owners. m43 has a huge advantage shooting these kinds of events and a lot of videographers captured some great footage of the event on Youtube that shows a variety of ways the eclipse […]

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Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm vs LUMIX G II VARIO 100-300mm

The PANASONIC LUMIX G LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH. and LUMIX G II VARIO LENS, 100-300mm are both great lenses that include very capable O.I.S. systems, but is the Panasonic 100-400mm worth almost $1000 more? While the 100-400mm is a little sharper and includes some additional sharpness the 100-300mm is quite capable and I actually made one […]

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Solar Eclipse Software and More

The program Solar Eclipse Maestro for MacOS X has support for Panasonic cameras built in and can help simplify your solar eclipse experience, but there are other apps like UMBRAPHILEX, which allow for more basic controls. If you are a windows user you can give Solar Eclipse Timer and Camera controller (SETnC) a try. While UMBRAPHILEX isn’t designed for […]

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