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Panasonic High Dynamic Range Organic Sensor Tech

Image Sensor World reported: Panasonic publishes a paper in Japanese “Development of Simultaneous Capture Wide Dynamic Range Technology and Global Shutter Technology for Organic Photoconductive Film Image Sensor” describing, essentially, a way to control sensitivity on per pixel basis. It’s quite similar to the sensor presented at ISSCC 2017, but without the IR sensitivity I […]

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Panasonic GH5 Firmware Fix Recommendations

12 Things Panasonic should fix in their next firmware update AF should work before recording in variable frame rate Auto ISO doesn’t tell you the ISO the camera is choosing while recording Manual focus assistance while recoding More control over custom settings Record audio with more frame rates Record at 48 fps with audio Access to […]

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Atomos Ninja Inferno and GH5 – 10-bit 4:2:2 4K at 60p – Worth it?

The Panasonic GH5 is one of the few cameras that allows for high-quality internal video recording, but if you absolutely must have the best footage possible then you might want to invest in an Atomos Ninja Inferno. Atomos digital recorders are expensive accessories, but I have been very close to buying one multiple time for […]

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Mirror Lessons Review: Panasonic Leica DG 8-18mm f/2.8-4.0

Mirrorlessons is impressed with the Panasonic Leica DG 8-18mm f/2.8-4.0, but the Olympus M.Zuiko 7-14mm f2.8 Pro is also a good option if you prefer Olympus lenses. Panasonic Leica 8-18 mm: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Panasonic GH5: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama Olympus M.Zuiko 7-14mm f2.8 Pro: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 Mark 1 vs Mark 2

Jordan and Max compare the Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 Mark 1 and Mark 2 in the video above and come to an interesting conclusion. It’s probably only worth owning a Mark 2 if your body currently supports dual IS version 2, otherwise, it isn’t really worth upgrading at this time. Panasonic 12-35mm F/2.8 II ASPH: B&H Photo / Adorama / Amazon

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Olympus and Panasonic Firmware Updates

Olympus firmware updates are available via the Olympus Camera Updater. The Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm/F4.0-F6.3 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. firmware update procedure can be found here.

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FIRST LOK: Nick Driftwood’s 12k 360 Rig using 6x Lumix GX80

Nick Driftwood assembled a pretty amazing 12k 360 RIG for NAB using 6 Panasonic GX85/80 and 6 iZugar MKX22 lenses. You can see the results below. If you don’t have a VR headset these videos can also be viewed on a phone.

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