Z CAM E2 Deep Learning Engine

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 6, 2018

Interesting look at the Z CAM E2 Deep Learning Engine from the camera the leaked the other day. I’m curious how flexible this will be and if the SDK will have a nice GUI for users without a technical programing background to dig into.

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Visit Panasonic at NAB 2018

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 5, 2018


Panasonic started updating their NAB page with information about their presences at the show. You can check it out here.

Join us at Booth C3607 to experience the latest advancements in Panasonic technology. More information including an overview map of our booth and contest details coming soon! We’ll be updating this page throughout the show with news and videos, new product releases & more. Be sure to check back soon!

I am pretty sure their new products will be more in the professional space, but we will see in the coming days.

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Adobe Lightroom Update Finally Adds G9/ZS200 Support and New Features

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 4, 2018


Adobe has been doing a good job of adding cameras quickly for other manufacturers, but seem to be neglecting m43. Whether you love or hate Adobe the new version of Lightroom brings some new features worth trying. Adobe is going to have to create a lot more value over the coming months to fend off programs like Luminar and ON1 in the features department. You can read more about Adobe’s new features here and here.

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Z CAM E2

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 4, 2018


The Z CAM E2 was posted earlier today and pulled below you can see all the relevant information and here is the google cache.

Video Mode

Video resolution4096×2160 @24fps
3840×2160 @24fps/25fps/30fps
2880×2160 @24fps/25fps/30fps
1920×1920 @24fps/25fps/30fps
1920×1440 @24fps/25fps/30fps
1920×1080 @24fps/25fps/30fps
1920×1080 @50fps/60fps
1280×720 @50fps/60fps/240fps
840×480 @25fps/30fps
Video EncoderH.264 high profile
4K UHD bit rate60Mbps
Audio encoderAAC
File formatMOV
MicrophoneStereo
SpeakerNo
ShutterAuto/Manual

Photo Mode

Photo resolution16M (4640×3480)
12M (4000×3000)
8M (3260×2448)
5M (2592×1944)
File formatJPEG (DCF, EXIF), RAW
JPEG quality levelSuper fine, Fine, Basic
Uncompressed formatDNG
Time lapse supportYes
Maximum burst speed15fps (at 16M)
Maximum shutter speed1/8000s

Settings

ISOAuto/Manual, 100~102400
White balanceAuto/Manual
MeteringCenter, Average, Spot
BrightnessYes
SharpnessYes
SaturationYes
ContrastYes
Auto focusSingle
Continuous Average
Flexible Zone
Manual focusYes
Storage typeMicro SD (SD/SDHC/SDXC)

Connectivity

USBMicro USB 2.0
HDMIMini HDMI 1.4a
Microphone port3.5mm
WiFi802.11n
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0

Power

DC power port5V 2A power adapter
Battery2000mAh lithium ion
BodyMagnesium alloy
Weight216.6g (incl. battery)
Dimensions75.2mm x 56.1mm x 50.25mm

List of lens supported (for reference only) :

  • LUMIX G 14mm f/2.5
  • OLYMPUS M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8
  • LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8
  • LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6
  • LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm F/3.5-5.6
  • LUMIX G VARIO 45-150mm F4.0-5.6
  • OLYMPUS M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro
  • LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm f/1.4
  • OLYMPUS M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8
  • OLYMPUS M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
  • OLYMPUS M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6
  • Lumix G X Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6
    Power O.I.S. PZ Lens H-PS14042
  • LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 II
  • OLYMPUS M.Zuiko 12mm f/2.0
  • LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm f/1.7
  • LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm f/4.0-5.6
  • LUMIX G Macro 30mm f/2.8
  • LUMIX G VARIO 35-100mm f/4.0-5.6
  • LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm f/1.2
  • OLYMPUS M.Zuiko 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6
  • OLYMPUS M.ZUiko 12-40mm f/2.8
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Panasonic AU-EVA1 Firmware Update

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 2, 2018


You can download the Panasonic AU-EVA1 firmware update here.

Panasonic AU-EVA1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

New Features
Additional recording formats
4096×2160(4K)
422Intra 400M 29.97p,24p,25p,23.98p
3840×2160(UHD)
422Intra 400M 29.97p,25p,23.98p
2048×1080(2K)
422Intra 200M 59.94p,50p
422Intra 100M 29.97p,24p,25p,23.98p
1920×1080(FHD)
422Intra 200M 59.94p,50p
422Intra 100M 29.97p,25p,23.98p,59.94i,50i
422LongGOP 50M 59.94i,50i
(Support for VFR)
4K / UHD
422Intra 400M Max 30fps
2K / FHD
422Intra 200M/100M Max 120fps (equivalent to 400M)
Support for Interval REC
Support for RAW Output
5.7K/30p, Crop 4K/60p, Crop 2K/240p
Output of CAMERA metadata (info about sensor, lens, etc.) superimposed on SDI
Output of information displayed on LCD so as to be able to use HDMI output for VF purpose（Focus Assist and HOME Screen）
Improvement in HOME Screen operability
Switching of VFR ON/OFF, SHUTTER ON/OFF and ISO/GAIN
Improvement of WFM
Transmittance of WFM display is lowered for improvement in readability.
WFM can be switched directly from Focus Square.
Compatibility with 3rd-party wired remote controls
Improvement
When SDI OUT menu is at OFF, mounting/dismounting of LCD causes REC S/S button on the Grip to no longer work. This problem is fixed.

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