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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DPReview CP+ 2018 Panasonic Interview

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 31, 2018


DPReview interviewed Panasonic at CP+ and below are some excerpts worth mentioning

  • GH5 was designed for photos/video, GH5S for video, and G9 for photos
  • Panasonic decided on contrast AF with DFD when they made the GH4 because PDAF pixels can damage image quality.
  • There are no plans to go PDAF
  • Panasonic can improve their contrast AF with DFD
  • Panasonic might make more fixed lens large sensor cameras in the future.
  • They spent the last 3 years building up their video capabilities and now with the G9 they are starting to build up their stills.
  • Panasonic wants respect for video and stills capabilities.

You can find the full interview here.

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DPReview CP+ 2018 Olympus Interview

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 31, 2018


DPReview interviewed Olympus at CP+ and below are some excerpts worth mentioning

  • System mobility is their top priority, which is helped by the 2x crop.
  • Olympus primarily markets their cameras for photographers, but they have good video.
  • They don’t have a “strong line of communication with the video audience” but they are still interested in growing it.
  • Olympus has found ways to make their IBIS better since the OM-D EM1 Mark II
  • The TG range is very profitable.

You can find the full interview here.

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TCSTV: Panasonic ZS200/TZ200

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 30, 2018

The Panasonic ZS200/TZ200 is still the only 1″ pocket camera with a 15x zoom on the market still even after the success of its predecessor. TCSTV wishes the camera had a built-in ND filter because it has great video quality and a tilty flippy screen for vlogging, but beyond that, it is a good camera for video even with the limited aperture choices along the zoom range. The Panasonic ZS200/TZ200 is a very useful camera but you won’t get a lot of isolation or lowlight, but the 1″ sensor does give you a step up in dynamic range and the camera is fast enough for kid sports.

Panasonic ZS200/TZ200: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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