Panasonic High Dynamic Range Organic Sensor Tech

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 1, 2017


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 tried running the document through google translate, but it is too large for the app. The global shutter performance looks promising and could challenge the technology inside the Sony a9.

Via Image Sensor World

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Panasonic GH5 Firmware Fix Recommendations

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 29, 2017

12 Things Panasonic should fix in their next firmware update

  1. AF should work before recording in variable frame rate
  2. Auto ISO doesn’t tell you the ISO the camera is choosing while recording
  3. Manual focus assistance while recoding
  4. More control over custom settings
  5. Record audio with more frame rates
  6. Record at 48 fps with audio
  7. Access to lower bit rates
  8. Should be able to hot swap the battery in the battery grip without the battery being completely dead
  9. Doesn’t tell how much battery life is left in the camera and the grip
  10. Stretch the footage on the rear screen when using anamorphic lenses
  11. Fix the IBIS sway when walking
  12. Improve continuous autofocus when recording

Panasonic GH5: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic GH5 Film Maker Kit: B&H Photo

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

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 26, 2017

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 my Fujifilm X-T2. Of course, if you’re a serious videographer, then chances are you already own one of these useful tools.

Atomos Ninja Inferno: B&H Photo  / Adorama
Panasonic GH5: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic GH5 Film Maker Kit: B&H Photo

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

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 24, 2017

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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Olympus Magazine May/June 2017

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 23, 2017


The May/June issue of Olympus magazine is available here. There is also an opportunity inside to win a M.Zuiko 60mm Macro lens.

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