Panasonic Lumix G Lenses Press Release

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 4, 2017


The Renewal of LUMIX G Lenses Offer Higher Performance and Image Quality
LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm / F2.8 II ASPH. / POWER O.I.S.(H-HSA12035) LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm / F2.8 II / POWER O.I.S.(H-HSA35100) LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S.(H-FSA45200) LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-FSA100300)

LAS VEGAS, NV (JANUARY 4, 2017) – Panasonic is renewing four LUMIX G digital interchangeable lenses to gain higher performance and mobility: the LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm / F2.8 II ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. (H-HSA12035), LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm / F2.8 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-HSA35100), LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-FSA45200) and LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-FSA100300).  All of these new lenses comply with the advanced functions of the latest LUMIX G digital cameras. Read More »

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Panasonic FZ80 Press Release

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 4, 2017


Panasonic FZ80 B&H photo/Adorama/Amazon

Panasonic introduces the new LUMIX FZ80, perfect for the outdoor enthusiast to capture amazing moments near and far
The LUMIX FZ80 features ultra-wide and dynamic zoom, 4K video recording and 4K PHOTO

LAS VEGAS, NV (JANUARY 4, 2017) – Panasonic has today announced the new LUMIX FZ80 from the popular FZ series that packs a powerful optical zoom and superior controllability, including manual operation over photo and video recording. The LUMIX FZ80 features the exceptionally-versatile LUMIX DC VARIO 20mm ultra wide-angle lens with a 60x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 20-1200mm), which makes it possible to capture dynamic landscapes, wild animals and birds from a distance. Read More »

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Panasonic GH5 Press Release

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 4, 2017


Panasonic GH5 B&H photo/Adorama/Amazon

Panasonic LUMIX GH5 DSLM Camera Featuring the World’s First 4K 60p/50p1 and 4K 30p 4:2:2 10- bit2 Video Recording Function
Panasonic once again pushes still and video boundaries with the LUMIX GH5

LAS VEGAS, NV (JANUARY 4, 2017) – Panasonic has today announced the LUMIX GH5, the latest flagship model of LUMIX G DSLM cameras based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard. The new camera delivers a high-end, hybrid performance to photo enthusiasts and professional videographers looking to capture moments in 4K 60p/50p video and 6K PHOTO.

Defying all the general concepts of what a mirrorless camera can do, the LUMIX GH Series has reached a number of milestones with this introduction. Packing a host of innovative advancements in picture quality, response and performance into an unimaginably small-sized body, the new LUMIX GH5 opens the door to a new stage of photographic and cinematographic culture. Read More »

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Panasonic GH5 and Accessories Listed Earlier

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 3, 2017

The Panasonic GH5, Handgrip and XLR Expansion were listed earlier for $1,999 (we removed the link and graphic as requested). Unfortunately the rumors seem to be true that the body will be $1,999. The battery grip is $349 and the XLR expansion is $399.

Updated with nokishita leaked information

  • LUMIX DC-GH 5
    – Number of effective pixels 20.3 million pixels (total number of pixels: 21.77 million pixels)
    – 3,680,000 dots organic EL EVF (0.76 times)
    – 1.62 million dots free angle monitor (touch panel)
    – Wi-Fi (802.11a / b / g / n / ac), Bluetooth (v4.2) installed
    – USB type-C (USB 3.1 GEN 1)
    – Dual SD card slot
    – 138.5 x 98.1 x 87.4 mm
    – 645 g (main body only), 725 g (SD card, battery included)
  • LEICA DG Vario-Elmarit 12 – 60 mm F 2.8 – 4 Power OIS
    – Lens construction: 12 groups 14 pieces (4 aspheric lenses and 2 ED lenses)
    – Shortest shooting distance: 20 cm (wide angle), 24 cm (telephoto)
    – Maximum shooting magnification: 0.3 times (converted to 35 mm 0.6 times)
    – Shake correction: POWER OIS
    – Filter diameter: 62 mm
    – Size (maximum diameter × length): 68.4 mm × 86 mm
    – Weight: 320 g
  • LUMIX GX VARIO 12 – 35mm F2.8 II ASPH. POWER OIS
  • LUMIX GX VARIO 35-100mm F2.8 II POWER OIS
  • LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm F4-5.6 II POWER O.I.S.
  • LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II POWER O.I.S.
  • LUMIX DC-GF 9 (It has not been confirmed overseas yet)
  • LUMIX FZ 80/82? (No information from trustworthy sources yet)
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Panasonic G85/LX10 Frame Rate Hack

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 1, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOGzEauq064&

Yesterday I posted the FZ2500 videos from our contributor. Today we have new videos of the Panasonic G85 and LX10 PAL cameras and how they can be hacked to allow NTSC frame rates. The instructions below should work with all the latest Lumix camera so give it a try if you need a world camera. You can also download G85 sample videos from here or the LX10 sample videos from here to try for yourself.

Panasonic G85 Amazon/B&H Photo/Adoroma
Panasonic LX10 Amazon/B&H Photo/Adoroma

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59IpCGm7wOI&

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjZRWNKMhWg&

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