Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Panasonic GH3 is expected to arrive prior to Photokina 2012 as an update to the Panasonic GH2, one of the most popular mirrorless cameras to date.
The new model is expected to feature a new 16MP “Wide Dynamic Range” sensor and offer video capture at an impressive 72Mbit/s bit rate. Check out the full rundown on the specs below. [Read more…]
Panasonic has announced the new AG-AC90 AVCCAM HD camcorder, which features 3-MOS image sensors capturing HD video at 1080/60p, 60i, 30p and 24p.
The pro camcorder features a stabilized 12x optical zoom lens (29.8-357.6mm equivalent) and three independent adjustable rings for zoom, focus and iris. The AC90 records to two SD card slots with support for SDXC and UHS-1. Data rates measure 28Mbps for 60p only and 21Mbps average for other 1080 frame rates. Lower data rates are available for extended recording times.
The AC90 also includes dual XLR inputs and a built-in stereo mic. The camera has both an eye-piece viewfinder and a 3.5-inch LCD monitor at 1.15MP resolution.
The Pansonic AG-AC90 will be available in late fall 2012 at a targeted $2250 retail price. Check for availability at B&H Photo.
Panasonic Lumix FZ60
Along with the new constant aperture FZ200, Panasonic has released two more Lumix superzooms – the LZ20 and FZ60.
The FZ60 is a step down from the FZ200 and features a 24x optical zoom (25-600mm equivalent) with a variable aperture (f/2.8-5.2), a 16.1MP CMOS image sensor and the ability to capture 1080/60i or 1080/30p video. The Panasonic Lumix FZ60 retails for $349 and is available here at B&H Photo.
The LZ20 rounds out the bottom end of the superzooms and sports a 21x optical zoom lens (25-525mm equivalent), a 16MP CCD image sensor and 720p video at 30fps. The Panasonic LZ20 retails for $249 and is available here at B&H Photo. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix SZ5 is a compact camera with a 10x optical zoom (25-250mm equivalent) and 14.1MP CCD image sensor. It is Wi-Fi enabled and allows you to connect the camera directly to your smartphone to share photos online.
The SZ5 uses the LUMIX LINK app, available for iOS and Android, to shoot remotely from your phone with a live view display communicated via Wi-Fi. The LUMIX LINK app also allows you to control many of the cameras features remotely from your phone (e.g., zoom, focus select, shoot and playback).
The Panasonic Lumix SZ5 retails for $199 and is available in white or black.
More details on the Lumix SZ5 in the full press release below. [Read more…]
The Panasonic FZ200 is the first superzoom camera that sports a f/2.8 constant aperture throughout its 25-600mm equivalent zoom range. The FZ200 features a 12.1MP image sensor and can capture full res images at 12fps.
The FZ200 also features HD video capture at 1080/60p, as well as HD video (presumably 720p) at 120fps and VGA-res video at 240fps.
The FZ200 retails for $599 and is currently available for pre-order here at B&H Photo.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix G5 is the latest Micro Four Thirds camera and it sports a 16MP image sensor with full time live view and a 3-inch touch screen LCD. In addition to 16MP RAW image files, the new G5 also captures 1080/60p HD video with 150 minutes max clip time when shooting AVCHD video.
The G5 is packaged with a 14-42mm kit lens for $799 and is available here at B&H Photo.
Alongside the G5, Panasonic also announced a new 45-150mm HD zoom lens, priced at $299 and available in both black and silver. [Read more…]
The Pansonic Lumix LX7 is a new 10.1MP point and shoot camera with a 3.8x optical zoom lens. The camera shoots RAW still images and 1080p video at up to 60 fps. The zoom lens is wide and bright. Zoom coverage is an equivalent of 24-90mm with an max aperture of f/1.4 to f/2.3 on the respective ends of the zoom.
No word on price yet, but you can check availability here at B&H Photo. (Also in white here.) [Read more…]
A new Panasonic Micro Four Thirds lens spilled out onto the interweb this week ahead of its official unveiling. The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 HD OIS lens should be along soon – with the HD emblem suggesting that this lens will be optimized for silent video operation like the classic HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 lens.
Perhaps this is a replacement for the current 45-200mm f/4-5.6 OIS non-HD lens, or just a video-optimized version to complement the line-up?
[via Photo Rumors]
Amazon has a steal on the very good Panasonic GX1 (see my GX1 Review) for only $395 for today only. (Compare to $539). The deal is only available on the black body and not the silver. Check it out here at Amazon.
The Panasonic Lumix GX1 is a compact Micro Four Thirds camera that features a 16MP image sensor, a 3-inch touchscreen LCD and captures 1080/60i AVCHD video.
The GX1 is one of the mirrorless cameras that really pushes the compact nature of the mirrorless format, while retaining a large image sensor. Combined with the ultra-compact 14-42mm power zoom lens, the GX1 delivers near-DSLR performance in an almost-pocketable form factor. [Read more…]