Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide is a new book from Brian Matsumoto and Carol F. Roullard. As you may know, the Panasonic G2 is an entry-level Micro Four Thirds camera.
This new book retails for $29.95; however, it can currently be found for $19.29 on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Schneider-Kreuznach has announced that it will develop lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds system (e.g., Panasonic GH2, Olympus E-PL2, etc.). No word on when the first batch of lenses for these cameras will be announced or what the prices might be, but one would expect that we’ll see something (at least a concept) by CliQ 2011.
Panasonic has announced pricing on some of its recently-introduced Lumix digital cameras.
The Panasonic Lumix GF2 will carry a retail price of $499.95 for the body only. The GF2 and 14-42mm lens kit will retail for $599.95, while the GF2 and 14mm prime lens kit will retail for $699.95. The Lumix GF2 should be available later this month.
You can check on availability for the Panasonic Lumix GF2 at B&H Photo, Adorama and Amazon.com.
All of the new Lumix compact cameras will be available in March 2011, with prices and retailer availability links below. [Read more…]
Switronix and Redrock Micro have teamed up to deliver customized HDSLR rigs that take advantage of Switronix’s battery systems and Redrock Micro’s supports. The Switronix powered rigs offer up to 6-times the runtime of standard DSLR batteries and can also be used to power on-board electronics like external LCD monitors. Switronix offers battery connection cables for the Canon 5D MKII, Canon 7D, Canon 60D, Canon T2i, and Panasonic AG-AF100.
Check out some of the configurations below. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix FX78 is a new 12.1MP compact camera with a 5x optical zoom lens and a 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD. The FX78 captures 1920 x 1080 AVCHD video and shoots still images at up to 3.7 fps for up to 7 frames.
The Lumix FX78 should be available in March with no announced price as of today.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix TS3 is a shockprook, waterproof and dustproof digital camera. The TS3 features a 12.1MP sensor, 4.6x optical zoom lens and a 2.7-inch LCD. The Lumix TS3 also captures 1920 x 1080 AVCHD video and offers high speed still image frame rates of 3.7 frames per second for up to 7 frames.
The TS3 is waterproof down to 40 feet, shockproof to 6.6 feet and freeze proof down to 14° F.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix ZS8 and Lumix ZS10 are new 14MP point and shoot cameras.
The ZS8 features a CCD image sensor, 3-inch 230k dot LCD, 720p HD video capture and a 16x zoom lens. The ZS10 steps up to a CMOS image sensor, 430k dot res LCD and 3D image capture.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix FH5 and FH2 are new point and shoot camera introduced at CES 2011, featuring 16.1MP and 14.1MP sensors, respectively. Both cameras offer 4x optical zoom lenses and capture 720p HD video. Details on price and availability will be announced at a later date.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix FP7 and FP5 are new ultra-compact cameras introduced at CES 2011. The FP7 features a 16.1MP sensor and 3.5-inch touchscreen display, while the FP5 sports a 14.1MP sensor and 3-inch touchscreen LCD. Both cameras have a 4x optical zoom lens and capture 720p HD video. Prices and availability will be announced at a later date.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix FH27 and FH25 are new 16.1MP cameras featuring 8x optical zoom lenses. The FH27 has a 3-inch touchscreen LCD, while the FH25 features a non-touch 2.7-inch LCD. Both cameras allow capture of 720p HD video. Price and release dates will be announced at a later date.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]