Alongside the GH4R and the V-Log firmware for the GH4, Panasonic also unveiled four new lenses, including the completely new Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. lens.
Other lens updates include:
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By Eric Reagan
Alongside the GH4R and the V-Log firmware for the GH4, Panasonic also unveiled four new lenses, including the completely new Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. lens.
Other lens updates include:
By Eric Reagan
Panasonic has finally announced the long-awaited V-Log gamma curve update for the Lumix GH4. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
Panasonic’s GH4 has been rumored to get an upgrade with a V-Log recording option for wider dynamic range and greater flexibility in color grading. We saw this feature alongside the anamorphic firmware upgrade back at NAB 2015.
What we didn’t know at the time was when it would be released and if it would cost extra. We still don’t have answers to these questions but new rumors from Digicame-info suggest that Panasonic may introduce a new model, the GH4R, which comes with V-Log capabilities out of the box. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
The new Panasonic Lumix GX8 is now shipping from retailers. The Micro Four Thirds format GX8 features a 20.3MP sensor and captures 4K video at 24/30p. The camera retails for $1200. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
By Eric Reagan
Metabones has a released a new lens adapter for Panasonic Micro Four Thirds cameras. The Metabones T Speed Booster ULTRA 0.71x adapter will adapt Canon EF lenses to Panasonic MFT cameras like the Panasonic GH4.
The new Speed Booster increases maximum aperture by one stop and makes the lens 0.71x wider than in otherwise would be on the Micro Four Thirds camera. It allows Panasonic Micro Four Thirds cameras to achieve autofocus with either Canon EF lenses. It can be powered by either the camera body or an external 5v power source.
Aperture is also controlled by the camera body and image stabilization is supported on lenses that provide this feature. A detachable tripod foot is compatible with Arca Swiss ball heads.
The Metabones T Speed Booster ULTRA 0.71x adapter retails for $649 and is expected to ship in early October. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
By Eric Reagan
Along with the GH4 price drop, Panasonic has dropped prices on three popular lenses.
Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 ASPH II lens for $297.99 (was $397.99)
Panasonic 35-100mm f/2.8 lens for $1298 (was $1498)
Panasonic 7-14mm f/4 ASPH lens for $897.99 (reg. $1197.99)
By Eric Reagan
Alongside the new Lumix GX8, Panasonic has also unveiled the new Lumix FZ300 superzoom camera. It features a 12.1MP sensor with a 25-600mm (35mm equivalent) zoom range lens with a constant f/2.8 aperture. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
Panasonic just announced its new 20.3MP Lumix GX8 Micro Four Thirds camera. In addition to the higher resolution sensor than what we’ve seen from prior Micro Four Thirds cameras, the Lumix GX8 keeps with the recent trend from Panasonic by offering 4K video capture. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
B&H has the new Panasonic Lumix G7 camera in stock and now shipping. The G7 is a 16MP Micro Four Thirds camera that captures 4K video for under $800. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
By Eric Reagan
B&H has the new Panasonic HX-A1 Action Cam in stock and now shipping. The HX-A1 is a compact 3.3″ long camera that resembles a lipstick tube and really isn’t much larger than one. [Read more…]