Posted by aquadog on January 5, 2011 ·
Today, Panasonic announced the Lumix DMC-FH27 and Lumix DMC-FH25 digital cameras. Both cameras feature 16.1-megapixels, a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens with 8x optical zoom, 720p HD video recording, MEGA OIS, Intelligent Auto, Intelligent Zoom, Intelligent Resolution, Intelligent ISO Control, a Venus Engine VI image processor, Sonic Speed AutoFocus, AF Tracking, Intelligent Exposure, Intelligent Scene [...]
Posted by aquadog on January 5, 2011 ·
Panasonic announced two new FH-series digital cameras, the Lumix DMC-FH5 and Lumix DMC-FH2. The Lumix DMC-FH5 features 16.1-megapixels and the Lumix DMC-FH2 features 14.1-megapixels. Both cameras include a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC retractable lens with a 4x optical zoom, 1280 x 720p HD video recording, MEGA O.I.S., Venus Engine VI, Intelligent Auto mode, Intelligent Zoom, AF (Auto Focus) Tracking, [...]
Posted by Photo-John on November 4, 2010 ·
Panasonic has announced the follow-up to their popular Lumix GF1 Micro Four Thirds camera. The new Panasonic Lumix GF2 is smaller and lighter and trades the traditional camera controls found on the GF1 for a more consumer-friendly touchscreen control interface. It appears to use the same 12-megapixel Live MOS sensor as the GF1 but has improved image processing and video resolution has been increased [...]
Posted by aquadog on October 6, 2010 ·
Panasonic announced the new MW-20 mulitmedia system digital photo frame. The MW-20 combines a stereo sound system, an iPod Touch/iPhone dock and charger for photo and music playback, and a 9-inch adjustable angle display screen. The MW-20 also features a 5.6-mm super slim semi dome speaker, a diffuser, built-in DSP (Digital Signal Processor), 2GB of built-in memory, SD memory card slot, a power-saving [...]
Posted by PopPhoto Flash on September 21, 2010 ·
FROM OUR EDITORS AT PHOTOKINA: Leica’s all-new V-Lux 2 is to the Panasonic FZ100 what the Leica D-Lux 5 is to the Panasonic LX5—essentially the same camera (other than that infamous red Leica badge). So when Leica announced its brand new V-Lux 2, its specs came as no surprise. This is not to say that they are not very impressive.
The V-Lux 2 features a 14MP CMOS sensor, 3” LCD screen, an [...]
Posted by aquadog on September 21, 2010 ·
Today, Panasonic announced the new Lumix DMC-GH2 hybrid touch-control Digital Single Lens Micro camera that is compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System standard.
The Lumix DMC-GH2 features a 16.05-megapixel multi-aspect LIVE MOS sensor, 3D shooting capability with the newly announced Lumix G 12.5mm f/12 lens, a 3.0-inch LCD with Multi Aspect Wide Screen LVF (Live View Finder), Venus Engine FHD [...]
Posted by aquadog on September 21, 2010 ·
Today, Panasonic announced three new lenses for the Lumix G Series cameras on the Micro Four Thirds System standard, the Lumix G 12.5mm f/12, Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 ASPH, and Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4.0-5.6 MEGA O.I.S..
The Lumix G 12.5mm f/12 is the first interchangeable 3D lens with two optical systems in the lens mount for instant 3D shooting, even when shooting objects in motion. The Lumix G 14mm [...]
Posted by PopPhoto Flash on September 21, 2010 ·
FROM OUR EDITORS AT PHOTOKINA: Leica announced its all-new D-Lux 5—the expected update to their flagship compact line. Other than the iconic red badge, the D-Lux 5 is essentially the same camera on the inside as the Panasonic LX5, so it’s no surprise that their specs are nearly identical. Although this shouldn't be held against the D-Lux 5 seeing as we are quite impressed with the LX5.
It [...]
Posted by PopPhoto Flash on September 21, 2010 ·
Panasonic's new 100-300mm f/4-5.6 lens on the new GH2.
FROM OUR EDITORS AT PHOTOKINA: To accompany the launch of the new GH2 hybrid photo/video camera, Panasonic also announced the launch of three new lenses: The Lumix G 12.5mm f/12 3D lens (H-FT012), the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 ASPH lens (H-H014), and the Lumix G VARIO 100-300mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. lens (H-FS100300).
12.5mm 3D lens:
Utilizing [...]
Posted by PopPhoto Flash on September 1, 2010 ·
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Panasonic announced the production of two new high-speed Class10 SDHC memory cards—the RP-SDY08G (8GB) and the RP-SDY16G (16GB). Both cards boast read speeds of up to 60mb/s (more than 2x faster than their current cards) conforming to the new UHS-I standards and making them a good choice for full HD or even 3D video recording.
Continuing the legacy of other Gold model [...]
Posted by BenGsKe on August 3, 2010 ·
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While the war over the long-term viability of 3D technology rages on in electronics stores and website comment sections, Panasonic seems to be determined to lead the charge of three-dimensional entertainment. Part of that strategy, which we will see by the end of 2010, includes a 3D lens designed for use with the Lumix G series. The announcement comes as a companion piece for the [...]
Posted by PopPhoto Flash on July 28, 2010 ·
While the war over the long-term viability of 3D technology rages on in electronics stores and website comment sections, Panasonic seems to be determined to lead the charge of three-dimensional entertainment. Part of that strategy, which we will see by the end of 2010, includes a 3D lens designed for use with the Lumix G series. The announcement comes as a companion piece for the unveiling of their [...]
Posted by PopPhoto Flash on July 20, 2010 ·
The latest last iteration of Panasonic's Lumix LX line, the LX3, garnered plenty of positive responses from shooters looking for a compact that can turn out high-quality images. Now, they're hoping its replacement will get the same warm reception.
On paper, the two cameras actually look fairly similar. Like the LX3, the LX5 sports a Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens with a maximum aperture [...]
Posted by PopPhoto Flash on July 20, 2010 ·
Personally, I'm not crazy about the term "hybrid camera," but Panasonic has applied it to their new 24x superzoom, mainly because it has the ability to capture 1080i HD video and its new MOS sensor. Its 24x lens (25-600mm 35mm equivalent) doesn't hurt, either.
Aside from its video-capture capabilities, the FZ100 does have some features worth bragging about. It can capture full-resolution, [...]
Posted by PopPhoto Flash on July 18, 2010 ·
Using a micro four thirds sensor to capture video isn't an entirely new idea, but basing a professional movie camera around the format surely is. Panasonic's new AVCCAM, which is scheduled to launch by the end of this year, is compatible with the growing selection of micro four thirds lenses and has all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a high-end movie camera. It shoots full 1080 and [...]