New Cameras - Panasonic GX8 and FZ300K
/Panasonic has announced two new cameras- The GX8 and the FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera
Basically this is a little brother to the GH4 in size/shape that offers some significant advances in features and I believe tips the hand off what Panasonic will offer in the GH5.
- 20.3 MP Digital Live MOS Sensor (the first 20MP sensor in 4/3, previous sensors were 16MP)
- Tilting 2.36m-Dot 0.77x OLED EVF (The viewfinder is capable of tilting 90 degrees)
- 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen (full articulated and touch to focus)
- 4K UHD Video Recording at 30/24 fps (4K video and 4k photo modes)
- Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC
- 10 fps Shooting with AF-S and ISO 25600
- DFD AF System (Significantly Improved autofocus system)
- In-Camera Image Stabilization, Dual I.S. (In body image stabilization also works in conjunction with IS enabled lenses for additional stabilization)
- Splash proof magnesium alloy construction
Preorder from B&H Photo for $1197.99 Body Only - Shipping August 15th
Preorder from B&H Photo for $1197.99 Body Only - Shipping August 15th
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Digital Camera
These superzoom cameras continue to improve and while not at the level of a DSLR with massive zoom lens they do offer excellent image quality, crazy amount of zoom in a reasonable size, weight and priced package.
- 12.1 MP 1/2.3" MOS Sensor
- Venus Engine Image Processor
- Leica DC Vario-Elmarit f/2.8 Lens 25mm-600mm (35mm Equivalent)
- 1.44m-Dot 0.7x OLED EVF
- 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Free Angle Touchscreen
- 4K UHD Video Recording at 30 fps
- Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
- ISO 6400, 12 fps Shooting, 4K Photo Mode
- 5-Axis HYBRID O.I.S.+, DFD AF System
Depth-From-Defocus AF TechnologyFor accelerated autofocus performance, DFD (Depth-From-Defocus) technology is employed to quickly calculate the distance to subjects and adjust the focusing position to benefit continuous shooting and movie recording modes. This contrast-detection type focus method also benefits subject tracking performance for maintaining sharp focus on moving subjects. Additionally, supporting working in low-light conditions, a Starlight AF feature enables accurate AF performance in dim environments.Assisting manual focus operation, focus peaking is available that highlights bright edges of contrast with a colored outline for quickly recognizing your focus point, as well as Touch MF Assist for touch-to-focus operation.Preorder from B&H Photo for $597.99 Body Only - Shipping August 15th
Preorder from B&H Photo for $597.99 Body Only - Shipping August 15th
