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Panasonic Lumix GF1 Micro Four Thirds Camera Announced

 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Micro Four Thirds Camera Panasonic has announced their third Micro Four Thirds camera, the Lumix DMC-GF1. Obviously an answer to the well-received Olympus E-P1 Micro Four Thirds camera, the Panasonic Lumix GF1 is about the same size as its Olympus cousin, but adds a built-in pop-up flash and optional electronic viewfinder (EVF). Like previous Micro Four Thirds cameras, the new GF1 uses a 12-megapixel CMOS sensor. And like the Olympus E-P1, it captures HD video at 1280 x 720 (720p) resolution. Along with the GF1, Panasonic is introducing two new Micro Four Thirds lenses, a compact 20mm f/1.7 pancake lens (40mm equivalent) and Leica’s first Micro Four Thirds lens, the DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. (90mm equivalent).
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Digital Camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Digital CameraToday, Panasonic announced the Lumix DMC-FP8 digital camera to their new FP-Series. The FP-Series places importance on both design and function. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 features a futuristic stylish body, a 2.7-inch LCD, 12.1 megapixels, a 28mm wide-angle, 4.6x Leica DC lens with folding optics, high-speed Auto Focus, Intelligent Auto, Power Optical Image Stabilization, Face Recognition, and 27 scene modes. Read the rest of this entry »


New Firmware for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3Panasonic announced a new firmware has been released for it’s premium manual compact digital camera, the Lumix DMC-LX3. Firmware Version 1.3 improves performance including auto white balance. The firmware also rectifies several minor issues to enhance operation. Read the rest of this entry »


Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12, DMC-FS62 and DMC-FS42

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Due to the market demand, Pansonic has released three new digital cameras to their Lumix FS series, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12, DMC-FS62 and DMC-FS42.

The Lumix DMC-FS12 features 12.1-megapixels, 4x optical zoom, a F2.8 LUMIX DC VARIO lens, 2.7-inch LCD, iA (Intelligent Auto) mode including MEGA O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection with Digital Red-eye Correction. Read the rest of this entry »


Panasonic Lumix GH1 - 2009 PMA Show Winner?

Today, Panasonic made what is likely the biggest announcement at this year’s PMA tradeshow. They introduced the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Micro Four Thirds camera. The GH1 adds high-def video capability to Panasonic’s Micro Four Thirds line. The GH1 captures 1080p HD video at 24 frames-per-second or 720p at 60 frames-per-second. The GH1 has a built-in stereo mic on top of the pop-up flash, a connector for an accessory mic and it also supports 5.1 surround sound. The GH1 also introduces a new 10x 14-140mm kit lens (28-280mm equivalent) with MEGA O.I.S. optical image stabilization. For the most part, the GH1 is the same camera as the G1, but with the addition of HD video capture. It still has a 12-megapixel Live MOS sensor, tilt-swivel LCD, electronic viewfinder and Panasonic’s excellent iA Intelligent Auto shooting mode.
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Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. and the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH Lenses

Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. and the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH LensesToday, Panasonic introduced two new lenses to its digital interchangeable lens camera system the G Micro System, the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. and the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH. These two new lenses are compatible with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and the newly announced Lumix DMC-GH1, which can record High Definition (HD) AVCHD 1080/24p video.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 DSLRToday, Panasonic introduced its latest Micro Four Thirds camera and member of the Lumix G Micro System, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. This creative HD hybrid DSLR is compatible with the Micro Four Thirds System standard and delivers professional-level performance and features in a compact and easy-to-use body.

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Panasonic 2009 Miami Lumix Camera Introduction

Hands-On In Miami With The Panasonic Lumix ZS3 & TS1

Panasonic 2009 Lumix Digital Camera Intro
South Beach - taken the new Panasonic Lumix ZS3I’m wearing shorts and sandals and I’ve got a greasy film of sunscreen on my pale, winter skin. Forty-eight hours ago I was skiing knee deep Utah powder at 10,000 feet. Now I’m on a beach taking pictures of a girl in a bikini with a huge albino snake. Is this a dream? Nope – it’s Panasonic’s 2009 Global Lumix Seminar. I’m on Miami’s famous South Beach and I’ve got two pre-production Panasonic digital cameras to play with and pretty girls to point them at. It’s a crazy paradigm shift to be sure. But I’m a pro and I can handle it.

The word “Lumix” comes from combining “lumi,” meaning light and “mix,” for the combination of technologies Panasonic uses in their digital cameras. Panasonic introduced the Lumix designation in 2001. They manufacture nearly all of the critical camera elements in their own factories, which means they have the ability to really control the quality of their digital cameras. They got outside help for one part of the camera, and for that they went to one of the most respected names in optical design and manufacturing – Leica. The Leica DC Vario-Elmar lenses on Panasonic’s Lumix cameras are all made in Leica certified factories.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Review

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Digital cameraThe Panasonic Lumix TZ5 is a compact digital point-and-shoot camera with a 10x Leica 28mm wide-angle zoom lens. The TZ5 has 9.1 megapixels of resolution, a large and vivid 3-inch LCD screen, an Intelligent Auto mode as well as regular Auto and scene modes, QuickTime and HD video recording, and a special Clipboard mode geared toward travelers.

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    Pros

  • 10x optical zoom — one of the longest lenses on a pocket point-and-shoot.
  • 28mm wide-angle lens makes it easy to capture the whole scene.
  • Intelligent Auto mode really helps get great pictures.
  • QuickTime and HD video recording with zoom capability.
  • 2 frames-per-second continuous burst shooting mode.
  • Optical image stabilization.
  • Fits in a pocket or purse.
  • Large, easy-to-see LCD screen.
  • Clean, simple design inside and out.
  • Long battery life.
    Cons

  • Image quality could be better.
  • No manual exposure options.
  • No optical viewfinder.
  • Flash takes a while to recharge.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 - front and back

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Digital Camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Panasonic announced a new digital camera to its FS-Series, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. This top of the line model features 12.1 megapixels, a 29mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens, 5x optical zoom, Intelligent Auto, and a 3.0-inch intelligent LCD.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Digital Camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Panasonic announced a new stylish touch-screen digital camera, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The DMC-FX580 features 10.1-megapixels, a 25mm ultra-wide-angle Leica DC lens with F2.8 brightness, 5x optical zoom, Intelligent Auto, a 3.0-inch LCD, and can record High Definition (1280 x 720p) motion images at 30 fps.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Digital Camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Today, Panasonic announced the world’s first waterproof, shockproof and dustproof digital camera to feature AVCHD Lite High Definition (HD) video recording, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The Lumix DMC-TS1 features a rugged design, 12.1 megapixels, a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens, 4.6x optical zoom, Intelligent Auto, and a 2.7-inch LCD.

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