Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Rugged Flagship Camera

Posted by Admin Date January 10, 2017

Product Summary

Model name: Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
Release Date: 4th January, 2017
Focus Type: Autofocus
Format : Crop Sensor
Mounts: Micro Four Thirds
Color: Black
Availability: Late March 2017
Price: $1999.99
Purchase options: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

Key features

20.3 MP Digital Live MOS Sensor
Venus Engine Image Processor
No Low-Pass filter for sharper image
ISO Sensitivity Range 100-25600
Ultra fast Motion Detection & Focus with DFD technology
6K Photo recording at 30fps
9 fps / 12fps burst shooting
World’s first 4K/60P video recording with 4:2:2 10-bit faithful colour reproduction
3,680K-dot high resolution 0.76x LVF (Live View Finder)
Double SD Memory Card slot
5-axis Dual I.S. (Image Stabilizer)
Magnesium alloy body with weather sealing
Shutter unit durability 200,000 cycles
Built-in Wifi & Bluetooth

Panasonic has announced the LUMIX GH5, the latest flagship model of LUMIX G DSLM cameras based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard. The new camera delivers a high-end, hybrid performance to photo enthusiasts and professional videographers looking to capture moments in 4K 60p/50p video and 6K PHOTO.

Defying all the general concepts of what a mirrorless camera can do, the LUMIX GH Series has reached a number of milestones with this introduction. Packing a host of innovative advancements in picture quality, response and performance into an unimaginably small-sized body, the new LUMIX GH5 opens the door to a new stage of photographic and cinematographic culture.

Unprecedented Picture Quality in the History of LUMIX Cameras

The LUMIX GH5 is able to achieve high-quality images with real-life details through excellent resolution, image rendering and color reproduction. Its new Digital LIVE MOS Sensor increases the pixel count by 25% compared to the GH4, from 16.05 to 20.3 megapixels, while also removing the low-pass filter.

The camera also comes with a new image processor Venus Engine, which achieves improvement especially in natural texture expression. The engine’s Multi-pixel Luminance Generation renders clear, sharp images by referring to a 9x larger area of pixel information during the de-mosaic process for precise detail reproduction. With Intelligent Detail Processing, the characteristic of every single pixel is analyzed to detect whether the pixel is located at a flat, detail or edge part of the picture. Optimum processing according to the characteristic of each pixel is then applied. This results in high-precision yet natural images with stunning detail suppressing false colors at its edges.

Also, Three Dimensional Color Control detects not only hue and saturation, but also brightness, and applies optimum control according to the value of each factor. This achieves rich color reproduction from shadows to highlights of the image. The conventional Multi Process NR (Noise Reduction) is upgraded to High Precision Multi Process NR. It boasts 4x the noise identification accuracy compared to the previous engine and preserves details even after the noise reduction process. As a result, photos can be clearly shot even at high sensitivity ISO values of up to 25,600.

The LUMIX GH5 also incorporates the 5-axis Dual I.S. (Image Stabilizer) 2^[3], which suppresses blurring in more powerful and advanced ways for both photo and video recording, including 4K video. Combining an O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer, 2-axis) and B.I.S. (Body Image Stabilizer, 5-axis), it compensates for larger movements which were conventionally uncontrollable. The LUMIX GH5’s high-precision gyro sensor controls both the O.I.S. and B.I.S. compensation by studying the focal length and shooting conditions, making it possible to use a max. 5-stop slower shutter speed^[4]. This is highly beneficial not only for wide-angle and telephoto shots, but also in adverse situations, such as at night-time or when shooting with one hand.

The world’s first DSLM camera that meets professional quality standards

The LUMIX GH Series created an epoch-making industry sensation by achieving outstanding video recording performance with advanced features that meet the needs of professional quality levels and standards.

With the LUMIX GH5, the signal readout speed has been accelerated by max 1.7x in the new Digital Live MOS Sensor, and the new Venus Engine processes signals at max 1.3x higher speed. This synergy realizes 4K 60p/50p ultra high-definition, smooth, video recording for the first time in a DSLM camera. It is also capable of internal 4:2:2 / 10-bit video recording, which is the color subsampling commonly used for film production, for even more faithful color reproduction^[5].

The high-sensitivity MOS Sensor and Venus Engine effectively suppress rolling shutter distortion and realize high-speed readout of full digital signals. This ensures an outstandingly high image quality for every single frame. In addition, the focal length in video recording is kept the same as that in photo shooting (no cropping).

Users can freely choose between MOV, MP4, AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD formats at a variety of frame rates, and there is no recording time limit for both FHD and 4K video. Professional users working globally can set the system frequency to 59.94Hz, 50.00Hz or 24.00Hz.

While ‘Cinelike D’ and ‘Cinelike V’, which have similar gamma setting characteristics for film production, are available in Photo Style for video recording, the LUMIX GH5 also provides ‘Like 709’ for compatibility with HDTV. A paid software upgrade to support V-LogL video recording is also available.

In response to requests from professional users, the LUMIX GH5 comes with a Waveform Monitor and Vector Scope. It also embeds SMPTE-compliant Time Code either in Rec Run or Free Run count-up methods, which makes it easy to synchronize multiple video footage or sound sources in the post production workflow. Luminance levels can be selected between 64-1023 / 64-940 / 0-1023 (10-bit). Synchro Scan mode suppresses flicker and Color Bars (SMPTE / EBU / ARIB Standard) are also available.

New AF system with advanced DFD Technology never misses a once-in-a-lifetime moment

The LUMIX GH5 comes with a newly improved Depth from Defocus^[6] and Contrast AF technology, which not only calculates the distance to the subject by evaluating two images with different sharpness levels, but also analyzes the form, size and even motion of the subject comprehensively. Thanks to the new Venus Engine, the time for measuring the distance to the subject is 6x faster, while factoring the distance into in-plane or in-depth is 2x faster.

The speed of sensor drive during auto focusing in photo shooting mode has been increased to 480 fps, which is 2x faster than that of the GH4. Consequently, the LUMIX GH5 realizes ultra-high-speed AF of approximately 0.05 sec ^[7] and 12 (AFS) / 9 (AFC) fps high-speed burst shooting using a mechanical shutter in full resolution. By analyzing every single frame precisely, it achieves a maximum 200% higher precision frame detection with minimum motion detection error for higher tracking tolerance against moving subjects.

For even more precise focusing, the number of focus areas has been increased from 49 to 225. Users can create a group of focus areas depending on the composition and can control it easily with a new joystick located on the thumb position, without taking your eyes off the subject. This is possible even when using the LVF or releasing the finger off the shutter button.

If focus is not exactly as the user intended when the shutter is pressed, the LUMIX GH5’s Post Focus function ^[8] enables users to select the specific focus point even after shooting – particularly helpful in situations like macro shooting where severe focusing is required. In addition, the camera also features a Focus Stacking function. Taking a single macro photo with specific areas in focus can sometimes be difficult, Focus Stacking enables users to take multiple images of the same frame with different focus points. You can then combine them into one image with the defocus as you like.

The LUMIX GH5’s new 6K PHOTO^[9] function makes it possible to capture unmissable moments at 30 fps by extracting the frame with the best timing out of the 6K burst file (in 3:2 or 4:3 aspect) to save as an approximately 18-megapixel equivalent high resolution photo. 4K PHOTO has also been upgraded enabling 60 fps high speed capture in approximately 8-megapixel equivalent resolution. In 6K/4K PHOTO, three exclusive modes are available to choose from depending on the situation; 6K/4K Burst, 6K/4K Burst (Start/Stop) and 6K/4K Pre-burst.

By compensating the signal information between the frames, the Venus Engine makes it possible to apply Post Recording Refinement over the pictures to correct distortion and reduce noise when playing back or cutting images out of the 6K/4K burst file. As a result, the picture quality of 6K/4K PHOTO shot at high shutter speed in high sensitivity or those shot in panning are dramatically improved.

High mobility in rugged design for heavy field use

To be tough enough to withstand even heavy field use, the LUMIX GH5’s main structure is composed of a magnesium alloy, full die-cast front/rear frame. Secure construction and the sealing of every joint, dial, and button makes the camera not only splash/dust-proof, but also freeze-proof down to -10 degrees Celsius.

The LUMIX GH5 is equipped with a double SD Memory Card slot compatible with high-speed, high capacity UHS-II for the first time in the LUMIX digital cameras. Users can flexibly choose the recording method either in Relay Rec, Backup Rec or Allocation Rec.

The LUMIX GH5 has a large LVF (Live View Finder) with a stunningly high magnification ratio of approximately 1.52x / 0.76x (35mm camera equivalent). The high-precision, high-speed OLED display features 3,680K-dot high resolution and 100% field of view. Adopting a static-type touch control system, the 3.2-inch free-angle rear screen in 3:2 aspect with 1,620K-dot high resolution achieves approximately 100% field of view. Finally, the shutter unit is durable for approximately 200,000 releases.

Expandability, optional accessories, other features

The LUMIX GH5 integrates Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi® 5GHz (IEEE 802.11ac) connectivity to offer a more flexible shooting experience and instant image sharing with easy operation.
The LUMIX GH5 is compatible with the new Battery Grip DMW-BGGH5. By using two batteries, one in the camera and the other in the grip, the DMW-BGGH5 extends the battery life for longer time shooting.
The optionally available microphone adaptor DMW-XLR1 is a plug-in type adaptor for XLR microphone to record high quality stereo sound.
To save power, the camera automatically enters sleep mode after detecting the eye is off the LVF sensor. Various shutter systems are available with the LUMIX GH5: A mechanical shutter with maximum 1/8000 sec, an electronic-first curtain shutter with maximum 1/2000 sec which can be used with flash while suppressing the shutter shock, and an electronic shutter without shutter shock with maximum 1/6000 sec. Firmware updates will add: Full HD 4:2:2 10bit video recording capability (scheduled for April 2017); 400Mbps 4:2:2 10bit All-Intra video recording in 4K 30p/25p/24p; Full HD, high resolution video recording in Anamorphic mode; Hybrid Log Gamma in Photo Style mode which enables popular 4K HDR video recording and USB tethering (all scheduled for second half of 2017).

[1] As a Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera as of 4 January, 2017
[2] As an interchangeable lens system camera as of 4 January, 2017
[3] 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 can be used with the H-FS12060 and H-FS14140 (requires firmware update) lenses as of January 4, 2017. The firmware for the use of 5-Axis Dual I.S. 2 with H-RS100400 will be released in February 2017. The newly introduced lenses H-ES12060, H-HSA12035, H-HSA35100, H-FSA45200 and H-FSA100300 are all compatible with 5-axis Dual I.S. 2.
[4] Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=50-140mm (35mm film camera equivalent f=100-280mm), when H-FS14140 is used.
[5] 4:2:0 8-bit in 4K60p/50p recording on SD Memory Card
[6] Contrast AF with DFD Technology works only with Panasonic Micro Four Thirds lenses.
[7] In AFS, at wide-end with H-ES12060 (CIPA).
[8] The Post Focus function needs to be activated manually in the camera menu.
[9] 6K PHOTO’ is a high speed burst shooting function that cuts a still image out of a 4:3 or 3:2 video footage with approx.18-megapixel (approx. 6000 x 3000 effective pixel count) that the 6K image manages.

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Specification

TYPE		Type	Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera
		Recording media	SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card (Compatible with UHS-I / UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards)
		Image sensor size	17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
		Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds mount
IMAGE SENSOR		Type	Live MOS Sensor
		Total pixels	21.77 Megapixels
		Camera effective pixels	20.30 Megapixels
		Color filter	Primary color filter
		Dust reduction system	Supersonic wave filter
IMAGE STABILIZATION SYSTEM			Image sensor shift type (5-axis / 5-stop), Dual I.S. (Dual I.S. 2 compatible)/ Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=60mm (35mm camera equivalent f=120mm), when H-FS12060 is used.
RECORDING SYSTEM	Recording file format	Still image	JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31), RAW
		6K PHOTO*1 / 4K PHOTO	6K PHOTO: MP4 (H.265/HEVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch))/4K PHOTO: MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch))
		Motion picture	MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit, 48kHz/24-bit, 96kHz/24-bit)) *When attaching DMW-XLR1 (sold separately)./MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC/AVCHD Progressive, AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Audio 2ch)
	System frequency		59.94Hz, 50.00Hz, 24.00Hz
	Aspect ratio		4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
	Image quality		RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard
	Color Space		sRGB, AdobeRGB
	File size(Pixels) -Still Image	4:3	5184×3888(L) / 3712×2784(M) / 2624×1968(S) / 4992×3744(6K PHOTO) / 3328×2496(4K PHOTO)
		3:2	5184×3456(L) / 3712×2480(M) / 2624×1752(S) / 5184×3456(6K PHOTO) / 3504×2336(4K PHOTO)
		16:9	5184×2920(L) / 3840×2160(M) / 1920×1080(S) / 3840×2160(4K PHOTO)
		1:1	3888×3888(L) / 2784×2784(M) / 1968×1968(S) / 2880×2880(4K PHOTO)
	File size (Pixels) -Motion picture	AVCHD Progressive2/ AVCHD2-59.94Hz	<[Full HD] 1920×1080> 59.94p, 28Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby)/<[Full HD] 1920×1080> 59.94i, 24Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby) (Sensor output is 29.97fps)/<[Full HD] 1920×1080> 59.94i, 17Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby) (Sensor output is 59.94fps)/<[Full HD] 1920×1080> 23.98p, 24Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby)
	File size (Pixels) -Motion picture	AVCHD Progressive2/ AVCHD2-50.00Hz	<[Full HD] 1920×1080> 50.00p, 28Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby)/<[Full HD] 1920×1080> 50.00i, 24Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby) (Sensor output is 25.00fps)/<[Full HD] 1920×1080> 50.00i, 17Mbps (LongGOP) (Dolby) (Sensor output is 50.00fps)
	Continuous recordable time (Motion picture)		AVCHD [FHD/60p]: Approx. 150 min (rear monitor), 150 min (LVF) with H-ES12060, Approx. 160 min (rear monitor), 150 min (LVF) with H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060/AVCHD [FHD/60i]: Approx. 150 min (rear monitor), 150 min (LVF) with H-ES12060, Approx. 160 min (rear monitor), 160 min (LVF) with H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060/MP4 [4K/60p]: Approx. 100 min (rear monitor), 100 min (LVF) with H-ES12060 / H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060/MP4 [4K/30p]: Approx. 110 min (rear monitor), 110 min (LVF) with H-ES12060 / H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060″
	Actual recordable time (Motion picture)		AVCHD [FHD/60p]: Approx. 75 min (rear monitor), 75 min (LVF) with H-ES12060, Approx. 80 min (rear monitor), 75 min (LVF) with H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060/AVCHD [FHD/60i]: Approx. 75 min (rear monitor), 75 min (LVF) with H-ES12060, Approx. 80 min (rear monitor), 80 min (LVF) with H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060/MP4 [4K/60p]: Approx. 50 min (rear monitor), 50 min (LVF) with H-ES12060 / H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060/MP4 [4K/30p]: Approx. 55 min (rear monitor), 55 min (LVF) with H-ES12060 / H-HSA12035 / H-FS12060
WIRELESS		WiFi	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac * 5GHz Wi-Fi is not available in some countries./1-13, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140 ch
		QR Code Connection	Yes
		Password-less connection	Yes (ON / OFF selectable)
		Bluetooth	Bluetooth® v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE))
VIEWFINDER		Type	OLED Live View Finder (3,680k dots)
		Field of view	Approx. 100%
		Magnification	Approx. 1.52x / 0.76x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
		Eye point	Approx. 21 mm from eyepiece lens
		Diopter adjustment	-4.0 – +3.0 (dpt)
		Eye sensor	Yes
		Eye sensor adjustment	High / Low
FOCUS		Type	Contrast AF system
		DFD technology	Yes
		Post Focus	Yes
		Focus Stacking	Yes
		Focus mode	AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF
		AF mode	Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 225-Area / Custom Multi / 1-Area / Pinpoint/(Full area touch is available) (Scalable AF frame size (by Joystick) and flexible AF position (by front/rear dial))
		AF detective range	EV -4 – 18 (ISO100 equivalent)
		AF assist lamp	Yes
		AF lock	Yes (AF/AE LOCK button)
		AF custom setting	AF Sensitivity, AF Area Switching Sensitivity, Moving Object Prediction
		Others	One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter
EXPOSURE CONTROL		Light metering system	1,728-zone multi-pattern sensing system
		Light metering mode	Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
		Metering range	EV0-18 （F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)
		Exposure mode	Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
		ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity)	Still image: Auto / Intelligent ISO / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)/Creative Video Mode: Auto / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)
		Exposure compensation	1/3 EV step ±5EV (±3EV for motion picture)
		AE lock	Yes (AF/AE LOCK button)
WHITE BALANCE		White balance	AWB / AWBc / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting 1, 2, 3, 4
		White balance adjustment	Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias
		Color temperature setting	2500-10000K in 100K
SHUTTER		Type	Focal-plane shutter
		Shutter speed	Still image: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/8,000 – 60/Electronic first curtain shutter: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/2,000 – 60/Electronic shutter: 1/16,000 – 1/Motion picture: 59.94Hz: 1/16,000 – 1/30, 50.00Hz: 1/16,000 – 1/25, 23.98Hz: 1/16,000 – 1/24 (When using Synchro Scan)
		Shutter life	Approx. 200,000 images
		Self timer	10sec, 3 images / 2sec / 10sec
		Remote control	Remote control with Bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (sold separately)
6K PHOTO*1 / 4K PHOTO		Burst speed	[6K PHOTO] 30 frames/sec/[4K PHOTO] 60 frames/sec, 30 frames/sec
		Exif information	Yes (Each JPEG image cropped out of the 4K burst file complies with EXIF.)
		Marking function	Yes (in 6K/4K Burst (S/S) mode)
		Loop rec function	Yes (in 6K/4K Burst (S/S) mode)
BRACKET		AE bracket	3, 5, 7 images in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV step, max. ±3 EV, single/burst
		Aperture Bracket	3, 5 or all positions in 1 EV step
		Focus Bracket	1 to 999 images, focus steps can be set in 5 levels
		White balance bracket	3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting
BURST SHOOTING		Burst speed	[Mechanical shutter] AFS/MF: H: 12 frames/sec, M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)/[Mechanical shutter] AFF/AFC: H: 9 frames/sec, M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)/[Electronic shutter] AFS/MF: H: 12 frames/sec, M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)/[Electronic shutter] AFF/AFC: H: 9 frames/sec, M: 7 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
BURST SHOOTING		Number of recordable images	More than approx. 60 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed)/More than approx. 600 images (when there are no RAW files)/(depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression)
FLASH		Flash type	TTL External Flash (sold separately)
		Flash Mode	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off * For iA, iA+ only.
		Synchronization speed	Less than 1/250 second
		Flash output adjustment	1/3EV step ±3EV
		Flash synchronization	1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync.
		Synchronization for flash dimming and exposure compensation	Yes
		Wireless control	Yes (When using DMW-FL200L / FL360L / FL580L (sold separately)), Wireless Channel: 1ch/2ch/3ch/4ch
		Flash sync socket	Yes
REAR MONITOR		Type	TFT LCD monitor with static touch control
		Monitor size	Free-angle 3.2-inch (8.0cm) / 3:2 aspect / Wide viewing angle
		Pixels	Approx. 1,620k dots
		Filed of view	Approx. 100%
		Monitor adjustment	Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Red-Green, Blue-Yellow
LIVE VIEW		Digital zoom	2x, 4x
		Extra Tele Conversion	Still image: Max. 2x/4K PHOTO: 1.6x (4:3), 1.5x (3:2), 1.4x (16:9, 1:1)/Motion picture: 2.7x (FHD), 1.4x (4K)
		Other functions	Level Gauge, Real-time Histogram, Guide Lines (3 patterns), Center Marker, Highlight display (Still image / motion picture), Zebra pattern (Still image / motion picture)
DIRECTION DETECTION FUNCTION		Direction Detection Function	Yes
FUNCTION BUTTON		Fn1-20	Wi-Fi / Q.MENU / LVF/Monitor Switch / LVF/Monitor Disp. Style / AF/AE LOCK / AF-ON / Preview / One Push AE / Touch AE / Level Gauge / Focus Area Set / Zoom Control / 1 Shot RAW+JPG / 1 Shot Spot Metering / Cursor Button Lock / Dial Operation Switch / Photo Style / Filter Select / Aspect Ratio / Picture Size / Quality / AFS/AFF / Metering Mode / Burst Rate / 6K/4K Photo / Self Timer / Bracket / Highlight Shadow / i. Dynamic / i. Resolution / HDR / Shutter Type / Flash Mode / Flash Adjust. / Wireless Setup (Flash) / Ex. Tele Conv. / Digital Zoom / Stabilizer Sensitivity / ON/OFF of each item in White Balance / ON/OFF of each item in Photo Style / AF Mode/MF / Rec/Playback Switch / Off / 4K Live Crop / Motion Pic. Set / Picture Mode / Variable Frame Rate / Picture Mode / Synchro Scan / Time Code Display / Mic. Directivity Adjust / Color Bars / WFM/Vector Scope / LUT Monitor Display* / LUT HDMI Display* / Focus Transition / Silent Mode / Peaking / Histogram / Guide Line / Zebra Pattern / Monochrome Live View / Rec Area / Video-Priority Display / Step Zoom / Zoom Speed / Restore to Default *Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU1 (sold separately) is required.
PHOTO STYLE		Photo Style	Standard / Vivid / Natural / Monochrome / L. Monochrome / Scenery / Portrait / Custom 1, 2, 3, 4 / Cinelike D / Cinelike V / Like709* / V-LogL//When Creative Video Mode is selected. **Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU1 (sold separately) is required.
CREATIVE CONTROL		Creative Control	Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Rough Monochrome* / Silky Monochrome* / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect** / Soft Focus* / Fantasy / Star Filter* / One Point Color / Sunshine* For photos only. *Not available in 4:2:2 10-bit video or 4K video recording.
CREATIVE VIDEO MODE	Exposure mode		Program AE/ Aperture-Priority / Sutter-Priority / Manual Exposure
	Variable frame rate	59.94Hz	2, 30, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 90, 120, 150, 180 fps/ 2, 15, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 45, 60 fps/ 2, 15, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 45, 60, 75, 90, 105, 120, 135, 150, 165, 180 fps/ 2, 12, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 36, 48, 60 fps/ 2, 12, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 132, 144, 156, 168, 180 fps
		50.00Hz	2, 25, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 75, 100, 150, 180 fps/ 2, 12, 21, 23, 25, 27, 30, 37, 60 fps/ 2, 12, 21, 23, 25, 27, 30, 37, 50, 62, 75, 87, 100, 125, 150, 175, 180 fps
		24.00Hz	2, 12, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 36, 48, 60 fps/ 2, 12, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 132, 144, 156, 168, 180 fps
MOTION PICTURE FUNCTION		LUT display	LUT Monitor Display / LUT HDMI Display *Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU1 (sold separately) is required.
		Master pedestal level	31 steps
		Luminance level	8-bit: 0-255 / 16-235 / 16-255/10-bit: 0‒1023 / 64‒940 / 64‒1023
		Wave form monitor / Vectorscope	Selectable
		Synchro scan	Yes
		Time code	Count Up: Rec Run/Free Run selectable, Time Code Mode: Drop frame/Non-drop frame selectable (When system frequency [59.94Hz] is selected.)
		SS/Gain operation	Shutter Duration/ISO / Angle/ISO / Shutter Duration/dB
		Color bars / 1kHz test tone	Yes (SMPTE / EBU / ARIB) / Yes
		Photo style for motion picture	Cinelike D / Cinelike V / Like709* / V-LogL//When Creative Video Mode is selected. **Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU1 (sold separately) is required.
		Knee control	Yens (in Like709 mode)
PLAYBACK		Playback mode	30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (Max. 16x), Slideshow (All / Picture Only / Video Only, duration & effect is selectable), Playback Mode (Normal / Picture Only / Video Only), Location Logging, RAW Processing, 4K PHOTO Bulk Saving, Light Composition, Clear Retouch, Title Edit, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Time Lapse Video, Stop Motion Video, Resize, Cropping, Rotate, Rotation Display, Favorite, DPOF Print Set, Protect, Face Recognition Edit, Picture Sort, Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture
IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE		Protection	Single / Multi or Cancel
IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE		Erase	Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite
PRINT		Direct Print	PictBridge compatible
INTERFACE	Headphone output		φ3.5mm for headphone
	USB		USB Type-C, Super Speed USB3.1 GEN1
	HDMI*3	Monitor-through	4:2:2 8-bit/4:2:2 10-bit (When [4K/60p] [4K/50p] mode is selected, it is not possible to record motion picture or still picture on the SD memory card in the camera unit.)/Auto / C4K / 4K / 1080p/Information display ON/OFF (selectable)/Automatic down-conversion (4K –> 1080p only)
	HDMI*3	Playback	HDMI TypeA / VIERA Link, Audio: Stereo/59.94Hz: Auto / 4K/60p / 4K/30p / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p/50.00Hz: Auto / 4K/50p / 4K/25p / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 576p/24.00Hz: Auto / C4K / 4K/24p / 1080p
	Audio video output		No
	Remote input		φ2.5mm for remote
	External microphone input		φ3.5mm for external microphone/Stereo/Lens Auto/Shotgun/Super Shotgun/Manual is selectable when attaching DMW-MS2 (sold separately).
	Microphone		Stereo, Wind Noise Canceller: OFF / Low / Standard / High / AUTO
	Speaker		Monaural
	SD card slot		Slot 1, Slot 2
LANGUAGE		OSD language	Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
POWER		Battery	Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1860mAh, 14Wh) (included)
		Battery life (CIPA standard)	Approx. 410 images (rear monitor), 400 images (LVF), 1,000 images (Power Save LVF mode) with H-FS12060/Approx. 410 images (rear monitor), 390 images (LVF), 1,000 images (Power Save LVF mode) with H-HSA12035/Approx. 400 images (rear monitor), 380 images (LVF), 1,000 images (Power Save LVF mode) with H-ES12060/ Under the test conditions specified by Panasonic based on CIPA standard. When the time to get in the sleep mode is set to 3 sec.
		Battery grip	DMW-BGGH5 (sold separately)
DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT		Dimensions (W x H x D)	138.5 x 98.1 x 87.4 mm / 5.45 x 3.86 x 3.44 inch (excluding protrusions)
DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT		Weight	Approx. 725g / 1.60 lb (SD card, Battery, Body)/Approx. 645g / 1.42 lb (Body only)/Approx. 935g / 2.06 lb (SD card x 1, Battery, H-FS12060 lens included)/Approx. 1030g / 2.27 lb (SD card x 1, Battery, H-HSA12035 lens included)/Approx. 1045g / 2.30 lb (SD card x 1, Battery, H-ES12060 lens included)
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT		Operating temperature*5	-10℃ to 40℃ (14°F to 104°F)
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT		Operating humidity	10%RH to 80％RH
STANDARD ACCESSORIES		Software	・ The software to edit and playback images on computer is not bundled with this camera. To do this, PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0XE is available for download at Panasonic website using computer connected to the Internet. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs99pe.html (For Windows) ・ The software to process RAW file on computer is not bundled with this camera. To do this, SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download at Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s website using computer connected to the Internet. http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/ (For Windows / Mac)
STANDARD ACCESSORIES		Standard accessories	Battery Charger (AC Cable included), Battery Pack, Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover, Eye Cup, Flash Syncro Socket Cap, Cover for the Battery Grip Connector, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, Cable Holder, Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap/Included with DC-GH5L kit, DC-GH5A kit and DC-GH5M kit.
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS-1	Weatherproof		Splash/Dust/Freezeproof
	Lens Name		LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm / F2.8-4.0 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S.
	Lens Construction		14 elements in 12 groups (4 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses)
	Nano Surface Coating		Yes
	Mount		Micro Four Thirds mount
	Optical Image Stabilizer		Yes (POWER O.I.S.)
	Focal Length		f=12-60mm (35mm camera equivalent 24-120mm)
	Aperture Type		9 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
	Maximum Aperture		F2.8 (Wide) – F4.0 (Tele)
	Minimum Aperture		F22
	Closest Focusing Distance		0.20m/0.66ft (at focal length 12mm) / 0.24m/0.79ft (at focal length 60mm)
	Maximum magnification		Approx. 0.3x / 0.6x (35mm camera equivalent)
	Diagonal Angle of View		84°(Wide) – 20°(Tele)
	General	Filter Size	φ62mm / 2.44inch
		Max. Diameter	φ68.4mm / 2.69inch
		Overall Length	Approx. 86mm / 3.39inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
		Weight [g]	Approx. 320g (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood)
		Weight [oz]	Approx. 11.29oz (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood)

Panasonic Introduces Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4 Lens

Posted by Admin Date January 10, 2017

Product Summary

Model name: LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm / F2.8-4.0 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S.
Release Date: 4th January 2017
Focus Type: Autofocus
Mounts: Micro Four Thirds System
Color: Metallic black color
Availability: March 2017
Price: $999
Purchase options: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

Key features

Micro Four Thirds System
24-120mm (35mm Equivalent)
Four Aspherical Elements & Two Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
Linear Autofocus Motor
POWER Optical Image Stabilisation
Splash, Dust, and Freezeproof Design

The new LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm / F2.8-4.0 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. offers a versatile 5x zoom range of 24-120mm. It fully covers a variety of daily shooting situations, from dynamic landscapes to portraits even in low-lit situations, providing a beautiful defocus effect by taking advantage of the F2.8-4.0 high-speed performance.

Comprising 14 elements in 12 groups, the lens system features four aspherical lenses and two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lenses that effectively suppress spherical distortion or chromatic aberration to achieve stunning picture quality. The use of these lenses also enables high mobility.

In addition to the wide aperture, the POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) effectively compensates for blurring, making it easy to shoot even in dim lighting. The lens works with the Dual I.S. (Image Stabilizer)*1, 5-axis Dual I.S.*2, and 5-axis Dual I.S.2*3 system when mounted on an applicable Panasonic LUMIX DSLM (Digital Single Lens Mirrorless) camera.

The linear motor enables the camera to comply with the sensor drive at max. 240 fps to take full advantage of cameras with high-speed, high-precision Contrast AF. It also helps to reduce wobbling. Notably, the new lens excels in video recording performance. In addition to the silent operation achieved by the inner focus drive system, the micro-step drive system in the aperture control section helps the camera to smoothly catch up to brightness changes when zooming or panning. The optical design achieves exceptional barycentric stability to minimize image shifts during zooming. The AF tracking performance in zooming is also improved thanks to high-speed frame analysis for focus control.

Offered in sharp, metallic black color, the new LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm / F2.8-4.0 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. stylishly matches the LUMIX G DSLM cameras.

The LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT F2.8-4.0 Series lineup will expand with additional lenses. An 8-18mm (16-36mm, 35mm camera equivalent) wide zoom lens and 50-200mm (100-400mm, 35mm camera equivalent) telephoto zoom lens are presently under development.

*1 Complies with the LUMIX GX8.
*2 Complies with the LUMIX GX85.
*3 Complies with the LUMIX GH5 and G85.
•Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Specification

LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm / F2.8-4.0 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S.
Lens Construction	14 elements in 12 groups (4 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses)
Nano Surface Coating	Yes
Mount	Micro Four Thirds mount
Optical Image Stabilizer	Yes (POWER O.I.S.)
Focal Length	f=12-60mm (35mm camera equivalent 24-120mm)
Aperture Type	9 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Maximum Aperture	F2.8 (Wide) – F4.0 (Tele)
Minimum Aperture	F22
Closest Focusing Distance	0.20m/0.66ft (at focal length 12mm) / 0.24m/0.79ft (at focal length 60mm)
Maximum Magnification	Approx. 0.3x / 0.6x (35mm camera equivalent)
Diagonal Angle of View	84°(Wide) – 20°(Tele)
Filter Size	φ62mm / 2.44inch
Max. Diameter	φ68.4mm / 2.69inch
Overall Length	Approx. 86mm / 3.39inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Weight	Approx. 320g / 11.29oz (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood)
Standard Accessories	Lens cap, Lens rear cap, Lens hood, Lens storage bag

Panasonic Renews Four LUMIX Lenses for Higher Performance & Image Quality

Posted by Admin Date January 10, 2017

Panasonic is renewing four LUMIX G digital interchangeable lenses to gain higher performance and mobility: these are –

LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm / F2.8 II ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. (H-HSA12035),
LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm / F2.8 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-HSA35100),
LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-FSA45200),
LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-FSA100300).

All of these new lenses comply with the advanced functions of the latest LUMIX G digital cameras.

In addition to the POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) in each lens, they work with Dual I.S. (Image Stabilizer)*1, 5-axis Dual I.S.*2, and 5-axis Dual I.S.2*3system when mounted on an applicable Panasonic LUMIX DSLM (Digital Single Lens Mirrorless) camera.

The LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-FSA45200) and LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-FSA100300) boast dust/splash-proof durability. A total of nine lenses in the full LUMIX G lens lineup now feature a rugged design to withstand use under harsh conditions.

Notably, the new lenses excel in video recording performance. In addition to the silent operation achieved by the inner focus drive system, the micro-step drive system in the aperture control section helps the camera to smoothly capture the brightness changes when zooming or panning. The AF tracking performance when zooming is also improved thanks to high-speed frame analysis for focus control.

The LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-FSA45200) and LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-FSA100300) now complies with the sensor drive at max. 240-fps to take full advantage of cameras with high-speed, high-precision Contrast AF.

These lenses are designed to match LUMIX G DSLM cameras.

*1 Complies with the LUMIX GX8.
*2 Complies with the LUMIX GX85.
*3 Complies with the LUMIX GH5 and G85.

LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm / F2.8 II ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. (H-HSA12035)
*A successor to the H-HS12035

A 24-70mm* full-range F2.8 fast standard zoom lens with a rugged design for high picture quality and performance.

Versatile usage ranging from portraits and landscape to street photography.
Achieves handheld shooting without using a flash thanks to the F2.8 high-speed aperture and 5-axis Dual I.S.2. even in low-lit situations, including indoors.
Splash/dust-proof and freeze-proof down to -10℃ with a rugged design for heavy field use.
Supports high-quality video recording(as described above).
The lens system comprises 14 elements in 9 groups including 4 aspherical lenses with 5 aspherical surfaces, 1 UHR(Ultra High Refractive Index) lens and 1 UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lens.
Panasonic’s black box technology Nano Surface Coating is applied to minimize ghosts and flaring.
Max.240-fps sensor drive for high-speed, high-performance AF.

Availability: March 2017
Price: $999.99
Purchase options: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm / F2.8 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-HSA35100)
*A successor to the H-HS35100

A 70-200mm* full-range F2.8 fast standard zoom lens with a rugged design for high picture quality and performance.

Allows high-speed shutter release, and provides beautiful defocus effect in portrait or close-up shots.
Achieves handheld shooting without using a flash thanks to the F2.8 wide aperture and 5-axis Dual I.S.2. even in low-lit situations including indoors.
Splash/dust -proof and freeze-proof down to -10℃ with a rugged design for heavy field use.
Supports high quality video recording(as described above).
The lens system comprises 18 elements in 13 groups including 1 UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lens and 2 ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses.
Panasonic’s black box technology Nano Surface Coating is applied to minimize ghosts and flaring.
Max.240-fps sensor drive for high-speed, high-performance AF.
No front lens rotation/ length extension in zooming.

Availability: March 2017
Price: $1099.99
Purchase options: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-FSA45200)
*A successor to the H-FS045200

A 90-400mm* telephoto zoom lens with a rugged design and 5-axis Dual I.S.2. for active field use

Achieves handheld telephoto shooting with POWER O.I.S. and 5-axis Dual I.S.2.
Max.240-fps sensor drive for high-speed, high-performance AF.
Rugged, splash/dust-proof design for heavy field use.
Supports high-quality video recording(as described above).
The lens system comprises 16 elements in 13 groups including 3 ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses.
Multi coating to minimize ghosts and flaring.

Availability: February 2017
Price: $449.99
Purchase options: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-FSA100300)
*A successor to the H-FS100300

A 200-600mm* telephoto zoom lens with a rugged design and 5-axis Dual I.S.2. for active field use

Achieves handheld telephoto shooting with POWER O.I.S. and 5-axis Dual I.S.2.
Max.240-fps sensor drive for high-speed, high-performance AF.
Rugged, splash/dust-proof design for heavy field use.
Supports high-quality video recording(as described above).
The lens system comprises 17 elements in 12 groups including 1 ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lens.
Multi coating to minimize ghosts and flaring.

Availability: February 2017
Price: $649.99
Purchase options: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

Panasonic LUMIX DC-GX850 a High Performance Compact Mirrorless

Posted by Admin Date January 10, 2017

Product Summary

Model name: Panasonic LUMIX DC-GX850 / GX800 / GF9
Release Date: 4th January, 2017
Focus Type: Autofocus
Format : Micro Four Thirds System
Color: Black | Silver
Availability: February 2017
Price: $549.99
Purchase options: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

Key features

16 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor
Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
3.0″ 1.04 million dot 180° Tilt Touchscreen
Maximum ISO 25600
Contrast AF System features DFD (Depth from Defocus) technology
4K PHOTO capture at 30 fps
4K videos in 3840×2160 resolution at 30p/25p
Built-In Flash & Wi-Fi Connectivity

Panasonic released the ultimate high performance compact mirrorless camera – the LUMIX GX800 – which offers great image quality for those who want to capture amazing scenery and unmissable moments. The DC-GX800 offers newly integrated 4K PHOTO and 4K Video all in a sleek, stylish compact body.

The 3.0-inch 1040K-dot static touch control screen boasts a 180-degree tiltable structure and the camera goes into Self Shot mode automatically once the monitor is flipped. In Self Shot mode, a variety of functions for selfies are available on the LUMIX GX800, including a newly-added 4K Selfie mode. Users can also choose to capture the background clearly or defocused depending on the situation with the new Background Control mode. Panorama pictures can also be shot in Self Shot mode.

The 16.0-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor without low-pass filter and the new Venus Engine combine to achieve crisp, high-resolution images in fine details with high-contrast, impressive colour reproduction and maximum ISO 25600 high sensitivity.

The LUMIX GX800 records smooth, high-resolution QFHD 4K videos in 3840×2160 resolution at 30p/25p(50Hz Area) or 24p in MP4. Taking advantage of 4K technology, users can also enjoy 4K PHOTO shots and a variety of derivative functions, such as Focus Stacking, Post Focus and Light Composition.

For more creative freedom, Creative Control, Creative Panorama and Photo Style including L.Monochrome mode are included. The iA (Intelligent Auto) mode and Scene Guide make LUMIX GX800 easy to use. The camera integrates Wi-Fi® connectivity to offer a more flexible shooting experience and instant image sharing with easy operation.

Capture unmissable photo opportunities with cutting-edge 4K technologies and stunning performance

The LUMIX GX800 is capable of recording smooth, high-resolution 4K videos yet despite its high performance, it boasts superior energy-efficiency within a compact design.

Thanks to this 4K technology, users can also experience 4K PHOTO to capture fleeting photo opportunities at 30 fps by extracting the frame with the best timing out of a 4K burst file to save as a photo. In 4K PHOTO, three modes can be chosen from depending on the situation; 4K Burst, 4K Burst (Start/Stop) and 4K Pre-burst. All of these functions in 4K PHOTO let the user save pictures in 8-megapixel equivalent high-resolution, which is good enough for printing in A3 size. A maximum of 150 frames in five seconds following a designated frame can be saved.

The LUMIX GX800 also comes with a Post Focus function that lets users select the focus area after shooting. This function was developed by combing the high-speed, high-precision DFD (Depth from Defocus) auto focus technology and 4K technology.

Achieve true-to-life detail and impressive colour reproduction

The LUMIX GX800 lets users shoot vibrant, true-to-life high-quality images with excellent resolution, high contrast and impressive colour reproduction. By removing the low-pass filter, the limiting resolution has been improved. The Venus Engine reproduces vibrant, impressive colours for images such as clear skies by dividing the hue, saturation and luminosity, and finely adjusting them separately. The combination of the Digital Live MOS Sensor and Venus Engine achieves clear image rendering with minimum noise, even in low-lit situations.

The Contrast AF System features DFD (Depth from Defocus) technology and excels in both speed and accuracy by exchanging digital signals between the camera and the lens at a maximum of 240 fps, resulting in ultra-fast auto focusing of approx. 0.07 sec

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Specification

YPE	Type			Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera
	Recording media			microSD Memory Card, microSDHC Memory Card, microSDXC Memory Card (Compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards)
	Image sensor size			17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
	Lens mount			Micro Four Thirds mount
IMAGE SENSOR	Type			Live MOS Sensor
	Total pixels			16.84 megapixels
	Camera effective pixels			16.00 megapixels
	Color filter			Primary color filter
	Dust reduction system			Supersonic wave filter
RECORDING SYSTEM	Recording file format		Still image	JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW, MPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard)
			Motion picture	AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Audio 2ch), MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2ch)
	Aspect ratio			4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
	Image quality			RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard MPO+Fine / MPO+Standard (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard)
	Color space			sRGB, AdobeRGB
	File size (Pixels)	Still image		[4:3] 4592×3448(L) / 3232×2424(M) / 2272×1704(S) / 1824×1368 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)
				[3:2] 4592×3064(L) / 3232×2160(M) / 2272×1520(S) / 1824×1216 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)
				[16:9] 4592×2584(L) / 3840×2160(M) / 1920×1080(S) / 1824×1024 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)
				[1:1] 3424×3424(L) / 2416×2416(M) / 1712×1712(S) / 1712×1712 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard)
		Motion picture*	MP4*	[4K] 3840×2160	4K/30p: 100Mbps 4K/24p: 100Mbps
				[Full HD] 1920×1080	FHD/60p: 28Mbps FHD/30p: 20Mbps
				[HD] 1280×720	HD/30p: 10Mbps
			AVCHD*	[Full HD] 1920×1080	FHD/60p: 28Mbps, 60p recording FHD/60i: 17Mbps, 60i recording FHD/30p: 24Mbps, 60i recording (sensor output is 30fps) FHD/24p: 24Mbps, 24p recording
	Continuous recordable time (Motion picture)			AVCHD [FHD/60i]: Approx. 60 min with H-FS12032 / H-PS14042 MP4 [4K/30p]: Approx. 40 min with H-FS12032 / H-PS14042
	Actual recordable time (Motion picture)			AVCHD [FHD/60i]: Approx. 30 min with H-FS12032 / H-PS14042 MP4 [4K/30p]: Approx. 20 min with H-FS12032 / H-PS14042
Wi-Fi FUNCTION	Wi-Fi			IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412 MHz – 2462 MHz (1-11 ch), Wi-Fi / WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode
	NFC			No
	QR code connection			Yes
	Password-less connection			Yes (ON / OFF selectable)
FOCUS	Type			Contrast AF system
	DFD technology			Yes
	Post Focus			Yes
	Focus Stacking			Yes
	Focus mode			AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF
	AF mode			Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-Area / Custom Multi / 1-Area / Pinpoint (Full area touch is available)
	AF detective range			EV -4 – 18 (ISO100 equivalent)
	Starlight AF			Yes
	AF assist lamp			Yes
	AF lock			Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF lock
	Others			AF-ON (One Shot AF), Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Shutter
EXPOSURE CONTROL	Light metering system			1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system
	Light metering mode			Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
	Metering range			EV 0 – 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)
	Exposure mode			Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
	ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)			Auto / Intelligent ISO / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step) (Up to ISO3200 in motion picture recording)
	Exposure compensation			1/3 EV step ±5EV (±3EV for motion picture)
	AE lock			Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
WHITE BALANCE	White balance			Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting
	White balance adjustment			Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias
	Color temperature setting			2500 – 10000K in 100K
SHUTTER	Type			Single curtain focal plane shutter / Electronic shutter
	Shutter speed			Still image: Time (Max. 60 second), 1/16,000 – 60 (Shutter type Auto) Motion picture: 1/16,000 – 1/25
	Self timer			10sec, 3 images / 2sec / 10sec
SCENE GUIDE	Still image			Portrait (mode dial) / Child (mode dial) / Silky Skin / Backlit Softness / Relaxing Tone / Distinct Scenery / Bright Blue Sky / Romantic Sunset Glow / Vivid Sunset Glow / Glistening Water / Clear Nightscape / Cool Night Sky / Warm Glowing Nightscape / Artistic Nightscape / Glittering Illuminations / Handheld Night Shot / Clear Night Portrait / Soft Image of a Flower / Appetizing Food / Cute Dessert / Freeze Animal Motion / Clear Sports Shot / Monochrome
	Motion picture			Portrait (mode dial) / Child (mode dial) / Silky Skin / Backlit Softness / Relaxing Tone / Distinct Scenery / Bright Blue Sky / Romantic Sunset Glow / Vivid Sunset Glow / Clear Nightscape / Cool Night Sky / Warm Glowing Nightscape / Artistic Nightscape / Handheld Night Shot / Clear Night Portrait / Appetizing Food / Cute Dessert / Freeze Animal Motion / Clear Sports Shot / Monochrome
BRACKET	AE bracket			3, 5, 7 images in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV step, max. ±3 EV, single/burst
	White balance bracket			3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
PANORAMA SHOT				Yes (Standard / Wide / Self Shot Mode)
BURST SHOOTING	Burst speed			[Mechanical shutter] AFS: H: 5.8 frames/sec, M: 4 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) AFC: H: 5 frames/sec (in 1-area-focusing AF mode), M: 5 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) [Electronic shutter] AFS: H: 10 frames/sec, M: 4 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) AFC: H: 6 frames/sec, M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
	Number of recordable images			More than 15 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed) More than 100 images (when there are no RAW files) (Depending on memory card type, aspect, picture size and compression)
4K PHOTO MODE	4K Photo mode*			4K Burst: 30 frames/sec 4K Burst (S/S): 30 frames/sec 4K Pre-Burst: 30 frames/sec, approx. 2 seconds
	Exif information			Yes
	Marking function			Yes (in 4K Burst (S/S) mode)
TIME LAPSE SHOT				Yes
STOP MOTION ANIMATION				Yes
FLASH	Flash type			TTL Built-in-Flash, GN5.6 equivalent (ISO200 ・m) / GN4.0 equivalent (ISO100 ・m), Built-in Pop-up (Reference）
	Flash mode			Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off * For iA, iA+ only.
	Synchronization speed			Less than 1/50 second
	Flash output adjustment			1/3EV step ±2EV
	Flash synchronization			1st Curtain Sync., 2nd Curtain Sync.
SILENT MODE				Yes
REAR MONITOR	Type			TFT LCD monitor with static touch control, Tiltable monitor
	Monitor size			3.0-inch (7.5cm) / 3:2 aspect / Wide viewing angle
	Pixels			Approx. 1,040k dots
	Field of view			Approx. 100%
	Monitor adjustment			Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Red-Green, Blue-Yellow
LIVE VIEW	Digital zoom			2x, 4x
	Extra Tele Conversion			Still image: Max. 2x Motion picture: 2.4x (FHD), 3.6x (HD)
	Other functions			Level Gauge, Real-time Histogram, Guide Lines (3 patterns), Center Marker, Highlight display (Still image / motion picture), Zebra Pattern (Still image / motion picture)
DIRECTION DETECTION FUNCTION				Yes
SELF SHOT	Self Shot Mode			Yes (Single, Self timer: 1, 2, 3 or 4 images, 4K PHOTO, Panorama)
	Shutter			Shutter Button, Touch, Face Shutter, Buddy Shutter
	Effect			Soft Skin: 10 levels, Filter Select: Expressive / Retro / High Key / Monochrome / Toy Effect, Background Control: Defocus / Clear, Sliming Mode: 10 levels
FUNCTION BUTTON	Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, Fn4, Fn5, Fn6, Fn7, Fn8			4K Photo Mode / Post Focus / Wi-Fi / Q.MENU / AF/AE LOCK / AF-ON / Preview / One Push AE / Touch AE / Level Gauge / Zoom Control / Cursor Button Lock / Photo Style / Filter Select / Aspect Ratio / Picture Size / Quality / Sensitivity / Metering Mode / Bracket / Focus Mode / i. Dynamic / i. Resolution / HDR / Shutter Type / Flash Mode / Flash Adjust. / Ex. Tele Conv. / Digital Zoom / Stabilizer / Snap Movie / Motion Pic. Set / Picture Mode / Silent Mode / Peaking / Histogram / Guide Line / Zebra Pattern / Monochrome Live View / Rec Area / Step Zoom / Zoom Speed / Touch Screen / Restore to Default
PHOTO STYLE	Still image and motion picture			Standard / Vivid / Natural / Monochrome / L. Monochrome / Scenery / Portrait / Custom
CREATIVE CONTROL	Still image			Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Rough Monochrome / Silky Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Soft Focus / Fantasy / Star Filter / One Point Color / Sunshine
	Motion picture			Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Fantasy / One Point Color
MOTION PICTURE FUNCTION	Flicker reduction			[1/50] / [1/60] / [1/100] / [1/120] / OFF
PLAYBACK	Playback function			30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (Max. 16x), Slideshow (All / Picture Only / Video Only, duration & effect is selectable), Playback Mode (Normal / Picture Only / Video Only), Location Logging, RAW Processing, 4K PHOTO Bulk Saving, Light Composition, Clear Retouch, Title Edit, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Time Lapse Video, Stop Motion Video, Resize, Cropping, Rotate, Rotation Display, Favorite, DPOF Print Set, Protect, Face Recognition Edit, Picture Sort, Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture
IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE	Protection			Single / Multi
	Erase			Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite
PRINT	Direct print			PictBridge compatible
INTERFACE	USB			USB 2.0 Micro-B
	HDMI**			microHDMI TypeD / VIERA Link Video: Auto / 4K / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p Audio: Stereo
	Audio video output			No
	Microphone			Stereo, Wind Noise Canceller: OFF / Standard / High
	Speaker			Monaural
LANGUAGE	OSD language			Please refer to “OSD” Sheet
POWER	Battery			Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 680mAh, 4.9Wh) (included) USB power charging
	Battery life (CIPA standard)			Approx. 210 images with H-FS12032 Approx. 200 images with H-PS14042
DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT	Dimensions (W x H x D)			106.5 x 64.6 x 33.3 mm / 4.2 x 2.55 x 1.32 inch (excluding protrusions)
	Weight			Approx. 269g / 0.60 lb (microSD card, Battery, Body) Approx. 239g / 0.53 lb (Body only) Approx. 336g / 0.75 lb (microSD card, Battery, H-FS12032 lens included) Approx. 364g / 0.81 lb (microSD card, Battery, H-PS14042 lens included)
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT	Operating temperature			0oC to 40oC (32oF to 104oF)
	Operating humidity			10%RH to 80％RH
STANDARD ACCESSORIES	Software			・ The software to edit and playback images on computer is not bundled with this camera. To do this, PHOTOfunSTUDIO is available for download at Panasonic website using computer connected to the Internet. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_pfs99pe.html (For Windows)・ The software to process RAW file on computer is not bundled with this camera. To do this, SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download at Ichikawa Soft Laboratory’s website using computer connected to the Internet. http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/ (For Windows / Mac)
	Standard accessories			DC-GF9K / GX850K / GF9X Kit Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, AC Cable, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, Lens Cap・ The DC-GF9/GX850 Operating Instructions for advanced features is available for downloaded at Panasonic LUMIX Customer Support Site using PC, smartphone or tablet connected to the Internet.

60X MegaZoom Panasonic LUMIX FZ80 Comes with 4K Movie Recording

Posted by Admin Date January 10, 2017

Product Summary

Model name: Panasonic LUMIX FZ80 / FZ82
Release Date: 4th January 2017
Focus Type: Autofocus
Color: Black
Availability: March 2017
Price: $399.99
Purchase options: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

Key features

18.1MP sensor resolution
60X Optically stabilized 20-1200mm LUMIX DC VARIO lens
4K PHOTO combined with 4K video capture (30 fps)
Fast and accurate focusing utilizing LUMIX DFD focusing system
WiFi connection to a mobile device
Travel ready USB Charging

Panasonic has announced the new LUMIX FZ80 from the popular FZ series that packs a powerful optical zoom and superior controllability, including manual operation over photo and video recording. The LUMIX FZ80 features the exceptionally-versatile LUMIX DC VARIO 20mm ultra wide-angle lens with a 60x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 20-1200mm), which makes it possible to capture dynamic landscapes, wild animals and birds from a distance.

The newly integrated 18.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS Sensor and advanced image processor Venus Engine also achieve high-speed response and high-quality images even in high-sensitivity recording.

For an even faster response and higher mobility, the LUMIX FZ80 boasts a high-speed, high-precision AF with DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology1, which shortens the focusing time. It calculates the distance to the subject by evaluating two images with different sharpness levels at a high 240-fps signal exchange speed. As a result, the LUMIX FZ80 achieves an AF of approximately 0.09 sec2 . This benefit increases as the focal length grows.

The LUMIX FZ80 also offers high-speed burst shooting at 10-fps (AFS) / 6-fps (AFC) to capture fast-moving subjects in crisp focus. Thanks to the touch-control system, users can quickly focus right on the subject and even release the shutter with touch operation to capture fleeting photo opportunities.

The LUMIX FZ80 records smooth, high-resolution QFHD 4K videos in 3840×2160 resolution at 30p. The powerful 60x optical zoom and POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) with Active Mode suppresses blurring, even in video recording. Taking advantage of 4K technology, users can enjoy 4K PHOTO shots and a variety of derivative functions, such as the new Focus Stacking, Post Focus, Light Composition, and 4K Live Cropping. For more creative freedom, Creative Control and Creative Panorama options are available.

The LUMIX FZ80 also integrates a 1,040K-dot rear monitor with touch-control system. Together with the 0.2-inch 1,170K-dot EVF (Electronic View Finder), users can capture subjects in clear focus. It also includes Wi-Fi® connectivity to offer a more flexible shooting experience and instant image-sharing with easy operation. With hot shoe and compatibility with a variety of optional accessories, the LUMIX FZ80 goes beyond a standard telephoto zoom compact camera while providing high-quality photos and an exceptional 4K video recording experience.

Mitigate distances with a powerful 60x optical zoom lens

The LUMIX FZ80 features the stunningly versatile LUMIX DC VARIO 20mm ultra wide-angle lens with a 60x optical zoom – both as photos and video footage. The 20mm ultra wide-angle lens captures an approx. 140% wider angle of view compared with a 24mm angle of view. The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) with Active Mode effectively suppresses hand-shake vibration both in photo and video recording.

The Intelligent Zoom is included with the LUMIX FZ80, which extends the zoom ratio up to 120x equivalent, maintaining high picture quality even when combining a digital zoom.

Capture unmissable moments with high-speed response, 4K PHOTO and 4K video

The 18.1-megapixel High Sensitivity MOS Sensor is newly-integrated into the LUMIX FZ80. Together with the high-performance image processing LSI Venus Engine, it elevates the response, sensitivity and image quality to an even higher level. Incorporating high-speed digital signal output technology, the FZ80 shoots 10 (AFS) / 6 (AFC) fps in 18.1-megapixel full resolution with a mechanical shutter.

Taking advantage of 4K technology, users can enjoy 4K PHOTO shots with the LUMIX FZ80. 4K PHOTO lets the user capture fleeting photo opportunities at 30 fps by extracting the best frame from a 4K burst file to save as a photo. Plus, multiple images can be automatically saved as 4K PHOTO shoots all at once. A maximum of 150 frames in five seconds can be saved following a designated frame.

It also comes with the Post Focus function, which enables users to select the in-focus area even after shooting. This is helpful especially in macro shooting where strict focusing is required or for changing expressions by changing the focused subject. This function has been developed by combining the high-speed, high-precision DFD (Depth From Defocus) auto focus technology with 4K technology. Both Post Focus and Focus Stacking can be activated quickly with the dedicated button on the top panel.

The LUMIX FZ80 also records stunningly smooth, high-resolution QFHD 4K videos in 3840×2160 resolution at 30p in addition to Full-HD 1920×1080 videos at 60p in AVCHD Progressive or MP4 (MPEG-4 / H.264) format with practical full-time AF.

The LUMIX FZ80 enables 4K Live Cropping in video recording to achieve stable panning or zooming in video recording. Thanks to its digital operation, panning and zooming images are smooth because it does not physically move the zoom lens.

A variety of video recording options are also available for users to choose from – High Speed Video, Time Lapse and Stop Motion Animation. High Speed Video records subjects in fast motion at 120fps.

Take amazing images and video even under strong sunlight

Equipped with a static-type touch-control system, the 3-inch rear screen with 1040K-dot high resolution features an approximately 100% field of view. The touch-control system lets the user immediately focus on a subject and even release the shutter by simply touching the screen.

The LUMIX FZ80 also has a 0.2-inch LVF (Live View Finder) with a magnification ratio of approx. 2.59x / 0.46x (35mm camera equivalent in 4:3) in 1170K-dot equivalent high resolution, 100% field of view. Thanks to the high 60-fps frame rate, image lag is also minimized making it suitable for shooting fast-moving subjects under strong sunlight.

Full manual control is available with LUMIX FZ80 to enjoy more creative photography. The design of the grip has also been re-engineered for stable holding during extended shooting.

Other Features

• Easy Wireless Connectivity via Wi-Fi® with Smartphones
The LUMIX FZ80 integrates Wi-Fi® connectivity (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) to provide a more flexible shooting experience and instant image sharing with easy operation. Once the camera and a smartphone or tablet are connected, installing Panasonic’s dedicated application, Panasonic Image App for iOS / Android, users can shoot, browse and share images remotely. Users can also upload images to a variety of social media services right on the spot.
• AC/USB Power Charging
The camera’s battery can be recharged either via AC or USB based on the users’ preference.

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Sample Video

Specification

Imaging

PixelsActual: 18.9 Megapixel
Effective: 18.1 Megapixel
Sensor1/2.3″ MOS
File FormatsStill Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MP4
Max Resolution4896 x 3672
Aspect Ratio1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image StabilizationOptical

Optics
- Lens14 elements in 12 groups
- 6 Aspherical, 3 ED
- EFL: 3.58-215mm (35 mm equivalent: 20-1200mm)
- Aperture: f/2.8 (W) – 5.9 (T) to f/8
- ZoomOptical: 60x
- Extra Optical Zoom (EZ): 84x
- Extra Optical Zoom (EZ): 122x
- Intelligent Zoom: 120x
- Digital: 4x
- Focus RangeWide: 11.81″ (30 cm) – Infinity
- Telephoto: 4.92′ (150 cm) – Infinity
- Wide Macro: 0.39″ (1 cm) – Infinity
- Tele Macro: 4.92′ (150 cm) – Infinity

Exposure Control

ISO SensitivityAuto, 80-3200 (Extended Mode: 80-6400)
ShutterType: Mechanical
Speed: 4 – 1/2000 second
Type: Electronic
Speed: 1 – 16,000 second
60 – 0 second in Night Scene Mode
1/2 – 16,000 second in Movie Mode
Exposure MeteringCenter-weighted, Multi, Spot
Exposure ModesModes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
White Balance ModesAuto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
Continuous ShootingUp to 10 fps at 18.1 MP
Up to 6 fps at 18.1 MP
Up to 2 fps at 18.1 MP
Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
Self-Timer10 Sec, 2 Sec

Flash

Flash Modes1st Curtain Sync
Auto
Auto/Red-eye Reduction
Forced On
Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
Off
Second-curtain Sync
Slow Sync
Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction
Built-in FlashYes
Maximum Effective Flash RangeWide: 0.98 – 46.26′ (0.3 – 14.1 m)
Telephoto: 4.92 – 20.01′ (1.5 – 6.1 m)
External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe

Memory

Memory Card TypeSD
SDHC
SDXC

Recording

Video RecordingYes, NTSC
Resolution3840 x 2160p: 30 fps
1920 x 1080p: 60 fps, 30 fps
1920 x 1080i: 60 fps
1280 x 720p: 30 fps
640 x 480p: 30 fps

Video

Video Clip LengthUp to 29 Min 59 Sec
Audio RecordingBuilt-in Mic: With Video, Stereo

Viewfinder/Display

Viewfinder TypeElectronic
Viewfinder Coverage1
Screen3.0″ LCD Rear Touch Screen (1,040,000 pixels)
Screen Coverage1
Connectivity/System Requirements
ConnectivityHDMI D (Micro), Micro-USB, USB 2.0
Wi-FiYes, 802.11b/g/n built-in

Power

BatteryRechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 895 mAh

Dimensions / Weight

Dimensions (WxHxD)5.1 x 3.7 x 4.7″ / 130.2 x 94.3 x 119.2 mm
Weight1.36 lb / 616 g

Tough Fuji Finepix XP120 for Outdoor Adventures

Posted by Admin Date January 7, 2017

Product Summary

Model name: FinePix XP120
Release Date: January 5, 2017
Focus Type: Autofocus
Color: Blue | Green | Sky Blue | Yellow
Availability: Late February 2017
Price: $229.95
Purchase options: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
Brochure

Key features

16.4MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor and FUJINON 5x optical zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle setting
Four-way protection
Waterproof up to 65 feet/20 meters, shockproof to 5.7 feet/1.75 meters, freeze proof to 14°F/ -10°C and dust proof
Compact lightweight design with 3.0 inch 920K dot high definition LCD monitor with anti-reflective coating
Scene Recognition Mode quickly determines the scene before optimizing focus, exposure and shutter speed for best possible results
Underwater and underwater macro functions available
Remote Shooting function: Allows for wireless connection from the XP120 to a smartphone or tablet for remote camera operations such as releasing the shutter or zooming in and out
Interval Timer Shooting: Automatically shoot any number of images in set intervals
Interval can be set to either 5 or 10 minutes, or 15, 30 or 60 seconds
Burst Mode up to 10 fps, and Advanced Burst Mode capable of shooting at up to 60 fps
Time Lapse Video: Automatically converts images taken with interval timer to video
Frame rates of 10fps, 30fps or 60 fps can be selected along with three different types of movie size, including full HD. Allows for capturing transitions in nature from a stationary point, such as sunsets or opening flowers
Wireless LAN connectivity, Smartphone Transfer and the FUJIFILM Camera Remote app
Transfer photos and videos from the XP120 to your smartphone or tablet, or directly to the Instax Share SP-2 Printer for quick, high-quality prints
Cinemagraph mode: produces still images with moving elements
Motion Panorama 360° function for superb panoramic shots, and the Advanced Filter function to create advanced artistic effects with ease
Select from 11 filters when taking pictures or 7 filters during video recording
Records smooth Full HD video at 1080/60p with a dedicated movie button
Wind Filter Setting: reduces wind noise which is often a problem with outdoor movie recording

Fujifilm has announced new FinePix XP120, with a 16.4MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor and a large 3.0 inch LCD monitor in a compact body. The new FinePix XP120 is waterproof to 65 feet \ 20 meters, shockproof to 5.7 feet \ 1.75meters, freeze proof to 14°F \ -10°C and dust proof. The XP120 is equipped with a FUJINON lens that provides unique color reproduction technology and advanced sharpness to deliver outstanding image quality, making it an ideal choice for a wide variety of shooting situations in rugged environments.

FinePix XP120 Delivers Four-Way Rugged Protection

The XP120 is waterproof to 65 feet \ 20 meters, shockproof to 5.7 feet \ 1.75 meters, freeze proof to 14°F \ -10°C and dust proof and is designed for ease of use in outdoor activities. The XP120 features an improved grip design for firm one-handed holding and a double-locking mechanism for the battery compartment. There is no need to worry about water, sand or short drops, making it the perfect first camera for children when on a fun adventure.

High Performance Sensor and Lens for Sharp Images

The XP120 is equipped with a 16.4MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor and FUJINON 5x optical zoom lens that includes a 28mm wide-angle setting for sweeping landscape and scenic shots. The optical zoom range can be doubled to 10x with Intelligent Digital Zoom technology, while the camera’s optical image stabilization function ensures that any effects from camera shake are minimized.

Compact and lightweight design with a large 3.0-inch 920K-dot LCD monitor

The new compact XP120 has a large 3.0 inch 920K-dot high definition LCD monitor with anti-reflective coating in its lightweight body making it perfect for outdoor activities. The monitor inhibits light reflection so you are able to comfortably check composition and pictures taken under bright daylight or underwater. The operation buttons on the new XP120 were created in pursuit of optimal size and position, enabling smooth operation even while wearing gloves or holding with one hand. And, the battery compartment is designed with a double-locking mechanism that requires two-stage operation to lock and unlock the lid.

Extensive Shooting Functions with an All New “Cinemagraph” for Artistic Expression

The XP120 offers an all-new Cinemagraph mode that produces still images with moving elements. Cinemagraph is a novel photographic approach that creates an image somewhere between a still and video, which makes a stark contrast against the rest of the still image so that it appears as if time has been frozen. Additional features that aid versatile artistic expressions include Burst Mode of up to 10 fps, smooth full HD video recording of 60 fps, and time-lapse recording which is useful for fixed-point observation of scenes such as sunsets and flowers opening.

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Specification

Model name	FinePix XP120
Number of effective pixels	16.4 megapixels
Image sensor	1/2.3-inch CMOS with primary color filter Total number of pixels: 16.76 million pixels
Storage media	Internal memory (approx. 96MB) SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card *1
File format	still image JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3)*2 (Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible) movie Movie File Format : MOV Movie Video Compression : H.264 Audio : Linear PCM Monaural
Number of recorded pixels	L : (4:3) 4608 x 3456 / (3:2) 4608 x 3072 / (16:9) 4608 x 2592 / (1:1) 3456 x 3456 M : (4:3) 3264 x 2448 / (3:2) 3264 x 2176 / (16:9) 3264 x 1840 / (1:1) 2432 x 2432 S : (4:3) 2048 x 1536 / (3:2) 2304 x 1536 / (16:9) 1920 x 1080 / (1:1) 1728 x 1728<Motion Panorama> 360° Vertical : 11520 x 1632 Horizontal : 11520 x 1088 180° Vertical : 5760 x 1632 Horizontal : 5760 x 1088 120° Vertical : 3840 x 1632 Horizontal : 3840 x 1088
Lens	name Fujinon 5x optical zoom lens focal length f=5.0mm – 25.0mm, equivalent to 28 – 140mm on a 35mm format full-aperture F3.9 (Wide) – F4.9 (Telephoto) constitution 13 elements in 11 groups (includes 4 aspherical elements)
Digital zoom	Intelligent digital zoom : approx. 2x (up to approx. 10x, with 5x optical zoom)
Aperture	F3.9 / F6.2 (Wide) F4.9 / F8.0 (Telephoto)
Focus distance (from lens surface)	Normal Wide : approx. 60cm to infinity / 1.9 ft. to infinity Telephoto : approx. 1.0m to infinity / 3.2 ft. to infinity Macro Wide : approx. 9cm – 2.0m / 3.5 in. – 6.5 ft. Telephoto : approx. 1.0m – 3.0m / 3.2 ft. – 9.8 ft.
Sensitivity	AUTO / AUTO(400) / AUTO(800) / AUTO(1600) Equivalent to ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400(Standard Output Sensitivity) ISO 6400 is effective in image size M or S.
Exposure control	TTL 256-zone metering
Exposure mode	Programmed AE
Shooting modes	Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Sunset, Snow, Beach, Under water, Under water (Macro), Party, Flower, Text
Image stabilizer	CMOS shift type
Face detection	Yes
Exposure compensation	-2.0EV – +2.0EV 1/3EV step
Shutter speed	(Auto mode) 1/4 sec. to 1/2000 sec., (All other modes) 4 sec. to 1/2000 sec.
Continuous shooting	TOP H : approx. 10 fps max. 10 frames (Size L, M) / max, 20 frames (size S) M : approx. 5.0 fps max. 10 frames (Size L, M) / max, 20 frames (size S) L : approx. 3.0 fps max. 10 frames (Size L, M) / max, 40 frames (size S) SH : approx. 60 fps max. 70 frames (Size S 16:9 only) LAST H : approx. 10 fps max. 10 frames (Size L, M) / max, 20 frames (size S) M : approx. 5.0 fps max. 10 frames (Size L, M) / max, 20 frames (size S) L : approx. 3.0 fps max. 10 frames (Size L, M) / max, 20 frames (size S) Use a card with SD Speed Class with class 10 or higher. The frame rate and the recorded number of frames varies with shooting conditions.
Auto bracketing	–
Focus	mode Single AF / Continuous AF type TTL contrast AF, AF assist illuminator available AF frame selection Center / Multi / Tracking
White balance	Automatic scene recognition Preset Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Under water
Self-timer	10 sec. / 2 sec. delay, Group Timer
Interval shooting	Yes
Time-lapse movie	Yes
Flash	Auto flash (i-flash) Effective range : (ISO AUTO) Normal Wide : approx. 70cm – 4.4m / 2.3 ft. – 14.4 ft. Telephoto : approx. 1.0m – 3.8m / 3.2 ft. – 12.4 ft. Macro Wide : approx. 30cm – 2.0m / 1.0 ft. – 6.5 ft. Telephoto : approx. 1.0m – 3.0m / 3.2 ft. – 9.8 ft.
Flash modes	Red-eye removal OFF Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Red-eye removal ON Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro.
Hot shoe	–
LCD monitor	3.0-inch, approx. 920K-dot, TFT color LCD monitor, approx. 97% coverage for shooting, 100% for playing back
Movie recording	Full HD 1920 x 1080 60p / 30p (max 29 min) HD 1280 x 720 60p 640 x 480 30p with monaural sound, Wind filter. Zoom function can be used. *Use a card with SD Speed Class with class 10 or higher.
Photography functions	SR AUTO, Program AE, Cinemagraph, Action camera mode, Pro low-light, HDR, Natural Light& with Flash, High Speed movie(120/240 fps), Advanced Filter for still image : Toy camera / Miniature/ Pop color / High-key / Low-key / Dynamic tone / Soft Focus/ Cross Screen/ Fish-eye / Partial color / Sketch, Advanced filter for movie : Toy camera / Pop color / High-key / Low-key / Fish-eye / Partial color, Framing guide Frame No. memory, Date stamp, Motion panorama360, Automatic LCD brightness adjustment
Playback functions	Multi-frame playback (with microthumbnail), Protect, Crop, Resize, Slide show, Image rotate, Photobook assist, Image search, Red eye removal, Copy, Print order(DPOF), Wireless communication, PC auto save, Favorites, Panorama, Erase selected frames, Movie edit, Create cinemagraph
Wireless transmitter (standard)	standard IEEE 802.11b / g / n (standard wireless protocol) access mode Infrastructure
Wireless function	Geotagging / Wireless communication (Image transfer) / View & Obtain Images / Remote camera shooting / PC Autosave / instax Printer Print
Other functions	Exif Print, 35 languages selection, Time difference, Silent mode Dust proof: IP6X Water proof: IPX8　(up to 20.0m, within 120min.) Anti-shock: Method;MIL-STD-810F-516.5 Fuji’s standard;1.75m
Terminal	Video output – Digital interface Micro USB 2.0 High-speed HDMI output HDMI Micro connector (Type D)
Power supply	Li-ion battery NP-45S (included)
Dimensions	109.6mm (W) x 71.0mm (H) x 27.8mm (D) / 4.3 in. (W) x 2.7 in. (H) x 1.0 in. (D) *excluding projections.
Weight	Approx. 203g / 7.1 oz. (including battery and memory card) Approx. 186g / 6.5 oz. (excluding battery and memory card)
Operating Temperature	-10°C – +40°C (+14°F – +104°F)
Operating Humidity	10% – 80% (no condensation)
Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation*3	Approx. 210 frames (AUTO mode)
Accessories included	Li-ion battery NP-45S AC Power adapter AC-5VF USB cable Hand strap Owner’s manual

FUJI Releases Graphite Fujifilm X-T2 & X-Pro2 with XF 23mm WR Lens

Posted by Admin Date January 7, 2017

FUJIFILM X-T2 Graphite Silver Edition

Building on the popularity of the elegant Graphite Silver version of the X-T1, Fujifilm introduces the new FUJIFILM X-T2 Graphite Silver Edition which will be supplied with tailor-made accessories including a premium leather strap, aluminum hot shoe cover and matching EF-X8 hot-shoe mount flash. The X-T2 Graphite Silver Edition is treated with a multi-layer coating that is triple baked to produce an elegant and tactile finish. The first layer is a matte black undercoat, applied to the magnesium top cover. This undercoat delivers deeper blacks in shadow areas to make highlights stand out. The second layer uses Thin-film Multilayer Coating Technology to apply graphite silver for an incredibly smooth finish with a luxurious shine. The third layer is a clear varnish for a glossy finish. The new X-T2 Graphite Silver Edition will be released in late January 2017.

Availability: late January 2017
Price: USD $1,799.95
Purchase Option: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

FUJIFILM X-T2 Key Feature

24.3MP X-Trans CMOS III Sensor
X-Processor Pro
ISO 200 – 6400, extended ISO 100, 12800, 25600
High-precision 2.36 million dot OLED viewfinder
Full 4K 3840×2160 30P/25P/24P shooting
Dust and moisture-resistant body

Graphite Edition FUJIFILM X-Pro2 Body with XF 23mmF2 R WR Lens

The new FUJIFILM X-Pro2 Graphite Edition boasts an all-new color to the X Series lineup. The X-Pro2 Graphite Edition has a rich, metallic texture due to a specialty multilayer coating. This edition will include the compact and lightweight FUJIINON XF23mmF2 R WR and LH-XF35-2 lens hood in the same unique Graphite color as the body, achieving high resolution performance and a fast and silent AF system. The new FUJIFILM X-Pro2 Graphite Edition maintains the features of the current X-Pro2, adopting an extremely high-grade graphite color created through a multilayer coating process for the exterior of the camera body. By increasing the amount of black pigment component of the top coating, the camera achieves a more rich metallic texture. The package will be released as the FUJIFILM X-Pro2 Body with XF23mmF2 R WR Lens and Lens Hood Kit, Graphite Edition in late January 2017.

Availability: late January 2017
Price: USD $2,299.00
Purchase Option: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

Nikon D5600, Nikon COOLPIX W100 & COOLPIX A300 – Announced in USA

Posted by Admin Date January 7, 2017

Nikon has officially announced Nikon D5600, COOLPIX W100 and COOLPIX A300 compact cameras for U.S. market. Nikon COOLPIX W100 and COOLPIX A300 will be available in the U.S. in February 2017.

Nikon COOLPIX A300

COOLPIX A300 – $139.95
Purchase Option: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

Nikon COOLPIX W100

COOLPIX W100 – $159.95
Purchase Option: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

Nikon D5600

Nikon D5600 will be available in the U.S. in January 2017.

Nikon D5600 + AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens – $799.95
Purchase Option: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

Canon Unveils PowerShot SX430 IS with 45x Optical Zoom

Posted by Admin Date January 5, 2017

Product Summary

Model name: Canon PowerShot SX430 IS
Release Date: 4th January 2017
Focus Type: Autofocus
Color: Black
Availability: TBA
Price: £229.99 | €299.99

Key features

20.5 Megapixel CCD sensor with DIGIC 4+ Processor
45x Optical zoom : Focal length 35 mm equivalent 24 – 1080 mm
ISO Sensitivity: 100 – 1600
Superb results for your proudest moments
Wi-Fi with Dynamic NFC
Seamless connections for easy sharing
Movie recording 1280 x 720 @ 25 fps with one touch of a button

Canon today unveils three new compact cameras that help you get ready to capture any spontaneous moment, with the introduction of the slim and stylish IXUS 185 and IXUS 190, and the mini-bridge superzoom, the PowerShot SX430 IS. The new IXUS models are the slimmest in the range, perfect if you want a camera to carry with you wherever you go, with image quality that wows. The PowerShot SX430 IS’s massive 45x zoom is perfect for families looking for a camera to take them closer to all their special moments, so they can be relived again and again.

The power of quality and zoom, in your pocket

Each new camera captures moments in impressive 20 Megapixel quality, as well as movies in HD 720p, with powerful optical zooms that give you the freedom to get closer to the detail. The PowerShot SX430 IS’s impressive 45x optical zoom puts you at the heart of the action, while the 90x ZoomPlus takes you even closer.

To help you capture every friend, family or scene in the best light, the IXUS’s new Easy Auto feature automatically selects the best camera settings for you, and locks buttons to help you avoid pressing anything by mistake. For added ease, Auto Zoom intelligently selects the best framing for stills and movies, all dependent on the number of people in shot.

With each press of the shutter, Canon’s Intelligent IS helps to ensure images are crisp, with minimal blur. Eight modes constantly adapt to the scene that’s being captured, from on a tripod to panning whilst shooting a child running, while Dynamic IS supports during movie shooting.

Create, share and remember

Newly introduced to each of the cameras is the new Date Button, which adds a date and time stamp to images for a visual reminder of when precious moments took place. Gone are the days of lengthy edits and slow uploads; you can easily share your snaps directly to social sites with the built in Wi-Fi or, with the IXUS 190 and PowerShot SX430 IS, by tapping the camera and your phone together to make an automatic wireless connection, thanks to Dynamic NFC.

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Specification

PowerShot SX430 IS
IMAGE SENSOR
Type	1/2.3 type CCD
Effective Pixels	Approx. 20.0M [14]
Effective / Total Pixels	Approx. 20.5M
IMAGE PROCESSOR
Type	DIGIC 4+
LENS
Focal Length	4.3 – 193.5 mm (35 mm equivalent: 24 – 1080 mm)
Zoom	Optical 45x ZoomPlus 90x Digital approx. 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter approx. 1.6x or 2.0x [1]). Combined approx. 180x
Maximum f/number	f/3.5 – f/6.8
Construction	12 elements in 11 groups (3 UD lenses, 2 double-sided aspherical lenses, 1 single-sided aspherical lens)
Image Stabilisation	Yes (lens shift-type), approx. 2.5-stop [13]. Intelligent IS plus Enhanced Dynamic IS
FOCUSING
Type	TTL
AF System/ Points	AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre)
AF Modes	Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE [6], Tracking AF
AF Point Selection	Size (Normal, Small)
AF Assist Beam	Yes
Closest Focusing Distance	0 cm (W) from front of lens in Macro
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering modes	Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Centre)
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction
ISO sensitivity	AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 AUTO ISO: 100 – 800
SHUTTER
Speed	1 – 1/4000 s (Auto Mode) 15 – 1/4000 s (total range – varies by shooting mode)
WHITE BALANCE
Type	TTL
Settings	Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Light bulb, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom.
LCD MONITOR
Monitor	7.5 cm (3.0”) TFT, approx. 230,000 dots
Coverage	Approx. 100%
Brightness	Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD available via holding INFO Button
FLASH
Modes	Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Slow Sync Speed	Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 s
Red-Eye Reduction	Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation	Face Detection FE
Built-in Flash Range	50 cm – 5.0 m (W) / 1.3 m – 2.7 m (T)
External Flash	Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2
SHOOTING
Modes	Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), Program AE, Live View Control, Portrait, Face Self-Timer, Low Light (5.0MP), Monochrome, Fish-eye Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter
Photo Effects	My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)
Drive modes	Single, Continuous, Self-Timer
Continuous Shooting	Approx. 0.5 shots/s Low Light Mode (5.0 MP): Approx. 2.2 shots/s (all speeds are until memory card becomes full) [3] [4]
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION
Image Size	4:3 – (L) 5152 x 3864, (M) 2560 x 1920, (M1) 3648 x 2736, (M2) 2048 x 1536, (S) 640 x 480 16:9 – (L) 5152 x 2896, (M1) 3648 x 2048, (M2) 1920 x 1080, (S) 640 x 360 3:2 – (L) 5152 x 3432, (M1) 3648 x 2432, (M2) 2048 x 1368, (S) 640 x 424 1:1 – (L) 3856 x 3856, (M1) 2736 x 2736, (M2) 1536 x 1536, (S) 480 x 480 Resize in playback (M2)
Compression	Superfine, Fine
Movies	(HD) 1280 x 720, 25 fps (L) 640 x 480, 29.97 fps
Movie Length	(HD) Up to 4 GB or 29 min 59 s [7] (L) Up to 4 GB or 1 hour [4]
FILE TYPES
Still Image Type	JPEG compression (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Movies	MP4 [Video: MPEG4-AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG4 AAC-LC (monaural)]

Simplistic & Pocketable Canon IXUS 185

Posted by Admin Date January 5, 2017

Product Summary

Model name: Canon IXUS 185
Release Date: 4th January 2017
Focus Type: Autofocus
Color: Black | Silver | Red
Availability: February 2017
Price: £119.99 | €149.99

Key features

Easy, slim IXUS you can keep in your pocket
20.0 Megapixel CCD sensor with DIGIC 4+ Processor
Focal length 35 mm equivalent 28 – 224 mm
8x optical zoom and 16x ZoomPlus
ISO Sensitivity: 100 – 1600
Superb HD movies with one touch of a button
Face Detection
Creative and easy with point and shoot simplicity

For More Info….

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Specification

IXUS 185
IMAGE SENSOR
Type	1/2.3 type CCD
Effective Pixels	Approx. 20.0M [14]
Effective / Total Pixels	Approx. 20.5M
IMAGE PROCESSOR
Type	DIGIC 4+
LENS
Focal Length	5.0 – 40.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 28 – 224 mm)
Zoom	Optical 8x ZoomPlus 16x Digital approx. 4x Combined approx. 32x [1]
Maximum f/number	f/3.2 – f/6.9
Construction	8 elements in 7 groups (1 double-sided aspherical lens)
Image Stabilisation	Electronic type (Digital IS Mode)
FOCUSING
Type	TTL
AF System/ Points	AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre)
AF Modes	Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE, Tracking AF [6]
AF Assist Beam	Yes
Closest Focusing Distance	1 cm (W) from front of lens in Macro
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering modes	Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre)
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction
ISO sensitivity	AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 AUTO ISO: 100 – 800
SHUTTER
Speed	1 – 1/2000 s (Auto Mode) 15 – 1/2000 s (total range – varies by shooting mode)
WHITE BALANCE
Type	TTL
Settings	Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Light bulb, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
LCD MONITOR
Monitor	6.8 cm (2.7″) LCD (TFT), approx. 230,000 dots
Coverage	Approx. 100%
Brightness	Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD available via holding INFO Button
FLASH
Modes	Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Slow Sync Speed	Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 s
Red-Eye Reduction	Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation	Face Detection FE
Built-in Flash Range	50 cm – 3.0 m (W) / 1.3 – 1.5 m (T)
External Flash	Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2
SHOOTING
Modes	Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), P, Portrait, FaceSelf-Timer, Low Light (5.0 MP), Digital IS, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter Easy Auto activated by default
Drive modes	Single, Continuous, Self-Timer
Continuous Shooting	Approx. 0.8 shots/s Low Light Mode (5.0 MP): Approx. 2.2 shots/s (all speeds are until memory card becomes full) [3] [4]
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION
Image Size	4:3 – (L) 5152 x 3864, (M1) 3648 x 2736, (M2) 2048 x 1536, (S) 640 x 480 16:9/ W – (L) 5152 x 2896 Resize option available in playback
Compression	Fine
Movies	(HD) 1280 x 720, 25 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 29.97 fps
Movie Length	(HD) Up to 4 GB or 29 min 59 s [7] (L) up to 4 GB or 1 hour [4]
FILE TYPES
Still Image Type	JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Movies	MOV [Video: H.264, Audio: MPEG4 AAC-LC (monaural)]

OTHER FEATURES
Red-Eye Correction	Yes
Intelligent Orientation Sensor	Yes, with Auto Rotate
Histogram	Yes, during playback
Playback zoom	Approx. 2x – 10x
Self Timer	Approx. 2, 10 s or Custom
Menu Languages	English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Hebrew
INTERFACE
Computer	Hi-Speed USB composite connector (Mini-B compatible)
Other	A/V output, composite connector (PAL/NTSC)
MEMORY CARD
Type	SD, SDHC, SDXC
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
PC & Macintosh	Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1 [18] Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11 / 10.12
SOFTWARE
Other	CameraWindow DC
POWER SOURCE
Batteries	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-11L / NB-11LH (NB-11L battery and charger supplied)
Battery life	Approx. 210 shots Eco Mode: Approx. 285 shots Playback Mode: Approx. 240 min
ACCESSORIES
Cases / Straps	Soft Case DCC-1320 Soft Case DCC-1350 Soft Case DCC-1370
Flash	Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2
Power Supply & Battery Chargers	Battery Charger CB-2LFE / CB-2LDE Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-11L/ NB-11LH
Other	Canon AV Cable AVC-DC400 Interface cable IFC-400PCU
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Environment	0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity
Dimensions (WxHxD)	95.2 x 54.3 x 22.1 mm
Weight	Approx. 126 g (including battery and memory card)
All data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA Standards) except where indicated.
Subject to change without notice.
[1] Depending on the image size selected
[3] Under conditions where the flash does not fire
[4] Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting
[6] Some settings limit availability
[7] The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: (HD) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 4 or above. (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 Speed Class 6 or above. (iFrame) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 6 or above
[14] Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels
[18] Software applications compatible with Windows 10 in Windows 10 Desktop Mode only

Ultra-slim Canon IXUS 190 with 10x Zoom Announced

Posted by Admin Date January 5, 2017

Product Summary

Model name: Canon IXUS 190
Release Date: 4th January 2017
Focus Type: Autofocus
Color: Black | Silver | Blue
Availability: February 2017
Price: £149.99 | €219.99

Key features

20.0 Megapixel CCD sensor with DIGIC 4+ Processor
Focal length 35 mm equivalent 24 – 240 mm
ISO Sensitivity: 100 – 1600
Movie recording 1280 x 720 @ 25 fps with one touch of a button
Focus on the style with an easy, ultra-slim IXUS
Seamless connectivity to share and shoot remotely
Creative and easy with point and shoot simplicity

For More Info….

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Specification

IXUS 190
IMAGE SENSOR
Type	1/2.3 type CCD
Effective Pixels	Approx. 20.0M [14]
Effective / Total Pixels	Approx. 20.5M
IMAGE PROCESSOR
Type	DIGIC 4+
LENS
Focal Length	4.3 – 43.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 24 – 240 mm)
Zoom	Optical 10x ZoomPlus 20x Digital approx. 4x Combined approx. 40x [1]
Maximum f/number	f/3.0 – f/6.9
Construction	9 elements in 7 groups (1 double-sided aspherical lens)
Image Stabilisation	Yes (lens shift-type), approx. 2.5-stop [13]. Intelligent IS plus Enhanced Dynamic IS
FOCUSING
Type	TTL
AF System/ Points	AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre)
AF Modes	Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE, Tracking AF [6]
AF Assist Beam	Yes
Closest Focusing Distance	1 cm (W) from front of lens in Macro
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering modes	Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre)
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction
ISO sensitivity	AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 AUTO ISO: 100 – 800
SHUTTER
Speed	1 – 1/2000 s (Auto Mode) 15 – 1/2000 s (total range – varies by shooting mode)
WHITE BALANCE
Type	TTL
Settings	Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Light bulb, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
LCD MONITOR
Monitor	6.8 cm (2.7″) LCD (TFT), approx. 230,000 dots
Coverage	Approx. 100%
Brightness	Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD available via holding INFO Button
FLASH
Modes	Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Slow Sync Speed	Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 s
Red-Eye Reduction	Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation	Face Detection FE
Built-in Flash Range	50 cm – 4.0 m (W) / 1.0 – 2.0 m (T)
External Flash	Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2
SHOOTING
Modes	Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), P, Portrait, FaceSelf-Timer, Low Light (5.0 MP), Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter Easy Auto activated by default
Drive modes	Single, Continuous, Self-Timer
Continuous Shooting	Approx. 0.8 shots/s Low Light Mode (5.0 MP): Approx. 2.2 shots/s (all speeds are until memory card becomes full) [3] [4]
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION
Image Size	4:3 – (L) 5152 x 3864, (M1) 3648 x 2736, (M2) 2048 x 1536, (S) 640 x 480 16:9/ W – (L) 5152 x 2896 Resize option available in playback
Compression	Fine
Movies	(HD) 1280 x 720, 25 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 29.97 fps
Movie Length	(HD) Up to 4 GB or 29 min 59 s [7] (L) up to 4 GB or 1 hour [4]
FILE TYPES
Still Image Type	JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Movies	MP4 [Video: MPEG4-AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG4 AAC-LC (monaural)]
OTHER FEATURES
GPS	GPS via mobile (via Canon Camera Connect app with compatible smart devices)
Red-Eye Correction	Yes
Intelligent Orientation Sensor	Yes, with Auto Rotate
Histogram	Yes, during playback
Playback zoom	Approx. 2x – 10x
Self Timer	Approx. 2, 10 s or Custom
Menu Languages	English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Hebrew

INTERFACE
Computer	Hi-Speed USB composite connector (Mini-B compatible)
Other	A/V output, composite connector (PAL/NTSC)
Computer/Other	Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only), with Dynamic NFC support [11]
MEMORY CARD
Type	SD, SDHC, SDXC
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
PC & Macintosh	Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1 [18] Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11 / 10.12 For Wi-Fi connection to a PC: Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1 Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 For Image Transfer Utility: Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1 Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11 / 10.12
SOFTWARE
Other	CameraWindow DC Map Utility Image Transfer Utility Camera Connect app available on iOS and Android devices
POWER SOURCE
Batteries	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-11L / NB-11LH (NB-11L battery and charger supplied)
Battery life	Approx. 190 shots Eco Mode: Approx. 245 shots Playback Mode: Approx. 240 min
ACCESSORIES
Cases / Straps	Soft Case DCC-1320 Soft Case DCC-1370
Flash	Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2
Power Supply & Battery Chargers	Battery Charger CB-2LFE / CB-2LDE Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-11L/ NB-11LH
Other	Canon AV Cable AVC-DC400 Interface cable IFC-400PCU
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Environment	0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity
Dimensions (WxHxD)	95.3 x 56.8 x 23.6 mm
Weight	Approx. 137 g (including battery and memory card)
All data is based on Canon standard testing methods (according to CIPA Standards) except where indicated.
Subject to change without notice.
[1] Depending on the image size selected
[3] Under conditions where the flash does not fire
[4] Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting.
[6] Some settings limit availability
[7] The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: (HD) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 4 or above. (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 Speed Class 6 or above. (iFrame) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 6 or above.
[11] Wi-Fi use may be restricted in certain countries or regions. Wi-Fi support varies by device and region. For more information visit www.canon- europe.com/wirelesscompacts
[13] Values at maximum optical focal length. Cameras whose focal length exceeds 350 mm (35 mm equivalent) are measured at 350 mm.
[14] Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels
[18] Software applications compatible with Windows 10 in Windows 10 Desktop Mode only

Canon Releases PowerShot G7 X Mark II Video Creator Kit

Posted by Admin Date January 5, 2017

The PowerShot G7 X Mark II Video Creator Kit gives you the tools to realize your creative visions whether you wish to vlog, shoot a short film or simply record the sights and sounds that inspire you. Made up of the compact and high-performing PowerShot G7 X Mark II camera, a lightweight portable tripod for flexible and steady video recording, as well as a 32GB SDHC Card and extra NB-13L battery, the Powers hot G7 X Mark II Video Creator Kit keeps you fully equipped wherever you go.

Price: $749.99

Purchase options: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

Slim & Stylish Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II

Posted by Admin Date January 5, 2017

Product Summary

Model name: Canon PowerShot G9X Mark II
Release Date: 4th January 2017
Focus Type: Autofocus
Color: Black | Silver
Availability: February 2017
Price: £449.99 | $529.00
Purchase options: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

Key features

Pocketable premium image quality in any light
20.1 Megapixel large 1” back-illuminated CMOS sensor
3x optical zoom (35 mm equivalent: 28 – 84 mm)
Continuous shooting speeds of up to 8.2 fps
AUTO ISO: 125 – 12800
Super-fast Canon’s DIGIC 7 processor
Wi-Fi, Dynamic NFC & Bluetooth Connectivity
Share your creations with the world – instantly

Canon today refreshes its acclaimed PowerShot G-series with the PowerShot G9 X Mark II, a super slim, pocketable powerhouse. Offering superfast continuous shooting speeds of up to 8.2 fps, a large 1.0 type 20.1-megapixel sensor and Canon’s DIGIC 7 processor, the camera delivers responsive performance and stunning results with every press of the shutter. Whether you’re an enthusiast looking for a trusted companion, or ready to upgrade from a smartphone, the PowerShot G9 X Mark II is the camera to be carrying.

Power, performance, precision

With a DIGIC 7, and CMOS sensor at the heart, the PowerShot G9 X Mark II offers significantly improved performance and high quality results. Dual sensing image stabilisation offers 3.5-stop correction using parallel stabilisation processing, great for shooting on the go and keeping the frame steady even when your hand isn’t. For spontaneous moments – from surprise animal appearances to street performers – sustained continuous shooting at 8.2 frames per second, coupled with 0.14 second auto-focus ensures you’re always ready and have a camera that keeps up. To keep everything in the shot, the PowerShot G9 X Mark II packs a 3x optical zoom and 28mm wide angle lens, great for striking portraits and beautiful landscapes alike.

Memorable moments are captured with perfect clarity, whatever the light. The sensor significantly reduces noise and improves dynamic range for consistent performance day or night, while the f/2.0 lens lets in more light, giving you the freedom to use lower ISO or higher shutter speeds, and create beautiful background blur. For motion blur while capturing moving objects, the new Auto ND filter restricts light reaching the shutter, letting you use longer shutter speeds without over-exposure.

Create professional quality movies

Unleash your budding videographer and capture incredible Full HD movies; DIGIC 7’s improved subject tracking ensure you capture everything, from big, sudden movements to changes as small a change in facial expression. Whether you’re climbing a mountain or exploring a city, there’s no need to stand still. Canon’s Dynamic Image Stabilisation automatically corrects camera shake, helping you shoot from any angle or on the move. For unique creations the PowerShot G9 X Mark II includes Time-Lapse movie capture, with a variety of settings to give you creative control.

A pocketable powerhouse

The PowerShot G9 X Mark II delivers amazing performance in a minimalist design and retro style, with an elegant and compact aluminium body – 25 per cent thinner than the G7 X Mark II. Weighing just 206g, it’s perfect for pockets and won’t weigh you down. The camera embodies a minimalist design, with the intuitive LCD touchscreen providing full control and access to settings, without adding bulky buttons, while the Lens Control Ring gives you greater control over aperture, shutter speed and zoom.

Stay connected and share your creations

Stay in touch with connectivity at your fingertips via the Wi-Fi button. Dynamic NFC lets you quickly connect and transfer images to compatible smart devices, including the Canon Connect Station, to easily share and safely store your photos and movies. The new Bluetooth compatibility means you can maintain a constant camera connection, so you can see and share your photographs via a phone or tablet even when your camera is tucked away. The features also mean smart devices can be used for Wireless Remote Shooting, helping you get in front of the lens for group shots and stand out selfies. With USB charging, you can conveniently charge anywhere your adventures take you.

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Specification

PowerShot G9 X Mark II
IMAGE SENSOR
Type	1.0 type back-illuminated CMOS
Effective Pixels	Approx. 20.1M (Aspect ratio 3:2) [14]
Effective / Total Pixels	Approx. 20.9M
IMAGE PROCESSOR
Type	DIGIC 7
LENS
Focal Length	10.2 – 30.6 mm (35 mm equivalent: 28 – 84 mm)
Zoom	Optical 3x ZoomPlus 6x Digital Approx. 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter approx. 1.6x or 2.0x [1]) Combined approx. 12x
Maximum f/number	f/2.0 – f/4.9
Construction	8 elements in 6 groups (2 double sided aspherical UA lens, 1 single sided aspherical lens)
Image Stabilisation	Yes (lens shift-type), approx. 3.5-stop [13]. Intelligent IS with 5-axis Advanced Dynamic IS & Auto Level
FOCUSING
Type	TTL
AF System/ Points	AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track), 1-point AF (any position is available within approx. 90% of the frame or fixed centre)
AF Modes	Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE [6], Touch AF
AF Point Selection	Size (Normal, Small)
AF Lock	Yes, via customisable Movie Record Button
AF Assist Beam	Yes
Manual Focus	Yes, plus MF Peaking
Focus Bracketing	Yes
Closest Focusing Distance	5 cm (Wide) from front of lens 35 cm (Tele) from front of lens
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering modes	Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot
AE Lock	Yes, AEL function available as touch button on-screen. Also available via customisable Movie Record Button
Exposure Compensation	+/- 3 EV in 1/3 stop increments Auto Lighting Optimizer ND Filter (3-stop) On / Auto / Off [16]
AEB	+/ – 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments
ISO sensitivity	125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 8000, 10000, 12800 [15] AUTO ISO: 125 – 12800 (possible to set Max. ISO speed and rate of change)
SHUTTER
Speed	1 – 1/2000 s (Auto Mode) 1/8 – 1/2000 s (Movie Mode) BULB, 30 – 1/2000 s (total range – varies by shooting mode) [19]
WHITE BALANCE
Type	TTL
Settings	Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Color temp (Kelvin) White Balance Compensation Colour adjustment in Star mode
LCD MONITOR
Monitor	7.5 cm (3.0”) Touchscreen LCD (TFT). 3:2 aspect ratio. Approx. 1,040,000 dots. Electrostatic capacitance type. Reinforced glass cover panel.
Coverage	Approx. 100%
Brightness	Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD available via holding INFO Button Night Display Mode available
FLASH
Modes	Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Slow Sync Speed	Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 s
Red-Eye Reduction	Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation	+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. Face Detection FE, Safety FE
Flash Exposure Lock	Yes, available via AEL touch button on-screen. Also available via Movie Record Button when customised to AEL function
Manual Power Adjustment	3 levels with internal flash
Second Curtain Synchronisation	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	50 cm – 6.0 m (W) / 50 cm – 2.4 m (T)
External Flash	Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2

SHOOTING
Modes	Smart Auto (58 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom, SCN (Portrait, Panning, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Portrait, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Grainy B/W, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, Art bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, High Dynamic Range, Fireworks), Movie (Standard, Short Clip, Manual, Time-lapse movie, iFrame movie)
Modes in Movie
Photo Effects	Picture Styles (Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined x3 (Sharpness (Strength, Fineness, Threshold), Contrast, Color Saturation, Color Tone, Filtering Effect, Toning))
Drive modes	Single, Auto Drive, Continuous, Continuous with AF, Self-Timer
Continuous Shooting	Approx. 8.2 shots/s for up to 21 frames in RAW 8.1 shots/s for up to 38 frames in JPEG With AF: Approx. 5.3 shots/s for up to 102 frames in JPEG Low-speed Continuous Shooting Mode available at approx. 4 shots/s until memory card becomes full in JPEG and for up to 27 frames in RAW [3] [20]
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION
Image Size	3:2 – (RAW, L) 5472 x 3648, (M) 3648 x 2432, (S1) 2736 x 1824, (S2) 2400 x 1600 4:3 – (RAW, L) 4864 x 3648, (M) 3248 x 2432, (S1) 2432 x 1824, (S2) 2112 x 1600 16:9 – (RAW, L) 5472 x 3072, (M) 3648 x 2048, (S1) 2736 x 1536, (S2) 2400 x 1344 1:1 – (RAW, L) 3648 x 3648, (M) 2432 x 2432, (S1) 1824 x 1824, (S2) 1600 x 1600 In-camera RAW processing & Resize available
Compression	RAW, Fine, Normal
Movies	(Full HD) 1920 x 1080, 59.94 / 50 / 29.97 / 25 / 23.98 fps (HD) 1280 x 720, 29.97 / 25 fps (L) 640 x 480, 29.97 / 25 fps
Movie Length	(Full HD & HD) Up to 4 GB or 29 min 59 s [7] (L) Up to 4 GB or 1 hour [4]
FILE TYPES
Still Image Type	JPEG compression (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system and DPOF ver. 1.1 compliant), RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), RAW+JPEG
Movies	MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)] iFrame
OTHER FEATURES
GPS	GPS via Mobile (linked to a compatible smartphone)
Red-Eye Correction	Yes, during shooting and playback
My Camera / My Menu	My Menu customisation available
Intelligent Orientation Sensor	Yes
Histogram	Yes, live histogram
Playback zoom	Yes
Self Timer	Approx. 2, 10 s or Custom
Menu Languages	English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Greek, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Farsi, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Hebrew
INTERFACE
Computer	Hi-Speed USB dedicated connector (Micro-B compatible)
Other	HDMI Micro (Type-D) Connector
Computer/Other	Wi-Fi (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only), with Dynamic NFC support [11] Bluetooth® (Specification version 4.1, Bluetooth low energy technology) [21] [22]
MEMORY CARD
Type	SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS Speed Class 1 compatible)
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
PC & Macintosh	Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1 [18] Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11 / 10.12 For Wi-Fi connection to a PC: Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1 Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 For Image Transfer Utility: Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1 Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11 / 10.12
SOFTWARE
Other	CameraWindow DC Map Utility Image Transfer Utility Camera Connect app available on iOS and Android devices
Drivers
Image Manipulation	Digital Photo Professional for RAW development

POWER SOURCE
Batteries	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-13L (battery and charger supplied)
Battery life	Approx. 235 shots Eco mode approx. 355 shots Approx. 300 min playback
A/C Power Supply	Charging via USB available with Compact Power Adapter CA-DC30E [17] or other typical USB charging methods
ACCESSORIES
Cases / Straps	Soft Case DCC-1890 PowerShot Accessory Organizer
Flash	Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2
Power Supply & Battery Chargers	Compact Power Adapter CA-DC30E Battery Charger CB-2LHE Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-13L
Other	Interface cable IFC-600PCU
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Environment	0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity
Dimensions (WxHxD)	98.0 x 57.9 x 31.3 mm
Weight	Approx. 206 g (including battery and memory card)

Nikon Photo Contest 2016-2017 – Entry Closing This Month

Posted by Admin Date December 31, 2016

Entry period : 17 October 2016 ~ 27 January 2017 (closes at 1:00pm JST)

The Nikon Photo Contest has been one of the world’s largest global photo contests since it was first held in 1969. The objective behind the Contest is to nurture an aspirational community that supports photographers and filmmakers who wish to share important stories and influence the way people think through images.

The Nikon 100th Anniversary Award has been added to commemorate Nikon’s celebration of its 100th anniversary in 2017. The Next Generation Award, open to those under the age of 30, has been added in response to the fact that roughly half of the entries in the previous Contest were captured or recorded by those under the age of 30. We hope that this new category will help to further extract and encourage the talent of the next generation.
In addition, world-renowned graphic designer and art director, Neville Brody, is to be welcomed as the Lead Judge for this Contest. With his appointment as Lead Judge, Brody also redesigned the Nikon Photo Contest logo. He had the following to say about his role as Lead Judge.

Entry categories

Nikon 100th Anniversary Award
- Theme: “Celebration”
- Entry format: single photo
- Limited to Nikon equipment.
- No age restriction.
Next Generation Award
- Theme: “Future”
- Entry format: single photo, photo story (two to five images), video
- Any equipment can be used.
- Entrants must be under the age of 30 (29 and younger).
The Open Award
- Theme: “Future”
- Entry format: single photo, photo story (two to five images), video
- Any equipment can be used.
- No age restriction.

Awards and Prizes

One entry each will be selected from all entries to receive the Nikon 100th Anniversary Prize, the Grand Prize, and the Award for the Most Popular Entry. In addition, a total of 63 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded to entries in each of the Nikon 100th Anniversary, Next Generation, and The Open categories, and winners will be presented with Nikon products of varying value.
In addition, all winners will be exhibited on the Nikon Photo Contest 2016-2017 Web Gallery, and on official Facebook and Instagram pages. We are also planning exhibitions at venues managed by Nikon, including the Nikon Museum. The following prizes will be awarded.

Entry guidelines（PDF)

http://www.nikon-photocontest.com/

https://www.facebook.com/nikonphotocontest/

Prototype of 51.4 Megapixel FUJIFILM GFX 50S in Action

Posted by Admin Date December 29, 2016

Fujifilm is expected to release the FUJIFILM GFX around January 19, 2017. It’s a medium format mirrorless camera system. The new format has an astonishing 51.4MP resolution (43.8 x 32.9mm) and supported by six FUJINON GF Lenses that will be introduced sequentially in early 2017. Fujifilm just released some videos of GFX camera system in action.

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For more information visit FUJIFILM GFX Microsite

Metabones EF-E Smart Adapter IV & EF-E Speed Booster ULTRA – New Firmware 0.54

Posted by Admin Date December 27, 2016

Metabones EF-E Smart Adapter^TM MARK IV and EF-E Speed Booster^TM ULTRA Firmware – 0.54

This information is for the following models:

EF-E Smart Adapter^TM MARK IV (model number MB_EF-E-BM4 / MB_EF-E-BT4)
EF-E Speed Booster^TM ULTRA (model number MB_SPEF-E-BM2 / MB_SPEF-E-BT2)

Change log:

Fixed autocrop recognition of Tamron 18-270/3.5-6.3 VC PZD B008 as a cropped lens.
Fixed issue when “choose between OIS and IBIS automatically” is selected in Metabones App, Tamron 24-70/2.8 VC USD A007 would still be turned on in Green mode after an exposure.
Fixed issues with Tamron 150-600/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011.
Added an option in Metabones App to enable the use of Digital Zoom in Advanced mode.
Stability improvement

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HandBrake – A Free Multiplatform Open Source Video Converter

Posted by Admin Date December 27, 2016

HandBrake

HandBrake is an excellent piece of software for converting videos of any format to most commonly used format. Moreover its free and open source. It supports Windows, Mac and Linux. After 13 years of development they released HandBrake 1.0.0.

Download Handbrake

Release Highlights

– One part banana
– One part cherry
– One part mango
– Garnish pineapple

All platforms

General

– New online documentation at https://handbrake.fr/docs
– Completely overhauled the official presets
– New general use presets for broad compatibility
– New device presets, now more up-to-date for common devices
– New web presets
– New Matroska (MKV) presets, including VP9 video with Opus audio
– Official presets from HandBrake 0.10.x are still available under “Legacy”
– New JSON-based preset system including command line support
– New JSON-based API for interacting with libhb
– Improvements to audio/video sync engine to better handle difficult sources
– Many miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements (over 1700 code commits!)

Video

– VP9 video encoding via libvpx
– Intel QuickSync Video H.265/HEVC encoder
– Requires Intel Skylake or newer CPU
– Ultra HD / 4K color pass through (support for BT.2020)
– Additional standard frame rate selections in the graphical interfaces
– New Auto anamorphic mode maximizes storage resolution, replaces Strict anamorphic mode
– New Pad filter (command line only for now)
– New Decomb/Deinterlace filter settings and improved defaults
– Rotate filter now available in all graphical interfaces
– New NLMeans filter tunes Tape and Sprite for analog tape recordings and vintage video games, respectively
– Assembly optimizations NLMeans filter improve performance up to 10%
– Assembly optimizations in x264 encoder improve performance for faster presets by 5-10%
– x265 encoder quality improvements, especially when using tune grain
– High bit depth encoding support via external shared libraries (video pipeline is still 8-bit 4:2:0)
– x264 10-bit
– x265 10-bit and 12-bit

Audio

– Opus audio encoding/decoding via libopus
– Passthru now supports E-AC-3, FLAC, and TrueHD audio formats

Subtitles

– Improved subtitles rendering for some languages via HarfBuzz
– Miscellaneous subtitles improvements

Command line interface

– Presets can now be imported and exported from the command line and are compatible with the graphical interfaces
– Queue exported from the graphical interfaces can now be imported by the command line interface (Linux and Windows only for now)

Build system

– Add scripts to manually build and install Mac and MinGW-w64 (compile for Windows on Linux) toolchains
– Add support for multiple source URLs for third-party downloads
– Add SHA256 hash verification for third-party downloads
– Add configure parameter to disable or filter allowed third-party downloads (see configure –help)
– Use HTTPS everywhere; the few cases where a third-party does not provide packages over https, handbrake.fr does
– New targets on Mac to install and uninstall after building
– Add flatpak packaging support (experimental)

Third-party libraries

– Updated libraries
– FreeType 2.6.5 (subtitles)
– Fontconfig 2.12.1 (subtitles)
– FriBidi 0.19.7 (subtitles)
– Libav 12 (encoding/decoding/muxing)
– libass 0.13.2 (subtitles)
– libbluray 0.9.3 (Blu-ray decoding)
– libmfx v6.0.0 (Intel QuickSync Video encoding/decoding)
– libvpx 1.5.0 (VP8/VP9 video encoding)
– x264 148 r2708 (H.264/AVC video encoding)
– x265 2.1 (H.265/HEVC video encoding)
– New libraries
– HarfBuzz 1.3.0 (subtitles)
– libopus 1.1.3 (Opus audio encoding)

Linux

– Add options for saving and loading queue files
– Removed system tray icon due to performance issues on Ubuntu
– Usability improvements
– Miscellaneous bug fixes

Mac

– Updated all tooltips
– Added undo/redo support to the graphical interface
– Improved drag and drop support
– Added Open Recent to the File menu
– Added Add Titles to Queue… to the File menu (batch queueing)
– Preview prompts to open in an external application when the internal player does not support the format
– Preview now displays volume and audio/subtitles language selection during playback
– Picture and Filters settings are now part of the main window
– Settings are preserved when selecting a new title (instead of reloading the last selected preset)
– Improved support for importing/exporting comma-separated (.csv) chapter markers
– Queue is now automatically paused when available disk space is low
– When Done action can now be changed directly from the Queue window
– When Done notification is now interactive (reveals the encoded file in Finder)
– Activity Log window is now searchable (press “?”+”f” to activate)
– XQuartz is no longer required for subtitle burn-in
– Updated Sparkle software update library
– Enabled DSA signature checking for improved security
– Usability improvements
– Miscellaneous bug fixes

Windows

– Graphical interface now uses libhb directly, instead of sending commands to the command line interface
– Encoding can now be paused and resumed
– Stopping encoding will finalize the partial file to be playable
– Reduced installer and install size
– The command line interface is no longer included in the graphical interface installer
– Update checker now verifies the signature of the update file for improved security
– Added support for quality-based audio encoding
– Added ability to import tab-separated (.tsv), XML (.xml), and plain text (.txt) chapter markers
– Improved the “configure default” options for audio and subtitles
– Default audio track behavior is now configurable
– Subtitles burn-in behavior is now configurable
– Removed DirectX Video Acceleration (DXVA) hardware-accelerated video decoding
– Was causing many issues without providing sufficient improvement to decoding efficiency
– May be added again at a later date if performance and stability improves
– Usability improvements
– Miscellaneous bug fixes

Nikon COOLPIX B700 – New Firmware Version 1.1

Posted by Admin Date December 27, 2016

Nikon COOLPIX B700 Firmware – 1.1

Change log:

Improved the reliability of photo and movie transfer using the SnapBridge app.
Fixed an issue that sometimes resulted in location data added using the SnapBridge app not displaying correctly.
Fixed an issue that would in rare circumstances cause photographs to be recorded in black-and-white.

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Nikon COOLPIX B700 : Adorama | B&H | Amazon

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Lowepro

Product Summary

Key features

Unprecedented Picture Quality in the History of LUMIX Cameras

New AF system with advanced DFD Technology never misses a once-in-a-lifetime moment

High mobility in rugged design for heavy field use

Expandability, optional accessories, other features

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Capture unmissable photo opportunities with cutting-edge 4K technologies and stunning performance

Achieve true-to-life detail and impressive colour reproduction

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Key features

Mitigate distances with a powerful 60x optical zoom lens

Capture unmissable moments with high-speed response, 4K PHOTO and 4K video

Take amazing images and video even under strong sunlight

Other Features

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Specification

Product Summary

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FinePix XP120 Delivers Four-Way Rugged Protection

High Performance Sensor and Lens for Sharp Images

Compact and lightweight design with a large 3.0-inch 920K-dot LCD monitor

Extensive Shooting Functions with an All New “Cinemagraph” for Artistic Expression

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Specification

FUJIFILM X-T2 Graphite Silver Edition

FUJIFILM X-T2 Key Feature

Graphite Edition FUJIFILM X-Pro2 Body with XF 23mmF2 R WR Lens

Nikon COOLPIX A300

COOLPIX A300 – $139.95 Purchase Option: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

Nikon COOLPIX W100

COOLPIX W100 – $159.95 Purchase Option: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

Nikon D5600

Nikon D5600 + AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens – $799.95 Purchase Option: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

Product Summary

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The power of quality and zoom, in your pocket

Create, share and remember

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Price: $749.99

Purchase options: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

Product Summary

Key features

Power, performance, precision

Create professional quality movies

A pocketable powerhouse

Stay connected and share your creations

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Specification

Entry period : 17 October 2016 ~ 27 January 2017 (closes at 1:00pm JST)

Entry categories

Awards and Prizes

Metabones EF-E Smart AdapterTM MARK IV and EF-E Speed BoosterTM ULTRA Firmware – 0.54

Change log:

COOLPIX A300 – $139.95
Purchase Option: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

COOLPIX W100 – $159.95
Purchase Option: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

Nikon D5600 + AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens – $799.95
Purchase Option: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

Metabones EF-E Smart Adapter^TM MARK IV and EF-E Speed Booster^TM ULTRA Firmware – 0.54