Panasonic S5II mirrorless cameras bring phase-detection AF to Lumix line

Panasonic has updated its compact full-frame mirrorless photo/video powerhouse camera system from 2020. The S5 Mk II and S5 Mk II X models sport a new sensor with phase-detection AF for fast and accurate subject tracking, can record 6K video at 30 fps,… Continue reading Panasonic S5II mirrorless cameras bring phase-detection AF to Lumix line

Panasonic tempts movie-makers with new video-centric GH Series flagship

Though Panasonic did take its video-focused G series MFT flagship into Mark II territory last year, it seems a while since the prosumer camera got a proper upgrade. Now the company has shone the spotlight on the all-new DC-GH6 – with a new 25-MP sensor… Continue reading Panasonic tempts movie-makers with new video-centric GH Series flagship

Panasonic crams full-frame Lumix S1H goodness into box-style videocam

Panasonic’s Lumix DC-BGH1 Micro Four Thirds box camera for video shooters is being joined by a full-frame mirrorless sibling called the BS1H, which squeezes the performance chops of the Lumix S1H into a modular box format designed for video pros.Contin… Continue reading Panasonic crams full-frame Lumix S1H goodness into box-style videocam

Panasonic updates GH5 video powerhouse, teases GH6 flagship

Panasonic has pulled back the curtain on an updated version of its prosumer Micro Four Thirds video machine that blew us away back in 2017. The GH5M2 gets a new processor, improved autofocus, and enhanced image stabilization. The company also revealed … Continue reading Panasonic updates GH5 video powerhouse, teases GH6 flagship

Panasonic launches video-focused live-event box camera

Panasonic has announced a new Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera designed for live event streaming, vlogging, mounting to drones and more. The box-shaped Lumix DC-BGH1 doesn’t have a viewfinder or rear display panel, but is compatible with an extensiv… Continue reading Panasonic launches video-focused live-event box camera

Panasonic S5 is a full-frame photo/video monster in a compact body

Panasonic’s S1R and S1H are absolute full-frame mirrorless monsters, but they’re also as big and hefty as an old-school DSLR body. The new S5, on the other hand, packs the same 35-mm sensor – and the vast majority of those vaunted S-series capabilities… Continue reading Panasonic S5 is a full-frame photo/video monster in a compact body

Panasonic brings vlogging into sharp focus with G100 mirrorless camera

Hot on the heels of Sony’s ZV-1, Panasonic is shouting out to content creators with an interchangeable lens mirrorless camera called the Lumix G100 that’s designed to make video blogging easier, but without skimping on photo capabilities.Continue Readi… Continue reading Panasonic brings vlogging into sharp focus with G100 mirrorless camera

Panasonic reveals first 6K video-capable full-frame mirrorless camera

Though 8K video recording for digital cameras is already on the horizon, 4K is pretty much where it’s at for current models. But Panasonic is about to offer something inbetween. Currently in development and aimed squarely at movie makers who … Continue reading Panasonic reveals first 6K video-capable full-frame mirrorless camera