Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G2 - the first camera with interchangeable lens and sensor controls

As expected, the company introduced a new camera Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G2 with interchangeable lens based on the standard micro 4 / 3. As the producer, the world's first system camera with interchangeable lens and sensor controls. Working on the model DMC-G2, Panasonic focused on the user's comfort, providing a touch screen. A simple touch to your subject on the touch LCD screen activates the autofocus (AF) and automatic exposure (AE), a sensor control can also lower the shutter. With the touch option is taken to work with advanced functions AF - high-speed focusing and accurate contrast - comfortable and pleasant.




Double feature Live View, the output through the LCD screen measuring 3.0 inches at 460 000 pixels and the viewfinder, Live View (1 440 000 points, 1,4 x (0,7 x), provides an opportunity to start shooting to see how the current settings of the camera will show yourself in the picture and what happens as a result. Matrix Live MOS 12,1 megapixels and a new processor Venus Engine HD II with the technology of mining permits provide quality photo and video. LCD screen rotated 180 and tilted at 270 degrees - the result is almost 100% uglol review. In addition to precision tuning and ease, the contrast AF system has a very high-speed characteristics. Users can choose from multiple modes of AF, including the function avtomaticheskogoslezheniya, AF at 1 station, AF / AE function to detect persons and AF on 23 sites.

Model DMC-G2 provides video recording of high quality 1280 x 720 format AVCHD Lite (in addition to the traditional format of the motion JPEG) and has broad capabilities in cutting-quality still frames from video files, thanks to technology mining permit. The camera has an output HDMI, so photos and video files can be viewed on the big screen high definition television via optional mini-cable HDMI.

Cameras LUMIX G Micro System equipped with protection against dust. It is essential, because in the process of changing lenses often falls into the dust or other foreign particles that may stick to the matrix and appear on the footage in the form of points. The system of protection against dust model G2 avoids this problem: instead of the matrix Live MOS set supersonic wave filter. Vibrating vertically with a frequency of about 50 000 times per second, the filter effectively drives away from the matrix of dust and other small particles.

The model will be presented in three different colors: black, red and blue. Dimensions Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G2 fairly compact for its class - 124 x 83,6 x 74 mm (body only), and weight - 371 grams (body only) or 810 grams (with a memory card SD, battery, lens, 45-200 mm ). In Europe, it will be approximately in May for about 700 euros with a set of 3,5-5,6 / 14-42 mm lens.

Panasonic DMC-G10: the compact and lightweight camera with interchangeable lens micro 4 / 3

Panasonic has introduced another new camera with interchangeable lens micro 4 / 3 of the Lumix G Micro System - Model DMC-G10. The new model DMC-G10 is a "sister" Camera DMC-G2 with touch controls. In contrast to the DMC-G2, display it does not swivel. Model DMC-G10 - is quite convenient and simple alternative for owners of compact cameras cameras who want to reach a higher level of photography, without thinking about the technique and rules of shooting.



Matrix Live MOS 12,1 megapixels and a new processor Venus Engine HD II provides high image quality. Double feature Live View, the output through the LCD screen measuring 3.0 inches at 460 000 pixels and the viewfinder, Live View (202 000 dots, 1,4 x (0,52 x), provides an opportunity to start shooting to see how the current camera settings will not be apparent the photograph and what happens as a result.




In addition to the formats of video recording QVGA, VGA and WVGA, in the model DMC-G10 provides for recording high-definition video 1280 x 720 format Motion JPEG. The camera has an output HDMI, which enables you to view videos and photos on the big screen HDTV via an optional mini-cable HDMI.

Camera DMC-G10 is compact and easy to carry. Bezzerkalnaya construction DMC-G10 complies with the standard micro 4 / 3, is light weight and compact size, which became possible after the rejection of a number of structural elements used in traditional cameras with interchangeable lenses, including a system of mirrors and optical viewfinder. Typically, light measurement and evaluation of distance running unit mirrors that in the new models is replaced by sensors operating in real time and high accuracy and speed of the focus provided by the use of contrast AF (AF).

Dimensions Panasonic DMC-G10 are 124 x 83,6 x 74 mm (body only), and weight - 336 grams (body only) and 558 grams (with a memory card SD, battery, lens, 14-42 mm). In the sale it will do is tentatively in June.

Panasonic DMC-LS80

The Panasonic DMC-LS80 is powered by two AA batteries and is designed mainly for entry-level use. The Panasonic DMC-LS80 is mainly a compact digital camera with an 8.1 mega pixel resolution, 2.5 inch display, and a 3x optical zoom that features Panasonic’s newly developed LUMIX DC VARIO lens system.

Though the Panasonic DMC-LS80 is an entry level camera, Panasonic has packed it with features that would make any beginners look like professional photographers. The Panasonic DMC-LS80 has a Mega optical image stabilizer that compensates for any handshake during actual picture taking, an Intelligent ISO that would change and adjust shutter speed if it detects that the subject is moving. The Panasonic DMC-LS80 also has auto macro that would automatically change the settings to macro mode when the subject is in close proximity.

The Panasonic DMC-LS80 will be available starting February 2008 in pink, black, and silver colors and has a retail price of $149.95

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX35

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX35 has a 10.1 effective mega pixel and a 4x optical zoom lens, and a fourth generation Venus Engine image processor. For novice photographers or those who just want a point and shoot camera, the Advanced Intelligent Auto Mode on the Panasonic DMC-FX35 would be a great help. This technology enables you to take superior image quality without going through manual settings as it automatically detects the environment, subject, background, etc, and adjusts settings such as white balance, exposure, camera shake, face detection, etc.

Panasonic claims that the shutter release time lag on the Panasonic DMC-FX35 is as short as .005 seconds and it can also capture 2.5 shots per second and an unlimited consecutive shooting that allows users to take continuous shots until the memory card becomes full.

The Panasonic DMC-FX35 has a 2.5 inch LCD screen that can detect lighting conditions and adjust the brightness of the LCD accordingly and the high angle mode on this device can make viewing the LCD screen easy when shooting over crowds. Viewing your photographs in slide show on the Panasonic DMC-FX35 can also be fun as you can add music effects while viewing your photos.

Panasonic DMC-FS3

The Panasonic DMC-FS3 is another addition to Panasonic's compact FX-Series of digital cameras. Like the newly announced Panasonic DMC-FS20, DMC-FS5 and DMC-LS80, it has a new image processing LSI and Venus Engine IV.

The Panasonic DMC-FS3 features the new 2.5 inch intelligent LCD, which means that the LCD can detect the lighting conditions of your environment and appropriately adjusts the level of brightness so you can see your subjects clearly. The Panasonic DMC-FS3 also boasts of an intelligent auto mode which allows users to take optimal pictures without having to adjust the settings manually, this is perfect for those who don't know anything about photography but just want to take good pictures during family gatherings or special occasions. Panasonic's Intelligent Auto Mode includes their Mega Optical Image Stabilization to compensate for any hand shake, minimizing the chances of any blurry image. The Panasonic DMC-FS3 also includes the intelligent ISO and Intelligent scene selector plus Panasonic's Face Detection technology can detect 15 faces on the frame even if your subjects are moving.

Other noteworthy features of the Panasonic DMC-FS3 includes a title edit function, 8.1 effective mega pixels, 50MB internal memory and video recording at 30 frames per second at 16:9 aspect ratio