Panasonic releases new GH4 2.5 firmware update: Adds Post Focus, new 4k photo modes and more!

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You can finally download the long anticipated GH4 firmware update at av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/dl/gh4.html

Those are the improvements:

  1. [Post Focus] is added. This function enables users to set the focus point after shooting and save as a separate photo.
  2. Three 4K PHOTO modes: [4K Burst] [4K Burst Start/Stop] [4K Pre-Burst] are added to help users capture the unmissable moments and users can choose a best shot with easy, intuitive touch-control operation after shooting.
  3. External flash can be used in burst shooting.
    * DMW-FL580L, DMW-FL360L only.
  4. Free 100GB storage on Google Drive is offered to LUMIX GH4 users (2 years)*. It can be used for photo/video data saving and accessed through multiple devices such as camera, PC, smartphone/tablet.
    * Users need to register to LUMIX CLUB to get the ID in advance and activate the account service by 30 September 2016.
  5. [AF-ON] function can be uesd during video recording.
  6. The accuracy of digital red eye correction in the RAW development is improved.
  7. The time lag of stop signal transmission through HDMI is adjusted to make the length of the recorded contents same either on the SD Memory Card or on the external recorder via HDMI.

a bit of everything…


4K compact camera LX100 does 3:2 anamorphic baby Hypergonar with SLR Magic Rangefinder
from Seb Farges on Vimeo.

Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN Art review at Imaging Resource.
Interview with OMD photogrpaher Wataru Kobayakaw (DC.watch).

Lie:This is my newest work which follows a young Chinese climber on his 2 months expedition to various crags in Western US. The major goal of his trip was the first hard sports route in the States, To Bolt Or Not To Be 5.14a, at Smith Rock, Oregon. Will he fulfill his dreams? I hope you would enjoy his story.  https://vimeo.com/159240179

Antosh:I thought you might be interested in a 4K Aurora Borealis time-lapse I made, shot on a Panasonic GH4 near Karigasniemi, Finland. We were very lucky to see 2 spectacular geomagnetic storms in one week. Our guide warned us to keep cameras covered between shots, but shooting time-lapse I didn’t have that option. The GH4 just kept on going for hours at -25C! Condensation formed on it when I brought it indoors, but it’s still working fine :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIE0mYkIPQo

$150 off on the FZ1000

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Quickndone added one more Panasonic deal: The FZ1000 sells for $549 only on their [shoplink 58973 ebay]eBay page (Click here)[/shoplink].

Their other Panasonic deals:
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[shoplink 58925 ebay]Panasonic 35-100mm X for $979 (Click here)[/shoplink].

(FT4) Entry level GX (or GM?) MFT camera to be announced next week

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An entry-level MFT camera with integrated viewfinder will be announced next week by Panasonic. Not sure if it’s a GX or Gm model…


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a bit of everything…


Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Review – 4K Video/20MP Photo

The Photography Show NEC Birmingham March 20th. 2016 (Soundimagesplus):
The first is our in-depth review of the Panasonic 100-400mm (Mirrorlessons).
Veydra Mini Prime Manual Cine Lenses (ePhotozine).
Panasonic ZS100 combines 1-inch sensor with 10x zoom in pocketable design for CES 2016 (Cnet).
Full comparison between the 100-400mm and the 100-300mm (Mirrorlessons).

You get the Olympus E-M5 for free (not a joke!) when you buy the limited edition superkit

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This one is a great deal: You get the limited edition E-M5 superkit for $699 only via [shoplink 58986 ebay]RobertsCamera on eBay (Click here)[/shoplink]. The kit includes:
Olympus OM-D EM-5 camera body
M.Zuiko 17mm f1.8 (sells for $499 on BH).
Grip Strap GS-4 for HLD-6
Power Battery Holder HLD-6 for E-M5 (sells for $299 on BH).
Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery (BLN-1)

Considered the value of the Zuiko 17mm lens and the Battery holder you get the E-M5 for free and an extra $100 discount!!!

Quickndone Panasonic deals:
[shoplink 58923 ebay]Panasonic GH4 for $979 (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 58924 ebay]Panasonic GH4 for $799 (Click here)[/shoplink].
[shoplink 58925 ebay]Panasonic 35-100mm X for $979 (Click here)[/shoplink].

(FT4) Panasonic to launch a new Leica 12mm lens next week

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Next week Panasonic will announce a new entry level G camera and a new lens. Two sources confirmed the new lens will be a 12mm Leica. They did not share any info on the aperture of the lens.

Also Olympus has an announcement soon: New action camera and E-Pl8 are coming for sure. I still don’t know if they will show a 25mm f/1.2 PRO Zuiko prototype on the very same day. The lens will ship this Summer.


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