Panasonic announces the new firmware 2.5 for the GH4 (Adds Post Focus and 4K Photo).

GH4r

Today Panasonic announced that it will release a new 2.5 firmware GH4 update by end of March. Here is the press text:

DMC-GH4 Firmware Update Version 2.5

Newark, NJ (March 16, 2016) – Panasonic has today announced the new firmware update Version 2.5 for the DMC-GH4 to further enhance its performance at no charge. The new firmware Version 2.5 includes following functional updates:

-Post Focus
Post Focus is a special function that enables users to select an in-focus point after shooting. It has already been integrated in new LUMIX cameras such as the GX8. With this function, users can enjoy changing the perspective for greater photographic expression or to choose the best in-focus shot for macro shooting.

-4K PHOTO (4K Burst / 4K Burst (Start/Stop) / 4K Pre-burst)
With 4K PHOTO mode there are three dedicated modes – 4K Burst / 4K Burst (Start/Stop) / 4K Pre-burst – are all now available on LUMIX GH4*. The addition of these modes further enhances the usability of 4K PHOTO to capture fleeting photo opportunities at 30p.

-External Flash Burst
Consecutive shooting with flash burst is available with an external flash that is capable of continuous emission. This includes the following Panasonic models: DMW-FL580L, DMW-FL360L, DMW-FL500, DMW-FL360 and DMW-FL220.

The new DMC-GH4 firmware Version 2.5 is scheduled to be released at the end of March 2016 at the LUMIX Customer Support website: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

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via Dpreview.

(FT2) Some LX200 specs from CameraBeta

LX100

CameraBeta posted what they claim to be the LX200 specs:

20-megapixel Live MOS sensor (from Sony)
DFD focusing to achieve focusing speed in 0.07 seconds.
Larger OLED viewfinder.
GX8 alike tiltable LCD.
Built-in ND filter.
Highest ISO 51200.
More filter effects.
Built-in flash.

But really, dont know if that’s a somehow reliable rumor or just a good guess (I think it’s the latter).

a bit of everything…


La Havane Didier Jordan Photographies from Pier-Yves Menkhoff Films on Vimeo.

PEN-F review at Hardwarezone.
When Will Micro 4/3 Equal Medium-Format Film? We Have the Definitive Answer (TheOnlinePhotographer).
Comparison of micro 4/3 wide angle: 9mm versus 14mm (Devastation).
Olympus 7-14mm f2.8 PRO review at ThePhoBlographer.
Test – Panasonic Leica DG Macro Elmarit 45 mm f/2,8 Mega OIS (Focus Numerique)
Video shot on a GX8 at night, entirely using the Panasonic 25mm f1.7 in 4K on Vimeo.
Panasonic GX8 post focus capture clip (Dpreview on Youtube)

Olympus PEN-F in Stock at BestBuy.

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Bestbuy has the PEN-F in Stock in both colors: [shoplink 58789 ebay]Black (Click here)[/shoplink] and [shoplink 58790 ebay]Silver (Click here)[/shoplink].

After quite some time the Olympus 300mm PRO lens is back in Stock in USA via Adorama (Click here).

Micro Four Thirds vs. medium format film

Sensor sizes

Ok, this is going to create some discussions here. We often see MFT vs APS-C camera comparisons but nobody every tried this until today: TheOnlinePhotographer (Click here) compared Micro Four Thirds vs. medium format film and the conclusion is:

“Image quality is a multidimensional thing, some of which can be quantified and some not. Still, by no measure of image quality does a good Micro 4/3 camera and lens perform more poorly than a good medium format film rig, and by some measures it performs considerably better. My overall subjective evaluation is that the aggregate image quality of Micro 4/3 today, in film terms, falls midway between 6×7 medium format and 4×5-inch large format.
Almost everyone you can find who is still arguing that Micro 4/3 can’t match up to professional film has not done substantial amounts of serious work in both media. I believe the technical term is ‘talking through one’s hat.’“

Surprised to read that? Me yes!

a bit of everything…


The History and Science of Lenses

Industar-61 L/D 55mm f/2.8 tested on the GH4 (DC.watch).
Panasonic Varicam LT packages announced and express P2 cards lowered in price (Newsshooter).
SDA introduces new SD 5.0 memory card standard for 8k, 3D and 360 degree cameras (Mirrorlessrumors).
Panasonic GX8 And Canon Primes (Soundimagesplus).

Sidou: “just wanted to share with you some GH4-impressions -you can read more in the video-description https://vimeo.com/cinematicz/tanzania“

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