Accessories: Samsung announced a new 4TB T9 external SSD disk you can buy at BHphoto and Amazon. Aurora launched the Gnu 5-in-1 modular tripod on Kickstarter (Click here).
I am not sure OM Digital will make a PEN-FII…but I surely love the idea! In this video Robin Wong discusses the possible characteristics of this camera.
Comparison views: apply different filters to Views 1 & 2 to compare them. Freely switch between reviewing input clips and previews to find the best settings possible for your video.
Preview history: previews are tracked based on filter settings and shown grouped together on the video timeline.
Zoomable timeline: take advantage of timeline zoom controls to hone in on smaller areas of a large video.
In & Out Trim: replaced the “trim” edit mode with an In & Out option comparable to other video editing applications.
Refreshed UI and filter icons: tighter more informational display.
Nyx v2: improve results and 2x scaling mode.
Significant performance improvements for the in-app video player.
Crop controls moved to video input panel.
What you can do with Topaz Video Ai 4
Video Enhancement
Six Enhancement models trained for different types of quality improvement
Automatic modes for fast and easy processing, or manual controls for fine-tuning output
Intelligently detect and heal visual artifacts created by video compression
Stack enhancement filters and process multi-step AI tasks in fewer clicks
Options for deinterlacing at single frame rate or double frame rate
Specific processing pipelines for interlaced and telecined content
2x scale mode enhances the sharpness and fidelity during the de-noise process
Iris MQ for enhanced face recovery
Custom mode for processing black-and-white video
Custom mode for 3:2 pulldown/inverse telecine footage
Video Stabilization
Includes auto-crop & full-frame mode with video outpainting
Additional options for rolling shutter correction and jitter compensation
Frame Interpolation
Up to 16x slow motion conversion using Apollo model
Up to 120FPS interpolation using Chronos
Motion Deblur
Reduce the effect of low shutter speeds in fast-moving scenes
Extensive Export Options
Create production-grade output using ProRes and Image Sequence export options to integrate Video AI into your existing workflows
Preserve the original audio tracks from your footage, or choose between several conversion options to create the optimal output for your work
Improved dynamic bitrate controls: The High setting for H264 and H265 exports has been adjusted to target a VMAF score of about 95, and is now the default setting for new installs of Video AI.
Optimize visual quality and file size using Dynamic Bitrate Controls on supported codecs
The lossless FFV1 codec is now available by default in the export options panel, and can be used at 4:2:0, 4:2:2, and 4:4:4 chroma subsampling levels.
Additional
50% speed gain on TensorRT-compatible GPUs
Support for rotating videos 90, 180, and 270 degrees-corrects videos with missing metadata for rotation
AV1 encoder for AMD 7000 series GPUs and 700 series integrated graphics
With all that, the $1,900 G9 II is one of the most capable hybrid cameras I’ve seen. The handling, speed and improved autofocus make it a compelling option for wildlife photographers. But the excellent video capabilities and quality makes it a great choice for content creators as well.
Panasonic’s main competition on the photography side is the $2,000 OM-1. The G9 II has more resolution, but the OM-1 has a faster stacked sensor. For photos, either is a good choice, depending on what you need. However, the G9 II is far superior for video.
On the content creation side, Sony’s $2,200 ZV-E1 is a clear rival, and is a touch better for vloggers. Panasonic’s own GH6, currently discounted to $1,700, is another option. However, neither of those models can touch the G9 II on the photography side. Perhaps the best fully hybrid alternative would be Fujifilm’s X-H2, as it offers both speed and video chops, but it costs $600 more. All told, if you’re someone who tends to do both photography and video, the G9 II is a great choice.
