ThePhoBlographer: A Big Misstep For Micro Four Thirds: Panasonic G100 Review

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The Phoblographer:

There’s no denying that Panasonic has been focusing heavily on its newer Full-Frame Lumix platform than its Micro Four Thirds offerings over the last couple of years. The company’s push into the Full-Frame arena with the L Mount alliance has seen the M4/3 platform pushed out of the limelight. However, a new M4/3 camera did hit the streets this year. The Panasonic G100 is somewhat of an oddball camera that’s designed to capture the hearts of videographers and hybrid content creators. Does it have what it takes to compete with other cameras in its price range? Find out as we offer our thoughts about it.

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Pergear has announced a new 12mm f/2.0 MFT lens

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Pergear has announced this new 12mm f/2.0 MFT lens. You can buy it with a discount at Amazon US (use code “1042WTF4” to get a 10% discount), Amazon DE, Amazon UK (code “Q2KKXCPD” to get 15GBP Off).
Key info:
  • 【12 Elements in 9 Groups & Ideal Aperture】: Its optical system consists of 12 elements in 9 groups. Aperture range: F2 – F22, ideal aperture with 10 diaphragm blades.
  • 【2 aspherical glasses & 2 low wave high refractive glasses】: Improve contrast and color rendering in a variety of lighting conditions. Its UMC layer achieves the uniform light transmission, which reduces flare and ghosting.
  • 【Durable, Compact & Portable】: Metal body, only weight 0.66lb/300g. Anodizing coloring design, which enhances the lens anti-corrosion, an-dirt functions, and its varnish not easy to removed.
  • 【Brass Lens Mount & Chromed Copper Mount Design】: The chromed copper mount is resistant to abrasion and corrosion.

Specifications:
Type:12mm F2
Lens construction: 12 elements in 9 groups
Focal length: f=12mm
35mm format equivalent: (18mm(Sony)18(Fuji)19(M4/3) 18(Nikon Z Mount)
Angle of view: 97°
Max. aperture: F2
Min. aperture: F22
Number of of blades : 10(rounded diaphragm opening)
Focus range: Approx. 20cm/0.66ft – ∞
External dimensions: ø66mm x59.5mm
Weight (excluding caps and hoods): Approx. 300g

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