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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
$1,500.00
Released June, 2009
The Pros:Auto-focus can be used while recording video. Stereo microphone for video recording. 1080p video with silent auto-focus - does not interfere with sound recording (but requires special lenses).
The Cons:Only 1080p24. 1080p30 or 1080p60 would be nicer. Double the price of the standard DMC-G1. No improvement over the DMC-G1 if video is unimportant.
First introduced as a prototype at Photokina 2008, the Lumix DMC-GH1 is a Micro Four Thirds camera by Panasonic, and their first with full HD video capabilities. Following the well received DMC-G1, the DMC-GH1 shares the same body and interfaces as the earlier model, and thus owners of the original would feel at home with the DMC-GH1 almost instantly.
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The device however does vary from the original - with the largest distinction being a completely different 14MP sensor and video functionality. Of course, to accommodate the devices new 1080/60p video mode several small changes have been made - a stereo microphone built-in to the flash mount, a video mode selection on the mode dial, and a red record button. The camera's I/O has also been improved to accomodate the video mode - including a mini-HDMI and mic-in jack. The camera will be available in June for $1500 with an included LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens.
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auto-focus can be used while recording video
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stereo microphone for video recording
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1080p video with silent auto-focus - does not interfere with sound recording (but requires special lenses)
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Full HDTV 1080/24p video recording
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light-weight camera, useful for 1080p recording by hand
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1080p video with seamless aperture adjustment
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Multi-angle swing and tilt LCD monitor- good for photos and indispensable for video
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Decent wide range Vario 14-140mm lens
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intelligent autofocus for video to follow faces or animals
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smart eye finder that allows preview with individual settings (aperture, exposure time, ...)
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face recognition for photo and video: remembers name and birth date of person
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Both automatic and fully controllable Full HD video: easy control of aperture and exposure and other settings
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Very user friendly, a great camera for beginners wanting to take a big step up from normal compact cameras.
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firmware can be hacked for improved HD video quality
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only 1080p24. 1080p30 or 1080p60 would be nicer
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double the price of the standard DMC-G1
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no improvement over the DMC-G1 if video is unimportant
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1080p has bad compression artefacts.
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