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04/11/2014
Panasonic Upgrades GH4 4K Camera
Panasonic has launched a new firmware update program for the LUMIX G Interchangeable Lens Camera DMC-GH4, billed as "the most advanced camera yet in Panasonic's series of LUMIX G cameras."
The firmware features a '4K Photo Mode', along with enhancements to performance and controllability. The 4K Photo Mode works by cropping out a designated frame from a 4K video. Recording format, picture quality setting and brightness level are automatically set to the optimum parameter for photo shooting.
Video recording is facilitated in 4:3, 3:2 or 1:1 aspect, in addition to 16:9; all of which provide a still image with eight-megapixel equivalent resolution. Further, while recording video in 4K Photo Mode, users can mark the designated section by selecting the [Fn1] button. 4K video can be recorded continuously with Loop Rec function, which continues to save the five newest two-minute video files before record is pressed. This means users can wait for the perfect photo opportunity through keeping the camera recording.
Further upgrades include the addition of 4K video recording in 23.98p (MP4, AAC) and enhancement of controllability over ISO setting or light amount of flash emission. The DMC-GH4 now expands its connectivity with external equipment. For example, the PC software 'USB Tether' enables remote camera control (shooting, setting or image data transfer) by PC via USB.
The PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.5PE and Panasonic Image App for iOS/Android will also be updated to support the functional upgrades.
The LUMIX DMC-GH4 is aimed at professional photographers who specialise in field work. The newly-developed 16.05-megapixel Live MOS sensor complements high sensitivity image recording and rapid response times. It also features a variety of settings and modes such as VFR (Variable Frame Rate), which enables video to be recorded in slow motion and fast motion – from 2 fps to 96 fps or 4x speed – all in Full HD.
Kit and UK pricing information is as follows and correct at time of going to press:
• DMC-GH4 with 14-140mm lens RRP £1,749.99
• DMC-GH4 body only RRP £1,299.99
• DMC-GH4 body only with Interface unit (DMW-YAGHE) RRP £2,499.99
The new firmware program is available on the Panasonic LUMIX Support Site: panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc
(IT/JP)
The firmware features a '4K Photo Mode', along with enhancements to performance and controllability. The 4K Photo Mode works by cropping out a designated frame from a 4K video. Recording format, picture quality setting and brightness level are automatically set to the optimum parameter for photo shooting.
Video recording is facilitated in 4:3, 3:2 or 1:1 aspect, in addition to 16:9; all of which provide a still image with eight-megapixel equivalent resolution. Further, while recording video in 4K Photo Mode, users can mark the designated section by selecting the [Fn1] button. 4K video can be recorded continuously with Loop Rec function, which continues to save the five newest two-minute video files before record is pressed. This means users can wait for the perfect photo opportunity through keeping the camera recording.
Further upgrades include the addition of 4K video recording in 23.98p (MP4, AAC) and enhancement of controllability over ISO setting or light amount of flash emission. The DMC-GH4 now expands its connectivity with external equipment. For example, the PC software 'USB Tether' enables remote camera control (shooting, setting or image data transfer) by PC via USB.
The PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.5PE and Panasonic Image App for iOS/Android will also be updated to support the functional upgrades.
The LUMIX DMC-GH4 is aimed at professional photographers who specialise in field work. The newly-developed 16.05-megapixel Live MOS sensor complements high sensitivity image recording and rapid response times. It also features a variety of settings and modes such as VFR (Variable Frame Rate), which enables video to be recorded in slow motion and fast motion – from 2 fps to 96 fps or 4x speed – all in Full HD.
Kit and UK pricing information is as follows and correct at time of going to press:
• DMC-GH4 with 14-140mm lens RRP £1,749.99
• DMC-GH4 body only RRP £1,299.99
• DMC-GH4 body only with Interface unit (DMW-YAGHE) RRP £2,499.99
The new firmware program is available on the Panasonic LUMIX Support Site: panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc
(IT/JP)
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