Monday, February 7, 2011

Panasonic GF2

 
The Panasonic GF2!






















The Panasonic GF2 would be the camera i would introduce to you in this post.


The latest Panasonic GF2 Micro Four Thirds Camera comes in 4 colours(Black, Silver, White and Pink) which gives the user a wide range of colours to choose from. It is the first interchangeable lens camera. The Lens can be easily changed with this feature. Panasonic has further reduced the size of a compact system camera with the introduction of GF2. It is currently the world's smallest and lightest System Camera with built-in flash! Apart from being light, GF2 has other features like its touch control-LCD screen and being able to take full hd videos.


The size of GF2 makes its convenient to be brought around. Novince users would be able to adapt to the functions of the camera easily with its intuitive touch control. During shooting mode, you can easily change effects/modes to your choice. In addition to GF2's wide range of functions, "My colour" mode of the camera, lets the user choose the suitable effect before snapping(without any editing!). This allows the user to manually set the color, brightness, saturation and contrast levels of the picture(Save the trouble to photoshop your pictures :P)! You can focus by touching the screen and defocus by tapping again.You can also customise your own menu for your individual needs.




Below is a video on the camera.







The new GF2 can record high-resolution full-HD 1920 x 1080 movies. Movies can be saved in JPEG and AVCHD format. The 12.1 mega pixel ensures not only high quality picture but also the quality of the Video. It also has high sound quality of Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator. To help users record video easily, a red button on the top of the camera, would let user shoot video without the hassle of changing to video mode(like most of the cameras). Just a click, and you can start recording!

Yup, It's true that the camera has many good functions. However, not all function may benefit you. Take for example, the touch screen function of GF2. As the camera are bulkier than the normal Digital still compacq(DSC) cameras, people with small palms might find it difficult to hold the camera and tap on the screen at the same time. Some people may feel discomfort on their hands due to the size of their hands.

Specifications
Features
12.1 effective Megapixel Live MOS sensor
multiple AF modes with up to 23 focus areas, 1-area AF with a selectable focus area, Face Detection, and AF Tracking with Optical Image Stabilizer, Intelligent D-range Control and Intelligent Scene Selector in the iA mode; 3D NR and CNR (Chromatic Noise Reduction) advanced noise reduction system.
Micro Four Thirds lens mount, with 2X focal length conversion ratio
My Color mode with integrated conventional Film mode
Aluminium body is 19% smaller and 7% lighter than the GF1 (though it no longer has a mode dial); available in black, silver, white, and pink
Venus Engine FHD with Intelligent Resolution technology to automatically detects three areas – outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation
3-inch touch screen LCD with 460,000 pixels with focus, MF assist, background blur, customizable menus, and easy image playback
Capable to record video with a 1920 x 1080 videos at 60i option, a smooth HD 1280 x 720 movies or in AVCHD or HD Motion JPEG in 1280 x 720 and QVGA.
Accessory port for optional 1.44M pixel electronic viewfinder (same as before)

Live view with fast 23-point contrast detect AF and face detection/recognition

Intelligent Auto mode selects a scene mode, reduces blur, sharpens edges, brightens shadows, and more

Full manual controls, with support for RAW image format; ISO goes to 6400, shutter speed range is 60 - 1/4000 sec

Built-in flash (GN 6) plus hot shoe

Records videos at 1920 x 1080 at 60 interlaced frames/second (sensor output is 30p) with Dolby Digital stereo sound using AVCHD codec
- Camera can continuously focus while recording
- Lower resolutions available using AVCHD or M-JPEG codec
-Wind cut filter and manual mic level adjustment

Supports 3D photography via Panasonic’s recently announced lens

SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot

HDMI output

Uses DMW-BLD10 li-ion battery; 300 - 320 shots per charge, depending on lens




Currently GF2 is on sale now @ $1299(DMC-GF2WGC), $1099(DMC-GF2CGC)

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