Panasonic has added a powerful new model, the DMC-GF1, to its LUMIX G Micro System lineup of next-generation digital interchangeable lens system cameras. This LUMIX shooter has the ability to record 1,280 x 720 High Definition video in AVCHD Lite format, a special Movie Program Mode that allows consumers to adjust the depth-of-field while shooting in HD video, My Color mode for easy effects, a 3-inch intelligent LCD display with a wide viewing angle, Optical Image Stabilization, a quick 0.3 seconds LUMIX G H-FS014045 lens, and a choice of AF modes. The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF1 will be available in October 2009 for $899.95. [Press Release]
If you want to upgrade your security and surveillance system in your house, then you can choose to buy the Panasonic BL-C131A Network Camera. It doesn’t need a computer to operate. All you have to do is to configure the camera so that you can access it via a web browser, video display, or mobile device. Priced at $229.99, this surveillance camera comes equipped with 8 pre-shooting positions and a built-in heat sensor. The Panasonic BL-C131A connects wirelessly via 802.11b/g devices, SSID filtering and 40/64/128-bit WEP encryption. The Panasonic BL-C131A Wireless Network Camera is perfect for rooms that need added security, particularly for database storage rooms of your IT department or even you very own bedroom. [Image-Acquire]
Featuring a futuristic-design, Panasonic’s latest Lumix DMC-FP8 digital camera boasts a stylish flat body built of high-quality aluminum. This compact camera comes equipped with a 12.1-magapixel CCD sensor, a high-quality 28mm wide-angle lens with 4.6x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch TFT LCD display. Other advanced features include high-speed Auto Focus (AF), POWER Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.), Panasonic’s Intelligent Auto (iA) and HD movies (records dynamic HD movies in 1280 x 720 resolution at 30fps) with VIERA Link Networking. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 will hit stores in September for $299.95. [Prnewswire via Today Gadgets]
Panasonic has introduced another member to its Lumix series in the form of DMC-ZR1. This super compact camera features a powerful 8x optical zoom at a wide 25mm equivalent and a 12.1-megapixel image stabilized sensor. Other specs include a 2.7-inch TFT LCD display, Advanced Face Recognition, Ultra High-Speed AF, ISO up to 1600 and the capability to record HD video in 1280 x 720 resolution at 30fps. Pricing and availability are still unknown at the moment. [dpreview]
Panasonic is getting ready to release a new HD camcorder ‘HS350′ that comes equipped with a 240GB hard drive. This particular camera is capable of capturing up to 31 hours, 40 minutes of 1080i widescreen footage in AVCHD (H.264) format. Apart from that, it also integrates a microSDHC card slot for adding up to another 32GB of storage. Other specs include a 2.7-inch LCD monitor, 12x optical zoom lens, a built-in 5.1ch microphone and up to 1.5 hours of battery life when recording to the hard drive. The HS350 will start shipping in Japan starting on July 25th for about $1,591. [Impress via Electronista]
Here’s an ideal camera ‘Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5S’ for any active photographer who needs a versatile camera. This point-and-shoot camera sports a 3.0-inch LCD, a 9-megapixel image sensor, a 28mm wide-angle lens with 10x optical zoom and a microSD card slot. Not to mention, it also includes advanced features like Intelligent Exposure, Digital Red-eye Correction, Mega O.I.S, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Detection, Continuous AF and the capability to record HD video in 1280 x 720p at 30fps. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5S is now on sale at Amazon for just $212.90 (original price $349.95). [Product Page]
