Panasonic DMC-GF3 with Full HD Video
Panasonic DMC-GF3 videoDe Full HD Panasonic DMC-GF3 is a new interchangeable lens camera in the LUMIX G Micro System series based on the Micro Four Thirds standard. The DMC-GF3 weighs only 225 grams and according to the manufacturer’s smallest and lightest digital camera with interchangeable lens world.
The LUMIX G Micro System creates high quality images with lifelike detail by an excellent resolution and image and color reproduction. The image quality of the DMC-GF3 is excellent by the improved Venus Engine FHD and 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor. In particular, images taken at reduced ambient light with high ISO values are astonishingly clear and have a very sharp resolution.
DMC-GF3 lensHet with fast contrast-precision AF system of the LUMIX G Micro System is about 0.18 seconds the fastest in the world. In conjunction with touch-through operation it is now even faster and more precise to focus Pinpoint with the new AF feature. In addition, the series of recordings also improved to 3.8 fps at maximum resolution with a custom design of the shutter in the new mount.
The DMC-GF3 captures in 1920 x 1080 full HD video in AVCHD format as a better quality in terms of compression efficiency and friendliness during playback on AV equipment. When making video recordings, the user has an advanced AF system, including the practical full-time AF and Tracking AF, so everyone with ease can make high-quality video recordings.
The DMC-GF3 offers the highly esteemed iA (Intelligent Auto) as an extension thereon: Plus the iA mode. Besides the usual powerful recording functions support may in iA mode, plus the blur area, exposure compensation and white balance are adjusted. Plus the iA mode is available not only for taking pictures but also videos.
The housing is made of aluminum, this light and very strong. The new ergonomic design of the case is moving the camera despite the very small size, good in your hand. The DMC-GF3 is available in several attractive colors: black, red and brown, making this camera suitable for a stylish lifestyle and precious moments in the form of high quality pictures and videos can be stored.
Slim and compact design
By introducing a new mount, the DMC-GF3 again significantly smaller (about 16.7% / 35 cc) and lighter (about 16.2% / 43 g) than its predecessor, the DMC-GF 2, and thus it is record of the smallest and lightest camera in the world once again broken. Although the development of the DMC-GF3 was to obtain maximum compactness, Panasonic has made no commitments in terms of equipment for the camera, like the built-in flash. The tiny, stylish case with rounded shapes, made of aluminum, does not resemble the usual large, heavy, colorless DSLRs. This camera is incredibly compact, but it is still well in hand through a new ergonomic design. The DMC-GF3 has a durable metal mount surrounded by a silver ring and a slim body in a number of stylish colors.
Operation
Despite its remarkable compactness, the DMC-GF3 flexible and easy to operate by the optimal layout of the buttons and the new Dial.
The touch screen is not only extremely useful for shooting, but also particularly clear viewing of images. An image can contain hundreds of thumbnail images are selected by touching them. For images one by one in order to display, an image can be dragged with a finger on the screen so you can browse the photos like a book. A maximum magnification of 16x can be achieved simply by touch. Furthermore, the user via the touch screen features all custom settings, like Touch and Touch AF Shutter, on and off for the ease of the camera to increase. Each user shall immediately after making the first recordings are accustomed to the operation of the DMC-GF3, like a standard compact camera.
The cameras in the LUMIX G Micro System series are equipped with an efficient dust protection. If dust or other debris gets into the camera when changing lenses, may cling to the image sensor and show as a stain on the photos. The Dust of the DMC-GF3 eliminates this possibility because a supersonic wave filter is placed on the Live MOS sensor. This filter vibrates vertically around 50,000 times per second and thus emits dust and other particles.
Image quality
The LUMIX G Micro System achieves high-quality images with lifelike detail using excellent resolution and image and color reproduction. The high precision AF lens and provide a high resolution. An optimal balance between resolution and noise reduction ensures faithful live preview and a highly accurate automatic exposure and white balance metering with live results in a true color reproduction.
The performance of the FHD Venus Engine image processor has been improved by the introduction of a new noise reduction technology, which provides even better image quality. This advanced noise reduction system has helped to improve the S / N ratio by about 3db at ISO3200 and ISO6400, and has improved color reproduction when shooting at high ISO. This provides exceptionally clear images in low light. Also contributes to an optimization of the parameter to an increased resolution.
The image processor is also very energy efficient. Thanks to the optimization and rationalization of the electronics, the battery life while increasing the capacity and size of the battery is reduced.
The timing of the shutter motor of the DMC-GF3 was reviewed and optimized, thus making consecutive shooting improved to 3.8 fps.
AF System
All cameras in the LUMIX G Micro System series use as a contrast AF focusing system. In the Phase-difference AF system can be a mechanical error. By contrast AF is controlled by focusing the image sensor so that no mechanical error can occur in achieving the proper focus. Compared to the Phase-difference AF system, Contrast AF offers a higher accuracy, especially when shooting with a bright lens and a large aperture. (Contrast AF example, approximately 90% accurate, while Phase-difference AF about 60% accurate at F1.4). This means that the new interchangeable lens of the LUMIX G Micro System, LEICA 25 mm/F1.4 SUMMILUX DG ASPH., Contrast AF system fully utilized.
The DMC-GF3 has the fastest AF * Light Speed world: approximately 0.1 seconds. This is achieved by focusing on the detection time by reducing the rate to double from 60 fps to 120 fps. Not only the accuracy but also the speed capacities far from expensive DSLR cameras with Phase-difference AF with the Advanced Contrast AF system in the DMC-GF3. In combination with the Touch AF operation is set up and focusing on a topic incredibly fast and simple, so not a spontaneous moment is missed. The DMC-GF3 set the Contrast AF function in Full-area focusing, making it focus can be at any point in the visual field. Choosing a composition is quite intuitive and by using the touchscreen control.
Using the touch screen controls of the DMC-GF3 users can immediately focus on the subject by touching the large, 460,000 pixel LCD screen with wide viewing angle and can even operate the shutter. Once the topic has been locked by touching the camera follows the subject even if it moves, thanks to the AF Tracking function. With a single touch on the screen, select the one part and the size of the AF area easily with 1-point AF. The function 1-point AF Face Detection can even more precisely focus on the eyes and face clear and sharp capture. The function multiple AF with 23 AF areas, a number of AF points are set based on the composition. Additionally, the DMC-GF3 Pinpoint the AF mode allows even more accurate to focus by focus area further. For example to focus on the pupil of an eye.
In the MF Assist mode can be an area with a touch 1x, 4x, 5x or 10x to enhance the area can easily be moved by dragging it on screen. The image is displayed on the composition 4x enlarged screen so it accurately to focus while the composition of the whole picture can be determined.
* The above rates are measured using the Lens LUMIX G H VS014140, HD VARIO 14-140mm / F4.0-5.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.14140)
Full HD TV quality video recording
The LUMIX G Micro System is the camera that not only high quality pictures but also stunning video recording. The AVCHD format is the recording time in HD quality almost twice as long as conventional Motion JPEG format. With a special, separate button on the top, the user can immediately start making videos when shooting without having to set additional parameters. The DMC-GF3 can produce high resolution full-HD video with 1920 x 1080 50i (PAL) recording in AVCHD (sensor output is 25p [PAL]) *. Capturing images is flexible and fun with the DMC-GF3. The DMC-GF3 provides additional practical full-time AF function also touch AF for video recordings, which the user can alternately like a professional focus on the foreground and background. If one simply the camera at the subject, it will automatically focus on making the extra attention. Besides increasing the Extra Tele Conversion feature zoom range of up to 4.2 x virtually without sacrificing image quality decreases with a lower resolution.
Even video beginners can create superb video recordings thanks to the popular DMC-GF3 iA and iA Plus modes are also available for recording videos. The function D-Range Intelligent Control offers more natural images by the exposure for each part of the image optimization. The function prevents a situation in dark shadows and overexposed white areas and helps to ensure that details and transitions, such as the blue sky, beautiful display. Intelligent Scene Selector automatically switches depending on the situation between the modes Portrait, Landscape, Macro and Low Light so that different parameters can be optimized for better image quality.
With the DMC-GF3 photos can be cropped from the video and the unwanted part can be removed from a video using the Video divide function.
* Full HD video (1920 x 1080) by the image sensor equipped with 25p (PAL) and recorded in 50i (PAL). Full HD video (1280 x 720) by the image sensor equipped with 25p (PAL) and recorded in 50i (PAL).
• Motion pictures can in European PAL territories continuously until 29 min 59 sec. be included.
• When you take a picture in motion JPEG, an image can not exceed 2 GB. The remaining recording time for an image is displayed on the screen.
• Use an SD card speed class “Class 4″ or higher when shooting a movie in [AVCHD]. Use an SD card with Speed Class Class 6 “or higher when shooting a movie in [MOTION JPEG].
* The SD Speed Class is the standard speed for continuous writing.
Color Management Features
The DMC-GF3 is not only artistic in form, but also in function. The unit is equipped with many features that allow users to capture vivid images and create their own expressive images. The popular My Color mode that allows the LUMIX G Micro System cameras feature is adapted for the post Creative Control by the most popular color modes to select: Expression, Retro, High Key, Sepia, High Dynamics and the new Miniature Effect mode. The Miniature Effect mode, the blurred edges are taken as the saturation and contrast are increased to the effect of a viewer to obtain. The range and the area of focus is made can be adjusted according to the picture a horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait) format. Videos in this mode are included, are 10 times more likely to appear so the comic effect is increased *. Creative Control mode allows you to adjust the exposure compensation.
The original movie mode is also modified and renamed Photo Style.
* No sound is recorded with the use of [miniatures] in the Creative Control mode and about 1 / 10 of the time is recorded. (When shooting for 10 minutes, the length of the final video about 1 minute)
iA Plus
The DMC-GF3 offers advanced features that advanced photographers will appreciate, but is simple enough for beginners to iA (Intelligent Auto) Plus easy photo and video to make. The new Plus iA mode the DMC-GF3 can blur area, exposure compensation and white balance to be altered in certain subjects a minor manual adjustment can produce better results.
The depth-mode in iA mode allows the user to adjust the blur in the background area to adjust by simply moving a slider so that the subject much more impact. With AF Tracking, the DMC-GF3 a topic lock and continue to focus, even if it is moving, so one is always in a flash is capable of beautiful, clear shots when the opportunity arises. One need only to set up, lock, and shoot! The Face Recognition remember registered faces to the appropriate AF / AE can be applied. By Category Playback function, one can choose to play with only photos depicting a specific face is recorded. The Intelligent Control D-range now offers more natural images by the exposure for each part of the image optimization. The function to avoid taking black shadows and overexposed white areas, and helps ensure that details and transitions, such as the blue sky, beautiful display. The camera automatically activates the backlight compensation function if the light source is behind the subject. Intelligent Resolution technology ensures natural-looking images with a more balanced focus for the detailed part and the edge, suitable for large-format printing.
DMC-GF3 options
The Micro Four Thirds System products complement the existing Four Thirds System products to enjoy digital cameras with interchangeable lenses to offer even better than before. Besides the LUMIX G lenses, the LUMIX DMC-GF3 all you want interchangeable lenses are made that are compatible with the Four Thirds System standard means an optional mounting adapter. The LUMIX DMC-GF3 features a wide range of shooting options that fit almost any situation and shooting style.
Bundled Software
Together with the DMC-GF3 programs are PHOTOfunSTUDIO HD Edition 6.2 for easy organizing photos and videos, SILKYPIX ® Developer Studio 3.1 SE for working with RAW files and Super LoiloScope (trial version) is included.
The PHOTOfunSTUDIO HD Edition 6.2 can not only new photos are sorted and organized, but also photos already stored on a PC, using the images load quickly and read. One can also enjoy slideshows with a variety of securities while an iTunes music as background display, and burn to a DVD disc in MPEG2. The Short Story Movie feature enables the user to easily create a short video by a number of photos and video clips to choose which he likes. Photos and videos can be uploaded via the same interface to Facebook and YouTube.
The original image data in RAW file format, established with the DMC-GF3 desired can be edited using the advanced features of the software application SILKYPIX ® Developer Studio 3.1 SE.
Panasonic DMC-GF3 price and availability
The DMC-GF3 is expected from July 2011 . The price is still unknown.
Source: Panasonic