Panasonic Lumix GH1

Internal Review of Panasonic Lumix GH1

Panasonic announced what I believe to be a pretty big announcement at PMA 2009 in Las Vegas.  They premiered the DMC-GH1 Micro Four Thirds SLR that records full HD video.

It sports a 12.1 MP Live MOS sensor that can record up to 1080/24p or 720/60p high definition videos and has continuous AF and a built-in stereo microphone.  You can add your own microphone to the camera through the optional mic input jack.  The camera can be coupled to the new Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm lens that is designed for the video feature.  It’s image stabilized too.

These new SLR’s with video keep pushing the borders of High Def camcorders.  The big drawback up to this point has been autofocus and auto exposure on the video side of the SLRs.  Panasonic has supposedly addressed this.  I can’t wait to get my hands on one.  The fact that this model records in AVCHD is also a plus because you can squeeze a lot more onto the SD memory card, and AVCHD, like it or not, is the format that most camcorders are using today.  Compatibility is always a good thing

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