Panasonic Lumix dc-Gx9 $1399

with Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS zoom

Type: Fully automatic digital camera with Micro Four Thirds bayonet lens mount. Focusing: Automatic 49-point wide-area system using contrast-detection via imaging sensor. Single focus point – with variable area size – can be moved around the image frame. Manual or automatic switching between oneshot and continuous AF modes, the latter with a subject tracking function. Face detection and recognition. Sensitivity range is EV -4.0 - 18 (ISO 100). AF assist provided by dedicated illuminator. Manual focus assistance via magnification (up to 20x, either full image or picture-in-picture) and focus peaking displays (Blue, Yellow, Green, Pink or White; High or Low intensity). Metering: 1728-point multi-zone, centreweighted average, spot and TTL flash. Metering range is EV 0 to 18 (ISO 100/f2.0). Exposure Modes: Continuously-variable program with shift, shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, metered manual, TTL auto flash and TTL flash. Auto scene selection in ‘Intelligent Auto’ mode (portraits, scenery, macro, night portrait, night scenery, sunset, low light, handheld night shot, baby and food). Shutter: Electronic, vertical travel, metal blades, 60-1/4000 second plus B (up to 30 minutes). Flash sync up to 1/200 second. Alternative sensor shutter has a speed range of 1-1/16,000 second. Exposure compensation up to +/-5.0 EV in 1/3-stop increments. Shutter release delay can be set to one, two, four or eight seconds. Viewfinder: LCoS-type EVF with 2.76 megadots resolution (field sequential type). Coverage = 100% vertical/horizontal. Magnification = 1.39x (50mm lens at infinity, 0.7x 35mm equivalent). Tilt adjustable. Eyepiece strength adjustment built-in. Auto/manual switching between EVF and external LCD monitor screen. 7.62 cm LCD monitor (1.24 megadots) with tilt adjustments and touch controls, Flash: Built-in pop-up type with metric guide number of 6.0 (at ISO 200). Flash range = 40 cm to 4.8 metres (ISO auto). Auto, red-eye reduction, fill-in, slow speed sync, first/second curtain sync modes. Flash exposure compensation up to +/-3.0 EV. External flash units connect via a hotshoe. Additional Features: Magnesium alloy/GRP bodyshell, AE/AF lock, auto exposure bracketing (over three, five or seven frames in 1/3 or 2/3 or 1.0 EV increments), multi-mode self-timer (two and 10 second delays, one or three shots), audible signals, auto power-off, hard-wired remote triggering. DIGITAL SECTION Sensor: 21.77 million (total) pixels Live MOS with 17.3x13.0 mm imaging area and 4:3 aspect ratio. No optical low-pass filter. Sensitivity equivalent to ISO 200-25,600 (extendable to ISO 100). Focal Length Magnification: 1.97x. Formats/Resolution: Two JPEG compression settings, RAW output (lossless compression) and RAW+JPEG capture. Three resolution settings at 4:3 aspect ratio; 5184x3888, 3712x2784 and 2624x1968 pixels. Three resolution settings at 3:2 aspect ratio; 5184x3456, 3712x2480 and 2624x1752 pixels. Three resolution settings at 16:9 aspect ratio; 5184x2920, 3840x2160 and 1920x1080 pixels. Three resolution settings at 1:1 aspect ratio; 3888x3888, 2784x2784 and 1968x1968 pixels. 24-bit RGB colour for JPEGs, 36-bit RGB colour for RAW files. Video Recording: MP4 format (MPEG-4/H.264 AVC compression) at 3840x2160 pixels (4K UHD), 25 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (100 Mbps); 3840x2160 pixels (4K UHD), 24 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (100 Mbps); 1920x1080 pixels, 50 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (28 Mbps); 1920x1080 pixels, 25 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (20 Mbps); 1280x720 pixels, 25 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (10 Mbps). AVCHD Progressive format at 1920x1080, 50 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (28 Mbps); 1920x1080 pixels, 24 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (24 Mbps). AVCHD format (MPEG4/H.264 AVC compression) at 1920x1080 pixels, 50 fps (interlaced) and 16:9 aspect ratio (24 Mbps); 1920x1080 pixels, 25 fps (interlaced) and 16:9 aspect ratio (17 Mbps). Built-in stereo microphones with adjustable sound levels and wind-cut filter. Video Features: Zebra patterns (choice of two), 4K/FHD video streaming via the HDMI connection, silent shooting function, stop-motion animation, focus peaking display, centre marker. Recording Media: SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards (with UHS-I and UHS Speed Class 3 support). Continuous Shooting: Up to 100 at up to 9.0 fps JPEG/large/fine or up to 40 RAW frames. Up to 6.0 fps with continuous AF. Mid speed mode at 6.0 fps and Low speed mode at 2.0 fps. Up to 10 fps with sensor shutter. White Balance: TTL measurement. Two auto modes (neutral or maintain warmer tones), five presets and four custom settings. White balance compensation (amber-to-blue and/ or green-to-magenta) in all presets, and white balance auto bracketing. Manual colour temperature setting from 2500 to 10,000 degrees Kelvin. Interfaces: USB 2.0 Micro B and micro HDMI (Type D). Additional Digital Features: Sensor-based five-axis image stabilisation (in Dual IS operates along with lens-based optical stabilisers), sensor cleaning, ‘Touchpad’ AF zone selection, ‘4K Photo’ modes (Pre-Burst, Burst and Burst Start/Stop), ‘Light Composition’ and ‘Sequence Composition’ functions for ‘4K Photo’ capture, ‘Post Focus’ and ‘Focus Stacking’ functions, dual-axis level indicator, grid guides (choice of three), digital zoom (up to 4.0x), Adobe RGB and sRGB colour spaces, long exposure noise reduction (Off, On), eight ‘Photo Style’ presets (Standard, Vivid, Natural, Scenery, Portrait, Monochrome, L. Monochrome and L. Monochrome D), one user-defined ‘Photo Style’, in-camera adjustment of ‘Photo Style’ parameters (contrast, sharpness, colour saturation and noise reduction), ‘Grain Effect’ processing for the B&W ‘Photo Styles’ (Low, Standard or High), 22 ‘Creative Control’ effects as shooting modes or filter settings (Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Colour and Sunshine), auto bracketing functions (exposure, aperture, focus and white balance), ‘Defocus Control’ function (with iAuto and Creative Control only), ‘Intelligent Dynamic’ processing (Off, Low, Standard, High, Auto), ‘Highlight/Shadow’ control (four presets, three custom settings), HDR multi-shot capture (Auto, +/-1.0 to 3.0 EV with auto align), ‘Creative Panorama’ modes, ‘Intelligent Resolution’ processing (Low, Standard, High, Extended), intervalometer (up to 9999 frames), multiple exposure facility (with overlay and auto exposure adjustment), lens corrections (Shading Compensation and Diffraction Compensation), long exposure noise reduction, luminance/RGB histogram displays, highlight alert, adjustable image display time, auto image rotation, slide show (with variable display times and background music), playback zoom (up to 16x), 12 or 30 thumbnail displays, thumbnail calendar display, image resizing and cropping, in-camera RAW-to-JPEG processing, ‘Clear Retouch’ tool, WiFi and Bluetooth LE connectivity, DPOF and PictBridge support. Power: One 7.2 volt/1025 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack (DMW-BLG10E type). In-camera battery charging via USB is possible. Dimensions (WxHxD): body only = 124.0x72.1x46.8 mm. Weight: body only = 450 grams (with battery and memory card). Price: $1399 with with Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS zoom lens. Available in black or silver colours. Distributor: Panasonic Australia, telephone 132 600 or visit www.panasonic.com.au