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Panasonic Lumix Dmc-GH5 $2999 body only.

Type: Fully automatic digital camera with Micro Four Thirds bayonet lens mount. Focusing: Automatic 225-point wide-area system using contrast-detection via imaging sensor. Single focus point – with variable area size – can be moved around the image frame, and clusters of focus points, from nine (3x3) to 169 (13x13) set manually in a variety of shapes (Custom Multi). Manual and automatic switching between one-shot and continuous AF modes, the latter with auto tracking. Face detection and recognition. Sensitivity range is EV -4.0 - 18 (ISO 100). AF assist provided by built-in illuminator. Manual focus assistance via magnification (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, centre-weighted 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. Shutter: Electronic, vertical travel, metal blades, 60-1/8000 second plus B (up to 30 minutes). Flash sync to 1/250 second. Alternative sensor shutter has a speed range of 1-1/16,000 second. Hybrid ‘Electronic First Curtain’ shutter has a speed range of 60-1/2000 second plus B (up to 30 minutes). Shutter delay timer (1, 2, 4 or 8 seconds). Exposure compensation up to +/-5.0 EV in 1/3-stop increments. Viewfinder: OLED EVF type with 3.68 megadots resolution. Coverage = 100% vertical/horizontal. Magnification = 1.52x (50mm lens at infinity, 0.76x 35mm equivalent). Eyepiece strength adjustment built-in. Auto/manual switching between EVF and monitor screen. 8.1 cm LCD monitor (RGBW display, 1.62 megadots) with tilt/swing adjustments and touch controls. Flash: No built-in flash. External flash units connect via hotshoe or PC terminal. Additional Features: Magnesium alloy body sealed against dust, moisture and sub-zero temperatures; AE/AF lock, auto exposure bracketing (up to seven frames and up to +/-1.0 EV per frame), multi-mode self-timer (2 and 10 second delays, one or three shots), shutter delay (up to eight seconds), switchable exposure adjust increments (0.3 or 1.0 EV), audible signals, silent mode, auto power-off, wired remote triggering, 43 custom functions. DIGITAL SECTION Sensor: 21.77 million (total) pixels Live MOS with 17.3x13.0 mm imaging area and 4:3 aspect ratio. 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: MOV format (MPEG-4/H.264 AVC compression) at 4096x2160 pixels (Cinema 4K), 24 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (150 Mbps – 4:2:2 colour, 10-bit, Long GOP compression regime. 100 Mbps – 4:2:0 colour, 8-bit, Long GOP compression regime); 4096x2160 pixels (Cinema 4K), 24 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (400 Mbps – 4:2:2 colour, 10-bit, All-Intra compression regime); 3840x2160 pixels (Ultra HD), 50 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (150 Mbps/ Long GOP compression regime); 3840x2160 pixels (Ultra HD), 25 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (150 Mbps – 4:2:2 colour, 10-bit, Long GOP compression regime. 100 Mbps – 4:2:0 colour, 8-bit, Long GOP compression regime); 3840x2160 pixels (Ultra HD), 24 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (150 Mbps – 4:2:2 colour, 10-bit, Long GOP compression regime. 100 Mbps – 4:2:0 colour, 8-bit, Long GOP compression regime); 3840x2160 pixels (Ultra HD), 25 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (400 Mbps – 4:2:2 colour, 10-bit, All-Intra compression regime); 1920x1080 pixels, 50 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (200 Mbps – All-Intra compression regime. 100 Mbps – Long GOP compression regime); 1920x1080 pixels, 25 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (100 Mbps – Long GOP compression regime). MP4 format (MPEG-4/H.264 AVC compression) at 4096x2160 pixels (Cinema 4K), 24 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (150 Mbps – 4:2:2 colour, 10-bit, Long GOP compression regime. 100 Mbps – 4:2:0 colour, 8-bit, Long GOP compression regime); 4096x2160 pixels (Cinema 4K), 24 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (400 Mbps – 4:2:2 colour, 10-bit, All-Intra compression regime); 3840x2160 pixels (Ultra HD), 24 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (150 Mbps – 4:2:2 colour, 10-bit, Long GOP compression regime. 100 Mbps – 4:2:0 colour, 8-bit, Long GOP compression regime); 3840x2160 pixels (Ultra HD), 25 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (400 Mbps – 4:2:2 colour, 10-bit, All-Intra compression regime); 1920x1080 pixels, 50 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (200 Mbps – All-Intra compression regime. 100 Mbps – Long GOP compression regime); 1920x1080 pixels, 25 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (100 Mbps – Long GOP compression regime); 1920x1080 pixels, 50 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (28 Mbps – Long GOP compression regime); 1920x1080 pixels, 25 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (20 Mbps – Long GOP compression regime). AVCHD Progressive format (MPEG-4/H.264 AVC compression) at 1920x1080 pixels, 50 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (28 Mbps – Long GOP compression regime); 1920x1080 pixels, 24 fps and 16:9 aspect ratio (24 Mbps – Long GOP compression regime). AVCHD format (MPEG4/H.264 AVC compression) at 1920x1080 pixels, 50 fps interlaced and 16:9 aspect ratio (24 Mbps – Long GOP compression regime); 1920x1080 pixels, 50 fps interlaced and 16:9 aspect ratio (17 Mbps – Long GOP compression regime). NTSC frame rates available. Built-in stereo microphones with adjustable sound levels and wind noise canceller, stereo audio input and stereo audio output. Higher quality LPCM sound recorded in the MOV and MP4 formats. Optional DMW-XLR1 microphone adapter provides two XLR microphone inputs with 48 volt phantom power. Video Features: Variable frame rates for FHD/ HD recording (2 to 180 fps), ‘Anamorphic 4K’ 4:3 recording (3328x2496 pixels, 8-bit or 10-bit), master pedestal level (for setting black level), luminance level adjustment (8-bit and 10-bit), wave form monitor/vector scope, synchro scan, time coding (SMPTE compliant) with Rec Run and Free Run modes), colour bars (SMPTE, EBU and ARIB standards), 1.0 KHz test tone, SS/Gain, zebra patterns (adjustable, choice of two), centre marker, ‘Cine like’ gamma profile (for tonality, two profiles), Rec 709-like gamma curve/knee control, 4K Hybrid gamma profile, optional V-LogL compatibility, seamless file recording with no time limit, LUT display (Monitor/HDMI), time-lapse recording, 4K/2K video streaming via the HDMI connection (10-bit 4:2:2 or 8-bit 4:2:0 colour with simultaneous internal recording), ‘Focus Transition’ tool. Recording Media: Dual slots for SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards, both with UHS-I, UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 support. Continuous Shooting: Up to 600 JPEG/large/ fine frames at up to 12.0 fps or 60 RAW frames with AF fixed to first frame. Up to 9.0 fps with continuous AF. Medium (7.0 fps) and low speed modes (2.0 fps) also available. 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 bracketing. Manual colour temperatures from 2500 to 10,000 degrees Kelvin with four custom settings. Interfaces: USB 3.1 Super Speed Type C, HDMI Type A, 3.5 mm stereo audio input, 3.5 mm stereo audio output, 2.5 mm remote input. .Additional Digital Features: Sensor-based fiveaxis image stabilisation (in ‘Dual IS 2’ operates along with lens-based optical stabilisers), sen- sor cleaning, ‘Touchpad’ AF zone selection, ‘4K Photo’ and ‘6K Photo’ modes (Pre-Burst, Burst and Burst Start/Stop), ‘Light Composite’ mode, ‘Post Focus’ function, electronic level display, grid guides (choice of three), digital zoom (up to 4.0x), Adobe RGB and sRGB colour spaces, seven ‘Photo Style’ presets (Standard, Vivid, Natural, Scenery, Portrait, Monochrome and L. Monochrome), four user-defined ‘Photo Style’ presets, in-camera adjustment of ‘Photo Style’ parameters (contrast, sharpness, colour saturation, hue and noise reduction), 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 – up to 999 frames – and white balance), ‘Defocus Control’ function (with i-Auto 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), 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 (On/Off), 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, in-camera editing (RAW-to-JPEG processing, ‘4K/6K Photo’ bulk saving, 4K/6K Photo’ noise reduction, Light Composition, rating, title edit, face recognition edit, text stamp, video divide, resize, cropping, rotate, favourite, protect, face recognition edit), ‘Clear Retouch’ tool, picture sort modes, built-in WiFi (2.4 and 5.0 GHz) with QR code connectivity, Bluetooth (BLE) connectivity, DPOF and Pict-Bridge support. Power: One 7.2 volt/1860 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack (DMW-BLF19E type). Optional DMW-BGGH5 battery grip accepts a second battery pack. Dimensions (WHD): body only = 138x98x87mm. Weight: body only = 645 grams (without battery or memory card). Price: $2999 body only. $3999 with Lumix Vario G X 12-35mm f2.8 ASPH Power OIS image stabiliser zoom lens. $3999 with Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS image stabiliser zoom lens. Distributor: Panasonic Australia, telephone 132 600 or visit www.panasonic.com.au