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First introduced as a prototype at Photokina 2008, the Lumix DMC-GH1 is a Micro Four Thirds camera by Panasonic, and their first with full HD video capabilities. Following the well received DMC-G1, the DMC-GH1 shares the same body and interfaces as the earlier model, and thus owners of the original would feel at home with the DMC-GH1 almost instantly. The device however does vary from the original - with the largest distinction being a completely different 14MP sensor and video functionality. Of course, to accommodate the devices new 1080/60p video mode several small changes have been made - a stereo microphone built-in to the flash mount, a video mode selection on the mode dial, and a red record button. The camera's I/O has also been improved to accomodate the video mode - including a mini-HDMI and mic-in jack. The camera will be available in June for $1500 with an included LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens.
MSRP $1,499.95
Release date June, 2009
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
• Panasonic DMC-GH1 12MP Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Camera with 1080p HD Video
• Lumix DMC-GH1 Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/14-140mm Lens
UPC: 037988989553
EAN: 037988989553
MPN: DMC-GH1K
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MSRP $1,299.95
Released May, 2009
Pros
- ruggedized - fully sealed body
- quiet shutter
- quality construction
Cons
- video is manual focus only - difficult to change focus, pan or zoom
- not many current options for super-fast tele lenses
- noise begins to get noticeable at lower ISO levels than competing options
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
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Pentax K-7
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MSRP $2,699.00
Released September, 2008
Pros
- 21MP CMOS sensor
- 1080p HD movie recording
- Wide range ISO setting (100-6400)
Cons
- HD Video capture up to 4GB per clip
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- 1080p30 is nice, but 1080p60 would be better
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II
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MSRP $799.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- utilizes easy to find, capacious and affordable SD/SDHC cards
- large 3" LCD with 920k dots
- 720p video recording at 30fps, or 1080p at 20fps
Cons
- no auto-focus for video
- no external microphone input
- 1080p at 20fps only
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i
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MSRP $1,799.95
Released August, 2009
Pros
- can record video in 720p high definition (best improvement over the D300)
- durable build
- 51-point AF system
Cons
- mono microphone for video recording
- 5 minute video length limit
- not a revolutionary upgrade from the now year-old D300
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
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Nikon D300S
MSRP $849.95
Released April, 2009
Pros
- 720p video recording at 24fps
- includes a mini-HDMI port for displaying images on HDTVs (no included cable)
- uses affordable, capacious and easy to find SD storage
Cons
- no autofocusing while recording video in HD
- low resolution display (230K vs the 920K on the D90)
- not all that much more affordable than the D90
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Reviews
July 7, 2009
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- auto-focus can be used while recording video
- stereo microphone for video recording
- 1080p video with silent auto-focus - does not interfere with sound recording (but requires special lenses)
- Full HDTV 1080/24p video recording
- light-weight camera, useful for 1080p recording by hand
- 1080p video with seamless aperture adjustment
- Multi-angle swing and tilt LCD monitor- good for photos and indispensable for video
- Decent wide range Vario 14-140mm lens
- intelligent autofocus for video to follow faces or animals
- smart eye finder that allows preview with individual settings (aperture, exposure time, ...)
- face recognition for photo and video: remembers name and birth date of person
- Both automatic and fully controllable Full HD video: easy control of aperture and exposure and other settings
- Different body colours
Cons
- only 1080p24. 1080p30 or 1080p60 would be nicer
- no improvement over the DMC-G1 if video is unimportant
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April 26, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- auto-focus can be used while recording video
- stereo microphone for video recording
- 1080p video with silent auto-focus - does not interfere with sound recording (but requires special lenses)
- Full HDTV 1080/24p video recording
- light-weight camera, useful for 1080p recording by hand
- 1080p video with seamless aperture adjustment
- Multi-angle swing and tilt LCD monitor- good for photos and indispensable for video
Cons
- only 1080p24. 1080p30 or 1080p60 would be nicer
- no improvement over the DMC-G1 if video is unimportant
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May 6, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- auto-focus can be used while recording video
- stereo microphone for video recording
- 1080p video with silent auto-focus - does not interfere with sound recording (but requires special lenses)
- Full HDTV 1080/24p video recording
Cons
- double the price of the standard DMC-G1
- no improvement over the DMC-G1 if video is unimportant
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October 30, 2009
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Pros
- auto-focus can be used while recording video
- stereo microphone for video recording
- 1080p video with silent auto-focus - does not interfere with sound recording (but requires special lenses)
- Full HDTV 1080/24p video recording
- light-weight camera, useful for 1080p recording by hand
- 1080p video with seamless aperture adjustment
- Multi-angle swing and tilt LCD monitor- good for photos and indispensable for video
- Decent wide range Vario 14-140mm lens
- intelligent autofocus for video to follow faces or animals
- smart eye finder that allows preview with individual settings (aperture, exposure time, ...)
- face recognition for photo and video: remembers name and birth date of person
- Both automatic and fully controllable Full HD video: easy control of aperture and exposure and other settings
- Very user friendly, a great camera for beginners wanting to take a big step up from normal compact cameras.
Cons
- only 1080p24. 1080p30 or 1080p60 would be nicer
- 1080p has bad compression artefacts.
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May 30, 2009
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Pros
- auto-focus can be used while recording video
- stereo microphone for video recording
- 1080p video with silent auto-focus - does not interfere with sound recording (but requires special lenses)
- Full HDTV 1080/24p video recording
- light-weight camera, useful for 1080p recording by hand
- 1080p video with seamless aperture adjustment
- Multi-angle swing and tilt LCD monitor- good for photos and indispensable for video
- Decent wide range Vario 14-140mm lens
Cons
- double the price of the standard DMC-G1
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July 19, 2009
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Pros
- auto-focus can be used while recording video
- stereo microphone for video recording
Cons
- double the price of the standard DMC-G1
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July 22, 2009
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- double the price of the standard DMC-G1
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Pros
- auto-focus can be used while recording video
- stereo microphone for video recording
- 1080p video with silent auto-focus - does not interfere with sound recording (but requires special lenses)
- Full HDTV 1080/24p video recording
- light-weight camera, useful for 1080p recording by hand
- 1080p video with seamless aperture adjustment
- Multi-angle swing and tilt LCD monitor- good for photos and indispensable for video
Cons
- only 1080p24. 1080p30 or 1080p60 would be nicer
- no improvement over the DMC-G1 if video is unimportant
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