Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 (DMCGH3) mirrorless 16MP digital camera with 50p HD recording (body only)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

One of the main features of the LUMIX GH3 is a tough body that is rugged enough to stand up to even professional use. It features a magnesium alloy full die-cast body and advanced splash/dust-proof design that was achieved by tightly sealing every section of the camera body to enable shooting under extreme conditions. Although the camera is slightly larger than other G Series models, it is still compact when compared with an SLR camera featuring equivalent performance and functions. The bigger body has enabled a new control layout with two dials on the front and back as well as single-function buttons. The camera allows users to capture images in extreme environments and provides superb mobility. It also records still images consecutively at a rate of about 6 fps. The new Live MOS Sensor achieves high-resolution images with minimum noise. And the new Venus Engine attains high-speed, high-quality signal processing. These features combine to maximise shooting fun and operating ease. The camera is proud to assume the role of Panasonic's flagship digital single lens mirrorless camera.

The camera uses an organic EL displays both in its viewfinder and in the rear free-angle monitor. Its Full-HD video recording function, which is highly acclaimed in the GH2, has a variety of video recording options, from a 1080/60p (NTSC)/50p (PAL) recording capability to a high bit rate recording mode to meet wide-ranging needs. The video recording function of the LUMIX GH3 is packed with advanced technologies developed by Panasonic for its professional broadcasting equipment.

For this flagship model, Panasonic has also developed a detachable battery grip with integrated controls for vertical viewing angle and a wireless flash. They both represent a first of their kind for Panasonic cameras.

Panasonic also offers a full lineup of lenses, the heart of a system camera, that reinforce the LUMIX GH3. The LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm / F2.8 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. (H-HS12035) is already on the market. In addition to this, Panasonic is releasing a high-speed LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm / F2.8 / POWER O.I.S. (H-HS35100) to introduce with the LUMIX GH3. These two lenses achieve high resistance performance against splash and dust when combined with the camera.

The LUMIX G lens lineup includes a variety of models with superb image rendering, such as Leica lenses and silent, accurate power zoom lenses suitable for video recording. This is the largest lineup of system lenses for a digital single lens mirrorless camera. And Panasonic will continue to develop and introduce new lenses with distinctive features.

The camera is not just a compact, lightweight camera. It is an attractive, top-of-the-line mirrorless single lens system camera that is tough enough to withstand the extreme conditions of professional use. In Europe and the United States, digital SLR cameras are called DSLR and mirrorless cameras are referred to as CSC (Compact System Cameras). Panasonic uses the term DSLM (Digital Single Lens Mirrorless) cameras to refer to its mirrorless models, and continues to develop attractive camera systems with interchangeable lenses. With the introduction of the high-end camaera, Panasonic will be able to provide more people with the experience of exploring the remarkable potential of the digital single lens mirrorless camera

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• Built-in Wi-Fi module for wireless connectivity.
• Various Creative Options for Photo and Video.
• Full Expandability for Professional Level Flexibility.
• The Light Speed AF and the Advanced Focusing System.
• Intuitive Design and the Rugged Body Featuring Double OLED display.
• Superb Image Quality with Digital Live MOS Sensor and the Venus Engine.
• High Quality Full HD Video Recording Featuring Versatile Recording Format.

16.05 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor
The 16.05-megapixel Live MOS sensor boasts wide dynamic range and high sensitivity image recording. Panasonic focused on the following three areas: (1) minimizing noise in the sensor, (2) preventing sensor noise from entering the output signal, and (3) preventing noise from entering the signal processing circuit, power supply line and grounding line.

ISO12800 / Extended ISO25600
Standard sensitivity is from ISO200 to ISO12800, but you can set sensitivity to ISO125 or ISO25600 by using an extension function.

Venus Engine
The Venus Engine is refined to achieve superior noise reduction. With a combination of 3DNR and MNR, both bright area and dark area are faithfully reproduced with minimum noise across the entire focusing range in high sensitivity image recording.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)
To cope with the extreme bright and dark contrast that you get, for example, with backlighting, consecutive photos are taken with different exposure levels and overlapped. Blown highlights and blocked shadows are then deleted and a single photo is composed. All processing is done in the background, so you can take your next shot without having to wait, ensuring that you don't miss a photo opportunity.

Built-in Wi-Fi
The DMC-GH3 integrates a built-in Wi-Fi module for wireless connectivity (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) to expand shooting possibility. A smartphone or a tablet can be used as a remote controller and a remote monitor. What the camera is seeing is displayed live smoothly on the smartphone / tablet and it is possible to set various controls including focus setting, exposure compensation, ISO, WB and Photo Style in addition to shutter release via live view using Wi-Fi.

Electronic Shutter Function
Both the front and rear curtains in the DMC-GH3's shutter system are driven electronically for vibration-free operation. This ensures crisp still-life images and landscapes with no pixel shifting.

Excellent HD Video Quality
The video recording capability comes with more variety of options in its format and bitrate to meet wide-ranging needs. It is packed with advanced technologies developed by Panasonic for its professional broadcasting equipment.

Full HD Progressive
The DMC-GH3 gives you 1920 x 1080 60p [NTSC] / 50p [PAL] full HD recording. Progressive scanning records every frame, so the amount of data contained is twice that of interlace scanning, and the images have extremely high definition.

Seamless File Generation
When recording the video in MOV, AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD, the DMC-GH3 automatically generates multiple seamless files for continuous recording. During playback, the AVCHD Progressive / AVCHD files are reproduced with seamless, interruption-free continuity.

Original Heat-Dispensing Design
Right from the design stage, the DMC-GH3 pursued a hybrid structure for still and video images. A heat-dispersing design was used to enhance video shooting and enable extended recording of high-quality images.

• 1 x Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Camera Body.
• 1 x Body Cap.
• 1 x Lens Cap.
• 1 x Lens Hood.
• 1 x Lens Rear Cap.
• 1 x Battery Charger (AC Cable Included).
• 1 x Battery Pack.
• 1 x USB Connection Cable.
• 1 x Shoulder Strap.
• 1 x CD-ROM.

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