Panasonic launches its mirrorless camera Lumix G95 with 4K Video Technology
Panasonic India has launched its new rugged-design hybrid mirrorless camera, Lumix G95. It comes with 4K features and 9fps burst shooting speeds. With video output limited to 8-bit both internally and externally, the camera comes with Panasonic’s V-Log L setting that offers flexibility and ease during post-production. The camera also comes with a built-in headphone port, on top of the microphone input, that makes it extremely suitable for videographers, YouTubers, bloggers, and photography enthusiasts alike, to monitor audio while shooting. The camera comes with a dual kit option – G95H (14-140mm, F3.5-5.6) and G95M Kit (12-60mm, F3.5- 5.6) available at all Panasonic stores across the country at a price of INR 1,09,990/ and INR 94,990 / respectively.
The hybrid mirrorless camera also carries Panasonic’s 4K photo mode that allows for rapid image capture with the help of the new image engine capable of acquiring focus in just .07 seconds. Apart from this, the camera also comprises enhanced features such as face and eye detection to accurately track subjects and capture blur-free images of street, food and nightlife scenes effortlessly. This do-it-all hybrid mirrorless camera, with its 20.3- Megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor that renders high-precision yet natural images, is great for candid portraiture and Wedding photography and videography.
Mr. Sandeep Sehgal, Business Chief, Panasonic India, adds, “Scaling new heights of product innovation, the new Lumix G95 is a significant addition to Panasonic’s DSLM Lumix range for quality photography and videography. Known for its pro-photo performance with 4K cinematic video, the range caters to photography and filmmaking enthusiasts to experience the power of unparalleled image quality with its innovative technology and a host of new functions. Designed to disrupt the DSLM segment, we see a huge potential for Lumix G series in India.”
The LUMIX G95 records stunningly smooth, high-resolution 4K video in addition to the full-HD videos with practical full-time AF. With the pre-installed V-Log L, Lumix G95 offers exceptional flexibility, as well as a wider dynamic range for colour grading in the post-production processes. An ideal vlogging camera with high-resolution 4K video output, high speed signal readout capability of the sensor, and high speed signal processing, the LUMIX G95 also enables 4K live cropping in video recording that realizes stable panning or zooming in video recording. In addition to the 3.5mm microphone jack that is for high quality audio recording using an external microphone, the new headphone socket in the camera is newly added feature for sound output. All these features make the Lumix G95 specifically advantageous for Wedding videographers to shoot aesthetically pleasing, memorable videos.
With a total of 49 focus detection areas, the LUMIX G95 comes with DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology that gives the camera a high speed AF and speed burst shooting at 9 fps (AFS) / 6 fps (AFC) to capture fast moving subject just in-focus. Featuring the Venus Engine, the camera is capable of tracking the fast-moving objects and prevents out of focus shots. In addition to this, the LUMIX G95 incorporates Face and Eye Detection AF, which aids in capturing stunning portrait with crisp focus on the eye. Also, the Low Light AF combined with the Lumix G95’s live view composite recording feature makes it useful for capturing stars or fireworks at night.
The LUMIX G95 has been designed in pursuit of intuitive one-hand operation that quickly responds to the photographer’s intention. To withstand even heavy field use, the LUMIX G95 boasts a rugged design and features a splash and dust-resistant construction. Additionally, the camera has a battery that can be recharged via AC or USB according to the users’ convenience. The Lumix G95 comes with a flip out screen that tilts up and down by approximately 250-degree, and its integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth allows the users to activate the camera by simply using a smartphone/tablet or to add GPS geotag on the photos automatically. Moreover, with an eye-point of approximately 20 mm, it offers high visibility with comfort for users wearing glasses.
