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Panasonic confirms GF series split: GF3 for novices, Pro model incoming

Chris Davies, Jun 13th 2011 Discuss [1]

Panasonic’s new LUMIX GF3 may follow the perennial trend of making gadgets ever-smaller, but with the hot-shoe gone and the mode wheel relegated to a virtual control on the touchscreen, you could well argue that the company has chased general consumers at the expense of the prosumer/professional market. It seems the company agrees, too; camera chief Ichiro Kitao, told PhotoRadar that Panasonic is planning to split the GF series into two, with one line for novices upgrading from point-and-shoots, and a second line for enthusiasts and experienced photographers.

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Panasonic LUMIX GF3 official: 12.1MP Micro-4/3 gets even smaller

Chris Davies, Jun 13th 2011 Discuss [4]

Panasonic‘s new LUMIX DMC-GF3 comes as little surprise, but it does bring plenty to the micro four thirds table. The third-gen camera tips the scales at a mere 7.83oz despite packing a pop-up flash, and shoots 12.1-megapixel images along with 1080/60i Full HD video. It’s also 16.7-percent smaller and 16.2-percent lighter than our perennial favorite, the LUMIX GF2, despite keeping the 3-inch touchscreen.

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Panasonic prices LUMIX FH7, new Xactis, HD camcorders

Chris Davies, Jun 9th 2011 Discuss [0]

Panasonic has confirmed pricing details for its latest digital camera and camcorder range, including the LUMIX FH7 with the company's bizarre Beauty Retouch mode that allows you to make anybody look like Dame Barbara Cartland. The FH7 will be $179.99 when it lands early in July, while the five new camcorders are priced from $169.99. Read The Full Story

Panasonic Lumix GF3 leaks: smallest GF-series so far

Chris Davies, Jun 6th 2011 Discuss [0]

We've been expecting a new micro-four-thirds camera from Panasonic for a while now, and it seems the camera itself - the Lumix GF3 - has leaked to satisfy us that it really is on the way. An official Panasonic video briefly showed up online before being yanked, but not too quick to avoid 4/3 Rumors grabbing some shots of the compact camera. Read The Full Story

Panasonic Rolls Out Three New Sanyo Xacti-Style Camcorders

Rue Liu, May 25th 2011 Discuss [0]

To the delight of Sanyo Xacti fans, improvements on the pistol-grip style camcorder continues. When Panasonic bought Sanyo back in 2009, it was feared that it would be the end to the popular camcorders. But today, Panasonic just unleashed three new Xacti-look-alike models, but branded under their own name of course. Read The Full Story

Panasonic PT-LB3U micro-portable projector debuts

Shane McGlaun, May 17th 2011 Discuss [0]

Panasonic has unveiled a new projector that is in its business and education line. The new projector is called the PT-LB3U and has a resolution of 1024 x 768. The projector is made to be small and compact so it takes up less space in a crowded office or classroom. Despite the smaller size of the projector, it has 3,200 lumens of brightness and uses a new lamp drive system. That lamp drive system allows the lamp to last up to 5,000 hours. Read The Full Story

Panasonic Makes World’s Largest HDTV For NASCAR

Rue Liu, May 16th 2011 Discuss [0]

If you thought the recent lineup of Samsung Smart TVs were big, including the 55-inch D8000 we reviewed and the latest 75-incher, then take a peak here at what's currently the world's largest HDTV. This 216-feet (diagonally) HDTV, will debut for NASCAR fans attending the Sprint All-Star Race on May 21st. Read The Full Story

Panasonic Lumix G3 is the smallest and lightest interchangeable lens cam it offers

Shane McGlaun, May 12th 2011 Discuss [0]

Panasonic and its line of G-series cameras are very popular with photographers that want high quality images and a portable design. Panasonic has added a new camera to the G family called the Lumix DMC-G3. The G3 is hailed as Panasonic's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera with a viewfinder. The camera has all the high-end features you expect from a G-series camera too. It will record full 1080p resolution video for instance. Read The Full Story

3D TV’s All Over the Place, Really?

Kevin Fubar, Apr 18th 2011 Discuss [9]

Most new-TV's coming out next year are going to be featuring 3D technology. Many of them are going to be featuring the active-shutter style of 3D, where instead of the red/cyan (pictured) or polarized glasses there is some kind of device that blocks each eye at the same time the specific image on the screen is projected in turn to produce the three dimensional effect. Really? I thought we'd all passed on this terrible idea back when everyone stopped using the VirtualBoy. Read The Full Story

Panasonic 100GB triple-layer BD-RE XL cost $120 apiece

Chris Davies, Apr 4th 2011 Discuss [3]

Panasonic Japan has announced the world's first triple-layer 100GB rewriteable BD-RE XL discs, a lengthy name for an optical media format with plenty of capacity. Set to hit shelves on April 15, the new discs will store around 12 hours of 17Mbps terrestrial broadcast Full HD, or 8 hours 40 minutes of 24Mbps HD. Read The Full Story

The State of Tech in Japan’s Recovery

Chris Davies, Mar 15th 2011 Discuss [0]

We've already written about the terrifying situation in Japan this past week, and how SlashGear readers can help the ongoing aid effort. Now, Japanese manufacturers are beginning to add up the impact the earthquake and tsunami have had on tech production, affected both by physical damage to facilities as well as ongoing power shortages and transportation break-down. Components used in everything from Apple's iPad 2 through digital cameras, mobile devices and computers have been impacted, with some estimates putting recovery several quarters out. Read on for more details. Read The Full Story

Panasonic prices 3D-capable LUMUX 2011 range

Chris Davies, Mar 8th 2011 Discuss [0]

Panasonic has come through with pricing and full details for its incoming LUMIX range, all headed to shelves in late March 2011. The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS10, LUMIX DMC-ZS8, LUMIX DMC-TS3 and LUMIX DMC-FX78 are priced at $399.99, $299.99, $399.99 and $349.99 respectively, with the ZS10, TS3 and FX78 all offering the company's new 3D Photo mode, taking 20 consecutive photos and overlaying the two best to make a 3D image. Read The Full Story