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Hackers make Panasonic GH2 micro four-thirds camera record 176Mbit video

, Oct 14th 2011 Discuss [0]

If you are a hard-core camera geek, you may be the sort that is into hacking firmware to give your camera the features you wish the maker had given it from the factory. There have been some interesting hacks put forward for the Panasonic GH2 in the past and the latest that has surfaced makes the camera video quality much, much better. Read The Full Story

Panasonic rugged BizPad tablets tipped for Japanese business users

, Oct 13th 2011 Discuss [0]

Panasonic has unveiled a pair of new tablets that are in the BizPad line. As the name suggests the tablets are for business users and at least for now they are only being announced for Japan. They could be announced for other countries later. The tablets differ mainly in the screen sizes they offer the BizPad JT-580VT has a 7-inch screen and the BizPad JT-581VT has a 10.1-inch screen unit. Read The Full Story

Softbank outs AQUOS 104SH Ice Cream Sandwich phone, more

, Sep 29th 2011 Discuss [1]

Japanese carrier Softbank has revealed its latest line-up of Android smartphones, and if you love high-res screens and megapixel-packed cameras then it's enough to make you weep. Among the gems are the Sharp AQUOS 104SH, which Softbank says will launch running Ice Cream Sandwich on a 1.5GHz dual-core TI OMAP4460 processor, paired with a 4.5-inch 1280 x 720 display, 12.1-megapixel camera and IPX5/IPX7 ruggedness, expected to arrive in spring 2012. Read The Full Story

Panasonic offers new firmware update for G Series camera interchangeable lenses

, Sep 13th 2011 Discuss [3]

Panasonic has announced that it has a new firmware update for the Lumix G Series interchangeable lenses. Read that carefully, this is a firmware update for the lenses, not the digital cameras themselves. The update changes the lenses to allow them to be HD quality lenses for shooting high quality HD video. The firmware update covers seven different lenses and gives them all better performance. Read The Full Story

Panasonic Lumix 3D twin-lens camera debuts at IFA 2011

, Aug 31st 2011 Discuss [3]

I mentioned a bit ago that Panasonic had a new dual-lens 3D camcorder that would be landing soon. Panasonic has also shown off a new 3D still camera at IFA 2011 called the Lumix 3D that has 3D HD video capability. The camera can shoot 2D HD video as well. The camera is compact and it uses two new lenses to be able to achieve the compact dimensions according to Panasonic. Read The Full Story

Panasonic unveils new HDC-Z10000 consumer camcorder that shoots 2D and 3D

, Aug 31st 2011 Discuss [3]

Panasonic has unveiled a new camcorder that looks like something a professional videographer would use. If you want something with a really small design, you might want to look elsewhere. If what you want is a camcorder that can do both 2D and 3D with professional image quality the HDC-Z10000 might be exactly what you need. The camera has a two lens design and has a LCD that will show that 3D recording with no glasses needed. Read The Full Story

Major Panasonic Lumix LX5 Firmware Update Coming Soon

, Aug 26th 2011 Discuss [0]

If you're part of the mobile world, especially if you're dealing with something like Android, you know that any update, no matter how insignificant, to your hardware can get pretty exciting. Imagine the excitement then that owners of the Panasonic Lumix LX5 are feeling when they hear their fabulous camera is about to be upgraded with a sweet, sweet firmware upgrade. Panasonic has announced that the Lumix DMC-LX5 will be getting a firmware update on September 13, 2011, one that will optimize the camera's performance and will bump the image quality of the photos and video the camera can capture. Read The Full Story

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Wi-Fi Touchscreen Camera Official

, Aug 26th 2011 Discuss [0]

What's better than a sweet little high quality camera that fits in your pocket that you can rely on to bring you a lovely yet compact experience daily? That same thing with Wi-Fi connection capabilities. Then add the fact that it's got a touchscreen on the back - oh man, now you're just talking crazy. Not actually - this is a real device, and it's called the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. This camera is rated at 12 megapixels, is just 0.85 inches deep, and can connect to the internet wirelessly. Read The Full Story

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Official

, Aug 26th 2011 Discuss [1]

The Panasonic Lumix family is expanding by the minute here in internet land, the newest addition being this 24x megazoom monster made for both stills and video with a massive array of impressive specifications across the board. This camera is rated at 12 megapixels, has 24x optical zoom, and is one of the first cameras on the market to support AVCHD Progressive video recording. She'll make a fine addition to your own Lumix family with no less than 1080p 60fps video recording as well. Read The Full Story

Panasonic LUMIX GF3X Official: a full 14-42 kit upgrade from earlier July release

, Aug 26th 2011 Discuss [0]

What we've known since the Panasonic LUMIX GF3 became official is many things. The first of these things was that this device was 7.83oz light, the second being that it shoots at 12.1 megapixels and 1080/60i Full HD video, and that it'd be the smallest most awesome camera on the block despite its fantastic abilities. The third thing we knew right from the start is that this camera would be released twice, once in July of 2011 with a 14mm lens for $699.99, then a second time as a completely different kit with a 14-42mm lens in August for $599.99. Guess what? That time has come. Read The Full Story

Panasonic Lumix X Series Include New Compact 14-42 and 45-175mm Lens Kits

, Aug 26th 2011 Discuss [0]

The good camera folk at Panasonic have announced today their intent to release a new set of lenses, the first of which takes the size of its previously bulky 14-42mm Micro Four Thirds zoom lens and smashes it down to half the size - while closed. This new LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm is a lens kit that takes the previous generation, that being the same f/3.5-5.6 aperture range and same zoom capabilities, but puts it in a housing that, while closed, is less than half the size, and while extended is also noticeably smaller than its predecessor - cut the bulk out! This first lens is a kit option in your DMC-GF3X model Panasonic camera, a camera we're also receiving information on today. This is only the first of two new X-series lenses coming out from Panasonic - the second hits the 45-175mm range. Read The Full Story

Panasonic Toughbook S10 tips scales at three pounds with DVD drive

, Aug 10th 2011 Discuss [1]

Panasonic has unveiled a new Toughbook notebook that is very cool and portable. The notebook is called the Toughbook S10 and it has an integrated DVD drive along with a 12-inch screen. The machine is very portable and the DVD drive is something that we often don’t see in this size range. The notebook is also packed with other tech and is rugged enough to live through work on the road. Read The Full Story
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