Panasonic Pronounces Lumix G9II

It’s been six years since Panasonic launched the Lumix G9, a “pro-level” Micro 4 Thirds digital camera that aimed to mix high-quality stills efficiency with (nearly) the spectacular video capabilities of the GH collection. Now, lastly, the brand new G9II goals to take that high-end hybrid idea to the subsequent stage with a slew of enhancements—as you’d count on given the lengthy wait.

Just like the full-frame S5II and S5IIX, the G9II now not has an autofocus system based mostly solely on distinction detection and as a substitute boasts a full-featured hybrid (phase-detect plus contrast-detect) AF system, changing into the primary Micro 4 Thirds digital camera within the G collection to take action. That includes 779 phase-detect AF factors and 315 contrast-detect AF factors, the brand new AF system consists of topic recognition know-how powered by AI that acknowledges vehicles, bikes, and animal eyes along with human and animal detection modes—and Panasonic claims it really works quicker, too.

Decision has additionally seen a lift with the introduction of the brand new 25.2-megapixel Stay MOS picture sensor (up from the G9’s 20.3MP), which is supported by a extra highly effective processor, delivering as much as 60fps burst capturing with steady AF by way of the digital shutter (for as much as 200 RAWs or RAWs+JPEGs). When utilizing the mechanical shutter, the G9II manages a decent 14fps  AF-S and 10fps with AF-C. Pre-burst recording ensures that the digital camera captures the primary 1.5 seconds earlier than absolutely urgent the shutter.

On the video aspect, the G9II can seize 5.8K/30p 10-bit 4:2:0 video utilizing the total 4:3 sensor, 5.7K/30p video in 17:9 facet ratio, and C4K/4K/120p 10-bit 4:2:0 video. The digital camera helps Apple ProRes 422 and 422 HQ recording to an exterior SSD by way of USB and incorporates a full-size HDMI socket for output to an exterior recorder. The 5-axis in-body picture stabilizer is CIPA-rated to eight stops. To spherical issues off, you get a 3.86M-dot OLED digital viewfinder with 0.8x magnification, a 3-inch 1.84M-dot absolutely articulating touchscreen, and twin UHS-II card slots.

Out there from retailers corresponding to Backscatter, the Panasonic Lumix G9II has a body-only value of $1,900. It is usually out there in a equipment with the 12–60mm f/2.8–4.0 zoom lens for $2,500.

 

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PRESS RELEASE

The LUMIX G9II

Seize the Decisive Second

Newark, NJ (September 12, 2023) – Panasonic is proud to announce the launch of the LUMIX G9II digital mirrorless camera, outfitted with a brand new sensor and Section Detection Auto-Focus (PDAF) know-how. The LUMIX G9II is the primary digital camera within the Micro 4 Thirds LUMIX G Collection to characteristic PDAF know-how.

Consistent with the rising want to supply extremely inventive paintings and pictures utilizing various strategies, this new mannequin creates high-resolution, high-quality photographs and wealthy colours straight out of digital camera. Moreover, with a brand new auto-focus know-how that mixes Panasonic’s gathered experience in recognition know-how with PDAF, and a high-speed burst capturing mode that ensures decisive moments are all the time captured, this new mannequin boasts considerably improved energy and high-speed efficiency. The digital camera helps photographers from numerous fields utilizing a system that may be mixed with the compact and light-weight LUMIX G Micro 4 Thirds lenses for final flexibility.

• New Sensor and New Engine Boasting Excellent Photographic Efficiency
• PDAF know-how carried out in LUMIX G Collection for the First Time
• Flagship Micro 4 Thirds Mannequin for Nonetheless Photos with Improved Excessive-Velocity Efficiency and Ergonomics

The brand new 25.2-megapixel Stay MOS Sensor and new engine produce high-resolution photographs in excellent high quality with wealthy colour tones, whereas the hybrid PDAF know-how permits correct auto-focus and high-speed monitoring of fast-moving topics. Furthermore, burst capturing at 60 fps in AFC mode and SH pre-burst recording*1 that begins earlier than the shutter is launched ensures that the decisive second is all the time captured, even with dynamically transferring topics.

LUMIX’s standard picture stabilization system is additional improved, combining 8-stop*2 B.I.S. (Physique Picture Stabilizer), 7.5-stop*3 5-axis Twin I.S. 2, and superior Energetic I.S. for unimaginable video picture stabilization. Collectively, these capabilities present even better help for handheld capturing of dynamic scenes that may beforehand have been tough to seize. As well as, creators can get pleasure from enhanced monochrome picture types with new LEICA Monochrome and REAL TIME LUT for most well-liked colour settings. By means of this next-generation digital mirrorless digital camera, Panasonic intends to answer the wants of creators who’re pursuing strategies of inventive expression that transcend the boundaries of pictures and videography.

Foremost options

1. Outfitted with a brand new sensor, new engine, and the primary PDAF implementation in LUMIX G Collection for excellent photographic efficiency and high-speed response

• New 25.2-megapixel Stay MOS Sensor for top decision and high-speed response (13+ cease*4 V-Log/V-Gamut, Dynamic Vary Enhance*5)
• New engine that achieves pure, three-dimensional textured photographs and ensures high-speed processing of excessive bitrate video
• Use of latest AI-powered recognition know-how (developed utilizing deep studying know-how) for real-time auto-focus recognition that now acknowledges vehicles, bikes, and animal eyes for improved precision in topic recognition

Superior high-speed efficiency to make sure decisive moments is all the time captured

• Burst capturing at 60 fps in AFC mode and strengthened buffer reminiscence for steady burst capturing over three seconds for guaranteeing the seize of focused moments
• SH pre-burst recording*1 that may start capturing as much as 1.5 seconds earlier than the shutter is launched and take roughly 113 consecutive pictures
• Sturdy picture stabilization system with 8-stop*2 B.I.S. (Physique Picture Stabilizer), 7.5-stop*3 5-axis Twin I.S. 2, with perspective distortion correction for video, and excessive mode for superior Energetic I.S.
• Extremely-mobile digital camera system mixed with the compact, light-weight, and various vary of LUMIX G Collection lenses

New modes broaden the chances of inventive pictures

• REAL TIME LUT operate enabling customized colour expression by use of LUT recordsdata
• Enhanced monochrome mode with newly added LEICA Monochrome for deep black-white contrasts
• Hand-held 100-megapixel Excessive Decision mode and Stay View Composite mode to broaden the vary of photographic choices

A launching level for video creation

• 4:2:0 10-bit 5.8K (4:3) full sensor recording/ 5.7K (17:9) permits versatile framing choices for numerous social media codecs
• 4:2:0 10 bit C4K/4K 120p/100p permits gradual movement movies
• Apple ProRes*6 video, which delivers excessive picture high quality at low compression, decreasing the load on the pc throughout post-production and permits non-linear modifying with out transcoding, streamlining your workflow from begin to end.
• Recording and playback are supported utilizing an exterior SSD by way of USB
• Energetic I.S. Know-how corrects shake when capturing on the transfer

Pricing and Availability:

The LUMIX G9II can be out there at valued channel companions in early November for $1899.99 MSRP.

*1 When the ambient temperature is excessive or Pre-Burst recording is carried out constantly, even in case you press the shutter button midway, Pre-Burst could not function to guard the digital camera from overheating. Wait till the digital camera cools down.

*2 Based mostly on the CIPA customary [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=60mm (35mm film camera equivalent f=120mm), when H-ES12060 is used.

*3 Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=140mm (35mm film camera equivalent f=280mm), when H-FSA14140 is used.

*4 When shooting video at a setting of over 60 fps (including slow and quick mode), the luminance range provides 12+ stops.

*5 The dynamic range boost will not function when shooting video at a setting of over 60 fps (including slow and quick mode), when using the SH burst function for still images, and when combining slow shutter speeds of more than 1/15 seconds with ISO.

*6 Apple and ProRes are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.- Please see the website for video performance information, details, and specifications of the LUMIX G9II.