Photography News Issue 40

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Panasonicexpands its portfolio

Panasonic released the full spec for the LUMIX GH5, which was first introduced at Photokina last year. The latest LUMIX G CSC features a new Digital LIVE MOS sensor, which offers 20.3 megapixels, 4K 60/50p video and 6K photo. It will be available fromMarch, body only for £1699, or with the 12-60mm lens (MKit) for £1899 or with the Leica 12- 60mm lens (L kit) for £2199. Panasonic has also announced the LUMIXGX800, which boasts 4K video and 4K photo as well as a 16-megapixel sensor and the ability to capture selfies thanks to its 180° tiltable screen. Available from March, the LUMIX GX800 comes in four colours – silver, black, tan or orange – with a price of £499.99. In addition to this is the FZ82 compact camera, which features an 18.1-megapixel sensor,

4K video and photo, as well as a 20mm wide-angle lens with a 60x optical zoom. The LUMIX FZ82 will be out in March for £329.99. Not forgetting lenses, Panasonic has announced the Leica DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12- 60mm f/2.8-4 lens and will be renewing the 12-35mm f/2.8 II ASPH Power OIS, 35-100mm f/2.8 II Power OIS, 45-200mm f/4-5.6 II Power OIS and 100- 300mm f/4-5.6 II Power OIS. Also released is firmware Ver 1.1 which will be available from February for the Leica DG VARIO-ELMAR 100-400mm f/4-6.3 ASPH Power OIS lens, which makes it compatible with 5-Axis Dual IS 2.

Adding PowerShot G-series, Canon has launched the PowerShot G9 X Mark II compact. Small in size, the G9 X Mark II has a 1.0in 20.1-megapixel sensor, Canon’s DIGIC 7 processor and shooting speeds of up to 8.2fps. Its 3x optical zoom gives a range of 28- 84mm (in the 35mm format). to its

The G9 X Mark II also offers Full HD video recording and has Wi-Fi connectivity, Dynamic NFC and an LCD touchscreen, which offers full control and access to settings. Available from February, the PowerShot G9 X Mark II has a price of £449.99.

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Sigma sdQuattroH

Sigma announced a new addition to its Quattro range of cameras. The Sigma sd Quattro H features the newly developedAPS-H size Foveon X3 direct image sensor, offering 51-megapixel equivalent resolution. With the Sigma SA mount, the sd Quattro H is compatible with Sigma’s lenses in the Contemporary, Art and Sports lines. It is also the first Sigma Foveon camera to offer DNG Raws files allowing you to develop images in a wide choice of softwares. The sd Quattro H also offers a 2.36-megapixel electronic viewfinder and dual monitors, which include a three-inchTFTLCD main monitor and a sub-monitor on the rear of the camera, displaying settings and the remaining shots available. The sd Quattro H is on sale now for £1499.99.

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Fujifilm has unveiled Graphite Silver and Graphite editions of its flagship interchangeable lens cameras, the X-T2 and X-Pro2. Both cameras are available to pre-order now. The X-Pro2 Graphite Special Edition is priced at £2149 and comes with the XF 23mm f/2 R WR and lens hood in the same colour, while the X-T2 Graphite Silver is priced at £1649. If pre- ordered before 23 January you can take advantage of Fujifilm’s pre-order offers allowing you to receive a free X-Pro2 Globetrotter Strap or pay half price on a Vertical Battery Grip when you buy it with the X-T2 Graphite Silver. Fujifilmhas also releasedFirmware v1.10 for the FujifilmX-T2, which offers tethered shooting capabilities with the Tethered Shooting Plug-in Pro application. Going graphite

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