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Power fromPanasonic Offering a host of pro-level still and video features, the Lumix GH6 flagship is ready to break the boundaries of mirrorless
EDITOR’S LETTER WILLCHEUNG
Maybe it’s because I don’t get out much, but I’ve never heard the words computational and photography used together. Until now. Apparently, computational photography is a thing – well it is if you write press releases for OM Digital Solutions. It launched its first product, the OM System OM-1, last month. A camera that – as the press release states – ‘incorporates computational photography technology’. In essence, it means (I think!) that the camera lets you achieve effects without special gear or skills, with tools like Live Composite, Live ND and High-Res Shot modes. The OM-1 certainly looks very special, and if you were quick off the mark, you’re probably enjoying yours as you read this. I’d love to hear how you are getting on with your new camera, so please feel free to email me. The past month has been all about Micro Four Thirds, and in addition to the OM-1, Panasonic introduced the video-oriented Lumix GH6. With so much noise about full- frame over the past few months, it was a pleasure to be reminded that we still live in a multi-format era. Fujifilm is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its APS-C format X Series this year.
THE GH SERIES is a long-term favourite of content creators, and the top-end Lumix GH6 hybrid promises to continue this heritage. Its new 25.2-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor gives better resolution and higher bit rates than previously, with 5.7K 4:2:0 10-bit 60p/50p and 5.8K 4:2:0 10-bit 30p/25p/24p anamorphic 4:3 modes recorded, utilising the full area of the sensor. With 5.7K 30p video, internal recording is available in ProRes 422 HQ and ProRes 422 using a CFexpress Type B card. The GH6 boasts unrivalled image stabilisation, thanks to a super high- precision, five-axis gyro sensor used with a new algorithm to achieve a powerful 7.5EV of body IS and dual IS2. This helps produce smooth, stable camera footage. It also allows users to shoot 100-megapixel, high- resolution stills without a tripod. The GH6 offers an impressive dynamic range of 12EV+ for pre- installed V-Log recording, which expands to 13EV stops when using its Dynamic Range Boost mode. This allows clear, smooth HDR video with rich gradation – achieved by combining a highly saturated image with a low noise image for each pixel of the shot.
As I write this in early March, photography offers a haven away from the shocking news around us. I’ve had a trip to London with my camera, and loved it. The sun shone and it was pleasantly, but not oppressively busy, with plenty of tourists around. It was almost normal. So normal that a security person on the South Bank queried what I was up to with my camera. I walked away. I had another London trip, but this was for work, to check out a venue for our Photo 24 event on 25 and 26 June. It has been missing from my diary for three years, so I’m pleased it’s happening in 2022. This year, we’re also offering every PN reader the chance to experience Photo 24 through social media. See pages 9 and 10 for more details, but we’ll have much more in the mag, on our website and podcast. Until next month, stay well.
For the first time in the Lumix G Series Micro Four Thirds camera line-up, the Lumix GH6 contains a V-Log/V-Gamut, delivering a high dynamic range with broad colours. All colour information is retained, allowing for more choices in the post-production process.
Audio recording has been improved, with the ability to achieve 48kHz or 96kHz 24-bit recording using an XLR microphone. This gives greater flexibility when shooting outdoors or in environments where multiple audio sources are present. Other key features include intuitive operability, with a three- inch tilt and free-angle touch-control monitor, giving the option to rotate freely – even when connected to the camera with an HDMI cable. The GH6 body retails at £1999.99, and £2199.99 with a 12-60mm lens. panasonic.co.uk
“The GH6 offers an impressive dynamic range of 12EV+ for pre-installed V-Log recording”
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What’s inside 03 News Olympus and Panasonic launch Micro Four Thirds cameras, while Canon adds two super-long (and super-priced!) RF lenses 09 Photo 24 Dates for your diary: 25 and 26 June. Join the PN team on an unmissable experience. Registration for the ballot is now open 12 Vanguard contest and Samsung word search This month, take home a new Vanguard VEO Active backpack of your choice – we have two as prizes. Plus, tackle the Samsung word search correctly and you’re in with a chance of winning its very latest 256GB PRO Plus microSD card
15 Club news The pandemic has put paid to camera club annual exhibitions over the past two years, so it is a great pleasure to see their return 16 Buyers’ guide: Our advice for hiring and buying used kit Making the most of your cash is the central theme of this buyers’ guide. Whether you want to try before you buy, or save money going for pre-loved, here’s our pick of retailers and services 19 Buyers’ guide: Lenses and filters What you put on your camera body has a fundamental impact on the images you produce. This means that buying the right kit for the job is important
23 Used corner: Olympus OM-1 The OM System OM-1 is in the shops now – making it the perfect time to take a look back at a camera that revolutionised SLR photography 50 years ago 26 Big test: Nikon Z 9 The Z 9 is Nikon’s answer to its Canon and Sony rivals – and it boasts an awesomely well-endowed features list 32 First tests
l Rode VideoMic Go II mic l Kase Armour Filter System l Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S l Vanguard VEO Active 42M
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