Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Digital Micro Four Thirds Camera W/14-42mm Lens (Red)
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If you wanna shrink a full featured camera system with interchangeable lenses down to a manageable size (without losing any functions), try Prof. Marvell's Patented Shrink-o-Matic Ray--or, you can check out the Lumix DMC-GF2 Digital Micro Four Thirds Camera W/14-42mm Lens (Red) from Panasonic, the smallest and lightest (at the time of release) interchangeable lens camera available.
This Micro Four Thirds contender is 19% smaller and 7% lighter than its immediate predecessor, but still has a 12.1MP Live MOS sensor, a lightweight 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 (equivalent to 28-84mm) 3x zoom lens, dazzling 1920 x 1080 HD video, and is compatible with the full range of Micro Four Thirds lenses (including Panasonic's 3D 12.5mm f/12 lens)--in short, the speed and customization of an SLR camera in highly portable form.
A bright 3" 460,000-dot LCD display for composition and review can also be used as a touch-screen for making and changing settings like focus and exposure--a touch on a human face, for instance, switches to the portrait mode and a touch on the background or scenery switches to the scenery mode, while a touch on the subject close to the camera switches to the close-up mode.
Despite its tiny size, the GF2 is packed with photo and video goodies. The My Color mode offers 7 preset imaging effects (such as Retro, Elegant, Cinema, Monochrome, Silhouette, etc.), and also allows users to customize color, brightness, and saturation on the fly. Using AVCHD Lite compression, the DMC-GF2 captures smooth 1080 HD video. The camera can also record HD video as a Motion JPEG file for drag-and-drop compatibility with many popular nonlinear editing systems. The body supports autofocus during video recording and Movie Program Mode allows for selective depth-of-field control.
Additional features of the DMC-GF2 include a built-in pop-up flash, contrast detection autofocus, integrated dust reduction technology, and high ISO 6400 sensitivity.
- Smallest, Lightest System Camera
- Smallest and lightest interchangeable lens system camera.
- 12.1MP Resolution
- 12.1MP Live MOS sensor has the superb image quality of a CCD sensor, plus the lower power consumption of a CMOS sensor.
- 14-42mm Wide-Angle Zoom Lens
- The Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. wide-angle lens is equivalent to a 28-84mm zoom lens in 35mm format.
- Compatible With Micro Four Thirds Lenses
- Compatible with lenses from the Micro Four Thirds standard, including Panasonic's new 3D interchangeable lens
- Easy Operation
- Extremely easy to operate, with a redesigned user interface, which allows for the focus to be set, or shutter released, by simply touching the large 3" touch-screen LCD, which has brilliant 460,000-dot resolution.
- Simple Touch-Screen Operation
- The touch-screen operation dramatically shortens the time spent navigating the menus. With the Touch Q-menu, the user can customize the camera's shortcuts with the most commonly used settings. Together with the simple button components, including dedicated buttons for video recording and iA (Intelligent Auto) mode which lights in-use, users can operate the camera intuitively with ease.
- iA Mode for Automatic Settings
- With the Intelligent Scene Selector in the iA mode, the camera automatically switches to the appropriate mode according to the subject touched. For example, a touch on a human face switches to the portrait mode and a touch on the background or scenery switches to the scenery mode, while a touch on the subject close to the camera switches to the close-up mode.
- AF Tracking System
- The fast contrast AF focus system has an AF tracking function that makes it easy to take photos of moving subjects by automatically keeping the focus on your subject.
- Venus Engine FHD Image Processor
- The Venus Engine FHD image processor features exceptionally high performance signal processing capabilities in both photo and movie recording. With the advanced noise reduction system employing the 3D NR and CNR (Chromatic Noise Reduction), users can capture clear, naturally-balanced images even when shooting at high ISO sensitivity levels to help prevent the color bleeding.
- Intelligent Resolution Technology
- The Venus Engine FHD enables Intelligent Resolution technology, in which three areas--outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation--are automatically detected. Then, the outline parts are enhanced effectively to give edges more clearness while giving a moderate accentuation to the texture areas to look more finely detailed. To the soft gradation part, noise reduction is applied to make it smoother. In addition to the uniform enhancement of sharpness, Intelligent Resolution performs signal processing pixel by pixel, resulting in images that are naturally clear and crisp in both video and photos.
- Highly Efficient Dust Reduction System
- If dust gets inside the camera when the user changes lenses, it could cling to the image sensor and show up as a spot in photos. The highly efficient Dust Reduction System helps to reduce this risk by placing a supersonic wave filter in front of the Live MOS sensor. Vibrating vertically around 50,000 times per second, the filter repels dust and other particles.
- 1920x1080 HD Video
- The Lumix GF2 can record JPEG videos or smooth HD 1920 x 1080 movies at 60i in AVCHD. For better compatibility with computers, the Lumix GF2 can also record HD Motion JPEG in 1280 x 720 and QVGA, VGA and WVGA video. A dedicated video record button makes it easy to start shooting videos, and high quality sound is recorded with the stereo microphone for Dolby Digital Stereo Creator. Panasonic's iA mode extends to video recording, with the following features: Optical Image Stabilizer, Face Detection, Intelligent D-range Control and Intelligent Scene Selector.
- My Color Mode
- My Color mode offers a total of eight preset effects - Expressive, Retro, Pure, Elegant, Cinema, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, Silhouette, plus Custom mode, which lets users manually set the color, brightness, saturation and contrast levels.
- Scene Modes
- There are 17 Scene modes, most of which can be used during video shooting, too.
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| Camera Type | Digital Micro Four Thirds camera |
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 12.1MP |
| Sensor | Live MOS (17.3 x 13.0mm in 4:3 aspect ratio)) |
| Bit Depth | Not specified by manufacturer |
| File Formats |
Stills: JPEG, RAW Video: Quick Time Motion JPEG, AVCHD |
| File Size |
Stills: [4:3] 4000x3000(L)/2816x2112(M)/2048x1536(S)/1600x1200(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard) [3:2] 4000x2672(L)/2816x1880(M)/2048x1360(S)/1600x1064(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard) 16:9] 4000x2248(L)/2816x1584(M)/1920x1080(S)/1600x904(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard) [1:1] 2992 x 2992 (L)/2112 x 2112 (M)/1504 x 1504 (S)/1440x1440(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard) AVCHD: NTSC:[Full HD] 1920×1080, 60i (sensor output is 30p) (FSH:17Mbps, FH:13Mbps) [HD] 1280 x 720, 60p (sensor output is 30p)（SH:17Mbps, H:13Mbps) PAL: [Full HD] 1920×1080, 50i (sensor output is 25p) (FSH:17Mbps, FH:13Mbps) [HD] 1280 x 720, 50p (sensor output is 25p)（SH:17Mbps, H:13Mbps) Motion JPEG: [4:3] QVGA : 320 x 240, 30fps / VGA : 640 x 480, 30fps [16:9] WVGA : 848 x 480, 30fps [HD] 1280 x 720, 30fps |
| Color Spaces | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Creative Color Modes | Eight preset effects - Expressive, Retro, Pure, Elegant, Cinema, Monochrome, Dynamic Art, Silhouette, plus Custom mode |
| Film Modes | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Movie Modes | Portrait / Soft Skin / Scenery / Architecture / Sports / Flower / Food / Objects / Low-light / Party / Sunset |
| Image Stabilization | Yes--Optical Image Stabilizer |
| Crop Factor | 2x |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens | Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens |
| Zoom | 14-42mm (28-84mm equivalent in 35mm format) |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Focus Type | Contrast AF system |
| Focus Range | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Shooting Controls | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | ISO 100-6400 |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/4000 - 60 sec, bulb |
| Metering | Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual |
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature, with Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias adjustments and color temperature settings of 2500-10000K in 100K increments |
| Mirror Lock-Up | N/A |
| Burst Capability | H: 3.2 frames/sec, M: 2.6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) |
| Self Timer | 10sec, 3 images/ 2sec / 10sec |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Remote Control | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Effective Flash Range | 36' (11 m) |
| External Flash Connection | Hotshoe |
| Dedicated Flash System | TTL Auto with FL220/FL360/FL500(Optional) |
| Max Sync Speed | 1/160 sec |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | No |
| Memory Card Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Still Images per GB | Not specified by manufacturer |
| A/V Recording | |
|---|---|
| Recording Formats | Motion JPEG, AVCHD |
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 HD 50i/60i, 1280 x 720 HD @60i Motion JPEG, 1280 x 720 HD @60p AVCHD, 320 x 240, 640 x 480, and 848 x 480 |
| Video Clip Length |
AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 60 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 70 min with H-H014 Motion Jpeg with picture quality set to [HD]: Approx. 65 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 75 min with H-H014 |
| Audio Recording | Stereo with video |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Viewfinder Coverage | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Display | 3" Touch-Screen LCD |
| Multi-Channel Playback | Yes |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, A/V, Mini-HDMI (Type-C) |
| System & Software Requirements | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature | Operating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C |
| Weatherproofing | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Durability | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1010mAh) (Included), Battery Charger |
| Power Adapter | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4.44 x 2.67 x 1.29" (11.28 x 6.78 x 3.28 cm) |
| Weight | Approx. 9.35 oz (265g) body only |
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- Functional
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Comments about Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Digital Micro Four Thirds Camera W/14-42mm Lens (Red):
Very pretty camera, works great, I just love this color and the photos!!
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- Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. Lens
- Front and Rear Lens Caps
- Battery Charger
- Battery Pack
- Battery Case
- Body Cap
- Hot Shoe Cover
- Shoulder Strap
- AV Cable
- USB Connection Cable
- Stylus Pen
- Software CD-ROM
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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