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From September 16 - October 6, 2024, get a lens included with the purchase of a LUMIX S5M2/S5M2X, S9, GH7 and G9M2 body or kit! For the S5M2/S5M2X, this is LUMIX S 85 mm f/1.8 (S85ME), for the S9 the LUMIX S 50 mm f/1.8 (S50ME) and for the GH7/G9M2 the Leica DG Summilux 9 mm f/1.7 Asph. (X09ME); all lenses in "bulk" packaging. The promotion is valid only during the specified time range or while manufacturer's stock lasts.

Panasonic said optional plug-in for Windows software Media Production Suite allowing easy keying (no background keying) and video composition. The application is compatible (not only) with Panasonic installation cameras incl. HE20, UE4, UE40, UE80 and others, as well as with Blackmagic Design DeckLink 8K Pro and DeckLink Duo 2 cards (for SDI support). Already on sale (30-day demo available before purchase)...

Server TechRadar shines a light on the new Panasonic GH7 which earned an excellent score of 4.5/5 in a detailed review! The praise was earned by great video features including unlimited time recording, wide dynamic range, accurate and fast PD AF, very effective stabilization and image quality. In addition, the GH7 is finally in stock!

Panasonic resurrects compact travel superzoom LUMIX FZ80/FZ82. The new version is called "D" and offers an improved viewfinder (now OLED with a larger area and resolution) and LCD display; it also integrates Wi-Fi, the now mandated USB-C port and improved software features (e.g. Zoom Compose Assist). It retains the powerful integrated 20-1200mm f/2.8-5.9 (35mm eq.) zoom, 18.1MP 1/2.3" sensor, Power O.I.S. stabilization, UHD video up to 30p/25p to MP4 (max. 15 min.) or FHD up to 60p/50p to MP4/AVCHD respectively up to 1280x720 120/100 fps and 640x480 240/200 fps, 4K Photo, Post Focus and Focus Stacking ad. The wide-angle 60x zoom is ideal for travel, sports and nature photography (incl. macro) and thanks to its compact body dimensions (130.2x94.3x125.2 mm, 640 g incl. battery), it's just begging to be packed in your backpack on summer holidays! On sale from July/August.

Panasonic has released firmware 3.0 for the LUMIX GH6, which - in addition to unspecified stability improvements - brings support for an optional software key DMW-SFU3A (ARRI LogC3), and a new audio module DMW-XLR2 (with the exception of 32-bit FP audio, this feature is only available on the new model GH7). The new FW can be downloaded here. Also new is the first version of the Lumix Lab app for iPhone/iPad (iOS 15-17) for color correction and LUT file creation. The first version is only compatible with LUMIX S9 and GH7, compatibility with S5M2/S5M2X a G9M2. More here.