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Panasonic launches new camera installation software AW-UE40, AW-UE50 a AW-UE80 for automatic performer tracking based on artificial intelligence algorithms. The new tracking function is an integral part of the above mentioned PTZ cameras after the update, requiring no additional external technology or paid license. The function is used for reliable, automatic tracking of a single performer and is particularly suitable for teaching, press conferences, corporate presentations, etc. Updates are available here.

Professional compact 1080i/p/720p overhead expected to go on sale any day now Panasonic AV-HSW10EJ offering 9 inputs and 6 outputs, support for NDI/NDI|HX, SRT and RTMP, SDI and HDMI interfaces, USB Video Class (UVC) compatibility for collaboration with conferencing applications (Teams, Zoom), two keying units (Chroma, Lum/Lin), analog audio inputs and headphone output, multiview display (up to 16 views), format conversion (720/1080, p/i), scaler on HDMI output, sync input (Black Burst/Tri-Level) and other features. The manufacturer also promises highly reliable operation and intuitive control...

Panasonic has unveiled the successor to the LUMIX G9, the new BG1 battery grip with joystick for the S5/S5M2/S5M2X/G9M2 models, as well as two new MFT zoom lenses (Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100 mm f/2.8 Power O.I.S. a Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 mm, f/4.0-6.3 II Asph. Power O.I.S.). New G9M2 is equipped with a new 25.2MP Live MOS sensor and a more powerful processor for unlimited time-lapse 4K 60p video recording (4:2:2, 10-bit) respectively. up to 4K 120p (4:2:0, 10-bit) and 5.8K Open Gate 4:2:0, as well as a dynamic range of 13+ EV (integrated V-Log mode); improved autofocus (Phase Hybrid AF, AI subject recognition function...), the ability to record to external USB drives, innovative stabilization technologies (Dual I.S. 2, Active I.S, Boost I.S.), body taken from the popular S5M2/S5M2X series, etc. All the new products introduced should be on sale around the beginning of November.

New updates 2.1 for LUMIX DC-S5M2 and 1.2 for DC-S5M2X fix a bug causing occasional colour defects and are therefore recommended for all users. Both can be found athttps://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index4.html

If you are still hesitating about buying a new generation of the espette, you can take advantage of the ongoing promotion offering cashback of up to 7200 CZK. incl. VAT on the LUMIX S1 and S5M2/S5M2X models and up to 12000 CZK incl. VAT on selected LUMIX S lenses (more here https://www.syntex.cz/panasonic-lumix-gh6-a-s5-letni-akce-2022-58).

Panasonic unveiled plans to launch two new lenses in the LUMIX S series (a zoom lens with a range of approx. 30-70mm and a model with a range of approx. 100-400mm), as well as LIDAR-based AF technology for LUMIX S devices in collaboration with DJI. The collaboration with DJI includes expanded support for the ActiveTrack function of the RS 2/RSC 2/RS 3 stabilizers (now on the S5M2/S5M2X) and planned support for DJI LiDAR Range Finder (and DJI RS 3 Pro) on S1H/BS1H/S5M2/S5M2X and GH5M2/GH6 models respectively. The combination of precision laser rangefinder and stabilizer will communicate directly with AF lenses without an additional side focus adapter and can be used for low light shooting, for example. New firmware from both companies is expected during September and October.