Buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

The DMC GH1 produces some high-quality still images. It also  captures HD video effortlessly. GH1 uses the AVCHD format at 1080/25p or 720/50p to record HD video  and  continuously autofocuses while it is recording. At the time of this writing, it is the only so called DSLR camera with video functionality that is capable of continuous auto focus.

With the GH1, shooting photos is just the easiest way to show off your creativity. You can also shoot highly detailed movies in 100 per cent HD (high-definition) (1920 X 1080) at 24 frames per second, or you can shoot smooth HD (1280 X 720) movies at 60 frames per second in AVCHD format.

Panasonic Lumix DMC GH1 allows you to record for a longer time without running out of memory. A button on the back of the camera lets you immediately start recording movies while shooting photos, and no extra settings are required to do this.

• GH1 Panasonic Lumix  is designed so that you can  adjust the aperture and shutter speed any way you like  in the middle of shooting your movies. Aperture control is convenient when there are several subjects at different distances and you want them each to stand out.
• Changing the shutter speed introduces special effects to your movies. This comes in very handy when you are shooting fast-moving subjects.
• Creative Movie mode gives you a wider range of expression to explore, and lets you shoot movies with full manual control.

Newly Developed 12.1-Megapixel Live MOS Sensor

The GH1's 4/3-type Live MOS sensor with 12.1 megapixels is capable of high-speed 4-channel readout to support full-HD movie recording.

iA mode  includes Face Recognition,  a feature that "remembers" registered faces.  iA mode also activates a long list of interesting functions (listed below) that contribute to your getting some of the  easiest yet really awesome shots.

Face Recognition
When the camera finds a registered person, it displays the name and optimizes the focus and exposure specifically for that person. *Turn Face Recognition item ON and resister the person with full-face portrait on the shooting menu in advance.

AF Tracking
Keeps the focus locked onto the subject, even if it moves.

Intelligent Exposure
Adjusts the brightness of dark areas in an image.

Intelligent Scene Selector
Selects the most suitable Scene mode for the situation

Face Detection AF/AE
Helps capture sharp, bright shots of faces.

Intelligent ISO Control
Helps prevent blurring caused by the subject moving as you shoot.

MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)
Helps prevent blurring caused by shaky hands when shooting.

TYPE Camera Type Digital interchangeable lens system camera Recording media SD memory card, SDHC memory card Image sensor size 17.3 x 13.0 mm Mount Micro Four Thirds mount

IMAGE SENSOR

Type Live MOS Sensor Total pixels 14.0 Megapixels Camera effective pixels 12.1 Megapixels Colour filter Primary colour filter Dust reduction system Supersonic wave filter

RECORDING SYSTEM

Recording file format Still Image: JPEG(DCF, Exif 2.21), RAW, DPOF compatible / Still Image with Audio: JPEG(DCF, Exif 2.21) + Quicktime / Motion Image: AVCHD / QuickTime Motion JPEG Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 (Multi-aspect recording except 1:1) File size(Pixels) Motion Image Motion Jpeg [4:3] QVGA : 320 x 240, 30fps / VGA : 640 x 480, 30fps / Motion Jpeg [16:9] WVGA : 848 x 480, 30fps / Motion Jpeg [HD] 1280 x 720, 30fps / AVCHD NTSC [Full HD] 1920 x 1080, 60i (sensor output is 24fps)(FHD: 17Mbps) / AVCHD NTSC [HD] 1280 x 720, 60p (SH: 17Mbps, H: 13Mbps, L: 9Mbps) / AVCHD PAL [Full HD] 1920 x 1080, 50i (sensor output is 25fps)(FHD: 17Mbps) / AVCHD PAL [HD] 1280 x 720, 50p (SH: 17Mbps, H: 13Mbps, L: 9Mbps) Still Image [4:3] 4000 x 3000(L), 2816 x 2112(M), 2048 x 1536(S) / [3:2] 4128 x 2752(L), 2928 x 1952(M), 2064 x 1376(S) / [16:9] 4352 x 2448(L), 3072 x 1728(M), 1920 x 1080(S) / [1:1] 2992 x 2992(L), 2112 x 2112(M), 1504 x 1504(S) Image quality RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard Colour space sRGB, Adobe RGB

VIEWFINDER

Type Live View Finder (1,440,000 dots equivalent) Field of view Approx. 100% Magnification Approx. 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1 Eye point Approx.17.5mm from eyepiece lens Diopter adjustment -4.0 ~ +4.0 m-1

AUTO FOCUS

Type Contrast AF system Focusing mode AFs/AFc/MF AF mode Face detection/ AF Tracking / 23-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing AF detective range EV 0-18 (F3.5 lens, ISO 100) AF assist lamp yes AF lock AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFs mode Others

Pre AF (Quick AF/Continuous AF), AF+MF, MF Assist (5x, 10x)

EXPOSURE CONTROL Light metering system 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system Light metering mode Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot Metering range EV 0-18 (F2.0 lens, ISO 100) Exposure mode Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual ISO sensitivity Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / Intelligent ISO Exposure compensation 1/3EV Step ±3EV AE lock AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed AE bracket

3,5,7 frame, in 1/3 or 2/3 EV Step, ±2 EV