PANASONIC ANNOUNCES FIRMWARE UPDATES FOR LUMIX G2, LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140MM LENS AND SOFTWARE

MISSISSAUGA, ON (September 22, 2010) – Panasonic Canada Inc. today announced a firmware update for the LUMIX DMC-G2, the LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm interchangeable lens, as well as Panasonic’s PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD edition software. With the LUMIX G2 firmware upgrade, the popular touch-screen DSLMicro camera will be compatible with Panasonic’s world’s first1 interchangeable 3D lens.

The LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm lens (F4.0-5.8 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S) will be upgraded to firmware Version 1.3, allowing for improved Auto Focus (AF) speeds and performance as well as a reduced start-up time.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

“As an alternative to an entry-level (or mid-range) DSLR the G2 delivers with a dose of panache.”

We’ve added another Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 [Specs] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

DPReview has published their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2, successor to the G1, with a touch screen interface that can be used to select the focus point, adjust camera settings and fire the shutter (the traditional control buttons are still present). Feature-wise, the G2 is similar to the G1 but adds HD Movie in AVCHD Lite with monaural sound (stereo with optional adapter). The Control Dial has also moved from the front of the handgrip to the back at the thumbrest area.

You can read the full Panasonic G2 Review at: DPReview.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

“The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 adds a genuinely useful interactive touchscreen interface.”

We’ve added another Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 [Specs] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2, successor to the G1, with a touch screen interface that can be used to select the focus point, adjust camera settings and fire the shutter (the traditional control buttons are still present). Feature-wise, the G2 is similar to the G1 but adds HD Movie in AVCHD Lite with monaural sound (stereo with optional adapter). The Control Dial has also moved from the front of the handgrip to the back at the thumbrest area.

You can read the full Panasonic G2 Review at: PhotographyBLOG.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Just Posted! Panasonic G2 Review

The Panasonic G2 adds touchscreen functionality and HD 720p movie to the G1. And, like the G1, this mirrorless Digital Interchangeable Lens camera provides pretty much all the features serious amateur photographers have come to expect from a DSLR with the added bonus of practical features from the point-and-shoot world that makes it fast, precise and a pleasure to use.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

“[The Panasonic G2] delivers the solid image quality we’ve come to expect from Panasonic’s MFT cameras.”

We’ve added another Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 [Specs] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

DigitalCameraReview has published their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2, successor to the G1, with a touch screen interface that can be used to select the focus point, adjust camera settings and fire the shutter (the traditional control buttons are still present). Feature-wise, the G2 is similar to the G1 but adds HD Movie in AVCHD Lite with monaural sound (stereo with optional adapter). The Control Dial has also moved from the front of the handgrip to the back at the thumbrest area.

You can read the full Panasonic G2 Review at: DigitalCameraReview.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

“New Micro Four Thirds G2 has touchscreen controls. Score: 4.5/5”

We’ve added another Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 [Specs] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

TechRadar has published their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2, successor to the G1, with a touch screen interface that can be used to select the focus point, adjust camera settings and fire the shutter (the traditional control buttons are still present). Feature-wise, the G2 is similar to the G1 but adds HD Movie in AVCHD Lite with monaural sound (stereo with optional adapter). The Control Dial has also moved from the front of the handgrip to the back at the thumbrest area.

You can read the full Panasonic G2 Review at: TechRadar.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

“Its design is excellent – and the rotating, touch-control screen is a luxury feature that other manufacturers could do with looking at closely.”

We’ve added another Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 [Specs] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

PhotoRadar has published their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2, successor to the G1, with a touch screen interface that can be used to select the focus point, adjust camera settings and fire the shutter (the traditional control buttons are still present). Feature-wise, the G2 is similar to the G1 but adds HD Movie in AVCHD Lite with monaural sound (stereo with optional adapter). The Control Dial has also moved from the front of the handgrip to the back at the thumbrest area.

You can read the full Panasonic G2 Review at: PhotoRadar.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

“The Panasonic Lumix G2 is only an incremental upgrade from the original G1, but most of the changes are for the better.”

We’ve added another Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 [Specs] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

TrustedReviews has published their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2, successor to the G1, with a touch screen interface that can be used to select the focus point, adjust camera settings and fire the shutter (the traditional control buttons are still present). Feature-wise, the G2 is similar to the G1 but adds HD Movie in AVCHD Lite with monaural sound (stereo with optional adapter). The Control Dial has also moved from the front of the handgrip to the back at the thumbrest area.

You can read the full Panasonic G2 Review at: TrustedReviews.

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