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Lumix DMC-GH2, Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Asph.

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Lumix DMC-GH2, Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Asph.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2, Film Emulation Modes

[Lumix GH2, Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Asph., Cinema Film Mode]

Cameras and Lenses: A retro refresher on the film modes of the very versatile 2010 video-oriented 16MP Live MOS Panasonic Lumix GH2, a groundbreaking hybrid MFT (Micro Four Thirds) mirrorless camera.

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The vintage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2, an advanced video-oriented Micro 4/3 digital camera introduced in 2010, features a 16MP multi-aspect Live MOS sensor with Full 1080p HD video capability. Beyond the advanced movie mode, the camera also gives still photographers ample control over their images.

The 7-page custom menu, for example, contains more than 30 options, and the setup option contains another 23, including Panasonic's iDynamic and iResolution modes, functions to maximize the dynamic range and detail resolution of images captured.

[Lumix GH2, Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Asph., Standard Film Mode]

[Lumix GH2, Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Asph., Dynamic Film Mode]

[Lumix GH2, Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Asph., Smooth Film Mode]

[Lumix GH2, Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Asph., Nature Film Mode]

[Lumix GH2, Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Asph., Nostalgic Film Mode]

[Lumix GH2, Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Asph., Vibrant Film Mode]

[Lumix GH2, Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Asph., Standard B&W Film Mode]

[Lumix GH2, Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Asph., Dynamic B&W Film Mode]

[Lumix GH2, Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Asph., Smooth B&W Film Mode]

The Film Mode feature, which allows for the adjustment of the color, contrast, saturation, and noise reduction, comes with selections for Cinema, Standard, Dynamic, Smooth, Nature, Nostalgic, Vibrant, Standard B&W, Dynamic B&W, Smooth B&W, and a trio of My Film Mode presets. Capturing these test images with these modes, as posted here, is my first try at comprehending and understanding what the GH2 is capable of. Using the vintage as an alternative to more advanced and higher-priced models is the opportunity I am looking at. 

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2, Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Asph.

Released as a successor to the DMC-GH1, which was introduced in 2009, the Panasonic Lumix GH2 comes with improvements such as a new sensor capable of 1080p video at 60 or 50 fps, faster sensor read-out, a touch-sensitive LCD screen, an ISO range from 160 to 12800, larger EVF coverage, and cosmetic changes to make the camera more efficient for the user. The multi-aspect ratio sensor, which is 18.3MP in size, offers the same diagonal angle of view and almost a 100% view of the scene to be captured, regardless of the aspect ratio selected.

Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, In Black and White

Compact Comeback: Black-and-white images on an early morning garden shoot with the all-weather and ruggerdized 6MP CCD Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W.

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Still enjoying my time with the Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W here, with another quick dash out of the door, and another pre-scheduled post, with images post-processed in black-and-white,  for the holidays.

Looks like the BigJob HD-3W, a very likable ruggedized 6MP CCD digital, is growing on me, and will probably end up being the go-to camera as and when or at any time I need to be outside.

This water, dust, and shockproof camera can withstand a fall height of 0.7 meters. comes with a simple autoexposure shooting menu, easy access buttons for users wearing gloves, a scratch-resistant lens cover, a huge 3-inch LCD screen, and a powerful 10-meter flash. Manufactured for use within the harsh environments of the construction, engineering, health and safety, and manufacturing industries, the camera is equally adaptable to the rough and tough enthusiasts outdoors.

Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W

For its own specialized use, the camera came with two world firsts: a mode to check for image manipulation after the picture was recorded, and image capture at 1MP for easy distribution by e-mail. The camera also comes with three emulation modes - F-Standard, F-Chrome, and F-B&W, with the latter two indicated on the LCD screen as film-roll icons. Access to these modes is via the Shooting Menu.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5, A Refresher

Compact Comeback: Images with a vintage 16MP CCD Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5 (2012), a budget-friendly point-and-shoot ultra-compact digital camera with a 28-112mm equivalent 4x optical zoom lens, and distinct 'film-like' image renders.

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A break for me, and a quick dash out of the door. I am taking this opportunity of this pre-scheduled post for a quick refresher on one of my favorite CCD sensor cameras, the ultra-compact 16MP CCD Panasonic Lumix DMS-S5 that I have been using as a product shoot camera for my sideline hustle.

As you see with these refreshed images, the camera is equally competent as an external use camera or an occasional close-up agent.

The choice, though, was not automatic, as I went through a selection of digitals to replace the aging E-520 that I had been using for a few years. The Panasonic DMC-S5, introduced in 2012, is a follow-up of the DMC-S series, including the DMC-S1 (2011), DMC-S3 (2011), and DMC-S2. The camera was updated with a new and higher-resolution image sensor, an updated autofocus system, a modest improvement in battery life, a reduction in burst-shooting speed, and an updated software package.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5

The lens, as found on the DMC-S5, was the same Lumix DC Vario 4x optical zoom with an aperture opening of F3.1~9.0 at the short end, and F6.5~f/20.0 at the other. The camera also features a true optical image stabilization system, a 2.7-inch 230,000-dot resolution LCD display, and a 23-point multi-area autofocus system, which includes a single-point focusing mode and face detection. ISO sensitivity is rated from 100 to 1,600, expandable to 6,400 in High Sensitivity mode. Shutter speeds are from 8 seconds to 1/1,600 seconds.