PANASONIC Lumix DMC-G2 Micro Four Thirds Camera + 14-42mm Zoom Lens
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£449.99
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- 12.1 megapixels
- Sensor size and type: 17.3 x 13.0mm Live MOS
- HD video: HD 720p
- ISO Speed Range: 100-6400
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Micro Four Thirds Camera + 14-42mm Zoom Lens is the successor to the revolutionary G1, and adds an intuitive touch-screen which allows the photographer to both focus and release the shutter simply by touching the on-screen subject!
This 12.1 megapixel camera also includes 720p High Definition video capture at a smooth frame rate of 30 fps, with a choice of either AVCHD Lite or motion JPEG video formats. Panasonic's Venus Engine HD II image processor facilitates a more responsive camera performance, with improved burst speeds and superb image quality.
A host of other delights make the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Micro Four Thirds Camera a great solution for those wanting the versatility of a DSLR without the associated weight and bulk. You get all the shooting modes you could want, from fully manual to Intelligent Auto, and you can choose to shoot in RAW for extra latitude and post processing control, or JPEGS in either sRGB or Adobe RGB colour spaces.
The lens included in this kit is the Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. lens, with built-in image stabilisation and a 35mm equivalent focal length of 28-84mm. This makes it a great walkabout zoom lens for anything from landscapes and reportage photography to individual portraits. Boasting excellent image quality, you'll be delighted with the results achievable from this optic.
With these and a multitude of other great features, reawaken your artistic side with the lightweight and compact Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Micro Four Thirds Camera + 14-42mm Zoom Lens kit!
| Type | Interchangeable Lens Micro Four Thirds System Digital Camera |
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| Resolution | 12.1 effective megapixels |
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| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 4/3 " (18.00 x 13.50 mm, 2.43 cm²) |
| Format | 4:3, 3:2, 1:1, 16:9 |
| Crop factor | 2x crop factor |
| ISO positions | Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / Intelligent ISO |
| Cleaning | Supersonic wave filter (dust reduction) |
| Image stabiliser | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) |
| Focal length | 14 - 42 mm |
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| 35mm equivalent | 28 - 84 mm |
| Aperture | F3.5(Wide) - F5.6(Tele) |
| Optical zoom | 3x (supplied lens) |
| Digital zoom | 4x |
| Minimum distance | 30cm (with supplied lens) |
| Normal distance | 30cm - infinity (supplied lens) |
| Focusing | Auto focus: Contrast Detection & Touch Manual focusing |
| Type | Electronic and Live View |
|---|---|
| Screen | 3" LCD vari-angle touch screen with 460,000 dots resolution Multi-angle swing and tilt (180°swing, 180° swivel) Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT LCD Approx 100% frame coverage Brightness (7 levels), Color (7 levels) |
| Viewfinder features | Electronic viewfinder (100% coverage, 0.7x magnification) Eye point 14 mm at -1 dioptre Dioptre adjustment -4 to +4 dioptre 1,440,000 dots resolution |
| Speed | Still Images: 1/4000 ~ 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 4minutes) |
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| Burst mode | H: 3.2 frames/sec, M: 2.6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (With Live View) |
| Self-timer | 2sec / 10sec / 10sec, 3 images |
| Exposure modes | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual Still image scene modes: Portrait (Normal/Soft Skin/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative) / Scenery (Normal/Nature/Architecture/Creative) / Sports (Normal/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative) / / Close-up(Flower/Food/Objects/Creative) / Night Portrait (Night Portrait/Night Scenery/Illuminations/Creative) / SCN (Sunset/Party/Baby 1,2/Pet/Peripheral Defocus) |
|---|---|
| Effects | My Colour Mode: Expressive/Retro/Pure/Elegant/Monochrome/Dynamic Art/Silhouette/Custom(Color/Brightness/Saturation/ adjustable) |
| White balance | Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1,2 / Color temperature setting White balance adjustment: Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias Colour temp settings: 2500-10000K in 100K White balance bracket: 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis |
| Video mode | Yes |
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| TV output | NTSC/PAL |
| Photo file formats | JPEG |
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| Maximum photo resolution | 4000 x 3000 pixels |
| Video file formats | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels (30fps) |
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Internal memory | 10MB |
| Built-in | Yes |
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| Guide number / Flash range | Guide no. 11 (ISO 100, m) |
| Hot-shoe adapter for external flash | Yes |
| Interface | USB 2.0 (High Speed) Video Out (NTSC / PAL) Wired remote control DMW-RSL1 (optional) HDMI |
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| Pictbridge / direct printing | Yes |
| Wireless function | No |
| Power options | 1250 mAh 7.2v Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Supplied charger / AC adapter |
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| Battery life | CIPA standard: Approx. 360 images (LCD), Approx. 390 images (LVF) with H-FS014042 Approx. 340 images (LCD), Approx. 370 images (LVF) with H-FS045200 |
| Internal menus | Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish |
| Other functions | Dual Full-time Live View for LCD & LVF Peripheral Defocus Mode Motion Picture P Mode Face Detection Face Recognition Touch-control shooting and focusing Dolby Digital Creator sound AF tracking Metering: 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system Metering modes: Intelligent Multiple/Center Weighted/Spot Exposure compensation: 1/3EV Step ±3EV AE lock AE bracket |
| Weight | 618g (with battery & kit lens) |