Panasonic Lumix DC-G91 body + LAOWA 7.5mm f2

Panasonic LUMIX G91

With its 20-megapixel sensor, dust & splash protection, 4K functions and 5-axis Dual-IS image stabilization, the Lumix G91 is ideally equipped for a wide variety of shooting situations. An OLED viewfinder combined with a free-tilting 7.5cm OLED touchscreen make it easy to compose images even from unusual angles.

For videography, it offers 4K up to 30p with no time limit, Full HD including slow motion, microphone, headphone jack and VlogL. Proven 4K photo modes allow for picture-perfect capture of fleeting moments at 30fps, among other features. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi make it easy to share pictures on the go, and the USB charging function makes it independent of the power grid.

Outstanding image quality and super-fast autofocus
The G91's 20-megapixel Digital Live MOS sensor operates without a low-pass filter to ensure the greatest possible detail. Combined with the Venus Engine image processor, this produces natural, true-to-life images with a wide dynamic range.
For blur-free shots, the LUMIX G91 features 5-axis Dual I.S. image stabilization, which combines optical and sensor stabilization. It corrects motion blur in freehand long exposures by up to 5 EV stops. The G91's image stabilization ensures stable images in both stills and video, including 4K video.

High-speed autofocus (AF) with a response time of just 0.07 s and high-speed continuous shooting at 9 fps (AF-S) or 6 fps (AF-C) are best suited for sharp images of fast-moving subjects. With Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology, the G91 tracks moving subjects with confidence. Here, the AF sensitivity setting can be adjusted as needed to match the movement of the subject.

Face/Eye Detection AF automatically detects human faces for targeted focusing. Other focusing modes such as Pinpoint AF for pinpoint focus orientation and Low Light AF for low-light conditions complete the offering. A user-definable Custom Multi AF allows users to select specific differently positioned blocks from 49 focus detection areas. For manual focusing, Focus Peaking facilitates accurate focusing.

Design and ergonomics improved

• New buttons for quick access to key functions
• Revised grip for comfortable and secure hold

The design of the LUMIX G91 has been revised for easier operation. Three new buttons for exposure, ISO, and white balance, arranged in a row on top of the camera, allow quickest access. Rear buttons around the thumbwheel allow quick access to various settings during shooting and playback. The front and rear dials on the top right of the G91 are used for direct setting of shooting parameters and can be configured individually.
Image control is optionally via the large OLED live viewfinder with 2.36 million pixels, 100% field of view and 0.74x magnification or the fold-out and tiltable 7.5 cm OLED touchscreen monitor with 1.04 pixels.

The G91's redesigned body construction features a full die-cast magnesium alloy front frame. The redesigned grip provides a more comfortable and secure hold when shooting. Seals protect all body connections, dials and buttons from dust and splash water1 ingress, so the LUMIX G91 can be used in adverse environments.
1 Dust- and splash-proof does not mean that damage will not occur if the camera is exposed to direct contact with dust and water.

Variable video functions

The LUMIX G91 is a true hybrid camera for both photo and video shooting. As such, it features a wide range of video functions. It records high-resolution 4K video at 3,840 x 2,160 pixels and at 30p/25p or 24p as MP4 videos, or Full HD video at 1,920 x 1,080 pixels at up to 60p. Recording is done in MP4 format. Continuous AF is also available for video. High-speed video for slow-motion recording is possible in Full HD at 120 fps (1/4x), 90 fps (1/3x) and 60 fps (1/2x).

Using the HDMI output and an (optional) HDMI cable, the video signal in 4:2:2 / 8bit2 can also be output to an external monitor during recording. V-Log L for a wider dynamic range for color representation in post-production is pre-installed. A 3.5 mm microphone jack for high-quality audio recording and a headphone jack are also provided.

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G91 is also equipped with the familiar 4K photo modes of LUMIX cameras. They allow you to extract fleeting moments at 30fps from a 4K video. This is now even easier thanks to the new Auto Marking function, which automatically detects changes in the image content and marks new scenes. The G91 also allows you to create "stromotion" images by combining multiple frames into one shot to create this unusual effect.
2 4:2:0 8-bit recording on an SD memory card

Creative composition options

Beyond full auto, semi-auto and manual settings, the LUMIX G91 offers a variety of very special image composition options when shooting, including

• post focus / focus stacking and bracketing
• varied photo styles, such as "dynamic monochrome"
• Live View Composite Recording

By using Depth From Defocus (DFD) autofocus technology and combining it with 4K Photo, the G91 offers the ability to change the focus point after shooting (Post Focus mode). The Focus Stacking function expands the depth of field by combining multiple images. Users can also shoot a maximum of 999 images with graduated focus using the Focus Bracketing function to create images with different depth of field.

Complementing the many photo styles familiar from LUMIX cameras, the G91 allows users to capture dynamic monochrome images with special emphasis on highlights and shadows while preserving details. L.Monochrome D complements the standard Monochrome and L.Monochrome and offers even more differentiated darker areas. All monochrome modes can be combined with a grain effect to achieve image results with an analog film look.
The newly added LiveView Composite recording function is useful for capturing fireworks or stars in the night sky, for example. This function releases the shutter at specific intervals and combines various subject details with high brightness in a single image against a consistently dark background.

Powerful performance
With the G91, Panasonic introduces a power-saving function that automatically puts the camera to sleep after a period of inactivity detected by the eye sensor. A light tap on the shutter release button immediately makes the camera ready to shoot again. This provides an enduring battery life of approximately 900 images per charge.(3)
The battery grip (DMW-BGG1) is available for even more power. In addition to extending battery life, it offers a range of additional controls for more convenient portrait shooting. Like the G91, the DMW-BGG1 features a rugged, splash-proof and dust-proof housing.(4)
With built-in Bluetooth 4.2 and WiFi 2.4 GHz, friends and family can always be kept up to date with the latest shots. Bluetooth Low Energy enables constant connectivity with minimal power consumption for easy and fast image transfer, as well as optional automatic GPS tagging (via a smartphone, for example).

(3) Under test conditions according to LUMIX and CIPA standards when the power saving function is set to 3 seconds.
(4) Dust and splash proof does not mean that no damage will occur if the camera is exposed to direct contact with dust and water.

LAOWA 7.5mm f2 for MFT black

The unique wide-angle lens with an incredibly high speed of f2 for MFT cameras. It is high speed and allows extreme wide angle shooting, equivalent to a 15mm wide angle lens on 35mm cameras. In addition to these optical data, special emphasis was placed on an ultra-compact design as well as a very low weight. Thus, the lens weighs just about 170g and is extremely small for a high-speed super wide-angle with a length of 55mm and a diameter of 50mm.

The optical construction consists of 13 elements in 9 groups with 2 aspherical elements and 3 extra-ring refracting elements. This reduces distortion as well as chromatic aberration to a minimum while providing excellent optical performance from image corner to image corner. The extreme angle of view of 110° and the extremely high speed f/2.0 allow impressive photos even in low light such as landscape photos at dusk, indoor photos or astrophotos.

Focusing and aperture adjustment are manual. The filter thread of 46mm allows the use of small filters even with this angle of view.