Panasonic Lumix DC-G91 + 12-60mm f3.5-5.6 OIS

Panasonic LUMIX G91
With its 20-megapixel sensor, dust & splash protection, 4K functions and 5-axis Dual-IS image stabilization, the Lumix G91 is optimally 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 include 30fps for capturing fleeting moments with picture accuracy. 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 only 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. When focusing manually, 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 redesigned 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 still 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.

The 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 design options
In addition to 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 utilizing Depth From Defocus (DFD) autofocus technology and combining it with 4K Photo, the G91 offers the ability to change the focus point after the shot is taken (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)
For even more power, the battery grip (DMW-BGG1) is available. 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- and dust-resistant body.(4)
With built-in Bluetooth 4.2 and WiFi 2.4 GHz, friends and family can always keep up 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 smartphone, for example).

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

Panasonic Lumix G VARIO 12-60 mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH. /POWER O.I.S.
he LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm consists of 11 lenses in 9 groups. Three aspherical elements and one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens allow for a compact design without compromising quality, while minimizing distortion and chromatic aberration.

With its focal length of 24-120mm (KB), the lens is equally suitable for portraits and landscape photography.

Typical of LUMIX, the Power O.I.S. image stabilizer ensures blur-free handheld or low-light shooting. It is also compatible with the GX8's body stabilizer. The dual stabilization (Dual IS) enables even more effective compensation of camera shake.

A fast signal transfer rate of up to 240B/s ensures the fastest response times, especially in combination with the Hybrid Contrast AF of the current LUMIX G cameras. Focusing is achieved via a precise and quiet internal focusing system, driven by a stepper motor.

The LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm/3.5-5.6 is equipped with a solid metal bayonet. Multi-coating of the lens elements ensures high-contrast image reproduction and minimizes reflections or ghosting.

Dust and splash protection make it the optimal companion for the LUMIX GH4 or GX8 even in inhospitable conditions.