Panasonic has announced a new mirrorless video camera, the box-style Lumix DC-BGH1. Based on the Micro Four Thirds System, the new Lumix BGH1 offers access to an extensive lens lineup and combines technology from professional cinema cameras, camcorders and the Lumix GH series.
The new LUMIX BGH1 integrates a 10.2-megapixel Live MOS Sensor with Dual Native ISO technology and a Venus Engine. Dual Native ISO technology seamlessly utilises two circuits to create two separate native ISO settings, which is used in Panasonic professional Varicam models. Normally, noise increases as sensitivity rises with a single native ISO image sensor, however, an image sensor with Dual Native ISO minimises noise generation by choosing an optimal circuit to use according to the sensitivity before gain processing. As a result, the BGH1 is capable of a maximum ISO 51200 high sensitivity recording.
The Panasonic BGH1 will be available in December at a price of $2000. Check availability at Adorama | B&H. Best Micro Four Thirds Lenses for Olympus and Panasonic Cameras
Panasonic Lumix BGH1 features
- Supports anamorphic lenses (4:3)
- Tally lamps (one front, one rear), as well as a network connection lamp
- 3.5 Audio (in/out) jack compatible with XLR microphone DMW-XLR1 (sold separately)
- Generic remote control unit 2.5mm
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity and Bluetooth 4.2 (BLE)
- Bundled accessories including a Cable lock band, AC adapter and AC cable
- Remote camera control using application software (LUMIX Tether for Multicam and LUMIX Sync)
- Tethered photo shooting with LUMIX Tether for Multicam software
- A SDK (Software Development Kit) for camera control via USB will be available free of charge.
Other practical features
- Supports anamorphic lenses (4:3)
- Tally lamps (one front, one rear), as well as a network connection lamp
- Φ3.5 Audio (in/out) jack compatible with XLR microphone DMW-XLR1 (sold separately)
- Generic remote control unit φ2.5mm
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity and Bluetooth 4.2 (BLE)
- Bundled accessories including a Cable lock band, AC adapter and AC cable
- Remote camera control using application software (LUMIX Tether for Multicam*² and LUMIX Sync)
- Tethered photo shooting with LUMIX Tether for Multicam*² software
- A SDK*3 (Software Development Kit) for camera control via USB will be available free of charge.
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