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Panasonic Spills More Lumix S Details
7 January 2019
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Panasonic promised its Lumis S mirrorless system would ship at the end of March. The company also revealed a couple of new features: HLG Photo Mode and High Resolution Mode.
HLG PHOTO MODE
HLF Photo Mode "allows images to be shot with a wider dynamic range." The company's explanation of just how that happens is befuddling, but the data is written to a proprietary HSP file which can be played back on a Panasonic HLG-compliant 4KTV.
HIGH RESOLUTION MODE
In High Resolution Mode, the Lumix S takes eight images of a motionless subject while shifting the sensor. The captures are then composited into a single image by the Venus image processor.
If there's motion in the frame, "sub options are available to suppress motion blur, so photographers can use this mode the same as shooting in a normal photo shooting mode," the company said.
For more information see the news release below.
Panasonic Announces Additional Key Functions for the New Full-frame Mirrorless Camera at CES 2019
LAS VEGAS -- Following an announcement at Photokina 2018, Panasonic will unveil additional key features of the new Lumix S full-frame mirrorless cameras at CES 2019. The Lumix S full-frame mirrorless cameras and lenses will be available at the end of March.*
High Dynamic Range Still Photo: HLG Photo Mode
HLG Photo allows images to be shot with a wider dynamic range. By reproducing both glaring lights and dark shadows that are likely to be overexposed or underexposed, the Lumix S achieves rich, precise color expression as close as possible to visual memory.
HLG Photos are produced as an HSP file. The user can play back these vibrant images on the latest Panasonic HLG-compliant 4KTV via HDMI cable connection or other HLG-compliant devices. It is also ideal for photographers' photo presentations.
High Resolution Mode
Taking advantage of the body image stabilizer mechanism, eight consecutive images are automatically shot while shifting the sensor. These eight images are synthesized into a single image by the new Venus Engine, which boasts high-speed signal processing. Precise details are faithfully reproduced to be saved as a beautiful, highly realistic image. This mode is ideal for shooting natural landscapes or fine art objects with delicate details.
Considering situations where moving subjects are included in the scene, sub options are available to suppress motion blur, so photographers can use this mode the same as shooting in a normal photo shooting mode.
* Availability date may vary depending on the sales area.
NB. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.