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Equipped with 12.1 megapixel resolutions, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 digital SLR camera delivers crystal clear images. This Panasonic 12.1 MP camera features intelligent expo...Read more
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Great little camera, video works great with old lenses (with adapters).
A great little camera. An excellent starting point for someone interested in DSLR/DIY film-making. Once hacked the sensor gives an amazing image. With the use of adapters for ...Read more
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A great micro 4/3rds camera
I recently bought a used one. I rate the value for money as only average based on the new price. It is an excellent camera with many features. One of the neatest is that wh...Read more

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH1 12.1 MP Digital Camera - Black (Body Only)

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Equipped with 12.1 megapixel resolutions, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 digital SLR camera delivers crystal clear images. This Panasonic 12.1 MP camera features intelligent exposure (iA) mode that simplifies face detection for superior image quality. This Panasonic digital SLR camera offers excellent wide-angle to telephoto coverage, thanks to the14 -140 mm (10x) zoom lens. You can click and view your picture on the 3-inch tilt-and-swivel LCD screen of this Panasonic 12.1 MP camera. The HD video recording with creative control of this Panasonic digital SLR camera produce true-to-life images. With a compact and lightweight design, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 camera is easy to handle.

Expanded Product Features
  • Full-HD movie recording in AVCHD
    With the GH1, shooting incredible photos is only part of the fun. You can also shoot beautiful, richly detailed movies in Full HD (high-definition) (1920 x 1080) at 24 frames per second, or smooth HD (1280 x 720) movies at 60 frames per second in AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264) with a continuous auto focus function. Just press the Motion Picture button on the back of the camera, and shooting begins.
  • High-performance kit lens
    The GH1 kit is proudly equipped with the LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. lens. This compact lens boasts a focal length of 28-280mm (35mm camera equivalent) and supports a continuous auto focus function that works for both photos and movies. The aperture adaptively adjusts to each scene, letting you capture the kind of delicate, softly focused movies that only a digital interchangeable lens camera can produce. Thanks to a silence design that helps suppress lens drive noise, the GH1 with its kit lens records sounds with amazing clarity. The GH1's advanced kit lens also incorporates MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) that helps eliminate blurring from hand-shake.
  • Enjoy the freedom of manual settings in creative movie mode
    The GH1 gives you more creative freedom. It lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture any way you like when shooting movies. This gives you a wider range of expressive possibilities to explore in your movie making.
  • iA mode - beautiful HD movies with point-and-shoot ease
    Just set the GH1 to iA mode, aim and shoot. The iA does all the rest. It automatically determines the most suitable Scene mode and helps correct blurring, focus, and brightness problems for bright, sharply focused HD movies.
  • An audio performance that adds to your HD movies
    A stereo microphone, featuring Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, on the GH1's upper body records dynamic, true-to-life stereo audio that brings out the power of your HD movies. There is also a Wind Cut function that reduces noise on breezy days.
  • The advanced iA mode uses Face Recognition to remember individual faces
    The GH1 features an enhanced version of LUMIX's clever iA mode that includes Face Recognition, a function that "remembers" registered faces. When there's a familiar face in the frame, it optimizes the focus and exposure so that the face is in sharp focus and bright. This newly evolved technology makes it easy to get beautiful photos of a loved one in a group of people.
  • Developed 12.1-megapixel live MOS sensor
    The GH1's 4/3-type live MOS sensor with 12.1-megapixels gives you the best of both worlds: the superior image quality and the lower power consumption. It also adds a high-speed readout for recording HD movies. You can record images with a 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9 aspect ratio. In each, you get the same angle of view and same outstanding image quality.
  • The high-speed, high-performance Venus Engine HD
    The Venus Engine HD incorporates two CPUs. This not only boosts image processing speed, it also helps achieve an exceptional noise-reduction performance. Also, the two CPUs of the Venus Engine HD allow long-time movie recording in AVCHD while maintaining low power consumption. And the Venus Engine HD features HDMI output too.


Product Identifiers
BrandPanasonic
ModelDMC-GH1
MPNDMC-GH1K-Body-Only
UPC885170041066

Key Features
Camera TypeMirrorless Interchangeable Lens
Digital Zoom4x
Sensor Resolution12.1 MP
Screen Size3"

Optical Sensor
Sensor TypeLive MOS

Lens System
Lens TypeZoom lens
Lens For SDBody Only
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic
Lens System FeaturesAspherical Lens
Auto Focus typeTTL contrast detection

Exposure
Max Shutter Speed1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed60 sec
Exposure compensation±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Exposure MeteringCenter-Weighted, Multi-Segment, Spot
Exposure ModesAperture-Priority, Automatic, Bulb, Manual, Program, Shutter-Priority
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 1600, ISO 200, ISO 3200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO auto
Light Sensitivity Max3200

Camera Flash
Flash TypePop-up Flash
Red Eye ReductionYes
Camera Flash FeaturesAF Illuminator, Flash +/- Compensation
Flash ModesAuto Mode, Fill-in Mode, OFF mode, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Synchro

Memory / Storage
Supported Flash MemorySD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card

Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeElectronic
Dioptric Correction Range-4 to +4

Dimensions
Depth1.78 in.
Height3.29 in.
Width4.88 in.
Weight13.01 Oz.

Display
Display TypeLCD
Display RotationRotating
Screen DetailsLCD display - TFT active matrix - 3" - color
Display Size3"

Microphone
Microphone TypeMicrophone - built-in

Battery
Battery Form FactorManufacturer specific

File Format
Still Image FormatJPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG

Resolution
Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080

Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature0 °C
Max Operating Temperature40 °C

Other Features
Face DetectionYes

Miscellaneous
Color Black

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CNET Editors' review

Very Good
  • THE GOOD

    Interchangeable lenses; comfortable to use; well constructed; excellent low-ISO photo quality; very nice 720p video; fast autofocus; 10X zoom kit lens; flip-and-twist LCD; mic input.

  • THE BAD

    Expensive; middling high ISO sensitivity image quality for the price; slow kit lens; EVF implementation makes burst shooting difficult.

  • THE BOTTOM LINE

    If you're willing to pay a premium to be on the cutting edge of digital photography and video, and as long as you don't shoot sports or in dark venues, then you'll likely love the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. But if you're simply attracted by the not-to-be-underestimated flexibility of interchangeable lenses with autofocus and depth-of-field control for video, wait for the price to fall a few hundred bucks.

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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH1 12.1 MP Digital Camera - Black (Body Only)
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Great little camera, video works great with old lenses (with adapters).

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 | Yes, I would recommend this product to a friend.
Created: 07/18/11
A great little camera. An excellent starting point for someone interested in DSLR/DIY film-making. Once hacked the sensor gives an amazing image. With the use of adapters for using older lenses, you can kit up a very diverse visual capture device. Add rigging and proper sound and you've got a great setup!

The only drawback I've had with the camera is the files it creates. The AVCHD codec(.MTS file extension) can cause some problems if you're not cautious and adjust your post-production workflow accordingly. I suggest using ClipWrap for transcoding/re-wrapping... beware of giant file sizes (especially if they're 44mbps... :) ).

Happy Panasonic Shooting!
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A great micro 4/3rds camera

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Created: 09/03/11
I recently bought a used one. I rate the value for money as only average based on the new price. It is an excellent camera with many features. One of the neatest is that when you use the EVF (Electronic View Finder)the LCD automatically turns off. The EVF is almost like using the optical view finder of a DSLR. It has all the control modes of a DSLR and an IA (intelligent auto) mode which includes the feature of being able to lock focus on an object or face even as they move. This is particularly useful when using the high quality movie mode. All in all it is a terrific camera.
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Great when shooting RAW in well lit situations. Otherwise...

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Created: 12/09/11
I have mixed feelings about this camera. I traded my E-PL1 for a GH1 because I like the built-in EVF, control dials and the flip LCD. I use it primarily for stills. Despite the higher DxOMark scores of the GH1, I feel like the E-PL1 produces better image quality and greater dynamic range.

The GH1 is great for well lit situations, but outdoors, skies tend to get blown out when you expose for the subject. When you raise the ISO in low light situations, images tend to have a lot of noise even at ISO 400. At ISO 1600 and up, fixed pattern noise or "banding" starts to appear on images.
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Great camera if u can get it at under 399.00

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Created: 08/06/11
Great camera. Small and light. Good camera to replace the regular SLR. Great image quality using the 20mm f1.7 panasonic lens. Better then the hot GF1 especially when used in 3:2 mode iso 10M pixel you stll have 12M pixel. If the handle is a little smaller that will be perfect. O e catch is video has time limit and it will stop on you even you have planty of memory left on the SD card.
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Amazing camera for the price

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Created: 12/07/11
I bought my camera without the hack, but immediately hacked it. This camera simply produces amazing video quality for the price. If you can get the 14mm-140mm lense for a decent price, this is a real score for anyone who wants to produce professional quality video.
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