SECAUCUS, N.J., Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Panasonic
announces the availability of a new firmware that enables seven of
its LUMIX G Series interchangeable lenses to be HD lenses, meaning
they can shoot exceptional HD video. Specifically these HD
lenses excel in tracking focus in video recording while offering
silent auto focus and exposure control. In addition, there is
enhanced stability of O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) in video
recording.
Panasonic's LUMIX G Series of lenses are compatible with the
company's line of Compact System Cameras, including the 2011
line-up of the LUMIX GF3, LUMIX GF2, LUMIX GH2 and LUMIX G3.
The new 1.1 firmware, available at
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/, enhances the following
seven LUMIX G Series lenses:
(1) LUMIX G 14mm / F2.5 ASPH. (H-H014)
(2) LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.
(H-FS014042)
(3) LUMIX G FISHEYE 8mm / F3.5 (H-F008)
(4) LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.
(H-FS100300)
(5) LUMIX G VARIO 7-14mm / F4.0 ASPH. (H-F007014)
(6) LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.
(H-FS014045)
(7) LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.
(H-FS045200)
For more information about Panasonic LUMIX G Series lenses and
Compact System Cameras, please visit
www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Secaucus, N.J.,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, is a Division of Panasonic
Corporation of North America, the
principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:
PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and
R&D operations. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent,
sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our
environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Company
information for journalists is available at
www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
SOURCE Panasonic