Panasonic GH5 II + LEICA DG 12-60mm Kit

Pairing beautiful image quality with a practical and easy-to-use setup. The Panasonic GH5 II + LEICA DG 12-60mm Kit bundles the Panasonic GH5 II Body and the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f2.8-4 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens for a great all-around mirrorless camera for photo and video alike.

Panasonic GH5 II Body

The Panasonic GH5 II Body Only delivers new enhancements including wireless live streaming capability; C4K/4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit video recording and simultaneous output of 4:2:2 10-bit over HDMI during 4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit internal recording; V-Log L pre-installed; and unlimited recording in all video modes.

This camera is the first G Series model to offer high quality wireless live streaming with just the camera, smartphone and the LUMIX Sync app. H.264 in RTMP/RTMPS protocol, allows streaming directly to platforms such as YouTube or Facebook without the need for a paid cloud streaming server. In addition, 1080p Full HD at up to 60 frames per second 16Mbps maximises video quality.

For wired live streaming, the LUMIX Webcam Software (download) allows the Panasonic GH5 II to act as a high-quality webcam via USB. With a future firmware update, the camera will also support wired IP streaming (RTP/RTSP), providing greater flexibility for live production and multi-camera setups.

By using the latest algorithm developed for the S1H, GH5 II’s Advanced Body I.S. (Image Stabiliser) delivers up to 6.5-stops slower shutter speeds, a 1.5 stops improvement on the previous GH5 camera for impressively stable handheld shooting and video panning. The camera also incorporates a 20.3-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor with a new Anti-Reflective (AR) coating for maximum lens performance, and an updated image processor with the latest high-speed Venus Engine. The autofocus has also been improved for both video recording and still shooting with more accurate subject detection and precise focusing – particularly for faces and heads, as well as animals and moving objects.

A rugged field-ready design with a magnesium alloy full diecast front/rear frame, is both splash and dust-resistant and also freeze-resistant down to -10 degrees Celsius. Dual SD card slots offer flexibility with relay recording or backup support. To enhance shooting ergonomics, a versatile free-angle 3.0-inch LCD rear monitor (3:2 aspect, 1840K-dot) features a higher luminosity than the GH5, plus superior colour reproduction for better visibility in outdoor shooting situations.

To further enhance performance and usability, GH5 Mark II firmware updates are scheduled for June 8, 2021. They will include Live View Composite, USB Tethering, and RTP/RTSP Wired IP Streaming. In addition, when LUMIX G / LEICA DG lenses are used with the GH5 Mark 2, users will be able to choose between linear or non-linear control of the focus ring, allowing for more precise and repeatable focus transitions when using manual focus.

Key Features of the Panasonic GH5 II Body Only

• 20.3-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor with a new Anti-Reflective (AR) coating
• Advanced Body I.S. (Image Stabiliser) delivers up to 6.5-stops slower shutter speeds
• Improved Autofocus Performance
• C4K/4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit internal recording
• Supports simultaneous output of 4:2:2 10-bit over HDMI during 4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit internal recording
• V-log L profile pre-installed
• Supports high quality wireless live streaming with a smartphone and the LUMIX Sync app
• Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi 5GHz (IEEE802.11ac)vii/ 2.4GHz (IEEE802.11b/g/n)
• Free-angle 3.0-inch LCD rear monitor (3:2 aspect, 1840K-dot)
• Supports most GH5 accessories, including XLR microphone adaptor, shutter remote control and battery grip

High-Quality Video & Advanced Editing

Panasonic GH5 II features outstanding video performance for professional videography and is capable of unlimited video recording in all video modes. In addition, the camera can record C4K/4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit; and also offers a simultaneous output of 4:2:2 10-bit over HDMI during 4K 60p 4:2:0 10-bit internal recording. With no crop when recording in 4K 60p, the user can capture video in the original viewing angle of the lens.

High-precision AF

The Panasonic GH5 II features high-speed, high-precision AF. In addition to the eye, face and body, the head is also separately recognised by real-time detection technology to provide even more precise focusing. The camera keeps tracking subjects when they move quickly, turn away, tilt their head or move far away from the camera. Also, improvements to DFD technology have enhanced AFC, which allows the camera to keep tracking small or fast-moving subjects and capture them in crisp focus. GH5 Mark II detects the eye and face at a 2x faster recognition cycle speed than the GH5, even if they are around 50% smaller in the frame.

Reliability & Versatility

The camera is highly reliable in the field, with secure construction and a sealing for every joint, dial, and button. The shutter unit also has a life of around 200,000 cycles. For outdoor use, the Panasonic GH5 II uses the DMW-BLK22 2200mAh high capacity battery first launched with the LUMIX S5. The battery complies with USB PD (Power Delivery), convenient when travelling and using a USB power bank, and can also be recharged via AC or USB. The GH5 II has a double SD Memory Card slot compatible with high-speed, high capacity UHS-II for Relay, Backup or Allocation Recording.

Other shooting assist functions include Frame Markers for checking composition during recording. A wide range of aspect ratios are supported, including those for popular social media platforms – 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 4:5, 5:4 and 9:16. In addition, the REC Frame Indicator allows the user to check at a glance if the camera is recording or not.

Bluetooth 4.2 & Wi-Fi 5-GHz Connectivity
Content sharing with smartphones is streamlined using Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy connection, Wi-Fi 5-GHz (IEEE802.11ac) and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi® (IEEE 802.11b/g/n). With an always-on Bluetooth connection, a smartphone can act as the camera’s remote control via the LUMIX Sync app. The settings of a GH5 II camera can also be copied and transmitted to other GH5 II cameras when shooting using multiple cameras (either via LUMIX Sync or SD Card).

The camera is compatible with the LUMIX Tether applications which enable tethered shooting via USB. Users can control the camera by connecting it to a PC and view images on a large PC screen while shooting, useful in situations where continuous confirmation is required.

Continued support with Future Firmware Update planned for GH5 II by the end of 2021

Panasonic has already promised future support and plan to bring even more features to the new Panasonic GH5 Mark II. Features planned includes:

• Live View Composite
• USB Tethering(4G/5G Smartphone Link) Compatible Streaming Distribution for more stable connection with smartphones
• RTP/RTSP wired IP streaming – by connecting the camera to the PC via wired LAN, high quality video with sound can be stably streamed to social streaming platforms. A USB Ethernet adaptor is required.

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f2.8-4 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens

Spanning a useful wide-angle to short telephoto range, the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH is a 24-120mm equivalent zoom designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Designed in collaboration with Leica, this versatile lens utilizes four aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion elements to deliver well-corrected, sharp image quality that is void of colour fringing and distortions. The lens also makes use of a linear motor for fast, quiet, and precise autofocus performance, and the POWER Optical Image Stabilization system helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. Additionally, the durable metal body of the lens renders it splash, dust, and freezeproof to suit its use in trying environmental conditions.

Key Features of the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens

• Standard zoom for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras, this lens provides a 24-120mm equivalent focal length range.
• Four aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion elements contribute to minimizing chromatic and spherical aberrations and various distortions in order to produce a high degree of clarity, sharpness, and colour accuracy.
• Linear autofocus motor delivers fast AF performance that is also precise, smooth, and near-silent to benefit both stills and video applications.
• POWER Optical Image Stabilization minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting and also supports the Dual I.S. function for increased stabilization performance.
• Splash, dust, and freezeproof design benefits working in inclement weather conditions.
• Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.

• MPN – DC-GH5M2LEICA
• GTIN – 9302704039340

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