The Panasonic LUMIX DC-TZ300 is overall a great little camera with very little competition in its class.
New LUMIX L10 from Panasonic
Panasonic today introduced the LUMIX L10, a new fixed lens camera
New LUMIX S 40mm F2 Lens
Panasonic has introduced a new LUMIX S 40mm F2 (S-S40), an interchangeable lens based on the L-Mount system.
Review: DJI RS5 (and Intelligent Tracker)
The module itself is a compact, magnetic attachment, about the size of a matchbox that allows intelligent real time tracking of objects.
New LUMIX TZ300 Travel Camera
The LUMIX TZ300 is priced at $1,599 RRP and will be available in May 2026
Compact? dSLR? Mirrorless? GoPro? iPhone? Which Wireless Mic?
Options for those who have little knowledge on the subject are wide indeed, and potentially very confusing
Latest Australian Videocamera / Creative Content IRIS News Podcast Now Available
The latest podcast for the week ending 24th Feb 2026 from Australian Videocamera / Creative Content is now available. In this episode: GPU Prices Up DJI Launches Website To Aid In Drone Purchase Selection New Tamron Lens for Sony, Nikon RØDE Direct Connect New Smallrig S70 Wirless Mics The Galactic...
New LUMIX DMW-DMS1 microphone and Firmware Upgrades
he DMS1 features a newly developed large-diameter 10mm microphone array
Quick Video Review: Canon EOS R6 Mk III
Here is the very first of my new Quick Video reviews, and the subject is the Canon EOS R6 Mk III
Sales of compacts up, DSLRs down according to latest figures
According to the Camera and Imaging Products Association, currently camera sales are up 11% year on year.
New Updates for LUMIX S Series Camera Firmware and LUMIX Flow App
New features include optimised thermal management, addition of a MP4(Lite) recording option, and UI improvements.
AETM Conference and Exhibition
he AETM Conference for this year is fast approaching and will be held on November 24 through to November 27
Panasonic introduces the first LUMIX S Series Ultra-Telephoto Zoom Lens
It is available in Australia in early November from photographic specialists and participating consumer electronics retailers.
Industry News: Panasonic at Integrate
From the 27th to the 29th August Panasonic will be showcasing its range of broadcast AV kit at this year's Integrate
List of Panasonic / LUMIX Stories
This is a current stories that relate to Panasonic and / or LUMIX either by major context or the company (or its products) are mentioned
Review: Panasonic LUMIX S1II E Hybrid Camera
My review model came with a 24-60mm LUMIX lens (not a Leica dammit) which I thought was a little strange as the packaged “kit” comes with a 24-105mm which I think is a more general-purpose animal.
Panasonic releases high-end AG-CX370 Handheld Camcorder
Available from the end of July the AG-CX370 builds on the existing AG-CX350 and AG- XC20AZ models with enhanced system capabilities for even greater performance.
Panasonic Introduces New Firmware Updates for LUMIX S Series Cameras
Panasonic has introduced a series of new firmware updates for its full-frame mirrorless LUMIX S1RII, S1II and S1IIE cameras, aimed at improving the hybrid shooting experience and enhancing functionality.
Panasonic announces LUMIX S1II and S1IIE Full Frame Cameras
These cameras Panasonic says are designed to offer outstanding photographic and videographic capabilities, characterised by exceptional image quality, dynamic colour representation, and significant advancements in video technology.
Which Camera? A Quick Primer. And the answer to the most asked question…
Every so often, this issue rears its head; Questions in various forums about cameras / camcorders and what “settings” to use for differing circumstances.
Panasonic Announces New S1RII Full-Frame Hybrid Mirrorless Camera
The LUMIX S1RII has an array of state-of-the-art features that make it a trailblazing camera in its class
Vlogger or Podcaster? Go to the next level. Here’s how.
But there is a magic ingredient that ties all this gear together making life so much easier than I used to have in the 90s making those Microsoft videos.
New Firmware Updates for Pana LUMIX S and G Series Cameras
Panasonic has announced a series of new firmware updates for its full-frame mirrorless LUMIX S5II and S5IIX, as well as its Micro Four Thirds mirrorless GH7 and G9II cameras, aimed at improving the shooting experience and enhancing functionality.
Review: Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX
Accepting these things though, the LUMIX S5IIX is possibly the best full frame camera I have had the pleasure of using.
Astrophotography Tutorial Part 2: Which Telescope and more …
Today, I use a Skywatcher Newtonian F/5 reflector telescope that I have married to a Canon EOS 5Ds camera (although I am currently also testing a Canon EOS R8 with an EF adaptor) and get quite decent results.
New LUMIX Kit, Updates from Panasonic
Panasonic has boosted its LUMIX S Series full-frame mirrorless range with the announcement of a new LUMIX S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 lens, four bold new colour choices for the LUMIX S9, and firmware updates
New Panasonic Camcorders
The HC-V9000 only records in 1080p up to 50fps in either MP4 or AVCHD whereas the HC-VX3 can record at 25fps in 4K and 50fps in 1080p and can shoot in lower light with aF1.8 maximum aperture
Panasonic Announces New LUMIX GH7
Panasonic has announced the LUMIX GH7 – a new flagship LUMIX G Series Camera into the Micro Four Thirds mirrorless family. The company says the GH Series pioneered the video hybrid camera category in response to the demand for high-quality video content with exceptional portability, and the series has always...
New Panasonic LUMIX S9 Full Frame Mirrorless
Panasonic is proud to announce the LUMIX S9, the smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless camera in the LUMIX S Series. Available in a choice of colours – Jet Black, Crimson Red, Dark Olive, Night Blue and Dark Silver – the LUMIX S9 is a stylish companion for creators on the...
Panasonic Announces Major Firmware Update to the LUMIX S5II and S5IIx
Panasonic has announced a significant firmware update for its full frame mirrorless LUMIX S5II and S5IIx cameras that improves the shooting experience and enhances sharing functionality for both images and videos. In line with LUMIX’s continuous commitment to supporting creators, the S5II Firmware V3.0 and S5IIx Firmware V2.0 deliver efficiency...
LUMIX Unveils 5-Year Bonus Extended Warranty for Selected Products
Panasonic Australia has introduced a new Bonus Extended Warranty program. Effective April 1, 2024, LUMIX S Series and G Series cameras and lenses, along with Panasonic Professional Camcorders, qualify. With every eligible purchase made after April 1, 2024, customers will get an additional 3-year bonus warranty atop the standard 2-year...
Review: Panasonic HC-X1500 camcorder. My thoughts.
Sure, it doesn’t have XLR ports and the smaller sensor does have some low light issues, but the HC-X1500 is nonetheless a very impressive package, and as mentioned, at the current knock down price available is simply brilliant in my opinion.
Review: Panasonic HC-X20 Camcorder
To anyone familiar with this type of camera, picking up on the control layout and structures of the HC-X20 will be a snap. Ostensibly, all you need are under your fingertips on the left side of the camera, and the three manual rings around the barrel of the lens do...
New Panasonic LUMIX G9II
Panasonic has announced the launch of the LUMIX G9II digital mirrorless camera. This powerful new Micro Four Thirds flagship is the first G Series to offer Phase Detection Auto-Focus (PDAF) technology and features a brand-new sensor and engine. Aaron Waters, Product Marketing Manager of Imaging at Panasonic said: “This camera’s...
Magna signs reseller partnership with Panasonic Connect
Magna Systems has signed a partnership agreement to represent and sell Panasonic Connect products in Australia. Magna Systems & Engineering group CEO, Matthew Clemesha, said, “Panasonic Connect are a manufacturer with a reputation for quality that is second to none. We see great opportunities for their products, particularly in the...
Sky Racing Queensland chooses Panasonic 4K, premium PTZ broadcast cameras
Sky Racing Queensland broadcasts thousands of thoroughbred, greyhound and harness races each year taking Queensland racing to TAB venues, gaming apps, homes and international audiences. Recently the company had a requirement to upgrade all of their OB facilities, including outside broadcast, production and speciality cameras. Having carried out a comprehensive assessment,...
Australia-first 72-hour filmmaking challenge
LUMIX is on the hunt for keen filmmakers to demonstrate their creative expertise with a $20k winners’ prize pool on offer Panasonic has unveiled its first ever LUMIX 72-hour filmmaking challenge, inviting Australian filmmakers to showcase their creativity, talent and storytelling expertise. Welcoming all entrants, from passionate amateurs to hybrid...
Interview: John Haenke, “FlyFishingMasterClass.com”
I have known John Haenke for a number of years now, first meeting at his Hervey Bay house / office back in around 2018. I’d booked a fishing charter with him, as his fame as a brilliant guide and fly fishing whizzo had preceded him via contacts I had in...
Resurgence in higher end cameras?
In what I suspected what would happen, according to Japanese trade group CIPA (Camera and Imaging Products Association), the value of camera sales values is up, compared to 2019 at least. Apparently back then, a ‘standard’ camera purchase was around AUD$450 but in 2022 CIPA says, that has increased to...
Review: Panasonic GH6. A GREAT Video Camera
It’s getting harder and harder to review cameras these days. Whilst not as difficult as say, printers (yawn), cameras have become so good that there is little to talk about apart from the technical aspects and the ergonomics in most cases. In general, what a camera does – take still...
New LUMIX Models from Panasonic – S5IIx and S5II. New Lenses Too.
The new LUMIX S5IIX and S5II embody Panasonic’s strategy of developing hybrid full-frame mirrorless cameras that offer a significant step forward for ambitious creators who demand uncompromising performance free of capture and workflow constraints. Aaron Waters, Product Marketing Manager, Imaging, Panasonic, said: “The new cameras are a serious evolution in...