Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
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Overview
TypeMirrorless digital camera
ReleasedFebruary 2022
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
Sensor/medium
Sensor 4/3-type
Sensor type Live MOS
Sensor size 17.3 × 13 mm
Maximum resolution 5776 × 4336 px (25.21  megapixels)
Film speed ISO 100–25600, extendable to 50 [a]
Recording medium SD / SDHC / SDXC UHS-II + 1× CFexpress Type B
Focusing
FocusSwitchable auto and manual
Focus modesAF-S (single), AF-C (continuous), manual
Focus areas225 Contrast Detection AF points
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesProgram AE; Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual
Metering modes Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot, Highlight-weighted
Flash
Flash synchronization 1/250
Flash bracketing ±5 EV in 1/3 EV steps [b]
Shutter
Shutter Focal plane mechanical shutter / Electronic shutter
Shutter speed range1/32000 to 60 s, Bulb
Continuous shooting 14 fps
Viewfinder
Viewfinder OLED viewfinder; 3.68M dots
Viewfinder magnification0.76×
Image processing
Image processor Venus Engine
White balance Auto, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, Daylight, White Set 1/2/3/4, Custom WB based on color temperature
General
Video recordingMP4 / MOV / Apple ProRes
6K, 4K, Full HD
LCD screen3.0", 1.84M dots, free-angle with touchscreen
Battery7.2 V 2200 mAh lithium-ion battery pack
AV Port(s)HDMI type-A
Data Port(s) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbit/s) Type-C
Body features5-axis in-body image stabilization, Dual I.S. 2
Dimensions 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6 mm
Weight 739 g (body)
823 g (with battery, one SD card)
Chronology
Predecessor Lumix GH5 II
Successor Panasonic Lumix DC-GH7

The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 is a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera introduced by Panasonic in February 2022. [1] It uses the Micro Four Thirds lens mount and is the successor to the GH5 series of video-focussed mirrorless cameras.

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Features

Compared to the GH5, the GH6 features a new 25.2-megapixel image sensor with dual output gain. It adds support for recording in Apple ProRes 422 and 422 HQ formats. Alongside an SD card slot, the camera has a CFexpress Type B card slot instead of a second SD card slot. [2]

6K/4K Photo and Post Focus modes have been removed. The camera has an updated built-in noise reduction, branded as '3D Noise Reduction' compared to the '2D' system used by the GH5.

Like its predecessor, the GH6 uses Panasonic's Depth-from-Defocus autofocus system.

The Lumix GH6 adds a built-in cooling fan, allowing the camera to capture up to 4K 60FPS video in 10-bit 4:2:2 for unlimited lengths, while higher resolution and/or framerate modes can be captured for extended periods. The fan can be configured by the user to run automatically based on temperature, or continuously.

The 3.0", 1.84-million-dot rear LCD of the GH6 is touch-sensitive, and can be tilted and articulated. The camera also has an OLED electronic viewfinder (EVF) with 0.76× magnification.

The camera can record up to four channels of audio via an optional adapter in addition to the 3.5 mm microphone input jack. It also adds a dedicated button for accessing audio settings, in addition to another function button. [3]

The Lumix GH6 supports recording video directly to an external USB SSD with a firmware update. [4]

Notes and references

  1. In V-Log the ISO range is 250–12800, extendable to 125
  2. ±3 EV for motion picture
  1. Brown, Margaret (10 February 2022). "Panasonic confirms Lumix GH6 release date - Photo Review". www.photoreview.com.au. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  2. Kieldsen, Sam (4 March 2022). "Panasonic Lumix GH6 review". TechRadar. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  3. Butler, Richard; Drake, Jordan (4 August 2022). "Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 review". DPReview. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
  4. Naso, Erik (20 September 2022). "Panasonic GH6 Firmware V2.2 adds direct SSD recording over USB". Newsshooter. Retrieved 25 December 2024.

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