Panasonic Lumix GF3: Review new compact digital camera

Panasonic announces the DMC-GF3, a lens interchangeable digital camera that weighs just 222 grams.

It extends the family of Panasonic Lumix G Micro System, consists of digital cameras with interchangeable Micro Four Thirds standard lenses. The latest is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3, the smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens camera in the world with built-in flash, informs a press release of the Japanese manufacturer. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 has, in fact, weighing just 222 grams.

The new digital camera supports video recording of Panasonic 1080p Full HD AVCHD format, superior in terms of compression efficiency and compatibility with AV equipment for playback. During filming, in addition, users can have the advanced autofocus system, and thus functions to focus and continues to maintain focus on the chosen subject.

Sony A35 Digital SLR with continuous autofocus

In addition to filing the Sony NEX-C3, the company has released the Sony A35, a digital SLR camera with continuous autofocus 16.2MP which goes on sale in mid-August.

The Sony Alpha A35 is driven by the translucent mirror technology, which allows continuous autofocus sensitive and accurate, even in high-speed shooting pictures or video recording Full HD. Has an image stabilization system, an electronic viewfinder and an LCD screen 3-inch Xtra Fine.

The camera is equipped with an APS CMOS sensor Exmor HD of 16.2 megapixels and BIONZ image processor. It can record full HD video up to 7 fps.

The Sony A35 has a sensitivity of ISO 100 to 12800, the battery allows up to 440 shots per charge, comes with a SD card slot and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX. In addition, the camera offers image effect and Tele-zoom function.

The body of the camera will be available at a price of $ 599 and the 18-55mm lens Sony (SLT-A35K) costs $ 699.

Here is details Tech Specs of Sony SLT-A35 DSLR:

• Tele-zoom High Speed Shooting
• 15-point AF system with 3 cross sensors
• Quick AF movies (AVCHD: 1920 x 1080)
• Quick AF Live View (with the main image sensor)
• Tru-Finder with 100% frame coverage
• High-quality, Xtra Fine LCD monitor （TruBlack）
• Newly developed 16.2 MP, Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
• Fast, high-quality BIONZ image processing engine
• Wide ISO range：ISO 100 –12800
• Multi Frame NR (equivalent to max. ISO 25600）
• Auto HDR
• D-Range Optimizer
• Hand-held Twilight
• 11 Picture Effect types
• 2D / 3D Sweep Panorama
• AUTO+ (AUTO Advanced) mode
• Creative Style settings
• 1200-zone evaluative metering
• Compact and 433 g lightweight
• Face detection AF
• Built-in SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization
• Grid display
• Built-in anti dust system