In 2017 Panasonic released a camera named Panasonic LUMIX G85. This camera has many excellent features in appearance. Even though it looks like a DSLR, the Panasonic Lumix G85 is still in the mirrorless camera family. This product was released as the successor of the Lumix G7 series. So in some features also increased. Like, the G85 has a new OLED electronic viewfinder 2.36M dot, meaning that the enlargement is greater than that of the G7. The Panasonic LUMIX G85 has features the best features of its time. Then, the Panasonic LUMIX G85 still reliable for now. This is our review about the Panasonic LUMIX G85 camera.
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Ultra High Speed Focus
The Panasonic Lumix G85 is equipped with Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology. An ability to correct sharpness levels accurately. The existence of this technology, the Panasonic Lumix G85 can calculate the distance to the subject. By evaluating two images of different levels of sharpness. This makes possible to make 6-fps continuous ultra-fast AF shots with AF-C, and 9-fps continuous shots with AFS.
The Panasonic Lumix G85 is equipped with an AutoFocus Light Speed system. So that the speed in aiming at objects is no doubt. This camera can focus on within 0.07 seconds. In addition, to ensure its accuracy in taking pictures, there are 49 focus points available to facilitate object detection. The focus system can also be used with various modes such as 1-Area, Pinpoint, Face-detection, to Eye-detection. Then the Focus Stacking feature which allows the camera to take pictures with various focus points.
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Quiet Shutter and Low Vibration
The Panasonic Lumix G85 is also equipped with a new mode. Namely Electronic First Curtain Shutter (EFCS. The function is to reduce the possibility of blur on photos due to vibrations produced by the shutter. In addition, the Panasonic Lumix G85 develops the performance of shutter mechanism. The result is the camera shutter sound is even quieter than the previous product.
The Panasonic Lumix G85 is equipped with a 5-axis Dual I.S.2 Image Stabilizer that controls both the stabilizer between the body (BIS) and the lens (IOS), this camera is able to anticipate low-speed up to 5-stop shocks. 5-axis Dual I.S.2 works very effectively with wide-angle lenses and telephoto lenses, both still photos, videos and 4K PHOTO.
Panasonic Lumix G85 shock shutters are also more minimal with an Electromagnetic Shutter Unit. With the collaboration between the electromagnetic controller and the magnesium front panel, it is able to suppress the shutter shock up to 90% compared to its predecessor camera.
Panasonic Lumix G85 Weather Resistant
Panasonic Lumix G85 has a small body. The size is smaller when compared to predecessor camera. In addition, the Panasonic Lumix G85 has a good body balance. So it is very easy to use one hand.
For the outer layer of the body, the Panasonic Lumix G85 is covered with plastic material. But to make it tough against various weather, there is a magnesium plate on the front of the camera. With this plate, the Panasonic Lumix G85 can deal with dust and splashes of water well.
The ability of the Panasonic Lumix G85
Next we will discuss the capabilities of the Video features and image quality. The Panasonic Lumix G85 can record 4K at a frame size of 3840 x 2160 pixels with a choice of frame rates that include 30, 25 or 24 frames / second (fps) and a bit rate of 100 Mbps. Full HD and HD recording are also available at frame rates of 60p, 50p, 30p and 25p. With these capabilities, the Panasonic Lumix G8 supports movie recording. This feature is the same as its predecessor camera.
The ability to record 4K Panasonic Lumix G85 video is also accompanied by a feature to convert video frames into photos with a resolution of 8 megapixels. This feature will be very useful for those who do not want to miss important moments such as in sports or motorized racing.
Feature of Panasonic Lumix G85
The Panasonic Lumix G85 also has a new chip that has been paired with the latest quad-core Venus Engine IX processor. This new processor without low-fitting filter so that it can increase the resolution up to 10% (compared to G7) also increases the ability to track fast-moving subjects. This camera uses the same sensor as the G7 (16Mpx Digital Live MOS sensor) but without the Low Pass Filter it can work up to ISO25,600, has the ability to produce perfect photos and videos with low lighting conditions.
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The Panasonic Lumix G85 has a new OLED electronic viewfinder 2.36M dot, meaning that the enlargement is greater than that of the G7. Besides supporting 4K photos and videos, this camera has a Dual Image Stabilizer (works when using a 5-axis OIS lens) on the camera body (BIS) and 2-axis on the lens (OIS), as well as waterproof and dust. The G85 adopts new technology with an electromagnetic shutter on the shutter unit and magnesium front panel so that it can suppress shutter shock up to 90% when shooting. So, there is no harm in trying this camera this year.
