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Panasonic FZ1000 II

Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Features:

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Description

The FZ1000 II features a superzoom focal length range of 25-400mm equivalent. It features a new Zoom Compose Assist function that automatically zooms out so that you can quickly locate your subject and recompose.

With a 1 inch sensor the FZ1000 is a step up from your smart phone camera, and offers good low light and color depth performance for wildlife, sports, and everyday shooting.

Pros:

  • Compact and lightweight
  • Focal range is excellent
  • Shoots macro
  • Features a 5-axis hybrid optical image stabilizer.

Cons:

  • Not weathersealed

Lens Specifications

Fixed Lens
Focal Range (35mm equivalent) Min: 25
Focal Range (35mm equivalent) Max: 400
Max Aperture: 2.8
Max Aperture Additional Details: F2.8-F.4

Screen and Viewfinder

LCD: Fully articulating LCD (selfie)
Touch Screen
Electronic Viewfinder

Photo

RAW Type: RW2
Max Continuous Shooting Speed: 12 fps
Min Shutter Speed: 1/16000
Max Shutter Speed: 60
Bulb
Bulb Time:

Bulb time up to approximately 120 seconds

Video

Max Video Resolution:
3840x2160 (UHD 4K)
Max Movie Frame Rate: 120 fps
Movie Recording Limit: 29 mins.
File Format: AVCHD, MP4
Video Compression: H.264
Audio Format: AAC

Exposure

Min ISO: 80
Max ISO: 25600
Highlight Alert Display (images)
Zebra Display (movies)
Exposure Modes:
  • Program
  • Aperture priority
  • Shutter priority
  • Manual

Focus

Focus Modes AF-S (Single-Shot AF), AF-C (Continuous AF), Manual Focus, AF-F - Continuous focus adjustment based on subject movement but when the shutter is pressed halfway, the focus is locked
Human Eye/Face Detection
Focus Peaking: Yes
# of Focus Points: 49

Physical Features

Recording Media: SDXC/SDHC/SD, UHS-1
Width: 136 mm
Height: 97 mm
Depth: 132 mm
Weight (incl. battery): 808 grams
Battery Life (# of shots): 350
Bluetooth
Dedicated Movie Button
External Microphone Jack
Built in Flash
HDMI Micro Connector Type D
Hot Shoe
USB Charging
Wi-Fi

Special Features

Digital Zoom: 4
Image Stabilization: Electronic, Optical
Filters:

Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine