Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3K 16 MP with Cinematic Full HD Video

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3K is the undisputed king of video quality among digital mirrorless cameras.  Well, maybe except for the Blackmagic Cinema Camera, but that's a purposely built video camera.

This camera is actually quite good for movie-making when paired with the right lens and external microphone which can be mounted through the hot shoe.   Its die-cast, magnesium alloy body is small and lightweight, but the GH3 is rugged, weather-sealed, and suited for "run and gun" video shoots out in the field.

The camera also comes loaded with a comprehensive array of advanced video tools and features, typically found on professional-level cameras, that make it not only a more-than-capable option for videographers, but also a bargain-priced one.

Most professional users and reviews concluded it as a pro-level video camera.  The still image quality also rivals the flagship MFT camera from Olympus, OM-D E-M5, as it is in fact flagship MFT camera from Panasonic.

This amazing still/video camera originally retailed for $1,299 not too long ago, but it can be had for under $1,000 today.

Features:

• 1080/60p for slow-mo at the highest HD resolution
• Larger range of recording codecs
• Articulated screen (saves your back big time)
• OLED display technology
• Built in EVF usable during recording
• Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds mount
• Full-time auto-focus, AF tracking silent optical image stabilisation in video mode with compatible Micro Four Thirds lenses
• Uncompressed clean HDMI output at full 1080p, does not drop when you hit record
• Much higher resolution and detail
• MUCH less moire and aliasing
• Ex-tele crop mode, with better image quality than the one on the 600D and 700D
• Timecode
• Headphone socket
• Extensive manual audio control
• Speed Booster adapter coming July for full Canon EF / EFS lens support, 1 extra stop low light and effective Super 35mm sensor size