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[ibmman]

This photo actually made me gasp: It's a panasonic digital camera compatible with the new four-thirds system- so effectively pretty close to an SLR quality-wise, because it's a decent sized sensor. That wouldn't be too notable by itself, there's already a bunch of four-thirds compatible cameras and lenses out. The thing with this one is that it can record 1080P at 24 frames per second, or 720P video at 60 frames per second, and as shown in the photo, you can conveniently attach an external mic to it for better audio! Fully AVCHD compliant. So that's a camera with good photo ability, and video that is going to be better than your average $300 camcorder (the sensor is so much larger that low-light performance should be much better, with less noise). It's also got a much better lens than your average camcorder.

I hereby declare that this camera will be pure pwnage when it is released. That's pretty much exactly the combination of features I've always been looking for, and it's even relatively compact considering (one of the highlights of the four-thirds format). Perfect for anyone wanting SLR quality, but who doesn't want to take around two cameras, or lose the flexibility that a compact or a camcorder has with video recording.

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[suzuka-lee.livejournal.com]

Lol I like your entry title. I want a new camera too. I love my old one, but its just too damn slow when taking photos, so they almost always come out blurry from tiny hand movements or from any movement on the part of the subject.