Flash, lens, microphone and battery grip for the Panasonic GH3

Along with the professional camera Panasonic Lumix GH3 brings an accessory package to the market, which fortifies the DSLM camera for all applications. Besides a new splash-proof zoom Lumix GX Vario 35-100mm/F2, 8/Power OIS, Panasonic DMW-flash before the system FL360L, the battery grip DMW-BGGH3 with vertical shutter release and the stereo and directional microphone DMW-MS2. As mentioned several other lenses at Photokina presented itself draws the new GX Vario 35-100mm above all by its maximum aperture of F2, 8 from across the entire zoom range.

The GX Vario 35-100mm/F2, 8/Power OIS is a premium lens of the X-series and, as such high standards for image quality, detail and contrast. It consists of 18 elements in 13 groups along with two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens and a UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) are included to prevent chromatic aberration and distortion. The nano-coating with extra-low refractive index suppress ghosting and flare. If the aperture of the lens is not enough, engages the Power OIS (Optical Image Stabilizer), which compensates for camera shake, according to Panasonic particularly effective at low frequency and so shooting with longer times in a private sale in the twilight or indoors without flash allows. A stepper motor drives the internal focusing, in harmony with the High Speed ​​Precision Contrast AF system of LUMIX G DSLM current cameras. The total length of the lens of 99.9 mm, therefore, does not change. With its metal mount with rubber ring holds the GX Vario 35-100mm/F2, 8/Power OIS from some and is also protected from dust and moisture. The minimum focusing distance of the lens is 85 cm. It will come in November 2012 for 1,300 euros in the trade.

The battery grip DMW-BGGH3 increases the capacity of the GH3 to over 1,000 pictures (with EVF and extra camera battery). It features an additional shutter button for vertical shooting and three buttons for exposure, ISO and white balance. The front and rear wheel of the camera are also present on the handle. As camera and lens and the battery grip is dust and splash-proof. The battery grip will cost 330 euros.

The enormous power of video, Panasonic GH3 to the external stereo and directional microphone DMW-MS2. It provides a windbreak and can be between stereo and directional microphone back and forth. So that the camera operator does not cause noise, Panasonic has equipped the MS2 with a vibration absorber to the bracket. It is available for 350 Euro.

The optional accessories of the GH3 is the external flash DMW-FL360L erPanasonic BGGH3: supplemented [Photo Panasonic]. Enables bounce flash and can be controlled wirelessly. GH3 has the necessary connections to. The flash recycle time is about two seconds, the guide number of 36 (ISO 100 / m). An LED allows people to use when shooting video. The flash FL360FL costs 330 euros.