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If you’ve enjoyed Panasonic’s previous two mirrorless camera systems, the GH1 and GH2 (pictured above), you’re probably curious as to what the company might have to offer as far as the GH3 is concerned. While these are hardly the official specs, the folks at 43Rumors have allegedly managed to get their hands on the specs of the upcoming GH3 via a “trusted” source.

Like we said, these are not the official specs since it has not be announced yet, but there is the chance that they could be real. In any case we suggest you take this with a grain of salt for now, but you can check out the full spec list after the break and let us know how plausible these specs are! (more…)

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Panasonic‘s new GH3 is expected to be at Photokina later this month, but ahead of its appearance there, it seems that a spec list for the camera has leaked. The leaked list comes courtesy of 43Rumors, which has given us details on the Panasonic GH3 quite a few times in the past. 43Rumors claims that these specifications come from a trusted source, so the list we have posted after the jump might just be the line up of hardware and features the GH3 will launch with.

Still, it’s always best to take things like this with a grain of salt, regardless of how trustworthy the sources may be. A leaked list like this is hardly confirmation from Panasonic, but we do have to say that if it’s accurate, then the GH3 will be launching with some sexy specs. The rumors have said that this is a camera worth checking out after it launches, and apparently Panasonic wants the GH3 to hold its own against other high-end DSLR APS-C cameras.

In order to do that, it’s going to have to be packing some really solid features and hardware, and with that goal, Panasonic has its work cut out for it. Take a look at the full list of leaked specs:

• 16 Megapixel “Wide dynamic range” CMOS Sensor
• New Venus 7 engine
• Electronic shutter
• ISO 100-12.800
• 6fps
• Fastest AF of any interchangeable lens system camera
• Video Bitrate 50Mbps (72Mbps ALL-I)
• 30p/25p in MP4, MOV and AVCHD
• 3.5 Mic in
• Built-in stereo mic
• Audio out
• PC control
• Time Code
• 1740k OLED LVF, Touch Monitor OLED 610k.
• External battery grip
• Wifi with remote control through iOS and Android Applications
• External XLR accessory
• Focus Peaking
• Interval shooting and slow motion. Slow Movie extension (40%, 50%, 80%) Fast 160 / 200 / 300%
• Magnesium alloy body. Body is bigger than the Panasonic GH2.

The price of the GH3 is still unknown, but don’t expect it be cheap while sporting those specs. An interesting thing to note is that 43Rumors says this spec list has a “81-99% chance” of being correct, so take that how you will. As stated above, Panasonic is expected the have the GH3 at Photokina (which kicks off on September 18), so we may not have much longer to wait until we find out if this spec list is legitimate.

Panasonic GH3 specs leak ahead of Photokina is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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If you were thinking of getting a Panasonic notebook with the ability to beat the elements in a high-powered next-generation build, now’s you’re opportunity. The Toughbook 19 has been updated by Panasonic with Ivy Bridge processors and Intel Turbo Boost Technology this week, bringing the machine up to the current wave of future-ready PCs. This notebook will be ready to work with you anywhere, be it in the line of fire in the military or right down deep and dirty in your law enforcement job.

This machine will now be working with the same MIL-STD-810G and IP65 certified durability standards with Intel’s new 3rd generation processor line inside. The Toughbook 19 will be working with an Intel Core i5-3320M vProTM processor (up to 3.3GHz) with Intel Turbo Boost Technology right out of the box. You’ll also be seeing expanded storage and an updated touchpad for a much more responsive experience!

Expanded storage will bring you up to a 500GB 7200rpm hard drive with shock-mounted flex-connect with quick release. This unit now has 10% more battery life, bringing it up to 10 hours of standard work. There’s an added USB 3.0 port as well as a new ambient light sensor with automatic backlight shut-off – this also adding to your battery life in the field.

This new unit features a new and improves battery calibration tool that’s able to run in the background so you can use the computer at the same time, and the touchpad responsiveness increase comes from the addition of Interlink’s VersaPad. You’ll be tapping all night long with great results! This unit will cost you an estimated street price of $3,549 USD and comes with a three-year limited warranty, parts and labor. Pick it up right this minute!

Panasonic Toughbook 19 gets Ivy Bridge boost is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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While it might not be as huge as the Super Hi Vision panel lingering in the same darkened theater, Panasonic’s new 103-inch demonstration display has the ability to offer up a 3D view to five different viewers — as long as they’re in the right visual sweet spot. The effect is subtle, natural, although colors felt little bit muted compared to the 145-inch prototype, with the demo videos drawing us in to its demo reel, rather than pushing out an image. The plasma display panel prototype is also glasses-free, with the 4K2K screen able to push out enough pixels to offer these multiple viewing angles. Again, there’s no substitute for being there yourself.

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Panasonic’s foray into the mirrorless digital camera realm continues with the Lumix DMC-G5, where you will find this mirrorless shooter sporting a viewfinder that has been integrated into a rather small and light body, and this particular camera is tipped to be released this coming September 13th in Japan. Sporting a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 does seem to be shaping up to be a pretty decent Micro Four Thirds offering – on paper, at least.

Other hardware specifications include full HD movie recording capability, a Touch Pad AF for easy focusing so that you can concentrate more on framing the shot, an “eye sensor AF” feature, an SDXC memory card slot, a 3″ LCD monitor at the back and of course, the ability for you to hook this puppy up to other Micro Four Thirds lenses in your collection that will increase your chances of capturing some really stunning shots. Any takers for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5? No idea on its international pricing though. [Press Release]

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