In the last few years, there has been an increase in what is known to be the ' Compact System Camera'. It is a handy term, and a wide range of video cameras, in which not all in reality are actually compact. See, there are two classifications in it. On the one hand, I have seen CSCs that are made without electornic viewfinders, which live up to their name of compact.
The latest addition to my set of cameras I made was the GH3. It is the first Lumix interchangeable lens camera. It comes with an option of integrated Wi-Fi connectivity. This feature is becoming a must have for all the recent digital camera to be launched.
So it's actually good that the GH3 had made itself future proof as far as technology is concerned. Getting back to the Wif-Fi feature of the Gh3, I must confess it has changed my experience of saving and sharing my videos to a great extent. With the built-in feature I send my videos directly to my PC, or many a times also take their backup in the cloud without using any lead for the same. Doesn't that sound great?
In addition to this feature, when the Lumix link app is downloaded, which is very easily and freely available on the Play Store and Apple App Store, the camera can be controlled from a remote place, using a smartphone.
What makes it so speacial for videogrpahy:
- Some features which are only found in high end video cameras.
- It has high bit rate recording formats (which is up to 72Mbps)
- Has a resolution of 1920x1080 video frame, which rates up to 60 frames per second.
- Has a special heat-dispersing desing, making long hours of videography possible.
- Suitable for all category of videographers- beginners, advanced and professional users.
Go through some of the special features of the video camera that makes it worth a buy:
- It has a mognesium alloy body, which makes it dust and splash proof.
- It has an ISO of 200-12800, which is an extended verson of ISO 125-256000.
- It has an AF speed of 0.07 seconds.
- The mic socket and headphone socket is just 3.5mm
- It can be controlled by an Android and IOS application using Wi-Fi.
- It allows a 6 fps continous shooting.
- It is a very capable and sensible camera, Quick focus and has a good burst shooting rate. It is very popular among the videographers. If video capturing is the major concer, then I shall suggest GH3 over other camers.
Comparison to the competitors like Samsung Galaxy:
- Of course I do not think it has gone to the extent to outshining the Samsung Galaxy camera, which includes a 3G and Android, which is almost a mobile phone like interface.
- There are a few drawbacks like being costlier and laging the competition in spite of high ISOs. Also, the EVF becomes choppy in the low light.
Conclusion: It is ideal for video making. So I would conclude saying that it might not be the best of cameras, but it makes for an excellent video camera for all the video enthusiasts.