![]() ![]() The back of the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II is also replete with large number of buttons, but most of them are located on the right hand side for easy one-handed operation. It’s something we’ve seen before from other bridge camera manufacturers, and is implemented well here, being located in a handy position to be reached naturally. Once located, release the button to zoom back to the previous focal length to continue photographing your subject. If you’re shooting at long focal lengths and the subject disappears out of the frame, you can hold down this button and the lens will zoom out, allowing you to re-find your subject. By default, the bottom of these three buttons accesses the new Zoom Compose Assist function, which is very handy. On the side of the lens barrel is a further three function buttons which can also be assigned functions as you see fit. An obvious choice could be to use it to extend the lens itself, but you can also assign functions such as exposure compensation, sensitivity, and even Filter Effect. As well as single shot and continuous shooting, this is also where you’ll find 4K Photo, Post Focus and self-timer options.Īlso found on the top plate are a couple of customisable function buttons, and dual control dials for adjust various settings depending on the shooting mode you’re in (the most common being shutter speed and aperture).Īround the lens barrel you’ll find a ring which can be customised to control various settings depending on your preference. On the left of the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II's top plate is another dial, which you can use to select drive mode. Flicking the switch into the on position automatically extends the lens out from its compressed position. When the FZ1000 II is off, the lens contracts back into the body to make it slightly more compact. Around the mode dial is the camera’s on/off switch. On the top of the FZ1000 II is a mode dial which contains a range of modes including fully automatic, scene, panorama and manual and semi-semi-automatic modes. Not only is the size and shape comparable to a mirrorless camera, but Panasonic has used an extremely similar button layout and configuration to its G series of Micro Four Thirds models. While it has the overall impression of a DSLR or mirrorless camera with a lens attached, the FZ1000 II ould be compared to having a mirrorless camera with several different lenses in your bag, making it ideal for those who want the flexibility of multiple focal lengths, while travelling light. It uses a chunky grip, with a textured coating that makes it very comfortable to hold. At first glance it would be easy to mistake the camera for one of Panasonic’s compact system cameras, or even an entry-level DSLR. The Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II uses an extremely similar design to its outgoing predecessor, the FZ1000. Other features offered by the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II include 4K Video, and, as is standard for all current Lumix cameras, 4K Photo, 12fps shooting, a 2.36-million dot OLED electronic viewfinder and USB charging.Īt the time of writing, the Panasonic FZ1000 II retails for around £769 / $899, making it around £100 / $100 cheaper than the FZ2000. Zoom Compose Assist has also been added to help when shooting with longer focal lengths. ![]() Touch-sensitivity has been added to the screen’s spec sheet, Bluetooth is now available as well as Wi-Fi, plus there have been some changes made to the button layout. ![]() More of an incremental upgrade from the original FZ1000 than a complete overhaul, the sensor, processor and lens are the same. A super-zoom camera featuring a one-inch 20 megapixel sensor and a 16x optical zoom lens offering an equivalent of 25-400mm, the FZ1000 II is designed to appeal to holidaying photographers who want to travel (relatively) light. Announced in February 2019, the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II bridge camera follows on from the FZ1000, but sits below the FZ2000. ![]()
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