Press release —
Rutland Birdfair Welcomes Panasonic and its range of Lumix Cameras Perfect for Birding
Panasonic looks forward to making its 2nd appearance at The Rutland Birdfair, the biggest event for birds and wildlife enthusiasts. Photography has always been a big part of birding and Panasonic’s award winning portfolio of LUMIX cameras will be a welcomed addition to the show.
Panasonic will be showcasing a selection of LUMIX, LUMIX G and LUMIX G lenses that make it effortlessly simple for enthusiasts to capture stunning wildlife shots with ease.
Panasonic’s newly announced DMC-FZ1000 bridge camera with a large 1-inch sensor, 16x optical zoom and stunning 4K video recording capability will be available to explore. The DMC-FZ72 with its 20mm Ultra Wide Angle Lens with Super Telephoto 60x Optical Zoom is likely to be a popular option for bird enthusiasts looking to capture images unobtrusively. Panasonic’s DMC-FZ200 featuring a high-quality LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 25mm ultra wide-angle lens with a 24x optical zoom (35mm camera equivalent: 25-600mm) that achieves full range F2.8 will also be on the stand. Perfect for birding and wildlife, this model enables capturing a moving subject which is even in distant away clearly with fast shutter speed. Panasonic’s cameras will be on the stand mounted on tripods, supplied by Manfrotto, providing a real-life setting for many wildlife enthusiasts.
Panasonic’s team of experts will be running a number of product demonstrations throughout the day, including the DMC-GH4 which is perfect for photographers and videographers that want stunning image quality and 4K video capability in a compact and durable chassis. The DMC-FZ1000’s 4K video ability will also be demonstrated, along with the ability to take 8MP stills from the camera.
Located in the Optics Marquee, Panasonic’s bespoke stand
will be overlooking the lake, providing picturesque views for testing the
cameras. Panasonic will also have its 4K tablet on the stand to playback
images taken on the day in impressive quality.
Panasonic will be joined on the stand by well respected Amateur Photographer magazine, providing attendees with access to the editorial team for any essential camera questions. Attendees can also purchase copies of the magazine on the day. Panasonic’s LUMIX G Experience members can also enjoy an exclusive Amateur Photographer subscription offer of a 50% discount for 6 months, and a 4 week free trial of the iPad edition.
For a fun filled day out, The Rutland Bird Fair takes place on 15-17 August on Rutland Water Nature Reserve. Panasonic looks forward to welcoming visitors on Stand 3 in the Optics Marquee.
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Topics
- Science, technology
Categories
- lumix
- lumix g
About Panasonic
Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and engineering of electronic technologies and solutions for customers in residential, non-residential, mobility and personal applications. Since its founding in 1918, the company has expanded globally and now operates over 500 consolidated companies worldwide, recording consolidated net sales of 7.30 trillion yen (68 billion euros) for the year ended March 31, 2013. Committed to pursuing new value through innovation across divisional lines, the company strives to create a better life and a better world for its customers. For more information about Panasonic, please visit the company's website at http://panasonic.net/.
