Panasonic Lumix GH6
Last year’s Panasonic GH5 II was merely an appetizer: for would-be filmmakers who need a small camera with huge creative potential, the Panasonic GH6 is shaping up to be the main course. The new flagship in Panasonic’s Lumix G range of mirrorless cameras based on the Micro Four Thirds mount, the 25.2MP GH6 packs a dizzying array of movie skills into its compact body: 5.7K video at 60fps; Apple ProRes 422 HQ recording; 7.5 stops of image stabilization; 4-channel XLR audio recording; and a monitor that can be tilted in almost any direction. (Image credit: Future) There’s a lot more besides that here – including a cooling fan that ensures long recordings aren’t curtailed by overheating issues – and the overall impression from our hands-on time is that Panasonic has delivered another excellent hybrid camera with professional aspirations. A movable feast for filmmakers with limited space and a relatively limited budget, perhaps? Price and release date The Panasonic GH6 will be...