A couple of weeks ago we featured an article about Fujifilm’s
XA-2 CSC camera that appeared to be aimed at the growing selfie market.
Today, Panasonic release news of a new CSC model aimed also
at the selfie market.
The Lumix GF7 is a 16 megapixel, micro four thirds camera
that has the selfie straight at its heart.
The rear LCD is capable of being turned to face forward in the same
manner as the XA-2 and doing so initiates the ‘selfie’ mode of the camera. From here the camera’s soft skin and slimming
modes can be activated as wee as face detection auto shutter just to make sure
that you too can look like a vogue cover model.
For something a bit different the camera can be connected to
a smartphone via wi-fi to activate a jump shot mode where the camera will
automatically fire the shutter when you get to the optimum height of your jump.
The camera look has a retro feel to it which is accentuated
with a ‘leather feel’ grip. It also
features full HD video, time lapse and stop motion animation settings.
There are also plenty of digital filters for those looking
for an Instagram type look to their images with a choice of 22 including retro,
dynamic monochrome and toy camera effects.
Interestingly, the camera can be set to record the same image
twice. One with the filter applied and
one without.
The GF7 will be hitting UK stores in March and will cost
£429. It will be available in silver or
brown.
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