Outdoor Photography

February 2018 Outdoor Photography 89

Panasonic LUMIX G9

With its 20.3MP Digital Live MOS sensor and no low-pass fi lter,

the LUMIX G9 captures the equivalent of an ast onishing 80MP

images in its new high-resolution mode – the highest pict ure

quality in Panasonic camera hist ory. Alongside its 4K video recording,

another key feature of this fl agship compact syst em camera is its

20 frames per second shooting rate with full-time AF, making it ideal

for wildlife and nature photographers wanting to photograph fast -

moving subject s.

Guide price £1,499 (body only)

panasonic.com

YI 360 VR camera

A pocket-sized camera able to shoot 360° video in 5.7K at 30 frames per second,

the YI 360 VR has two Sony IMX377 image sensors and an Ambarella H2V95 chipset

to deliver sp ect acularly smooth, fully immersive footage. Superbly designed, the

portable camera fi ts into the palm of your hand and weighs just 170g.

Guide price £324.99

amazon.co.uk

Manfrott o Befree Advanced M-lock

Part of Manfrott o’s new range of compact tripods aimed squarely at

those who get their kicks from travelling and photographing the world, the

Befree Advanced includes the upgraded M-Lock technology for a fast

and easy to use locking mechanism when out on location. The new leg-

angle select ors help you to change shooting persp ect ives intuitively and

the 494 centre ball head allows quick and precise camera movements

when on the go. The 200PL-PRO plate has full compatibility with

Manfrott o RC2 and Arca Swiss-type head att achments.

Guide price £219.55

manfrott o.co.uk

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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-5 TOUGH

Designed to capture high quality images in challenging conditions, the

TG-5 has a 12MP CMOS sensor, a 25-100mm lens (with a new anti-fog

lens glass cover), 4K video capabilities (at 30 frames per second) and

full HD movie recording up to 120 frames per second. Waterproof to

depths of 15m, shockproof for drops of up to 2.1m and able to perform

at temperatures as low as -10°C this compact camera will withst and

even the toughest adventures.

Guide price £399

olympus.co.uk

nasonic.com

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