Review: Panasonic SC-HTB01 Soundbar Aids Hearing For Games
Panasonic isn’t exactly known for its gaming expertise, but it has been known for decades as an expert at developing excellent sounding audio equipment, often at a very good value. In that tradition, the company’s recently introduced the SoundSlayer Gaming Speaker (SC-HTB01), which impressed us…
Panasonic Reveals Flagship JZ2000 Series 4K OLED TVs
Panasonic is introducing as part of its virtual CES 2021 presentations a flagship 4K OLED TV series, model JZ2000, which features new Artificial Intelligence (AI) picture and sound processing, and depending on retailer reaction, U.S. marketing representatives told us the company might consider making it…
Firmware Update To Bring Lumix S1H Expanded HDR Capability
Panasonic said Monday evening that is will release a firmware update program supporting its Lumix S1H full-frame mirrorless camera to enhance its performance and usability. The update, which was first discussed last September, is the result of a collaboration between Panasonic and Atomos, a global…
Panasonic Showcases 4K Camcorders, 4K OLED TVs
Panasonic North America introduced at CES 2020 three of the industry’s smallest and lightest 4K/60p camcorders designed for pro-level video recording and a next-generation 4K OLED TV series using a new pro-caliber panel design. Unfortunately for U.S. enthusiasts, the company’s new 4K Ultra HD OLED…
Panasonic Unveils Lumix S1H 6K Full-Frame DSLM
Panasonic introduced Friday its pro-level Lumix S1H Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) camera equipped with a full-frame image sensor and the ability to record video at up to 6K/24p (3:2 aspect ratio) resolution. The Lumix S1H, which is making its debut at 2019 Cine Gear…
New Fox Disc To Support Dolby Vision And HDR10+
Now under control of Disney, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment this week played Switzerland in its handling of the dynamic metadata HDR profile competition by announcing the upcoming release of the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc of Fox’s CGI animated sci-fi title Alita: Battle Angel….
Panasonic Unveils Lumix G95 4K Mirrorless Camera
Panasonic introduced Friday the Lumix G95 ruggedly-designed digital single lens mirrorless camera, which will be the successor to the company’s popular G85 model. The Lumix G95 will hit retail in May at a $1,200 suggested retail price with a Lumix G 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power…
Does Samsung’s Blu-ray Withdrawl Doom Discs?
Despite the recently announced decision by Samsung to end further introductions of Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray players in the U.S. market, companies still supporting the formats tell HD Guru that physical media, and specifically 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, isn’t dead yet. Conversely, more pessimistic…
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