Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and the Interface Unit (pictures)
Although in body design the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 is nearly identical to its predecessor, the GH3, there's a lot more crammed into the GH4, and a new dock connects it to the rest of your video gear.
Lori Grunin
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.
Although in body design the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 is nearly identical to its predecessor, the GH3, there's a lot more crammed into the GH4, and a new dock connects it to the rest of your video gear.
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There's now a lock on the mode dial.
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The GH4's eyecup is bigger and comfier than the GH3's.
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The optional dock provides a full-size HDMI connector.
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The dock includes two XLR connectors (with phantom power) and SDI input jacks.
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You can control the mics from the back of the dock.
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There are quite a few contact points for the camera.