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The DMC-GH3 offers a wide variety of options to choose to match your shooting situation and style, including adaptors, microphone and flash with wireless compatible. The DMW-MA1 Mount Adaptor makes it possible to use a wide range of lenses meeting the Four Thirds System standard, an open standard for DSLM camera design and development. These accessories let you further upgrade the system according to your shooting style and preference.
Battery Grip
The ergonomically designed Battery Grip DMW-BGGH3 gives the DMC-GH3 longer battery life of more than 1,000 pictures when using 2 batteries*. It offers comfortable grip and easy handling even in vertical shooting. Three dedicated buttons for exposure, ISO and WB are equipped in addition to the release button on the top as well as the front / rear dials to be used just in the same way of using the camera the DMC-GH3. This is also splash / dustproof design.
* One in a camera and another in a battery grip
• Battery pack (DMW-BLF19) and battery grip (DMW-BGGH3) are sold separately.
• Battery grip (DMW-BGGH3) can also be used as a grip for vertical shooting without mounting a battery.
• Power source: DC 7.2 V (DMW-BLF19)
• Number of pictures that can be recorded* (approx.):
1,000 pictures (when 2 batteries are used)
500 pictures (when 1 battery is used)
• Dimensions (approx.): (W x H x D) 129.8 x 39.5 x 63.3mm (excluding the projecting parts)
• Weight (approx.): 267g (with the battery), 190g
• Dust-proof and splash-proof: Yes
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
• Operating humidity: 10 to 80%RH
* These are Panasonic recording condition when connected to the DMC-GH3.
You may only record less number of pictures depending on the condition of use.
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The plug-in power type external microphone the DMW-MS2 with windjammer enables high quality audio recording. Directional control stereo / shotgun is switchable in the menu. The holder is designed with vibrational absorption mechanism. It is designed with metal to offer a sophisticated look. This advanced external mic suppresses the camera's motor noise and handling noise, to capture the sound that you're aiming for.
• Electret condensor type microphone
• Directionality characteristics: ultra-directional (GUN) + uni-directional (STEREO)
• Frequency response: 80 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: -35 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
• SN ratio: 70 dB
• Cable: Mini plug (φ 3.5mm / gold coating / 4-pole / L type) and cable (length approx. 220mm / 0.7 feet)
• Dimensions (approx.): (W x H x D) 31 x 90 x 214mm (excluding the cable portion)
• Weight (approx.): 133g (main unit)
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
• Operating humidity: 35 to 80%RH
The GN36 (ISO100･m) flash complies with useful bounce lighting. A wireless capability is handy for multiple-flash shooting. The LED light is especially useful for video shooting. Charging is fast at only about 2 seconds, to provide comfortable and easy flash shots.
• LED lighting for video recording
• Wireless flash control capable
• Swivel head for free bounce lighting
• TTL metering
• FP emission capable
The DMW-FL220 is a compact and lightweight external flash with TTL automatic light adjustment. It emits light at an intensity of up to GN22, and covers 24mm wide angle of view (35mm camera equivalent). Good for the scenes when the light intensity of the built-in flash is insufficient*. Operation synchronizes with the flash control of the camera including red-eye reduction and slow sync.
* Flash ability varies depending on shooting distance.
• TTL metering
Features a high-performance, high-intensity flash with automatic light adjustment, enabling flash shots up to GN50 intensity. The wide panel covers 16mm wide angle of view (35mm camera equivalent). Bounce photography is also possible, as you can rotate the light-emitting face 97° vertically and 270° horizontally. An FP TTL AUTO mode that repeatedly emits high-speed FP flashes makes it possible to use the flash even at fast shutter speeds. You can also set the camera to take a variety of flash shots, such as red-eye reduction, slow sync.
• TTL metering
• FP emission capable
• Swivel head for free bounce lighting
Spare batteries for more shooting enjoyment.
• Lithium-ion battery
• 7.2V, 1,860mAh*, 13.4Wh
* Minimum Capacity Rating will be indicated on battery body based on the IEC standard [IEC61960] which issued by International Electrotechnical Commission.
• Batteries made by other companies which have been certified by Panasonic may be used with these units, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries. • Exercise care when purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among those sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before purchasing. • Please confirm the latest information about batteries on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/info/battery.html
(This website is in English only.)
For extended indoor use.
*1 The AC cable differs depending on the region.
*2 Requires DC Coupler DMW-DCC12.
For extended indoor use.
* Requires AC Adaptor DMW-AC8.
Allows remote operation of the shutter button when, for example, you are using a tripod. With shutter lock for bulb exposures.
• Cable length : 1.5m
• Bulb lock function
Connect to your TV to view still and motion images in HD size. The DMC-GH3 is also capable of image output via an optional mini HDMI cable to the external monitor even in a video recording.
• Cable length: 1.5m
This carrying case is compact and stylish, and accommodates the DMC-GH3 without dismounting the LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm/F2.8 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. or LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. The carrying case ensures ease of carrying the DMC-GH3 and protects the DMC-GH3 from damage.
• Dimensions (approx.): (W x H x D) 170 x 205 x 110mm
• Weight (approx.): 200g (excluding the strap)
• Standard accessory: Strap
• The DMC-GH3 with kit lens
• Other tiny accessories (battery, SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards)
A stylish flap-type camera bag with zippered pocket offering a variety of color – blue, beige and red. Movable partitions are provided inside. The camera bag can accommodate the DMC-GH3 with a lens mounted to it, and some small accessories.
• Dimensions (approx.): (W x H x D) 340 x 200 x 140mm
• Weight (approx.): 422g
• The DMC-GH3 with kit lens
• An interchangeable lens
• Other small accessories (external flash, filters, etc.)
This camera bag with an impressive contrast of red and black is stylish and incorporates a fastener that opens and closes with ease. Movable partitions are provided inside. The camera bag can accommodate the DMC-GH3 with a lens mounted to it, and some small accessories.
• Dimensions (approx.):
(W x H x D) 310 x 180 x 115mm
• Weight (approx.): 414g
• The DMC-GH3 with kit lens
• An interchangeable lens
• Other small accessories (external flash, filters, etc.)
This camera bag incorporates a fastener that opens and closes with ease. Movable partitions and small pockets are provided inside. Furthermore, three small pockets are provided outside. The camera bag can accommodate the DMC-GH3 with a lens mounted to it and a small accessory by removing the partition.
• Dimensions (approx.):
(W x H x D) 250 x 165 x 120mm
• Weight (approx.): 300g
• The DMC-GH3 with kit lens
• An interchangeable lens
• Other small accessories (external flash, battery, etc.)
This leather carrying bag can accommodate the DMC-GH3 with a lens mounted to it, an interchangeable lens and small accessories. It has a high-quality black leather design that matches the design of the DMC-GH3.
• Dimensions (approx.):
(W x H x D) 310 x 210 x 140mm
• Weight (approx.): 740g
• The DMC-GH3 with kit lens
• An interchangeable lens
• Other small accessories (external flash, battery, etc.)
This strap of stylish-type is processed so that it will not easily slip from the shoulder. 4 colors are selectable*.
* Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the optional accessories that are available in your market.
• Size: Length 680mm (excluding the front-end strap) x Attachment belt width 9.5mm
• Weight (approx.): 32g
This mesh type strap is specially treated to keep it from slipping off the shoulder, with a length that fits diagonally across the torso. 2 colors are selectable*.
* Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the optional accessories that are available in your market.
• Size: Length 1,590mm (overall length) x 1,010mm (excluding the front-end strap) x Attachment belt width 9.5mm
• Weight (approx.): 37g
This strap of mesh type is processed so that it will not slip from the shoulder.
• Size: Length 680mm (excluding the front-end strap) x Attachment belt width 9.5mm
• Weight (approx.): 40g
This strap of mesh type is processed so that it will not slip from the shoulder.
• Size: Length 1,010mm (edge from the edge of joint part) x installation belt width 9.5mm
• Weight (approx.): 40g
This leather strap with a high-class design matching the DMC-GH3 is processed so that it will not slip from the shoulder.
• Size: Length 660mm (excluding the front-end strap) x Attachment belt width 9.5mm
• Weight (approx.): 31g
The strap is made of genuine, high-quality leather. It has a narrow width, and is specially treated to keep it from slipping off the shoulder. 3 colors are selectable*.
* Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the optional accessories that are available in your market.
• Size: Length 640mm (excluding the front-end strap) x Attachment belt width 9.5mm
• Weight (approx.): 26g
The strap is made of genuine, high-quality leather. It has a narrow width, and is specially treated to keep it from slipping off the shoulder. 4 colors are selectable*.
* Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the optional accessories that are available in your market.
• Size: Length 870mm (excluding the front-end strap) x Attachment belt width 6.0mm
• Weight (approx.): 40g
The strap is made of genuine, high-quality leather. The wide design causes less strain to the shoulder, and the more it is used, the more comfortably it will fit.
• Size: Length 695mm (excluding the front-end strap) x Attachment belt width 10mm
• Weight (approx.): 38g
| Compatibility* | DMW-GWC1 | DMW-GTC1 | DMW-GMC1 | DMW-GFC1 |
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| LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. |
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* As of April 24, 2013.
The DMW-GWC1 increases the focal distance by 0.79x*. When attaching this lens to the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. or LUMIX G 14mm/F2.5 ASPH., it extends the focal length of wide-end from 14mm to 11mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28mm to 22mm).
• Lens construction: 3 elements in 3 groups
• Magnification: 0.79x
- LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
• Focal length: f=11mm (35mm camera equivalent: 22mm)*
- LUMIX G 14mm/F2.5 ASPH.
• Focal length: f=11mm (35mm camera equivalent: 22mm)
* For the use with the interchangeable lens H-PS14042, Wide Conversion Lens(DMW-GWC1) is designed to offer guaranteed image quality when the zoom position of interchangeable lens is set at its wide-end.
The DMW-GTC1 increases the focal distance of LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. by 2x*. This extends the focal length of tele-end from 42mm to 84mm (35mm camera equivalent: 84mm to 168mm) by just attaching it to the front of the lens.
• Lens construction: 6 elements in 4 groups
• Focal length: f=84mm (35mm camera equivalent: 168mm)*
• Magnification: 2x
* DMW-GTC1 can be used at only tele side.
When attaching the DMW-GMC1 to the lens, you get as close as 0.16m (LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.) / 0.14m (LUMIX G 14mm/F2.5 ASPH.) to your subject*.
• Lens construction: 3 elements in 2 groups
- LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
• Maximum image magnification: x 0.35 (Tele)
• Closest focusing distance: 0.16m (0.52ft) (Wide), 0.18m (0.59ft) (Tele)
- LUMIX G 14mm/F2.5 ASPH.
• Maximum image magnification: x 0.14
• Closest focusing distance: 0.14m (0.46ft)
* Closest focusing distance. Longest focusing distance is 0.26m with LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. and 0.23m with LUMIX G 14mm/F2.5 ASPH.
When attaching the DMC-GFC1 to the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. or LUMIX G 14mm/F2.5 ASPH., it extends a diagonal angle of view to 120-degree*.
• Lens construction: 3 elements in 3 groups
- LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
• Focal length: f=10.5mm (35mm camera equivalent: 21mm)*
• Diagonal angle of view: 120°*
- LUMIX G 14mm/F2.5 ASPH.
• Focal length: f=10.5mm (35mm camera equivalent: 21mm)
• Diagonal angle of view: 120°
* For the use with the interchangeable lens H-PS14042, Fisheye Conversion Lens(DMW-GFC1) is designed to offer guaranteed image quality when the zoom position of interchangeable lens is set at its wide-end.
• LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S.
• LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.
• LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm / F4.0-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S.
• LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm / F2.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.
• LUMIX G 14mm / F2.5 ASPH.
• LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH.
• LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm / F1.4 ASPH.
• LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.
• LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.
• LUMIX G VARIO 45-150mm / F4.0-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.
• LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.
• LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm / F2.8 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S.*1
• LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S.
• LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm / F2.8 / POWER O.I.S.
• LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm / F4.0-5.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.*2
• LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.
*1 Bundled lens in the DMC-GH3A.
*2 Bundled lens in the DMC-GH3H.
The circular PL Filter prevents shadowing in the four corners and has a thin design that is ideal for digital camera lenses. This eliminates glare to capture the vivid blues of skies and fresh greens of trees, as well as removing reflections when shooting through glass. The use of this genuine product is recommended, because vignetting may result from other types of PL filters.
• Filter size: 37mm
• Filter size: 46mm
• Filter size: 52mm
• Filter size: 58mm
• Filter size: 62mm
• Filter size: 67mm
The ND Filter lets you use a slow shutter speed even in bright outdoor scenes, and reduces the light intensity when you want to use a fully open aperture. It is handy, for example, for capturing the flow of a waterfall or using a slow shutter speed under strong sunlight.
• Filter size: 37mm
• Dimming: ND8 (3 shutter speed stops)
• Filter size: 46mm
• Dimming: ND8 (3 shutter speed stops)
• Filter size: 52mm
• Dimming: ND8 (3 shutter speed stops)
• Filter size: 58mm
• Dimming: ND8 (3 shutter speed stops)
• Filter size: 62mm
• Dimming: ND8 (3 shutter speed stops)
Prevents the lens from being scratched. Provided with a special multi-coating for the suppression of flare and ghost images.
• Filter size: 37mm
• Filter size: 46mm
• Filter size: 52mm
• Filter size: 58mm
• Filter size: 62mm
• Filter size: 67mm
The attachment type (band fit) Zoom Lever DMW-ZL1 helps smooth zooming in movie recording with its high torque that requires only approx. 70% physical power.
It also supports easy zooming even when the camera is mounted on a tripod.
Compatible with the following lenses*. H-F007014 / H-HS12035 / H-FS014042 / H-FS014045 / H-FS14140 / H-VS014140 / H-HS35100 / H-FS45150 / H-FS045200 / H-FS100300.
* As of April 24, 2013.
• Dimensions: Approx. 73mm diameter (when equipped with the LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S., not including projections)
• Weight: Approx. 7g
* The DMW-BDC1 is also bundled with the DMC-GH3/GH3A/GH3H.
DMW-LFC37 is available for the 37mm diameter lens*.
DMW-LFC46 is available for the 46mm diameter lenses*.
DMW-LFC52 is available for the 52mm diameter lenses*.
DMW-LFC58 is available for the 58mm diameter lenses*.
DMW-LFC62 is available for the 62mm diameter lens*.
DMW-LFC67 is available for the 67mm diameter lens*.
* Each lens comes bundled with a lens cap that matches its maximum diameter.
* The DMW- LRC1 is also bundled with all LUMIX G lenses and LEICA DG lenses.
The DMW-MA1 is required for the mounting of lenses meeting the Four Thirds System. The use of Mount Adaptor takes advantage of various functions of the DMC-GH3.
• Body-side mount: Micro Four Thirds mount
• Lens-side mount: Four Thirds mount
• Dimensions
Maximum diameter: Approx. 71mm (2 13/16q)
Overall length: Approx. 24mm (1")
Mass (weight): Approx. 87g (3.07oz)
The DMW-MA2M is developed under support of the Leica Camera AG making it possible to attach Leica M lenses on the DMC-GH3. This adaptor also allows users to use the movable MF assist function which enlarges the selected area when focusing manually.
The compatibility information of Leica M lenses is on
http://panasonic.jp/support/
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• Body-side mount: Micro Four Thirds mount
• Lens-side mount: LEICA M mount
• Dimensions
Maximum diameter: Approx. 61mm (2 7/16q)
Overall length: Approx. 13mm (9/16q)
Mass (weight): Approx. 60g (2.12oz)
The DMW-MA3R is developed under support of the Leica Camera AG making it possible to attach Leica R lenses on the DMC-GH3. This adaptor also allows users to use the movable MF assist function which enlarges the selected area when focusing manually.
The compatibility information of Leica R lenses is on
http://panasonic.jp/support/
global/cs/dsc/connect/
mrma.html
• Body-side mount: Micro Four Thirds mount
• Lens-side mount: LEICA R mount
• Dimensions
Maximum diameter: Approx. 67mm (2 11/16q)
Overall length: Approx. 33mm (1 5/16q)
Mass (weight): Approx. 90g (3.17oz)
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• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only in equipment that is compatible with their respective formats.
• If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site.
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• The DMC-GH3 is compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards.
• Four Thirds™ and Micro Four Thirds™, and Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries.
• LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. LEICA D lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been certified by Leica Camera AG based on the company's quality standards.
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