After several months of use, I can confidently say this device has become a permanent fixture on my desk—and not just because I’m too busy to unplug it. The voice dictation works impressively well, saving both time and keyboard wear, while the video quality is sharp enough to make even Monday morning Zoom calls look respectable.
Whether you’re conferencing or simply attempting to look professional from your home office, the performance is consistently reliable. As someone with over 25–30 years in the IT industry, I don’t hand out praise lightly—but in this case, it’s well deserved.
In short, this is an excellent choice for everyday office use. Logitech continues its long-standing tradition of delivering quality products—thankfully, without requiring an IT support ticket to get started.
If only every piece of tech behaved this well, IT departments everywhere could finally take a proper coffee break.
Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 II Digital Bridge Camera
Improving on the original well-received FZ1000, Panasonic has introduced the much-anticipated follow-up, the Lumix FZ1000 Mark II. The Mark II features the same impressive image quality, resulting from a high-sensitivity 1-inch CMOS sensor, and a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 16x Optical zoom lens. As well as a tilting touch-sensitive LCD screen, the FZ1000 II features a newly designed EVF for you to practice your eye-level composing skills - this EVF is larger than the one found in its predecessor. The tilting LCD screen is the best fit for the selfie generation, while it also has its uses in filming videos, which the FZ1000 II offers in stunning 4K resolution. Panasonic struck a chord with the enthusiast-friendly FZ1000, and with the announcement of this FZ1000 II, they are sure to find some new converts, as well as some return fans. With its large 1-inch 20MP sensor and stunning Leica-branded 16x optical zoom lens, the FZ1000 II does the fundamentals right, providing jaw-dropping pictures in a wide range of shooting scenarios. The wide range of the lens is suitable for framing everything from landscapes to portraits and wildlife shots, while the impressive f2.8-4 maximum aperture throughout the lens assures the camera retains a consistency of quality throughout. A built-in 5-axis optical stabilizer also goes a long way toward upholding this consistency.
In the FZ1000 II, Panasonic has included their speedy and precise depth from defocus AF technology, which is great for making the most of that 4K resolution movie mode, as well as keeping up with the camera burst shooting mode, which can shoot as quick as 12 frames per second. This sports-friendly suitability extends to the camera's top shutter speed of 1/16000 second, using the electronic shutter. Also new in the FZ1000 II is Zoom compose assist, which helps you acquire an accurate framing of your subject at long magnifications.
The LCD screen at the rear of the camera will come in handy when framing these home movies, while its tilting function is also ideal for those who experiment with the occasional, or frequent self-portrait
The FZ1000 II is a good fit for video shooting, thanks to its 4K resolution video mode
A newly-designed electronic viewfinder, which has 2.360k dots and a 100 percent field of view
Specifications:
| Megapixels: | 20MP |
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| Sensor Size: | 1" (13.2 x 8.8mm) |
| ISO/Sensitivity: | 125-12800 |
| Image Stabilisation: | Optical |
| Optical Zoom: | 16x |
| LCD Size: | 3.0" |
| Max Shutter Speed: | 1/4000 sec |
| Built-in Flash: | Pop-up |
| Continuous Shooting Speed: | 12 fps |
| Metering: | Spot, Multi-pattern, Centre-weighted |
| Video Resolution: | 4K |
| Memory Type: | SD |
| Connectivity: | Mini HDMI, USB 2, Wi-Fi |
| Battery: | DMW-BLC12 |
| Dimensions: | 136 x 97 x 132 mm |
| Skill Level: | Enthusiast, Beginner |
| Lifestyle Uses: | Travel/Landscape, Sports, Portrait, Family/Pets/Party, Lightweight |
| Live view | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes |
