Theater owners says now selective in what 3D movies they will show

A local movie theater owner says he is selective in what movies he will show in 3D, noting that a 3D film needs to be shown in both 2D and 3D options, taking up theater seat space. He now only shows 3D films when he thinks the use of 3D is used appropriately to add value to the story and will generate a good return on investment.

The story says 1/4th of population watched a 3D movie in 2014 while the overall percentage declined (which could be due to fewer 3D movies or theaters showing 3D). However, young viewers up through age 24 increased their 3D viewing during 2014 and was otherwise unchanged for several adult age groups.

Source: Movie customers big drivers of what is shown in 3D

Panasonic intros new Lumix GX8 4K video, 20.3 MP sensor, m43 format

The Panasonic GX8 is an interchangeable lens camera that offers 4K video and 4K photo along with a new 20.3-megapixel sensor. Also includes both in body and in-lens optical image stabilization. Plus it features an EVF and host of other features. This is a very attractive “real camera” with interchangeable lenses and full 4K video support.

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Panasonic also introduced an all-in-one camera, the Panasonic FZ300 camera with 4K video and 4K Photo with a 12.1 megapixel sensor. The camera has a splash proof and dust proof body along with 5 axis Hybrid Optical Image Stabilization which assures a clean steady photo and video environment.

Panasonic DMC-FZ300 Digital Camera – Black
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Very glad to see the new 20 MP sensor on the GX8. For what I shoot, my megapixel interest runs only as high as 20-24 MP. Beyond that is over kill for me. But the m43 format has been lagging the megapixel race. Whether more megapixels is that important depends on your interests, of course, and where your photos are viewed.

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