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Panasonic Lumix G95 4K Mirrorless Camera Kit w- 12-60mm LensHighlights FOUR THIRDS SENSOR 20. 3 megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor without low pass filter attains maximum performance (ISO 25600 Max sensitivity) LUMIX G MFT CAMERA LENS Easy to use LUMIX G 12 60mm 3. 5 5. 6 standard focal for Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount digital mirrorless cameras 4K V LOG L VIDEO 4K 24 30p video capture plus pre installed V Log L offers exceptional flexibility in post production, featuring log characteristics with 12 stops of
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- FOUR-THIRDS SENSOR– 20.3-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor without low-pass filter attains maximum performance (ISO 25600 Max sensitivity)
- LUMIX G MFT CAMERA LENS – Easy-to-use LUMIX G 12-60mm 3.5-5.6 standard focal for Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount digital mirrorless cameras
- 4K V-LOG L VIDEO – 4K 24/30p video capture plus pre-installed V-Log L offers exceptional flexibility in post-production, featuring log characteristics with 12 stops of dynamic range
- 4:2:2 HDMI OUTPUT – Real-time image output to an optional external monitor in 4:2:2 / 8-bit via an optional micro HDMI cable simultaneously while recording video
- MIC JACK – 3.5mm microphone jack supports external microphone use, such as an optional Panasonic External Stereo/Shotgun Microphone DMW-MS2
The Panasonic LUMIX G95 Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) camera incorporates a Four Thirds 20.3-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor without a low-pass filter for maximum performance. The LUMIX G95 utilizes the Micro Four Thirds lens mount standard, ideal for hybrid photographers and video bloggers (vlogging or vlog). The LUMIX G95 incorporates an advanced 5-axis Dual I.S.2 (Image Stabilizer) for even more powerful and effective blurring suppression. Combining an O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer, 2-axis) and B.I.S.(Body Image Stabilizer, 5-axis), it compensates for larger movements. The LUMIX G95 also integrates an OLED LVF (Live View Finder) with 2360K-dot high resolution in approx. 1.48x / 0.74x (35mm camera equivalent) magnification capability. A Venus Engine in the LUMIX mirrorless cameras is more capable of tracking moving subjects, and prevent out-of-focus shots even when the subject is fast-moving or when an obstacle cuts across in front of the subject. Newly added AF Sensitivity mode lets the user set the tracking sensitivity according to the shooting situation. The popular LUMIX free-angle 3.0-inch large LCD rear monitor (approximately 1240K-dot resolution) adopts a touch control system, making shooting in high and low angles easier. The V-Log L is pre-installed in the LUMIX G95 for exceptional flexibility and wider dynamic range for color grading in the post-production process, and V-Log L features log characteristics with 12 stops of dynamic range. The LUMIX G95 mirrorless digital camera boasts a rugged design with a front structure composed of a magnesium-alloy, full-diecast front frame. Plus, splash*/dust-resistant construction with sealed joints, dials and buttons.
| TYPE | Type | Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera | |||
| Recording media | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card (Compatible with UHS-I / UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards.) |
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| Image sensor size | 17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio) | ||||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds mount | ||||
| IMAGE SENSOR | Type | Live MOS Sensor | |||
| Total pixels | 21.77 megapixels | ||||
| Camera effective pixels | 20.30 megapixels | ||||
| Color filter | Primary color filter | ||||
| Dust reduction system | Supersonic wave filter | ||||
| IMAGE STABILIZATION SYSTEM | Image sensor shift type (5-axis / 5.0-stop*) *Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=60mm (35mm camera equivalent f=120mm), when H-FS12060 is used.] Dual I.S. (5.0-stop* Dual I.S. 2 compatible) *Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=140mm (35mm camera equivalent f=280mm), when H-FSA14140 is used.] |
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| RECORDING SYSTEM | Recording file format | Still image | JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31), RAW | ||
| 4K PHOTO** | MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch)) Extracted still images: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31) |
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| Motion picture | MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch)) AVCHD Progressive, AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Audio 2ch) |
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| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 | ||||
| Image quality | RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard | ||||
| Color space | sRGB, AdobeRGB | ||||
| File size (Pixels) | Still image | [4:3] 5184x3888(L) / 3712x2784(M) / 2624x1968(S) / 3328x2496(4K PHOTO) | |||
| [3:2] 5184x3456(L) / 3712x2480(M) / 2624x1752(S) / 3504x2336(4K PHOTO) | |||||
| [16:9] 5184x2920(L) / 3840x2160(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 3840x2160(4K PHOTO) | |||||
| [1:1] 3888x3888(L) / 2784x2784(M) / 1968x1968(S) / 2880x2880(4K PHOTO) | |||||
| Motion picture** | MP4** | [4K] 3840x2160 | 4K/30p: 100Mbps 4K/24p: 100Mbps |
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| [Full HD] 1920x1080 | FHD/60p: 28Mbps FHD/30p: 20Mbps |
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| [HD] 1280x720 | HD/30p: 10Mbps | ||||
| AVCHD Progressive** AVCHD** |
[Full HD] 1920x1080 | FHD/60p: 28Mbps, 60p recording FHD/60i: 17Mbps, 60i recording FHD/25p: 24Mbps, 60i recording (sensor output is 30fps) FHD/24p: 24Mbps, 24p recording |
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| High speed video** *When Creative Video Mode is selected. |
MP4** | [Full HD] 1920x1080 | 30p, 20Mbps (Sensor output is 120fps / 90fps / 60fps) | ||
| Continuous recordable time (Motion picture)** | AVCHD [FHD/60p, FHD/60i]: Approx. 100 min (rear monitor, LVF) with H-FS12060 MP4 [4K/30p]: Approx. 90 min (rear monitor, LVF) with H-FS12060 |
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| Actual recordable time (Motion picture)** | AVCHD [FHD/60p, FHD/60i]: Approx. 50 min (rear monitor, LVF) with H-FS12060 MP4 [4K/30p]: Approx. 45 min (rear monitor, LVF) with H-FS12060 |
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| VIEWFINDER | Type | OLED Live View Finder | |||
| Pixels | Approx. 2,360k dots | ||||
| Field of view / Magnification | Approx. 100% / Approx. 1.48x / 0.74x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1 | ||||
| Eye point / Diopter adjustment | Approx. 20 mm / -4.0 - +4.0 (dpt) | ||||
| Eye sensor | Yes | ||||
| REAR MONITOR | Type | TFT LCD monitor with static touch control | |||
| Monitor size | Free-angle, 3.0-inch (7.5cm), 3:2 aspect | ||||
| Pixels | Approx. 1,240k dots | ||||
| Field of view | Approx. 100% | ||||
| FOCUS | Type | Contrast AF system | |||
| DFD technology | Yes | ||||
| Focus mode | AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF | ||||
| AF mode | Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-Area / Custom Multi / 1-Area / Pinpoint (Full area touch is available) (Scalable AF frame size and flexible AF position) |
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| AF detective range | EV -4 - 18 (ISO100 equivalent) | ||||
| Starlight AF | Yes | ||||
| AF assist lamp | Yes | ||||
| AF lock | Yes (AF/AE LOCK button) | ||||
| Post Focus / Focus Stacking | Yes / Yes | ||||
| Others | AF Sensitivit, AF-ON, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Focus/Shutter Priority, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Guide, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter, Focus Switching for Vert/Hor, Focus Ring Lock | ||||
| EXPOSURE CONTROL | Light metering system | 1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system | |||
| Light metering mode | Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot | ||||
| Metering range | EV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent) | ||||
| Exposure mode | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual Exposure | ||||
| ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) | Still image: Auto / Intelligent ISO / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step) Creative Video Mode: Auto / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step) |
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| Exposure compensation | 1/3 EV step, ±5EV (±3 EV for motion picture) | ||||
| AE lock | Yes (AF/AE LOCK button) | ||||
| WHITE BALANCE | White balance | AWB / AWBc / AWBw / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting 1, 2, 3, 4 | |||
| White balance adjustment | Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias | ||||
| Color temperature setting | 2500-10000K in 100K | ||||
| SHUTTER | Type | Focal-plane shutter | |||
| Shutter speed | Still image: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/4,000 - 60 Electronic first curtain shutter: Bulb (Max. 30 minutes), 1/2,000 - 60 Electronic shutter: 1/16,000 - 1 Motion picture: 1/16,000 - 1/25 |
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| Live View Composite | 21947 | ||||
| Self timer | 10sec, 3 images / 2sec / 10sec | ||||
| Remote control | Remote control by DMW-RS2 (sold separately) | ||||
| Silent mode / Shutter type | Yes / Yes (Auto / Mechanical / Electronic front curtain / Electronic) | ||||
| BRACKET | AE bracket | 3, 5, 7 images in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV step, max. ±3 EV, single/burst | |||
| Aperture bracket | 3, 5 or all positions in 1 EV step | ||||
| Focus bracket | 1 to 999 images, focus steps can be set in 10 levels | ||||
| White balance bracket | 3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting | ||||
| PANORAMA SHOT | Yes (Standard / Wide) | ||||
| BURST SHOOTING | Burst speed | [Mechanical shutter / Electronic first curtain shutter] AFS/MF: H: 9 frames/sec, M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) *When H-FS12060 is used. AFF/AFC: H: 6 frames/sec, M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) *When H-FS12060 is used. [Electronic shutter] AFS/MF: H: 9 frames/sec, M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) AFF/AFC: H: 6 frames/sec, M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) |
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| Number of recordable images | More than 30 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed) More than 600 images (when there are no RAW files) (depending on memory card type, aspect, picture size and compression) |
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| 4K PHOTO** | Burst speed | 30 frames/sec | |||
| Exif information | Yes (Each JPEG image cropped out of the 4K burst file complies with EXIF.) | ||||
| TIME LAPSE SHOT | Yes | ||||
| STOP MOTION ANIMATION | Yes | ||||
| FLASH | Flash type | TTL Built-in-Flash, GN9.0 equivalent (ISO200 ·m) / GN6.4 equivalent (ISO100 ·m) (Reference), Built-in Pop-up | |||
| Flash mode | Auto*, Auto/Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off *For iA, iA+ only. | ||||
| Synchronization speed | Less than 1/200 second | ||||
| Flash output adjustment | 1/3EV step ±3EV | ||||
| Flash synchronization | 1st. Curtain Sync., 2nd Curtain Sync. | ||||
| Wireless control | Yes (When using DMW-FL200L / FL360L / FL580L (sold separately)), Wireless Channel: 1ch/2ch/3ch/4ch | ||||
| LIVE VIEW | Digital zoom | 2x, 4x | |||
| Extra Tele Conversion | Still image: Max. 2x Motion picture: 2.7x (FHD), 4.0x (HD) |
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| Other functions | Level Gauge, Real-time Histogram, Guide Lines (3 patterns), Center Marker, Highlight display (Still image / motion picture), Zebra Pattern (Still image / motion picture) | ||||
| DIRECTION DETECTION FUNCTION | Yes | ||||
| FUNCTION BUTTON | REC | Wi-Fi / Q.MENU / Video Record / LVF/Monitor Switch / LVF/Monitor Disp. Style / AF/AE LOCK / AF-ON / Preview / One Push AE / Touch AE / Level Gauge / Focus Area Set / Zoom Control / 1 Shot "4K PHOTO" / Operation Lock / Focus Ring Lock / Dial Operation Switch / Photo Style / Filter Effect / Aspect Ratio / Picture Size / Quality / AFS/AFF / Metering Mode / Burst Rate / 4K PHOTO / Self Timer / Bracket / Highlight Shadow / i. Dynamic / i. Resolution / Min. Shtr Speed / HDR / Shutter Type / Flash Mode / Flash Adjust. / Wireless Flash Setup / Ex. Tele Conv. / Digital Zoom / Stabilizer / E-Stabilization (Video) / I.S. Lock (Video) / 4K Live Cropping / Snap Movie / Motion Pic. Set / Picture Mode in Rec. / Sound Rec Level Adj. / Sound Rec Level Disp. / Mic. Directivity Adjust / Silent Mode / Peaking / Histogram / Guide Line / Zebra Pattern / Monochrome Live View / Constant Preview / Live View Boost / Rec Area / Step Zoom / Zoom Speed / Exposure Comp. / Sensitivity / White Balance / AF Mode/MF / Rec/Playback Switch / Off / Restore to Default | |||
| PLAY | Wi-Fi / LVF/Monitor Switch / Rec/Playback Switch / 4K PHOTO Play / Delete Single / Protect / Rating 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 / RAW Processing / 4K PHOTO Bulk Saving / Off / Restore to Default | ||||
| PHOTO STYLE | Standard / Vivid / Natural / Monochrome / L. Monochrome / L. Monochrome D / Scenery / Portrait / Custom / Cinelike D / Cinelike V / V-LogL | ||||
| FILTER | Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Rough Monochrome* / Silky Monochrome* / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Soft Focus* / Fantasy / Star Filter* / One Point Color / Sunshine* *For photos only. |
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| Direct print | PictBridge compatible | ||||
| INTERFACE | USB | USB 2.0 Micro-B | |||
| HDMI*** | Monitor-through | 4:2:2 8bit / 4:2:0 8bit | |||
| Playback | microHDMI TypeD / VIERA Link Video: Auto / 4K / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p Audio: Stereo |
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| Audio video output | No | ||||
| Remote input | f2.5mm | ||||
| External microphone input | f3.5mm Stereo/Lens Auto/Shotgun/Super Shotgun/Manual is selectable when attaching DMW-MS2 (sold separately). |
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| Headphone output | f3.5mm | ||||
| Microphone | Stereo, Wind Noise Canceller: OFF / Low* / Standard / High *When attaching DMW-MS2 (sold separately). | ||||
| Speaker | Monaural | ||||
| WIRELESS | Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412 MHz - 2462 MHz (1-11 ch), Wi-Fi / WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode | |||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth® v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)) | ||||
| LANGUAGE | OSD language | Please refer to "OSD" Sheet | |||
| POWER | Battery | Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1200mAh, 8.7Wh) (Included) USB power supply, USB power charging |
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| Battery life (CIPA standard) | Approx. 290 images (rear monitor), 290 images (LVF), 1000 images (Power Save LVF mode*) with H-FS12060 *Under the test conditions specified by Panasonic based on CIPA standard. When the time to get in the sleep mode is set to 1 sec. |
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| Battery grip | DMW-BGG1 (sold separately) | ||||
| DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 130.4 x 93.5 x 77.4 mm / 5.14 x 3.69 x 3.05 inch (excluding protrusions) | |||
| Weight | Approx. 536g / 1.19 lb (SD card, Battery, Body) Approx. 484g / 1.07 lb (Body only) Approx. 746g / 1.65 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FS12060 lens included) |
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| DUST AND SPLASH RESISTANT* | Yes. *Dust and Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with dust and water. |
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| OPERATING ENVIRONMENT | Operating temperature | 0? to 40? (32°F to 104°F) | |||
| Operating humidity | 10%RH to 80%RH | ||||
| STANDARD ACCESSORIES | Software | · The software to edit and playback images on computer is not bundled with this camera. To do this, PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0AE is available for download at Panasonic website using computer connected to the Internet. · The software to process RAW file on computer is not bundled with this camera. To do this, SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download at Ichikawa Soft Laboratory's website using computer connected to the Internet. http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/ (For Windows / Mac) |
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| Standard accessories | DC-G95 Kit Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover, Battery Pack, Battery Charger (AC Adaptor, USB connection Cable included), USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap DC-G95M Kit Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover, Battery Pack, Battery Charger (AC Adaptor, USB connection Cable included), USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap · Operating Instructions for advanced features is available for downloaded at Panasonic LUMIX Customer Support Site using PC, smartphone or tablet connected to the Internet. |
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- Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 12-60mm Lens
- Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens
- DMW-BLC12 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (7.2V, 1200mAh)
- DMW-BTC12 Battery Charger
- USB Cable
- Shoulder Strap
- Hot Shoe Cover
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
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Great
Size: 11 Holes
Worked better than expected
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Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2026
★★★★★ 2
In the trash after a single use
Size: 11 Holes
For context, I’m a seasoned woodworker and always evaluate tools with the price in mind. This seemed like a good deal and in fact when it arrived, it looked and felt like reasonable quality for the price. Unhappily, the first bookshelf I drilled was off from side to side by almost 3 mm which would make a really wobbly shelf situation. It took a while to figure out what was happening, but I finally realized the metal bushings that guide the drill bit are so soft that they cored out from contact with the bit even though I was cautious to not put the bit in under power but to get it in the bushing and aligned before drilling. Still, the bushings started angling immediately. So when you then use those angled bushings to set the pin for the next series, it’s off by a little bit. Then the next is off by a little more…. By the time I drilled holes up and down a 6’ high shelf, the bushings were out of square, the holes were 3 mm out of alignment, and the shelf sides were firewood. Back to the drawing board and this goes in the trash, I’m afraid.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Finally, A Great Trackball for Macs
After reading the other Amazon reviews, I thought I would respond to some of the issues other reviewers raise from a Mac user's perspective. I run a new PowerBook 15" with OS X 10.3.2.
Unlike some other reviewers, I didn't notice any directional/orientation problems--the cursor follows the ball movement very well, even before installing the included Logitech software. Perhaps the necessary drivers are now universally available, or perhaps the Mac version is just better. Also, the "finger layout" has not proven to be an issue for me--I can use any or all of my fingers to control the ball without any cursor-direction problems.
The wireless function has proven flawless on my Mac. The reciever is a couple feet away and actually off the desk (no line of sight) and works fine. It was essentially plug-and-play on the Mac--I didn't even have to push the 'Connect' buttons to establish a signal, it just worked.
The software is necessary, however, to re-assign new functions to the several buttons on this model. As a former PC user, I can't go without a right-click button (one of the reasons I bought an external device for my notebook at all). The Mac software is very easy to use, and one can re-program all of the buttons and the wheel if one so desires. You can set a button to automatically double- or triple-click, or select keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Command and W to close the current window). Very easy, and quite useful--I use buttons to close windows, quit programs, delete files, and still have a handy web-browsing 'Back' button.
The only possible drawback to the Mac software is that one cannot "train" the ball's orientation (from what I can gather from other reviews, this option is not available on PC either). This really only matters if you know you hold trackballs at a different angle than most people do.
Please note that the software I'm reviewing is for Mac OS X only; the program for those running OS 8.6-9.2 is a different piece of software, which is also included in the package.
Those are all the Mac-specific comments I can think of at this point; if you're a Mac-user you're probably used to things "just working," and this device is no exception.
I'll also comment on some of the more universal issues raised by other reviews:
Ergonomically, there is a period of adjustment--anyone moving from a conventional mouse to any trackball or from one trackball to another should expect that. It's never a bad idea to try one out in-store to see how they feel, especially since trackball models vary from one to another much more than mice do.
This is not, as some have termed it, a 'disadvantage'--all new things take some time to get used to. If you've never used a trackball, it's weird for a while; it's also ergonomically superior/healthier in the long term.
Also, I use trackballs for computer drafting/design, and find superior control to mice--finger-control is just more precise than either thumb-controlled trackballs or wrist/arm-controlled mice.
The optical ball-tracking technology requires almost no cleaning, and there are zero moving parts to clean. Just pop the ball out and blow any collected lint out of the socket if necessary--which very rarely is.
For any pointing device that's wireless, optical, and has this many buttons, this price is pretty decent--lower, I think, than my previous trackball that was wired and lacked the wheel.
As for Logitech's reputation/reliability, I have had good experiences. My first trackball had to be replaced during the warranty period, but its replacement has lasted the four years since--I only replaced it now because it wasn't Mac-compatible. Now Mac-users can rejoice with a high-performance trackball that works seamlessly in OS X.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2004
★★★★★ 5
A treasure that desperately needs a reboot.
I love this mouse. I greet it every morning and give it warm caresses as I drink my morning coffee. I catch myself staring longingly at it daydreaming of using it sitting on a beach sipping a drink with an umbrella. I call her Bridgette. Is she perfect? Probably not - otherwise they'd still be a lot more popular. Is she perfect for me? Yeah. She is.
So first the bad and then the good: This mouse is big. For folks with normal to big sized hands, that's a win in a world of tiny mice built for Hobbits. If you have the hand size of a large doll could you still manage it? Yes. It's not THAT big.
The surface finish is...temporary. Dynamic. Fluid. I think of it more as patina at this point. Most of the painted surfaces (except for the left click button) on mine are still the same color they were when I bought it. I seem to remember a "soft touch" satin coating on the black parts but that has worn off mine years ago. She still turns heads though.
Some people say that these mice have reliability issues. We've been together for a good 17 years and she's still going strong. There was a scare recently where her buttons stopped working but a careful dose of electrical contact cleaner in the switches and a few hours rest and she was right as rain. She's not bullet-proof but hopefully will be around another score or so before parting for good.
What I love about this mouse is the feel. It's just right. Trackball people are a finicky group and rarely do we find something that suits us to little complaint. The size of this mouse fits me perfectly. All the buttons are where they should be, I don't have to strain and move and fight to make stuff happen. There's enough flexibility in programming the buttons you can set it to do most tasks easily with one click. It's not so complex that it introduces unwanted drama in your life trying to figure out the minutiae of endless setup options.
The trackball is perfectly placed. It's far enough forward my fingertips don't have to hunt for it and just enough to the side that I don't have to twist my wrist to reach it. I can swipe easily from one side of the screen (or across screens) without a thought but still have enough control to be precise when needed. All without straining my wrist.
I like the action of mouse clicking left/forward/back with my thumb as it's more natural than the thumb-driven trackballs. I either suffer from twitchy thumb or it's just a bad design for precise movement. The right click button is naturally placed just to the underside of the trackball and feels effortless to click with my ring finger.
The scroll wheel is small but cushy and comfortable. There are soft indents to the scrolling so it doesn't get away from you. If you prefer the smooth scrolling feel the "cruise" buttons above and below get that done easily. The drag lock button can come in handy if you're constantly copying multiple files back and forth. I generally don't so it's easily remapped in the software.
Battery life is really good. I usually go several months on a set of cheap AA's. It has an auto sleep function instead of a power switch which is handy. The nice thing about AA batteries is that you can easily find them anywhere. I think that's one of the main reasons mine has lasted so long.
Dear Logitech or any other company that may stumble across this - please bring this model back with a reboot. People obviously loved it and they sell like hotcakes. I've seen used ones go for upwards of $400 now. Surely there's some profit in doing another run of these beauties!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Simply the best input device I've ever used
I've been a long time fan of trackballs - most especially and specifically those made by Logitech. About five years ago I started having pain in my wrists from the constant side-to-side motion of using a mouse. I picked up a Logitech Marble Mouse and loved it for years. It instantly helped by wrist issues and I didn't get so strained and hardly ever got soreness.
The only thing I didn't like was that there weren't enough buttons. I envied things like a scroll wheel found on regular mice. The thumb trackball was horrid in my thought (all that stress where your thumb meets the wrist; Ouch!) but had the extra buttons I longed for.
Then this one came along. Wow. I saw it in the store and I'll admit, I was a bit intimidated at first. Did I need a cordless? Could I get used to moving it with my hand in a slightly different position? And I know I wanted buttons, but woah, there's a LOT of buttons on it!
I played with it and daydreamed about it. I finally ended up getting it for my birthday in May 2003. It honestly did take me a few days to adjust to the change (even from one Logitech trackball to another), but now I can't imagine ever going back. The sheer convenience of being able to not only left-click/right-click, but scroll AND easily go Forward and Backward through webpages with a click of a button amazes me everytime. Trackballs already cut down the amount of round-about pointing you need to do by making it much smoother and easier because of less motion required, but this cuts it down way more then that.
Some thoughts from other reviews:
*Lefties -- I'm sorry, but it really is designed for a right-hander. Like most mice/trackballs on the market today, they aim for the majority. It's usable on short term for lefties (my boyfriend's a southpaw and he can maneuver it, but couldn't really use it every day, day-in/day-out). HOWEVER, a nice option is the Logitech Marble Mouse since it is neither left nor right hand specific.
* Cordless issues -- I've had ZERO interference with it and I have a USB Wacom tablet as well as digital camera hookups and other usb items in my usb hub. NEVER a problem. The manual recommends that if you have problems, move the receiver away from the monitor. Mine sits two or so feet away and works perfectly.
* Battery life -- WONDERFUL. Mine went for about five months or so on the original batteries it came with. And I am a hard-core user, driving my trackball way over ten hours a day. The program even warns you on-screen that your batteries are getting low. How cool is that? You don't have to wait until things die leaving you without a mouse, wondering what went wrong - it tells you!
* Weight of ball -- I have to say that one of the best aspects of the Logitech trackballs is that the ball spins VERY smoothly and easily. It's also not heavy. This sounds weird until you try one of the HORRID Kensington ones which has such a heavy ball that you literally get fatigued fingers from trying to push the darned thing around the screen. It's such a battle with inferior ones whereas, with the Logitech ones, it's easy. I can zoom around the screen as fast as I wish with the slightest touch of my fingertips (*note: the speed and such can also be edited if you like a slower cursor, but it still will have the lightweight Logitech is known for)
* Range of Use -- I agree with another user here - this thing has a range that's far more then you'd need. I sometimes use it on my lap and can stand up and control it from several feet away.
* Cleaning -- IMPORATANT. Every now and then, pop the ball out (by pushing from underneath) and clean the gunk which gets on the points the ball rests on. It will help keep your ball rolling smoothly.
In sum: ergonomic, comfortable, works great and a real Logitech winner. Well worth the cost.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2003