Panasonic's latest 8K camera comes with an organic sensor and on-sensor ND filter

It's inevitable that we are going to see an influx of cameras that can shoot in 8K, given this is the next format TV and movies will be filmed, but it will be hard to beat Panasonic's latest effort.

The Panasonic AK-SHB810 is an 8K camera that boasts a world's first - the first 8K cam to come packing an organic sensor. What does that exactly mean? Well, the sensor has been equipped with two layers, one is made up of organic photoconductive film and then there's a separate circuit. 

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Marc Chacksfield

A technology journalist who has been in the industry for 17 years, Marc is the former editor-in-chief of TechRadar and has also steered the ship for technology brands including T3, Tom's Hardware and Tom's Guide, and is currently the director of Shortlist Media and co-owner of Shortlist.com. 

An expert in the field of camera phones and mobile tech, Marc has been a long-time specialist when it comes to phone reviews, hands-on coverage, reviews and rumors. As a frequent visitor to big trade shows like CES, he has also had boots on the ground for the latest camera announcements and breaking developments in fields such as 8K video.