DXO: Panasonic S1R Scores 100

The Panasonic S1R scored well in DXO’s testing. You can check out the full review here or read the conclusion below.

Panasonic has chosen a new high-resolution 47.3MP CMOS sensor for the Lumix DC-S1R—one that challenges the class-leading sensors in the Sony A7R III and the Nikon Z 7. Intriguingly, it combines attributes of both of its rivals (with some nuances) and achieves near-identical performance results overall.

With its combination of high pixel count, low noise, and exceptional color sensitivity, the Lumix DC-S1R is likely to appeal to the most demanding studio photographers. And when conditions require it, its excellent dynamic range means the S1R should be a viable candidate for interior, wedding, and landscape photographers. Finally, its competitive price will also strongly appeal to keen amateurs who are looking for a solid all-rounder.

Panasonic S1R: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic S1:
 B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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B&H Photo Payboo Card: Save The Tax


B&H Photo is launching the Payboo card that saves you tax. If you’re planning a big purchase and B&H Photo charges tax in your state already than you could save big with the Payboo card. You can get all of the details here.

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Matt Granger: Olympus Water Testing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOmN9zKTAbk

Matt Granger took some Fujifilm cameras to India last year and they broke from water intrusion at a local festival so this year he decided to bring the new Olympus OM-D EM1X and OM-D EM1 Mark II. He briefly tests both under the sink in this video and they both survive as they have in previous videos. Hopefully, Matt has good luck during this trip, because Indian festivals tend to coat cameras in a variety of things that are not good for them.

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Olympus OM-D E-M1X: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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DPRTV: Panasonic S1R vs Sony a7RIII vs Nikon Z7

DPRTV compared the high-resolution Sony a7RIII vs Panasonic S1R vs Nikon Z7. Below are some excerpts from the comparison:

Handling

  1. Nikon Z7
  2. Panasonic S1R
  3. Sony a7RIII

Displays

  1. Panasonic S1R highest resolution EVF
  2. Nikon Z7 great OLED on the back
  3. Sony a7RIII lowest magnification

Batteries and Media

  1. Sony a7RIII great battery but should have two UHS-II slots
  2. Panasonic S1R huge battery but only ok photo performance
  3. Nikon Z7 single card slot and worst battery life of the batch

Lenses

  1. Sony a7RIII G Master line and a lot of selection with great adapters
  2. Nikon Z7 Good adapter and lots of lenses coming but it’s a new mount
  3. Panasonic S1R hasn’t been around long enough and Leica L-Mount lenses are crazy expensive

Autofocus

  1. Sony a7RIII best of the bunch for AF by far
  2. Panasonic S1R slightly better hit rate than the Nikon but CDAF only
  3. Nikon Z7 bad AF implementation

Video

  1. Panasonic S1R best IBIS and a great XLR adapter with 4k 60p
  2. Nikon Z7 best video AF but bad preamp for audio 10-bit external
  3. Sony a7RIII stuck in 8-bit

Image Quality

  1. Sony a7RIII great dynamic range across the ISO range, but the multishot mode isn’t great
  2. Panasonic S1R best high-resolution mode with the lowest dynamic range at base ISO and most noise at high ISO
  3. Nikon Z7 good image quality, but there is banding if you push the shadows

Panasonic S1R doesn’t have great AF, but great IBIS with the nicest body/displays/interface/video but the biggest issue with this camera is the price.

Sony a7RIII good price point with the best image quality, AF, and battery life, but the camera is starting to show its age. This is probably the best all-around performer.

Nikon Z7 hard to recommend coming into the system because it is really meant to attract photographers with lots of F glass.

Panasonic S1R: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic S1:
 B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7RIII:
 B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7III:B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Nikon Z7:
 B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Nikon Z6: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Nissin MG80 Pro: The Power of Integration


The power of integration – Nissin MG80 Pro
Nissin Japan Limited (Chairman Mr. Goto Chikara) proudly announces the launch of MG80 Pro which is an advanced NAS 2.4Ghz*1 built-in commander strobe for both on and off-camera. It is a 60GN (83 w/s) powerful strobe and equipped with a patented wide variety battery choice system. Moreover, it provides a master / slave feature for more operation flexibility. The MG80 Pro fully supports the current Nissin NAS strobes. The package comes with a flash stand, filter holder and wide-angle diffuser. Fully compatible with Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic and Olympus systems and it will be available in the market on late May 2019.

Wide Variety Battery System – Patented and effective design
The Wide Variety Battery System supports all types of AA size batteries, including Li-ion (14500 type), rechargeable NiMH and alkaline batteries. Using 14500 type rechargeable Li-ion batteries will result in a faster recycling time of 1.5 seconds consistently at full power while rechargeable NiMH batteries recycle at approximately 4 seconds at full power.  ( All batteries are sold separately )

Durable Quartz Tube and high heat-resistant material adopted
A Durable Quartz Tube and high heat-resistant material are adopted to significantly reduce heat effects of the flash. Combining these design elements, the MG80 Pro achieves 1000 full power flashes without any adverse heat effects.

Built-in Air 10s commander and master slave
MG80 Pro has a  built-in NAS commander which means the maximum wireless control distance will be 100 meters, which is the same as Nissin Air 10s Commander. It supports TTL mode, M mode, HSS (FP sync) up to 1/8000 sec., rear curtain sync and other functionalities wirelessly. Moreover, MG80 Pro can also act as a master flash when shooting with another slave strobes.

High power LED modeling (8W) with silent cooling system
The 8W LED modelling light is a perfect match for studio applications. A Silent Cooling System provides a safe and sound environment during the shooting process.


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Sandisk Deal Zone Today Only and Big Lexar Savings All Week Long


B&H Photo has Sandisk savings today only. They also have Lexar cards on sale until 5/12, with huge savings on Lexar X1000cards that are a good option for those looking for a U3 SD Card.

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Panasonic LUMIX S1 and LUMIX S1R Firmware 1.1 Released


Panasonic released Firmware 1.1 for the Panasonic LUMIX S1 and LUMIX S1R. You can download a copy here.

Panasonic S1R Firmware 1.1

  • Improvement of accuracy in exposure during burst shooting.

Panasonic S1 Firmware 1.1

  • Improvement of accuracy in exposure during burst shooting.
  • Improvement of accuracy in flash sync performance.

Panasonic S1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic S1R: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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