Development Of The Cinema-Quality Full-Size Mirrorless Single-Lens Camera “LUMIX S1H”

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 3, 2019


Panasonic S1H (Coming Soon): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic DMW-SFU2 Lumix S1 Filmmaker V-Log Upgrade Software Key: B&H Photo
Panasonic DMW-STC14 Lumix S 1.4x Teleconverter: B&H Photo
Panasonic DMW-STC20 Lumix S 2x Teleconverter: B&H Photo

Development of the cinema-quality full-size mirrorless single-lens camera “LUMIX S1H”
Panasonic Corporation is the world’s first * 6K24p (3: 2 aspect ratio), 5.9K30p (16: 9) and 10 bit Cinema 4K * 2 / 4K 60p Full-size image sensor mounted mirrorless one eye camera equipped with image sensor. We developed “LUMIX S1H”. The product, which has cinema-quality video performance and excellent maneuverability unique to mirrorless single-lens cameras, will be commercialized this fall and will be introduced in the global market. Read More »

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Panasonic to Release the Upgrade Firmware Key DMW-SFU2 for LUMIX S1 in July 2019 to Expand Its Video Performance

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 1, 2019


Panasonic to Release the Upgrade Firmware Key DMW-SFU2 for LUMIX S1 in July 2019 to Expand Its Video Performance
Newark, NJ (May 31, 2019) – Panasonic has announced that the company will release an Upgrade Firmware Key DMW-SFU2 for the full-frame mirrorless camera LUMIX S1 in July 2019. This paid software program will further expand the video performance of the LUMIX S1 for advanced video recording. As announced separately, the new LUMIX S1H features 14+ stops of full V-Log, which is equivalent to the V-Log of high-end cinema cameras such as the Cinema VariCam. The user can experience the 14+ stops of V-Log on the LUMIX S1 with the firmware update program provided by the Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU2, prior to the release of the LUMIX S1H.

Functions available with the upgrade program are as follows.

  • 14+ stops of V-Log recording
  • World’s first 4:2:2 10-bit 4K MOV 30p/25p*1 internal video recording*2
  • World’s first 4:2:2 10-bit 4K 60p/50p*1 HDMI output*2
  • V-Log and V-Gamut compatible with Cinema VariCam Look
  • In-camera LUT (Look Up Table) application enabling playback of V-Log while or after recording (LUT Display with Custom Function)
  • A WFM (Waveform Monitor) displays brightness level while recording
  • High-res 48-kHz/24-bit or 96-kHz/24-bit sound can be recorded in MOV using the XLR Microphone Adaptor DMW-XLR1

The Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU2 will go on sale in July 2019.

*1 PAL area only

*2 For a full-frame digital still camera as of May 31, 2019.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Panasonic S1H and Panasonic 10-25mm f/1.7 Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 31, 2019


Panasonic S1H (Coming Soon): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic DMW-SFU2 Lumix S1 Filmmaker V-Log Upgrade Software Key: B&H Photo
Panasonic DMW-STC14 Lumix S 1.4x Teleconverter: B&H Photo
Panasonic DMW-STC20 Lumix S 2x Teleconverter: B&H Photo

Panasonic S1H Coverage
Newsshooter
Nofilmschool
Cinema5D
Cnet
DPReview
Engadget
S1H Upgrades
Imaging Resource
Explora
DPReview
Newsshooter

Panasonic 10-25mm f/1.7: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Panasonic 10-25mm f/1.7 Coverage
Explora
Newsshooter
Engadget
Techradar
DPReview
Imaging Resource
ePhotozine

 

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Panasonic S1H Information by French Magazine Magazinevideo

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 30, 2019


French Magazing magazinevideo had a post today about the Panasonic S1H that Nokishita noticed. They talk about the cameras 4k and 6k video modes and how the camera has to deal with heat better than the S1R and S1 to shoot high-resolution vide0.

The Panasonic S1H will shoot 6k/24p (3:2), 5.9k 30p (16:9), C4K/4k DCI 60p 10-bit. It also has anamorphic mode and records in V-Log/V-Gamut with dynamic range up to 14 stops that is almost equal to VariCam which enhances human skin. The Panasonic S1H’s V-Log is actually the same as VariCame or V-Log recorded by the GH5/GH5S and the camera has no recording limit.

The Panasonic S1H’s prototype will be at Cine Gear Expo 2019 from May 30th through June 2nd. Coming Fall 2019

 

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Panasonic S1H and Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 ASPH Announcement Coming Friday

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 29, 2019

Panasonic is expected to launch their new L-Mount Panasonic S1H video camera and Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 ASPH. lens this Friday, May 31st at 12:45 PM PDT.

 

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