Bobby Tonelli: the Lumix S1 II Surprised Me

Bobby Tonelli calls the Panasonic Lumix S1 II one of the best hybrid cameras you can buy in 2025. After using it for fast-paced events like the F1 iPhone launch and everyday YouTube content, he was impressed by its combination of solid ergonomics, tactile controls, excellent 24MP semi-stacked sensor, and incredible image stabilization.

He praises its superb video capabilities — including 6K open gate, ProRes RAW, and top-tier anamorphic support — and notes that the autofocus, while not class-leading, is reliable enough for most work. The growing L-mount lens ecosystem and smart tools like frame markers and Lumix Lab LUTs make it highly flexible for creators.

In short, Tonelli sees the S1 II as a true workhorse: a camera that delivers professional-grade results for both video and photo at a competitive price point.

PetaPixel Poadcast from the Sigma headquarter: No profit made in 2025 but demand for L-mount lenses is increasing!

From minute 39 Sigma CEO Yamaki joined the podcast. Here are a couple of highlights:

  • He doesn’t work with other manufacturers, they prefer to produce lenses in their own factory
  • Sigma made no profit in past fiscal year due the increase of cost.
  • Response of the market on the Sigma BF was way beyond his expectations
  • Sigma 14mm f/1.4 lens is a niche lens only being produced in January and February
  • Demand for L-mount lenses continuous to increase

 

L-mount news roundup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqzUhrVV2P4
‘Made in Aizu’ lenses capture light like never beforeーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
TTArtisan 40mm f2 Review | The Perfect Match for Lumix S9 (Pav SZ).
How to Create a 1920s Film Look: A Filming & Editing Breakdown (Explora)
5 Things I wish I knew before buying a LUMIX Camera…(Matthew Dangyou).
Leica L Mount Just Got More Affordable (Matt Osborne)
Low Budget Lighting Techniques for Cinematography (42West).

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Panasonic killed the LUMIX PRO program in Europe

Panasonic Europe issued the following press text:

An update on LUMIX PRO

We will be closing our LUMIX PRO service on 30 November 2025. This step allows us to refocus on new activities designed to better support our customers and creators.
Current members will be able to log in and manage their accounts, including securing any data, until 31st December 2025. New registrations are no longer available after 18th September 2025.
To continue to receive updates and benefits from LUMIX, please sign up to My Panasonic.
For more information and Terms and Conditions visit Terms & Conditions.

BHphoto now listed all Holiday Starter deals!

All early holiday Deals are now live on this special BHphoto page (Click here).

L-mount deals:

  • Panasonic has launched a new bunch of rebates on Lumix cameras/lenses at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama.

Storage and card deals:

Software:

Accessories: