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.
Just announced: New Godox iT32 TTL Mini Flash with X5S Trigger Kit for Panasonic
You can get it now for $103 at BHphoto. It is compact on-camera TTL mini flash designed for everyday shooting.
Features:
- Tilt head for bounce lighting
- Detachable body with the X5 magnetic base
- One IT32 body can pair with different X5 bases for cross-brand camera compatibility
- Small, fast to deploy, and travel-friendly
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.
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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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First Look: Upcoming Features in Skylum Luminar
Skylum has unveiled the upcoming features of the new Luminar Fall release (Click here to see them). And don’t forget you save up to 77% on the Luminar Neo software (Click here). Add our checkout code “SAR” to get additional 10 Dollar/Euro discount!
