Panasonic S1-S1R and lens: What we know and what’s “rumored”
It’s time to recap what are the known specs and the rumored specs of the new S1-S1R cameras:
Known S1-S1R specs:
Panasonic S1-S1R rumors:
Panasonic might announce more S1-S1R specs in January (article here).
Rumored price: $4,500 (article here).
Panasonic S1 and S1R camera might output RAW video? (article here).
List of new S1-S1R features “under consideration” (article here).
The Panasonic 24-105mm and 70-200mm have a constant f/4.0 aperture (article here).
Panasonic will not make an MFT to L-mount adapter (article here).
Rumors about Sigma:
Sigma patented a new Dual Layer Full Frame Foveon sensor (article here).
Future tech and cameras:
Panasonic rumored to make an L-mount cinema camera (article here).
Sony has made new 60 and 36Mp FF sensors that can be used by third parties (article here).
Panasonic PR manager says the S1 and S1R are scheduled to start shipping this Spring
In an interview with Austrian website Elektro Panasonic manager Michael Langbehn still confirmed the S1 and S1R are scheduled to start shipping this Spring.
LUMIX S | Through the Eyes of Professionals – Daniel Berehulak
The first hands-on impression of LUMIX S Series camera and the lens by LUMIX Ambassador Daniel Berehulak. There will be more to come.
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Latest Panasonic S1R prototype image from Wilkinsoncameras
A couple of days ago The UK store Wilkinsoncameras had the privilege to display the latest prototype of the Panasonic S1R camera (see image on top). People were not allowed to shoot with it and Panasonic did not unveil any new details.
I cannot see any changes to the previous prototype. If you find some let me know in the comment system!
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Panasonic S1-S1R to ship in mid 2019
A couple of stores now updated their S1-S1R product pages and estimate a shipment start for mid 2019. This is quite a long wait! I hope it will start to ship in March already while most people have to wait til April-May to get their preordered camera.
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Jack Lam: Open Letter to Panasonic: Innovations in Manual Focus Will Make Lumix-S a Winner for Pro Cinematographers
This is a Guest Post from Jack Lam (jack-lam.com):
As a working cinematographer, I am super excited by Panasonic’s announcement of the Lumix S mirrorless camera system. Panasonic has done such an excellent job designing the GH5, I’m confident a pro full-frame version of the GH will be even better. But here is an opportunity for Panasonic to make the Lumix S even greater. There is one very important area where all camera makers have ignored, and Panasonic is in a good position to be the first camera maker to address this vacuum.
This missing feature – one that can become a potential killer feature for Panasonic – is GOOD MANUAL FOCUS CONTROL. “What’s the big deal with MF?” one may ask, “Don’t all serious cameras already have MF?” Well, when I say good MF control, I mean one that is good enough for real working professionals – advanced documentaries and Hollywood cameramen alike. I want MF control that is simple, accurate, reliable, repeatable, predictable, measurable, and ergonomically sound. It should also be wireless-capable and highly integrated as part of the camera. Do you know of any small (DSLR/mirrorless) camera in the market that fulfills all of the above? I have found none.
My Perspective
My works vary widely in budget and crew size, ranging from run-and-gun documentaries, TV commercials to feature films for national theatrical releases. While the Arri Alexa is my go-to camera of choice for most of my works, I also use small form-factor cameras like the Sony A7S and Panasonic GH when I see fit. I used to own every GH model from the GH1 to the GH4, before I took a break from the m43 system for the full-frame Sony A7S.
There are many instances where a smaller camera is the better camera for the job (for example, run-and-gun docs, sensitive locations, small gimbal, special car rigs, crash cams, etc.). Unfortunately, every time when I shoot with a small camera I am faced with one big problem, a problem that haunts every video shooter but one that receives very little attentions in camera reviews: how do I pull focus? To be more specific, how do I pull focus effectively and professionally, as my director expects me to? How do I make sure I can nail the focus equally well in the first take, the second take, and each take thereafter?
