The Chinese company Zhongyi Optics is about to release its first autofocus lens. It will be a new 35mm f/1.4 made for Sony E, Leica L and Nikon Z-mount cameras. The lens has an aperture ring, a focus ring, an AF/MF switch and an Fn button. Price and start of delivery to be announced.
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Preorders:
Lumix S1II at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
Lumix S1IIE at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
24-60mm f/2.8 at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
There are so many reviews that I’m going to split the summary into two parts. Here is part 1 and it shows that pretty much all reviewers really like the new S1II!!!
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Lumix S1rII: BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. Fotoerhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK. Clifton. ParkUK.
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Panasonic Announces New Firmware Updates for LUMIX S1RII, LUMIX S Series Lenses (S-X50, S-R24105, S-R2060), LUMIX Flow, and LUMIX Lab
Panasonic is pleased to announce a new firmware update for the LUMIX S1RII, along with the release of workflow-supporting applications LUMIX Flow and LUMIX Lab, as well as updates for S Series lenses. These updates are designed to seamlessly integrate the advanced features from our latest models, the LUMIX S1II and S1IIE, into the LUMIX S1RII, enhancing its capabilities and providing creators with a versatile toolset to realize their creative aspirations.
In line with LUMIX’s ongoing commitment to supporting creators, the latest firmware update for S1RII is scheduled to be available for download free of charge in 2025. In the meantime, the LUMIX Flow and LUMIX Lab applications, along with the lens firmware update, will be available on 14th May.
LUMIX S1RII Firmware Update (Planned for 2025)
8.1K / 7.2K (3:2) Open Gate recording and RAW data video can be output via HDMI for external recording.
ARRI LogC3 will be available by using DMW-SFU3A Software Upgrade Key (sold separately), enabling the colours to match ARRI’s digital cinema cameras (*1).
Supports HEIF recording in 4:2:0 10-bit format.
Urban Sports recognition will be added to the existing human detection capabilities for eyes, faces, and bodies, accurately capturing dynamic movements like breakdancing, skateboarding, and parkour.
The frame aspect ratio options will be expanded from 10 to 17 and enable simultaneous display of up to three frames.
Direct transfers from the CFexpress Type B or SD memory card to an external SSD can be made, giving more workflow options and greater flexibility.
Supports recording proxy files to the internal memory card during HDMI RAW video data output.
Compatible with timecode synchronization via Bluetooth®.
Connectivity with UVC/UAC devices is supported.
Compatible with Bluetooth® connectivity with DJI’s gimbals.
HLG View Assist will be available for accurate gradation and exposure checks on the camera’s monitor or viewfinder, as well as on external monitors that do not support HLG.
The focus ring can be used as a control ring (*2), enabling for assigning key functions. Additionally, the focus rotation direction can be selected in MF mode.
The AF frame colour can be chosen from 10 colours for better usability.
LUMIX S Series Lenses (S-X50 Version 2.0, S-R24105 Version 2.0, S-R2060 Version 2.0)
LUMIX Flow Version 1.1
LUMIX Lab Version 1.5
*1 ARRI LogC3 is a Log gamma developed by ARRI and used in ARRI digital cinema cameras. Please note: ALEXA 35 uses ARRI LogC4. DMW-SFU3A Software Upgrade Key (sold separately) is required.
*2 Compatible lens models as of May 2025: S-E2460, S-X50, S-R24105, S-R2060
*3 Compatible camera models as of May 2025: DC-S1M2, DC-S1RM2, DC-S1M2ES
*4 Compatibility with the LUMIX S1RII is scheduled for 2025.
Preorders:
Lumix S1II at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
Lumix S1IIE at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
24-60mm f/2.8 at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.
Hands-on and reviews:
Explora. S1II Lab test at CineD. S1IIe review by ThePhoBlographer. S1II review by ThePhoBlographer. 24-60mm review by ThePhoBlographer.
Youtube reviews:
Today Panasonic will announce this gear:
Here is the detailed specs list:
LUMIX S1 II
| Image Sensor | Type: 35mm CMOS Effective pixels: 24.1 million pixels |
| Latitude | 15 stops V-Log DR Boost 14+stops V-Log |
| Sensor Dust Removal | Sensor-shift type AR coating |
| Image stabilization | 5-axis, 8 central/7 peripheral, Dual.IS 2 |
| ISO | Normal 100-51200 V-Log 640-51200 DR Boost on/off Dual Native ISO Auto/L/H |
| Storage | 1: CFexpress Type B 2: SD UHS-II |
| AF | Detection method: Image plane phase difference / contrast Focus points: 779 points / 315 points Focus brightness range: -6-18EV |
| Object detection | People Animals Cars Motorcycles Trains Airplanes |
| shutter | Mechanical: 60-1/8000 sec. Electronic front curtain: 60-1/2000 sec. Electronic: 60-1/16000 sec. |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 second |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | Mechanical H+ 10 frames AFC Electronic SH 30 frames AFC H+ 10 frames AFC |
| Continuous shooting number | RAW 200 or more SH RAW 180 |
| Viewfinder | Panel: OLED Resolution: 5.76 million dots Frame rate: 60/120fps |
| monitor | Size: 3.0 inches Resolution: 1.84 million dots Movement method: Free angle |
| Video Frame Rate | 6K 59.94p LGOP 4K 119.88p LGOP 4K 59.94p ALL-I 5.8K 29.97p ProRes 4K 59.94p ProRes |
| Video Output | MOV (H.264/H.265/ProRes/ProRes RAW) MP4 (H.264/H.265) |
| Log | V-Log ARRI LogC3 (DMW-SFU3A) |
| audio | LPCM 24bit 32bit float (XLR2) |
| USB | USB-C 10GB USB Streaming 4K 29.97p |
| Microphone/Headphone | Microphone: 3.5mm Headphone: 3.5mm |
| HDMI | Type A |
| Wifi | 5/2.4GHz Streaming FHD 59.94p |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| Other ports | 2.5mm Remote |
| battery | Type: 7.2V 2200mAh Number of shots LVF: 348 shots (CFe) / 359 shots (SD) |
| size | 134.3×102.3×91.8mm |
| weight | Body only: 718g Battery included: 800g |
| Dust and water resistant | correspondence |
| Battery Grip | DMW-BG2 (sold separately) |
LUMIX S1IIE
| Image Sensor | Type: 35mm CMOS Effective pixels: 24.2 megapixels |
| Latitude | 14+stops V-Log |
| Sensor Dust Removal | Sensor-shift type AR coating |
| Image stabilization | 5-axis, 8 central/7 peripheral, Dual.IS 2 |
| ISO | Normal 100-51200 V-Log 640-51200 Dual Native ISO Auto/L/H |
| Storage | 1: CFexpress Type B 2: SD UHS-II |
| AF | Detection method: Image plane phase difference / contrast Focus points: 779 points / 315 points Focus brightness range: -6-18EV |
| Object detection | People Animals Cars Motorcycles Trains Airplanes |
| shutter | Mechanical: 60-1/8000 sec. Electronic front curtain: 60-1/2000 sec. Electronic: 60-1/8000 sec. |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 second |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | Mechanical H+ 10 frames AFC Electronic SH 30 frames AFC H+ 10 frames AFC |
| Continuous shooting number | RAW 200 or more SH RAW 180 |
| Viewfinder | Panel: OLED Resolution: 5.76 million dots Frame rate: 60/120fps |
| monitor | Size: 3.0 inches Resolution: 1.84 million dots Movement method: Free angle |
| Video Frame Rate | 6K 59.94p LGOP 4K 29.97P ALL-I 5.8K 29.97p ProRes 4K 59.94p ProRes |
| Video Output | MOV (H.264/H.265/ProRes/ProRes RAW) MP4 (H.264/H.265) |
| Log | V-Log ARRI LogC3 (DMW-SFU3A) |
| audio | LPCM 24bit 32bit float (XLR2) |
| USB | USB-C 10GB USB Streaming 4K 29.97p |
| Microphone/Headphone | Microphone: 3.5mm Headphone: 3.5mm |
| HDMI | Type A |
| Wifi | Streaming FHD 59.94p |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| Other ports | 2.5mm Remote |
| battery | Type: 7.2V 2200mAh Number of shots: 369 shots (CFe) / 378 shots (SD) |
| size | 134.3×102.3×91.8mm |
| weight | Body only: 712g Battery included: 795g |
| Dust and water resistant | correspondence |
| Battery Grip | DMW-BG2 (sold separately) |
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