CineD conducted an in-depth test of the new Nikon ZR full-frame cinema camera. During their review, they noted:

These values are all in the middle to lower ground for a compact hybrid consumer camera. Recently, the Panasonic LUMIX S1 II showed what is possible, especially with their “dynamic range boost” feature turned to “ON” – it shows 2.5 stops more dynamic range than the Nikon ZR for ProRes RAW (when comparing dynamic range values between cameras, you should always compare apples to apples, hence RAW codecs vs RAW codecs and internal compressed codecs vs internal compressed codecs).

and further down in the review:

Putting this into context, the Panasonic LUMIX S1 II managed 10 stops of exposure latitude (Lab Test here) with DR Boost “ON” (9 with DR Boost “OFF”), albeit at the expense of a high rolling shutter. I really urge you to have a look at the LUMIX S1 II results again. You can clearly see how much better the LUMIX S1 II behaves in the exposure latitude discipline!

Chris take on the S1II:

The Panasonic Lumix S1II beats the Sony FX3 in many areas — 6K open gate, anamorphic support with proper stabilization, richer codec options, better screen, more customizable controls, and improved color science. It’s a dream for manual and anamorphic shooters.
But it’s not perfect: autofocus still lags behind Sony, the menus feel messy, battery life drains fast, HDMI latency is annoying, and the Lumix ecosystem is still much smaller than Sony’s E-mount.
If you shoot anamorphic or want maximum flexibility, the S1II is the more exciting tool. But if you rely on flawless autofocus, battery endurance, and a huge lens library, the FX3 still holds the safer edge.

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Lumix S1II at Bhphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, WexUK.

How to get the BEST Handheld Footage from LUMIX

Two new S9 related videos from Panasonic Bloggers!

This mistake ruins your LUMIX S9 videos

Panasonic announced the new 100-500mm lens which is now available for preorder at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Fotoerhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton.

Here is a roundup of Youtube reviews:

Josh Cameron dives into a unique comparison between the Sigma BF and the Lumix S9, reflecting on design, usability, and purpose. He praises Sigma’s history of creating unconventional, artistic cameras—from the DP Quattros to the FP series—and now the BF, which he describes as “beautifully foolish.”

The Sigma BF is a minimalistic full-frame camera made from a solid block of aluminum, with a 24MP sensor, 230GB of internal memory, no SD slot, and just a single USB-C port. There’s no EVF, no hot shoe, no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and a fixed screen. Despite all this, Josh compares it to a luxury watch—beautiful, well-crafted, and intended for those who value form over function.

In contrast, the Lumix S9 is called his favorite camera ever. It’s affordable, has a fully articulating touchscreen, mic input, micro HDMI, cold shoe, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SD card slot, IBIS, and stunning out-of-camera JPEGs. The S9 is considered the better tool, while the BF is the elegant statement piece.

Josh admits the Sigma BF has many limitations, including the lack of touch functionality except for AF point selection, no stabilization, and quirky color science in some picture profiles. Still, he deeply appreciates the experience, the tactile feel, and the originality of the BF. He encourages viewers to see it as a collector’s piece—something special in a sea of lookalike cameras.

His final verdict? The Lumix S9 is the best EDC camera. The Sigma BF is a love letter to design nerds and camera enthusiasts who want something different, even if it means sacrificing practicality.

Here are Caleb Hoover latest S9 related videos!

Preorders: Sigma 200mm f/2.0 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, FotoKoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK.

PCmag tested the lens and concluded:

The Sigma 200mm F2 DG OS Sports is a stunner, both in terms of the images it captures and the speed and accuracy with which it focuses. And while it’s more expensive than pro zooms at $3,299, it leaves nothing to be desired. Photographers who cover indoor sports in venues with so-so illumination will appreciate its aperture, and the lens is just as good a tool for portraiture and other scenes that isolate a subject from its surroundings. It’s a shame that the lens doesn’t support rear teleconverters, but we have no real gripes otherwise, so the 200mm F2 DG OS Sports earns our Editors’ Choice award.

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