Panasonic Full-Frame S1 & S1R Specifications Released
Panasonic’s new S series is endorsed as a photo as well as a video camera, much like the GH5. Panasonic has two different variants in it, which are, Lumix S1 and Lumix S1R.
On Friday, Panasonic introduced the full specifications of their new full-frame mirrorless systems; Lumix S1 and Lumix S1R. The new cameras are based on the L-Mount standard, which boasts a well-balanced, large inner diameter and compact dimensions for a flange focus to realize optimum size and performance as a mirrorless camera system.
Panasonic’s new S series is endorsed as a photo as well as a video camera, much like the GH5, the people anticipate it to be one of the best in the market, minus the micro 4/3 sensor. As stated before, Panasonic has two different variants in it, which are, Lumix S1 and Lumix S1R.
Lets talk about the S1R first:
Lumix S1R
47.3-megapixel full-frame MOS sensor that provides a wide dynamic range and excellent performance at high sensitivity (ISO 25600 Max sensitivity)
4K VIDEO - Up to 4K 60p/50p recording plus 6K Photo functions and HLG Photo
Integrated Body I.S. (Image Stabilizer) for powerful handshake correction
PHOTO - The LUMIX S1R also boasts high speed burst shooting at 9 fps (AFS) or 6 fps (AFC)
187MP HIGH RESOLUTION MODE – A sensor shift technology suitable for taking very high-resolution landscapes and fine art photos via tripod with toggleable motion correction capabilities
The Live View Finder (LVF) which boasts the world’s highest 5,760k-dot resolution
Dust/splash*/freeze-resistant design withstands heavy field use under harsh conditions for high mobility
Dual card slots - Supports both UHS II and XQD card
Tri-axis tilting touch screen that is 2.1 million dots
Lumix S1
FULL FRAME SENSOR – 24.2-megapixel full-frame (35.6mm x 23.8mm) MOS sensor that provides a wide dynamic range and excellent performance at high sensitivity (ISO 51200 Max sensitivity)
4K HDR VIDEO - 4K 60p/50p, 4K 24/30P unlimited recording, 4K60P 29:59 min limited recording. HDR Mode and Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG). V-Log with Internal 4:2:2 10-bit 4k30/24p (4K60p output only) available via optional software upgrade key
Integrated Body I.S. (Image Stabilizer) for powerful handshake correction
PHOTO - The LUMIX S1 also boasts high speed burst shooting at 9 fps (AFS) or 6 fps (AFC)
96MP HIGH RESOLUTION MODE – A sensor shift technology suitable for taking very high-resolution landscapes and fine art photos via tripod with toggleable motion correction capabilities
The Live View Finder (LVF) which boasts the world’s highest 5,760k-dot resolution
Dust/splash*/freeze-resistant design withstands heavy field use under harsh conditions for high mobility
Dual card slots - Supports both UHS II and XQD card
Tri-axis tilting touch screen that is 2.1 million dots
“The LUMIX S1R/S1 also incorporates advanced AI technology that detects specific subjects - humans and fast-moving animals, including dogs, cats and birds. The camera keeps tracking these subjects even when they turn their back to the camera.”
- Panasonic Global
Source: Panasonic Global
For the terminal, an HDMI Type A is provided. Plus, a cable lock holder for the HDMI cable is included in the LUMIX S1R/S1 to prevent unplugging trouble on location.
Other than that, both the cameras have:
Photo Style Featuring a New Flat Mode
Variable Aspect Ratios With New 65:24 and 2:1
Flicker Decrease
Highlight Weighted Light Metering Mode
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
Lumix Tether and Lumix Sync
These mirrorless systems will be using the L mount lenses. These lenses are made under an alliance between Leica, Panasonic and Sigma. At the moment, Panansonic has announced only three lenses, which are, 50MM F/1.4, 24-105MM F/4 and 70-200MM F/4. Panasonic has also released a road-map and has intentions of releasing more glass by the year 2020.
Source: Panasonic Global
We cannot wait to get our hands on either of these cameras. Being Panasonic’s first full-frame mirrorless cameras they wish to go neck on neck with the new Nikon Z series full-frame mirrorless systems.
What do you guys think about the specs?
Yay? or Nay? Let us know in the comments below.
Nikon Firmware Update Enables Raw Video, Eye AF And CF Express Cards On Z7 And Z6
Nikon just dropped this news. This is going to change the mirrorless game.
Nikon has announced a firmware update that will enable raw video output to an external recorder, Eye AF and CF Express card compatibility.
Apple ProsRes RAW Output
On the second day of the CES 2019, Atomos’ CEO Jeromy Young announced that the new Atomos Ninja V is compatible to record ProRes RAW with the new Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7.
“Atomos is excited to work with Nikon on the development of ProRes RAW recording from Nikon’s Z series. This expands ProRes RAW to Ninja V and is the world’s first true full frame mirrorless to give raw video output. The combination will enhance content creation at all levels, from Social, through Pro Video and into Entertainment.”
- Atomos Global
According to Atomos, the Nikon Z6 and the Nikon Z7 output a stream of RAW data via a HDMi cable to the Ninja V. Capturing Apple ProsRes RAW with the Ninja V will unlock wider and complete control of the video image at highest quality possible.
Some believe that Atomos is using a closed loop protocol with-in the HDMi, which basically means that they are taking all the pixels and rearranging them.
Nikon’s new mirrorless cameras, the Z6 and Z7 will be more than capable of outputting a RAW signal to the Atomos Ninja V, it’s not unrealistic to expect that more cameras will be capable of doing this in the near future. We wouldn’t expect that we are likely to see either Canon or Sony enable a RAW output to be recorded from their cameras.
Eye AF
With this new firmware update Nikon intends to announce its long awaited Eye auto-focus feature in their mirrorless cameras like the Z6 and the Z7. The Eye AF is a very good helping-hand when it comes to taking pictures such as portraits, event or street photography scenario.
“Our much-anticipated Eye AF function that is currently in development for the Z7 and Z6 can effectively detect your subject’s eyes, making focusing so much easier! You’ll capture stunning shots where focus has been clearly acquired on the subject's eyes - good news for portrait and streetphotographers!”
-Nikon Global
According to Nikon, the technology/feature is in its last and final implementation phase. In the demonstration video below, you can see it acquires the eye as fast as a Sony/Fujifilm has been able to do with their mirrorless technology. The only difference being that the area of the box seems to be much larger than that of Sony’s or Fujifilm’s Eye AF.
Source: Nikon Europe YouTube Channel
It will be possible to select which eye to focus on if there are multiple subjects in the frame, in which case, this makes it easier for the shooter to prioritise the particular subject.
We expect the Nikon’s Eye AF to be as efficient as Sony’s or Fujifilm’s.
As of now, Nikon has not released an official date about when we can expect this new firmware upgrade, but we believe it will be soon.
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CF Express Card
Nikon has also announced that their new mirrorless cameras will be compatible with the new CF express cards after the firmware update. These cards use the same form-factors as the XQD cards which are the only data transfer interface used in the Z6 and Z7.
What’s really surprising is that Sony was the first one to introduce XQD cards and yet they have not incorporated the technology to any of their camera devices.
In a recent statement given by Pro Grade Digital states that they will be introducing a 1 terabyte CF Express card demonstrated 1,400 MB/s read speed and over 700 MB/s burst write speed.
Source: ProGrade Digital Website
“ProGrade Digital is delighted to be participating in this exciting technology demonstration highlighting the speed of the ProGrade Digital 1TB CFexpress card and Thunderbolt™ 3.0 in the digital workflow,”
-Wes Brewer, founder and CEO of ProGrade Digital.
“With read speeds up to 1400MB/s, this technology provides peak performance for offloading cinema-quality, video and still image files at speeds that are at least three times faster than ever before.”
- ProGrade Digital Global
If you would like to know further, please visit:
https://progradedigital.com/2019/01/08/prograde-digital-cfexpress-1-0-demonstrated-at-ces-show/
