The Panasonic LUMIX S1 is the latest in Panasonic’s offerings. It is a full frame camera, aimed at advanced photographers, but can also capture high quality 4K videos. The new camera will greatly benefit from the firmware update scheduled for later this year, so the appeal for videographers will be even higher. I’ve been running around with the yet to be released camera and had a chance to explore its video capabilities a little further. Panasonic LUMIX S1 While getting to know the new Panasonic S1 in Barcelona was nice, I felt that there is much more to explore about it and have therefore decided to dedicate some extra time and review the camera, although it is still in a pre-production stage. First, let’s have a quick recap in regards to its video specifications. Panasonic S1 Video Specifications: 24.2 MP CMOS Sensor 4K HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) internal video recording, HEVC codec in 10-bit 72Mbps 4K 50/60p, 4:2:0 8-bit, cropped to APS-C, internal recording limited to 29:59 min 4K 24/25/30p Full Frame, 4:2:0 8-bit, unlimited recording Various Full HD recording modes Various High Frame Rate recording options in 4K and HD (No control on any of the recording parameters like shutter speed and ISO, no autofocus, no sound. 150fps and 180fps in HD mode are cropped) Native ISO of 100-51,200 Future paid firmware update unlocks: 4K UHD up to 30p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording (At 150Mbps) 4K UHD 50/60p, 10-bit 4:2:2 external recording via HDMI with APS-C crop FHD at up to 60fps, 10-bit...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 14 February, 2019