During Cine Gear 2019, Panasonic has just announced a new Full-Frame mirrorless camera: the Panasonic LUMIX S1H. Following the LUMIX S1 and S1R that were released earlier this year, this new LUMIX S1H is more of a video-centric version with impressive recording capabilities of up to 6K at 24 frames per second, 5.9K at 30p, and 4K/C4K 10bit at up to 60p. Let’s take a closer look at this new Full-Frame monster! A Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera For Filmmakers The Panasonic LUMIX S1 and S1R are already impressive Full-Frame mirrorless cameras. If you are not familiar with the Panasonic S line of cameras, don’t hesitate to watch our review of the Panasonic LUMIX S1 that is an incredible camera in low light situations and also works nicely during handheld filming by deploying a very capable IBIS system (In Body Image Stabilisation). Screen grab from Panasonic’s press event @ Cine Gear 2019. One of the significant drawbacks of the S1 is that you need to purchase a firmware update to unlock its full video recording capabilities (Like V-Log picture profile and some other recording formats). That firmware will be available for purchase this July for $199 but mind you that recording formats like 4K UHD 50/60p in 10bit 4:2:2 are limited to external recording via HDMI. The LUMIX S1 and S1R are perfect for photographers and have decent video capabilities. However, if you are mainly shooting video, the newly announced S1H brings everything you need while keeping the same form factor. In the...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 31 May, 2019