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Panasonic S1R FF Camera - copy of Nikon Z7
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  • Same sensor, same numbers

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  • DR

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  • I have been shooting 3 days vehicles in the studio with the S1R and I couldn't be happier with the results. Crisp clean footage with beautiful colors our of the box. Unfortunately I can't show the results as I am under NDA.

  • Firmware Version 1.1

    1. Improved performance of the Body Image Stabilizer
      • The correction performance of the Body Image Stabilizer has been improved from a maximum of 5.5 stops to a maximum of 6.0 stops.
      • The correction performance of the Dual I.S.2 has been improved from 6.0 stops to 6.5 stops.
    2. Improved AF performance
      • [AF-ON: Near Shift] and [AF-ON: Far Shift] functions have been added. [AF-ON: Near Shift] preferably focuses on a subject nearby while [AF-ON: Far Shift] preferably focuses on a subject far away.
      • The tracking performance when using [Tracking] AF mode in video recording has been improved.
      • Live view display during auto focusing is now easier to see.
    3. Improved operational stability
      • Operational stability when using an XQD memory card has been improved.

    https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/

  • Panasonic S1R, Review

    Panasonic top managers on important meeting discussing new price hikes

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    https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/29/panasonic-s1r-mirrorless-camera-review/#

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  • Horrible internal design

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    Note the amount of chokes, as it is usually indicator of number of different voltage used. And such number of voltages needed due to much more chips made by different manufacturers that Panasonic is forced to use as it is unable to make good LSI anymore.

    Also, it seems like again we have NAND placed as top layer over LSI. Making LSI cooling much worse.

    If you look at Panasonic GH2-GH4 and especially Samsung NX300-500, you will think that they come from the future compared to this. As S1R, S1 and S1H main board design is similar to early 2000s designs.

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    Design that is very hard to assembly and impossible to repair.

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    Sensor based stabilization leads to around 4x price rise of sensor module.

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  • S1R Firmware Version 1.3 / S1 Firmware Version 1.3 Coming soon

    Expanded media compatibility

    Compatibility with CFexpress Type B card: A CFexpress Type B card boasts a theoretical performance of a maximum of 2,000 Mbps. Realizing an approximately 300% higher transfer speed than that of a conventional XQD card, it supports large-volume photos and videos.

    Expanded compatibility with Profoto wireless transmitters

    Ability to use Profoto wireless transmitters "Air Remote TTL-O/P" and "Profoto Connect-O/P", enabling wireless connection and control of external strobes for professional shooting. All functions may not be available depending on the situation.

    Improved compatibility with Sigma interchangeable lenses and mount converter

    Ability to assign functions to the Fn buttons of Sigma L-Mount interchangeable lenses.
    The performance of Body I.S. (Image Stabilizer) when attaching a lens using the Sigma MC-21 mount converter has been enhanced by suppressing roll movement.

    Improved compatibility with Panasonic interchangeable lenses

    Assignment of functions to the lens Fn buttons when the Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. (S-E70200) is mounted.

    Improved AF performance

    [AF+MF] can be used in AFC mode.
    Setting continuous AF on the live view screen in Creative Video mode or in other video recording modes when the video recording area is displayed.

    Improved performance of High-Speed Video

    Ability to manually set the exposure according to the video exposure mode (P/A/S/M) in High- Speed Video mode.

    Other major improvements

    • Ability to select the card slot to save the JPEG images developed by in-camera RAW processing.
    • An Fn button can be used for checking the aperture effect.
    • User can disable any physical operation by assigning the action to an Fn button.
    • AF Assist Light is now on the Focus tab of the Video menu.
    • The luminance level of photos (including 6K/4K Photo and Post Focus images) can be preset when played back over HDMI output.
    • Ability to lock (with the [AF/AE LOCK] button) when ISO Auto is set in M mode.
  • New firmware v1.3 Out now

    1. Expanded media compatibility
      • CFexpress Type B memory card can be used.
    2. Expanded compatibility with Profoto wireless transmitters
      • Profoto wireless transmitters "Air Remote TTL-O/P" and "Profoto Connect-O/P" can be used.
      • All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
    3. Improved compatibility with Sigma interchangeable lenses and mount converter
      • It is possible to assign function to the Fn buttons of Sigma L-Mount interchangeable lenses.
      • When attaching a lens using the Sigma MC-21 mount converter and [Image Stabiizer] > [Lens] is set to ON , Body I.S.(Image Stabilizer) suppresses roll movement.
    4. Improved compatibility with Panasonic interchangeable lenses
      • It is possible to assign functions to the lens' Fn buttons when the Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. (S-E70200) is mounted.
    5. Improved AF performance
      • It is possible to set [AF+MF] in AFC mode.
      • It is possible to set continuous AF on the live view screen in Creative Video mode or in other video recording mode when the video recording area is displayed.
    6. Improved performance of High Speed Video
      • It is possible to manually set the exposure according to the video exposure mode (P/A/S/M) in High Speed Video mode.
    7. Other added functions
      • It is possible to select the card slot to save the JPEG images developed by in-camera RAW processing.
      • [0.5 SEC] has been added for an option of [Duration Time (photo)] in [Auto Review].
      • [Forced Flash OFF] can be selected in iA mode.
      • [AF Assist Light] has been added to the Focus tab of the [Video] menu.
      • [Off (Disable Press and Hold)] can be assigned to the Fn button. It disables operation when the button is long-pressed.
      • Fn button can be used for checking aperture effect while the button is pressed.
    8. Other improvements
      • There were cases where F value control failed depending on the maximum F value when non-Panasonic L-Mount lens is mounted. This bug has been fixed.
      • Luminance level of photos (including 6K/4K Photo and Post Focus images) can be set when playing back them over HDMI output.
      • AE can be locked with the [AF/AE LOCK] button when ISO Auto is set in M mode.
      • Image quality of long exposure shot has been improved. (When [Long Exposure NR] is set to OFF and [Vignetting Comp.] is set to ON.)
      • Aperture and shutter speed can be controlled using front/rear dials when the rear monitor is set to OFF.
    9. Improved operational stability
      • There were cases where Backup Recording using the Double Card Slot Function stopped during writing. This bug has been fixed.
      • AF operation following the pressing of [AF-ON] in MF mode was unstable when the LVF Frame Rate was at 120 fps and the camera was under dim lighting. This bug has been fixed.
      • There were cases where the images shot vertically did not rotate on playback. This bug has been fixed.
      • There were cases where [Image Stabilizer] was set to OFF when the battery was reinserted. This bug has been fixed.
      • Operational stability of image stabilizer has been improved. (When [Image Stabilizer] > [E-Stabilization(Video)] and [Boost I.S.(Video)] is ON. )

    https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index4.html

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  • Looks like Panasonic is heading back to reality. For me personally this is the first time I have been remotely interested in this camera other than just a novelty to look at in the camera shop. Now they just need to improve the ergonomics of the grip to match the weight and launch the S1PC in the sub 2k price range. (S1People's Camera)