New Panasonic S1-S1R tests


Panasonic S1 Camera – Let’s Take A First Look

Hands-on with Panasonic’s new full-frame mirrorless (Satureyesmedia).
Schärfetest Runde 2 – Lumix S Pro 50mm VS Leica 50mm (Krolop&Gerst)
Plenty of L-rumors readers images on our L-mount Facebook Group.
Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f4 review so far (CameraLabs).
Panasonic Lumix S1 | Schwere DSLM im schweren Karton im Unboxing (ValueTech).

Links:
Panasonic S1R at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.
Panasonic S1 at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.
Panasonic 50mm f/1.4 S at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.
Panasonic 24-105mm f/4.0 S at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.
Panasonic 70-200mm f/4.0 S at Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto. In Europe at Calumet DE, ParkCameras, Jessops.

 

(L5) Sigma will announce new L-mount lenses on July 11 at 9am London time!

Sigma officially confirmed the launch of the new L-mount lenses on July 11 at 9am London time! This is the info posted by SonyAlphaRumors:

These three lenses will be announced:

35mm f/1.2
45mm f/2.8
14-24mm f/2.8

We know of a fourth lens which will be available in late 2019 but its’ unclear if it will be announced on July 11:

24-70mm f/2.8

What’s very new with these lenses:

They are exlusively designed for Full Frame mirrorless system (there will be no DSLR version of these)
Sony E-mount and L-mount version will be announced on July 11
Nikon Z and Canon EOS-R versions will be announced later

Some additional info:

14-24mm f/2.8 is smaller than the current DSLR version (here)
The new 35mm f/1.2 lens has:
– Premium construction
– Lot of HR elements in construction, record low aberrations
– Record MTF of any FF lens at F1.2
– Ultra fast and silent AF, made also for video

Here is the teaser image:

Bokeh Test: Lumix S1 vs GH5S

Griffin Hammond:

“To see how an f/4 full-frame lens compares to my crop-sensor m4/3 primes, I compare the Lumix S1 24-105mm vs. Lumix GH5S with 42.5mm f/1.2.”

(L5) Sigma will launch the new 35mm f/1.2, 45mm f/2.8 12-24mm f/2.8 and 24-70mm f/2.8 for L-mount too!

SonyAlphaRumors got solid info that Sigma will launch four new lenses in mid July. Those are designed for Sony E-mount but I have been told they will be available for L-mount too!

The lenses are:

35mm f/1.2
45mm f/2.8
12-24mm f/2.8
24-70mm f/2.8

The current Sigma L-mount you see on the image on top are DSLR lens with long tube to make it fit on L-mount. The four new lenses mentioned in this rumor are designed for Mirrorless only!

Panasonic Releases Firmware Update Programs for the LUMIX S1R, S1

Panasonic Releases Firmware Update Programs for the LUMIX S1R, S1, GH5, GH5S, G9, G90/G91/G95, G80/G81/G85 and GX9

Newark, NJ (July 1, 2019) – Panasonic has announced that the company will release the firmware update programs for the LUMIX Digital Single Lens Mirrorless cameras to enhance the functions and usability. All programs will be available at LUMIX Global Customer Support website https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/ at UTC 1:00 on July 9, 2019.

The cameras and the programs to be updated are as follows:

Full-frame Mirrorless Camera

LUMIX S1R 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.*1
  • The correction performance of the Dual I.S.2 has been improved from 6.0 stops to 6.5 stops.*2

*1 Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=50mm, when S-X50 is used.]

*2 Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=105mm, when S-R24105 is used.]

Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=200mm, when S-R70200 is used.]

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.

LUMIX S1 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.*1
  • The correction performance of the Dual I.S.2 has been improved from 6.0 stops to 6.5 stops.*2

*1 Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=50mm, when S-X50 is used.]

*2 Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=105mm, when S-R24105 is used.]

Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=200mm, when S-R70200 is used.]

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. Function Enhancement with Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU2

An [Activate] function has been added which enables the use of extended functions using the Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU2. The following functions will be added by activating the Upgrade Software Key.

  • The video recording modes [MOV]
4K 60p/50p* 4:2:0 8bit LongGOP 150Mbps LPCM
30p/25p* 4:2:2 10bit LongGOP 150Mbps LPCM
24p 4:2:2 10bit LongGOP 100Mbps LPCM
FHD 60p/50p* 4:2:2 10bit LongGOP 100Mbps LPCM
30p/25p* 4:2:2 10bit LongGOP 100Mbps LPCM

* PAL area only.

･HDMI 4K60p/50p* 4:2:2 10bit output

* PAL area only.

･V-Log will be added in Photo Style.

･The [V-Log View Assist] function will be added, which enables viewing the V-Log file with LUT(Look Up Table) when recording video in V-Log.

･The [Read LUT File] function will be added, which allows users to install and apply their favorite LUT.

･A WFM (Waveform Monitor) display function.

･A [Luminance Level] adjustment function that complies with 10-bit.

･An [XLR Mic Adaptor Setting] function that enables high-res sound recording using the XLR Microphone Adapter DMW-XLR1 (sold separately).*

* MOV only

4. Improved operational stability

  • Operational stability when using an XQD memory card has been improved.