Finally I have the full LEAKED images and press release of the Panasonic S1rII.

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Lumix S1rII PRESS TEXT (deepl translated)

Panasonic introduces the Lumix S1RII, a full-frame mirrorless camera for professional photographers and videographers. The camera has a newly developed 44.3 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor and a powerful L2 processor, which together enable a high level of detail and a wide dynamic range of up to 14 f-stops. The native ISO range extends from ISO 80 to 51,200 and can be extended to ISO 40 to 102,400.

Improved autofocus and fast continuous shooting function

The phase-hybrid autofocus of the Lumix S1RII utilizes 779 focusing points and AI-supported subject recognition for people, animals, vehicles and other subjects.The camera can take continuous shots at up to 40 frames per second in electronic shutter mode – with continuous focus tracking (AF-C). A pre-burst mode saves images before the actual shutter release so that spontaneous moments are not missed.

Functions such as white balance and ISO sensitivity can be accessed directly at the top of the housing via dedicated buttons.

Optimized image stabilization and high-resolution photos

The camera has internal 5-axis image stabilization on the image sensor (IBIS), which enables compensation of up to 8 f-stops. In combination with a compatible lens and Dual I.S., up to 7 f-stops of stabilization are possible in the telephoto range.

For high-resolution images, the Lumix S1RII offers a high-resolution mode that captures eight images with a slightly offset sensor position and composes them into a 177 megapixel file. This mode is available for both JPEG and RAW images and enables detailed results without a tripod. L-rumors.com

Advanced video functions with Open Gate and RAW recording

For the first time, a Lumix camera offers internal 8K video recording at 30 frames per second. In addition, the Lumix S1RII supports Open Gate recording, which utilizes the entire sensor area in 3:2 format for video recording in 6.4K resolution. This offers filmmakers maximum flexibility in post-production, as they can crop the required aspect ratio (e.g. 16:9, 1:1 or 9:16) later. Panasonic has also announced a firmware update for 2025 that will also enable Open Gate recordings in 8.1K and 7.2K.

Apple ProRes RAW HQ can be recorded internally at 5.8K at 30p on CFexpress Type B cards or an SSD hard drive connected via USB. RAW videos can even be output to external recorders in 8K via HDMI. The Lumix S1RII also offers the option of recording a proxy file with a low bit rate in parallel. This is linked to the original video and enables more efficient post-production.

Robust protection and other features

The robust magnesium alloy housing is protected against dust and splash water and is frost-proof down to -10 °C.The Lumix S1RII also offers new sensor protection: when the camera is switched off, the mechanical shutter can be closed automatically to protect the sensor from dust when the lens is changed.

The camera has a 5.76 megapixel OLED viewfinder and a folding and swiveling 3-inch touch display with 1.84 million pixels.Two memory card slots are available for storage: one for CFexpress type B cards and one for SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) cards.

Optimized workflow and enhanced connectivity

The Lumix S1RII is the first Lumix system camera to support Capture One Tethering.This enables direct image transfer to a computer. In addition, the camera is compatible with Adobe Camera to Cloud, so that image and video files can be automatically uploaded to the cloud and edited there.

Two apps are available for an enhanced user experience: The LUMIX Lab app enables, among other things, the easy transfer, editing and management of LUTs (Look-Up-Tables) to use color styles directly in the camera or on the smartphone. The new LUMIX Flow app supports video productions from planning to editing and offers functions such as automatic sorting of recordings and the use of the smartphone as an external monitor.

Price and availability

The recommended retail price is €3,599 for the Lumix S1RII without lens and €4,499 for the kit with the 24-105 mm F4 Macro O.I.S. standard zoom.

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Full Panasonic Lumix S1RII specs (preorder here soon):

• New 44 MP “high speed” sensor
• 40fps in electronic shutter
• 10fps in mechanical shutter
• 8 stops image stabilization
• 176 MP High Res with sensor shift…handheld(!) and by combining 8 images.
• 5.76 megapixel OLED viewfinder
• 1.5 second pre-capture
• 8k30p
• 4K120 without crop
• 8,1K Open-Gate will be released later with a Firmware Update
• 6K ProRes RAW HQ internal recording
• Internal RAW Video Recording: ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 plus Proxy Recording
• You can record on external SSD via USB-C
• Frame marker for 2.39:1, 2.35:1, 2.00:1, 1.85:1, 16:9,
  4:3, 5:4, 1:1, 4:5, 9:16 and Custom
• 32 Bit Float audio
• Multi-Angle-Screen like A9III/A1II
• Body size about the same of the Lumix S5II (just a tiny bit thicker)
• Weather-sealed and ventilated
• RED record button in front of the camera on the corner near the mount
• red Tally in front and on the back fo the camera
• Price €3,599
• Announcement: Feb 25, 1-2pm London time

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This teaser image for a Sigma FP camera presentation is shared on Weibo. The image shows the X3 logo, which stands for the famous Foveon technology! I honestly don’t know if the image is FAKE or REAL. The skeptic in me knows that Sigma CEO Yamaki said the development would take a long time. So I would be very surprised to see a camera like this at the CP+ show. At best we can hope it’s real, but what we’re getting is just a prototype. Something that won’t be on the market for another 1-2 years. What do you think?

If the teaser is legit than we can definitely assume a couple of things:

• This is a new FP camera with X3 Foveon sensor (as we can see the logo)
• It’s L-mount
• It’s Full Frame

Some history: EXACTLY 9 years ago Sigma announced their last Foveon camera you can still find here: https://amzn.to/3QwfXgU.

Will Sigma make NEW history next week? I am praying to the old and new gods that this teaser is REAL!

How2Fly reports that the Lumix S1rII will NOT use the same Leica SL3 sensor. Panasonic seems to have decided on a new sensor with a resolution below 60 MP!

This is a rumor that I have also received in the last few days, but where I was confused and unsure about. The S1rII camera with 60 megapixels, which should have been announced last year, was canceled and the market launch postponed to accommodate the new sensor.

I am working now to get the real final S1rII sensor specs…

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I am still trying to get solid information about this camera. If you happen to know more about this use this contact box or contact me via lrumorscameras@gmail.com. Thanks!

In the last few days, three other sources have drawn my attention to another Lumix full-frame camera that is to be announced together with or after the S1rII. This camera is said to be an extremely interesting model and the sources seem to be very enthusiastic about it.

I am still trying to get solid information about this camera. If you happen to know more about this use this contact box or contact me via lrumorscameras@gmail.com. Thanks!

Image on top shows the “old” Sigma 800mm f/5.6 lens

According to a Weibo source, Sigma will be presenting two new lenses at CP+. One is a zoom lens and one is a fixed focal length lens. The fixed focal length lens is said to be a new 800mm f/6.3 full-frame lens for Leica L and Sony E mount cameras. There is no information about the zoom lens, but it could ‘just’ be the full release of the previously teased Sigma 28-45mm T2 Cine L mount lens (listed here at BH).

This is not an info coming via my trusted sources, if you happen to know more about the Sigma announcement use this contact box or contact me via lrumorscameras@gmail.com. Thanks!

Hi folks! I have very good news for you coming from THREE trusted sources:

1) Panasonic Lumix S1rII is coming in February
Same Leica SL3 specs but WITH decent quality video

2) Panasonic and Capture One will make a special joint press release at the S1rII launch
Probably this means that Capture One worked closely with Lumix to get you the best possible RAW editing quality.

3) One more Panasonic Lumix L-mount Full Frame camera will be announced in April
I have been told this is unlikely to be the S1HII…but still something very interesting! I don’t know if this will be the successor of this camera or a full frame version of this epic fixed lens camera or a Lumix S9 with integrated EVF.

I have not received any confirmation about the introduction of new lenses, but we know that Panasonic has a few on their roadmap. I’ll be working hard now to bring you details on the two new cameras. In the meantime, you can help me:

If you have any rumors about that camera feel free to share them anonymously using this contact box (try to use a nickname to be recognized in future) or via lrumorscameras@gmail.com.

P.S.: The lens roadmap: