L-mount news roundup…


ALL IN on LEICA // SL2 First Impressions

Plenty of L-rumors readers images on our L-mount Facebook Group.
LUMIX Live : Pet Photography with Ambassador Ross Grieve
Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm test at DC.watch
f/8 and Be There: A Beginner’s Guide to Zone Focusing (Explora).
Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S Product Overview (Dpreview).

Glen:

Just wanted to let you know I found a way to add false colors to the Panasonic S1 & S1H. I think a lot of people could benefit from it so I produced a tutorial on how to do it. Here is the link to my YouTube video: https://youtu.be/ZhcaDXz0Mq8

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 S1H at Amazon, BHphoto. Adorama. FocusCamera. Park UK.
Panasonic 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens at Amazon, BHphoto. Adorama. FocusCamera. Park UK.
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.

 

 

Panasonic S5 will cost $1999. And here is the full leaked press text!

The Panasonic S5 will be priced at$1997.99 and $2297.99 with the kit lens. ISO sensitivity is 50, to 102400 with an extended ISO of 204800.

Leaked press text:

LUMIX S5 full-frame mirrorless camera is designed especially for content creators. Latest advances in image resolution, image stabilization, and autofocus all in this compact camera that is the signature of LUMIX.
Experience extraordinary video recording in 4K 60p, 4:2:2 10-bit. It also offers a Full HD 180fps Slow Motion option as well as 4:3 Anamorphic support. This is what makes S5 perfect for use when talking still photos or as a vlog camera.L-rumors

With 24.2MP 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor, the LUMIX S5 boasts a wide dynamic range and high sensitivity performance. The adopted Dual Native ISO technology enables the LUMIX S5 to record maximum ISO 51200 crystal-clear high sensitivity video. Dual Native ISO minimizes noise in high sensitivity. V-Log/V-Gamut compatibility offers a 14+ stop dynamic range to sensitivity. V-Log/V-Gamut compatibility offers a 14+ stop dynamic range to capture every detail.

The improved autofocus detects head as well as eyes, face and body. The powerful Dual Image Stabilization with 5-axis enables 6.5-stop slower shutter speed.

The compact nature of the S5 is one of the signature features of the LUMIX series. To make sure that your camera withstands tough field use, the S5 comes with a dust and splash resistant construction. Optimized heat dispersion ensures a stable, continuous video recording without interruption.

One of the expanded features of LUMIX S5 is the Live View Composite mode which instantly creates a stunning image out of several live shots; the shutter releases at designated intervals of exposure time to merge the bright parts into a single image. Useful for shooting fireworks or a starry sky.
via Nokishita

Panasonic S5 (and new affordbale glas roadmap?) to be announced on September 2

Panasonic will announce the new entry level S5 (specs here) and maybe also some new affordable glass roadmap on September 2. The teaser image and text has been posted right now by Panasonic and says:

A New LUMIX Full-frame Mirrorless Camera
To Be Unveiled at the Online Launch Event

Panasonic is pleased to announce that they will hold an online launch event for the new full-frame mirrorless camera LUMIX S5.
It will be unveiled at this page on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at 14:00 UTC.

Panasonic is committed to meeting the passionate demands of all creators through its LUMIX brand,
and the new LUMIX S5 is one of the embodiments of this commitment.
More information will be added and updated here and the official Instagram account @lumix
( www.instagram.com/lumix/ ) until September 2, 2020.

 

Camera Conspiracies about the new S5: The End of Panasonic

As usual with Camera Conspiracies take it with a dose of fun 🙂 He writes:

Panasonic S5 is not a terrible camera. It actually looks better than the S1, flippy screen and much lighter. But the depth from defocused elephant in the room rears it’s ugly head again. Panasonic is seriously trying to compete with Canon R5 R6 and Sony A7S III with this release? I know it’s an entry level camera, more inline with the Canon RP, but still. My god, contrast detection still? Why do they keep doing this to us?!