Panasonic S1 & S1R – Prototype hands on

This is actually the very first time someone made a hands-on video with the prototype!

ProAV TV writes:

Recently, Panasonic announced their move into the Full Frame mirrorless market with the S1 and S1R. We were very lucky to get hands-on in one of the first showings of the camera outside of its announcement at Photokina. We don’t know much more than what was announced at Photokina, but this was a great opportunity to get a feel for the ergonomics of the camera.

Interview with Stephan Schulz from Leica: “L-mount alliance is a closed partnership”

Stephan Schulz from Leica shared some interetsing details in an interview with Reddotforum:

1) L-mount was not designed for APS-C only. From the start Leica had both APS-C and Full Frame in mind.

2) Mr. Schulz says that there is a big difference with Sony E-mount:

That’s a big difference with the L-mount versus the Sony E mount. They started the mount with the NEX, which was APS, but Sony didn’t have full frame in mind at that time. So, they had some challenges in making the lenses work for full frame. The Leica L-mount is much bigger which gives us more flexibility.

3) This is how the L-mount alliance started:

Panasonic approached us, inquiring whether they could use the L-mount we developed for their planned full frame mirrorless system camera. We started a discussion on how this might work and how it would influence our SL business. Ultimately, we decided to move forward.

4) L-mount alliance is not like the Micro Four Thirds alliance:

It’s different because the L-mount alliance is a closed alliance, with Leica Camera AG as the licensor. Future additional members are possible if the current alliance members agree that the alliance as a whole could benefit from adding more members.

5) Possibly issues with currently existing Leica L adapters:

The adapter isn’t part of the current specification which means lens data may not be recognized and used by the camera.

It doesn’t sounds like we can expect new L-mount members to join any time soon. And I am surprised how direct Mr. Schulz talked about the E-mount flaw!

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The HybridShooter: Panasonic S1 / S1R Hands-on Impressions from Photokina 2018

The HybridShooter sent me his new video where he shares his S1 / S1R Hands-on Impressions from Photokina.

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Ben Fox take on the new Panasonic S1R-S1

Ben Fox:

“During my visit to Photokina 2018, Carol from Panasonic gives me a run down on their new mirrorless cameras the Lumix S1 and S1R; 2 new 24mp and 47mp Full Frame cameras that both shoot 4k60p video.”

Peter Gregg: Does Panasonic S1 S1R Beat the CANON EOS R In My Mind?

Peter Gregg:

The Panasonic S1 and S1R cameras are not complete cameras yet. They have been announced but the specs don’t seem to be solidified. I may sound a little harsh in this video, but now is the time for them to make changes in the camera BEFORE it starts production. Not having an articulating screen – from Panasonic of all companies – is almost unimaginable!!!