North American Panasonic has a press release for the “LUMIX S1RII” posted.
- On February 25, 2025, Panasonic announced the latest high-definition model of the new LUMIX S series full-frame mirrorless camera, the “LUMIX S1RII.”
- The LUMIX S1RII adopts a high-performance engine equipped with a newly developed 44.3 million-pixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor and L2 technology, enabling the LUMIX’s excellent still and video shooting with natural color reproduction.
- You can utilize a high-definition mode with approximately 177 million pixels in handheld shooting, allowing for the vivid capture of the subject’s presence and details.
- Additionally, equipped with innovative video performance, the LUMIX series has for the first time become compatible with 8K video recording and achieved a 14-stop dynamic range.
- The popular Open Gate feature has also been enhanced, capable of 6.4K shooting, and will support 8.1K / 7.2K shooting with future firmware updates.
- For the first time as part of the LUMIX S series, it supports internal recording of 5.8K Apple ProRes RAW HQ / ProRes RAW to CFexpress Type B cards.
- It is ideal for one-person operation or small-scale filming as it can record high-quality video data without the use of external equipment or cables.
- The evolved real-time recognition phase hybrid AF is equipped with AI tracking functions, quickly and accurately detecting the subject’s eyes and face, and smoothly following them.
- High-speed continuous shooting is possible at approximately 40fps when using an electronic shutter, allowing for accurate tracking of fast-moving subjects.
- The SH Burst Mode starts shooting before the shutter is fully pressed, ensuring you don’t miss the decisive moment.
- The highly regarded LUMIX hand-shake correction system has also evolved, with the “LUMIX S1RII” achieving 8.0 stops of hand-shake correction within the body and 7.0 stops of correction effect in the telephoto range when using Dual I.S. 2.
- When shooting videos, it is equipped with the newly developed cropless E.I.S. video distortion correction function, which reduces peripheral distortion during wide-angle shooting while maintaining the field of view.
- The compact body design and the tilting and free-angle monitor of the new model accommodate any shooting style, enhancing mobility and creativity.
- The “LUMIX S1RII” is compatible with the “LUMIX Lab” smartphone app, allowing direct loading of LUTs into the camera.
- By this, the efficiency of post-production is improved, deliveries to clients become smoother, and time can be secured to focus on creative work.
- Also, the new “LUMIX Flow” app has been introduced to support workflows for various production scenes such as short films, documentaries, music videos, and corporate promotional videos.
- This app provides a wide range of functions, from creating illustrations to shooting and file organization.
- The “LUMIX S1RII” integrates with “Frame.io,” enhancing the efficiency of shooting, editing, cloud sharing, and collaboration.
- LUMIX for the first time supports “Capture One,” strongly supporting professional studio photography workflows.
- Based on the philosophy of supporting creative passion through technology, the “LUMIX S1RII” is a next-generation mirrorless camera aimed at creators who want to realize their unique vision.
[Main Features]
High-definition and high-quality images and videos
- The newly developed full-frame back-illuminated CMOS sensor with approximately 44.3 million pixels is incorporated
- It is possible to use a high-definition mode with approximately 177 million pixels during handheld shooting
- Equipped with a dynamic range of 14 stops and compatible with LUMIX’s first 8K 30p video recording
- 5.8K Apple ProRes RAW HQ / Compatible with internal recording of ProRes RAW to CFexpress Type B card
;; Extracted enhanced basic performance to unleash new creativity
- AI-based advanced real-time recognition phase hybrid AF
- The E.I.S. video distortion correction, without cropping, is equipped with 8.0 stages of Body Intra-Hand Shake Compensation (B.I.S.).
- Electronic shutter “SH” mode achieves approximately 40 frames per second, mechanical shutter “H+ (High Speed Plus)” mode approximately 10 frames per second of high-speed continuous shooting
Supporting an intuitive workflow with a powerful app
- “Supports the ‘Capture One’ and for the first time in the LUMIX series, offers a professional studio shooting workflow.”
- Through collaboration with Frame.io, we have achieved efficient shooting, editing, cloud sharing, and collaboration.
- “Compatible with ‘LUMIX Lab,’ smoothly handles photo and video transfer, editing, and color adjustment.”
- The “LUMIX Flow” supports the entire workflow, from creating storyboards before shooting, checking during shooting, to organizing data after shooting
- It is possible to use a smartphone as an external monitor and quickly make changes or adjustments to camera settings
DMW-BG2 Battery Grip
- Panasonic announces the new battery grip “DMW-BG2” optimized for the “LUMIX S1RII.”
- To enhance the sense of hold in the vertical position, battery replacement is possible even when the camera is powered on.
- Also, it is capable of accommodating power supply in some extended shooting modes.
Price and release date
- The “LUMIX S1RII” is scheduled for release in late March, with a price of $3,299.99.
Additional note
- 1. Dynamic range expansion (Log) is enabled.
- 2. The 8.1K / 7.2K open gate records are scheduled to become available with the 2025 firmware update.
- 3. The RAW HDMI output is scheduled to be available with the firmware update in 2025.
- 4. Continuous shooting speed may decrease depending on conditions such as the lens used, aperture, and shutter speed.
- 5. Center: 8.0 stops, Surrounding: 7.0 stops (CIPA 2024 standard, [Yaw/Pitch/Roll direction: Focal length F60mm, “S-R2060” used, 5-axis correction]).
- 6. Center: 7.0 stops, Periphery: 7.0 stops (CIPA 2024 standard, [Yaw/Pitch/Roll direction: Focal length F105mm, “S-R24105” used, 5-axis correction]).
LUMIX S Full Frame Cameras DC-S1RM2 – Panasonic UK & Ireland
