Newark, NJ—The new Panasonic Lumix S1RII is the latest high-resolution camera in the full-frame, mirrorless Lumix S series. It features a newly developed 44.3-megapixel (MP) BSI CMOS sensor and an engine with L2 Technology. They work to deliver high-res stills as well as video with Lumix’s natural color science. What’s more, its high-resolution mode allows for handheld shooting at approximately 177MP.
Additionally, it’s the first Lumix camera to realize 8K video recording at 14 stops of dynamic range. Its Open Gate feature was also enhanced to shoot in 6.4K, and even up to 8.1K/7.2K with a future firmware update. Furthermore, a first for the series, the camera supports internal recording of 5.8K Apple ProRes RAW HQ/ProRes RAW to a CFexpress Type B card.
Other Panasonic Lumix S1RII Main Features
- Redefined real-time recognition phase-hybrid autofocus with improved eye and face detection and AI-driven tracking accuracy for people
- Enhanced 8.0-stop in-body image stabilization (BIS) and new cropless EIS video distortion correction
- 40-frames-per-sec high-speed continuous shooting with the electronic shutter; 10 fps with the mechanical shutter
App Compatibility Supports a Production Workflow
- The first Lumix camera to work seamlessly with Capture One editing software
- Compatible with Frame.io for cloud sharing and collaboration
- Supports Lumix Lab app to simplify the transfer, editing as well as color personalization of photos/videos for social media
- Works with the new Lumix Flow app, which assists with storyboard creation, on-site checks and automatic data organization
- You can use a smartphone as an external monitor while shooting to adjust camera settings.
Further, Panasonic will make the Lumix S1RII available in late March. It has a suggested retail price of $3,299.99.
