Finally we have the Panasonic S1H camera , the third camera dedicated to cinematography announced after the Panasonic S1 and S1R. The Panasonic S1H is dedicated to videographers / cinematographers and arrived with class leading specification to attract prosumers of different brands.
Watch out this space for more updates and information, we will be adding more details soon.
World first Mirrorless to Record 6K Videos
The Panasonic is world first fullframe mirrorless camera to record 6k @ 24p video and 5.9K @ 30p. The Panasonic SH1 also introduce Cinema 4K mode in the S1H camera, now you can record DCI 4K videos in 60p at 10 bits internally.
Major features of Panasonic S1H Camera
- 6K 24fps (3:2 aspect ratio)
- 5.9K 30fps (16:9 aspect ratio)
- 4K DCI & UHD 4:2:2 10-bit 60fps
- 14+ stops of dynamic range
- V-Log/V-Gamut
- 4:3 Anamorphic mode
- No time limits on recording
- 225-Area DFD Contrast-Detect AF system
- Sensor-Shift Image Stabilisation
- 3.2″ triaxial tilting LCD (no flippy out LCD here, folks!)
- 5.760K-dot 120Hz OLED EVF
They have done their best to Manage overheating issue
Panasonic engineers done their best to manage heat suppression inside the camera. But, as we all know the higher the video resolution the more heat it generate, they have done their best to mange hear suppression inside the camera. However, the company also says that once the temperature of the camera goes above the certified temperature range the camera will automatically stop video recording.
4K oversampled from 6K
With a completely new sensor, the camera now does a 6K full pixel readout to produce ‘perfect’ oversampled 4K video. At the same time the image stabilization is also more improved.
With the support of V-Log / V-Gamut with a dynamic range of 14 stops the camera has become industry best Mirrorless camera for cinematographers. Note that the S1H’s recording format is compatible with the V-Log format recorded by a VariCam or the V-Log L recorded by the LUMIX GH5 / GH5S.
No recording limit, the camera has unlimited buffer memory without any restriction. The camera will record video as long as the memory card / external storage is full.
The prototype of the LUMIX S1H will be exhibited at the “Cine Gear Expo 2019” show from May 30 to June 2, 2019.
Panasonic S1H Full Specification
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Panasonic S1H Official Press Release
Panasonic Announces the New LUMIX S1H Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
With Cinema-Quality Video and the World’s First 6K/24p*1 Recording Capability
Newark, NJ (May 31, 2019) – Panasonic Corporation is proud to announce the newest addition to the LUMIX S series, the LUMIX S1H, a new Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera equipped with a full-frame image sensor. As the world’s first camera capable of video recording at 6K/24p *1 (3:2 aspect ratio), 5.9K/30p (16:9 aspect ratio), and 10-bit 60p 4K/C4K.*2 *3, it combines the video quality of a professional camera and the high mobility of a mirrorless camera. The LUMIX S1H will be released to world markets in fall 2019.
The main features of the new LUMIX S1H are as follows:
- High resolution up to 6K for multiple formats.
Maximizing the use of the pixels in the full-frame image sensor, the LUMIX S1H, as a digital camera, has achieved 6K/24p (3:2 aspect ratio) or 5.9K/30p (16:9 aspect ratio) video recording for the first time in the world.*1 It is also the world’s first full-frame digital interchangeable lens system camera*1 to enable 10-bit 60p 4K/C4K *2*3video recording. It accommodates a variety of recording formats like 4:3 Anamorphic mode, to meet professional needs. Its high-resolution data can also be used to create 4K videos with higher image quality or to crop images in 4K.
- Rich gradation and a wide color space virtually equal to those of cinema cameras.
The LUMIX S1H features V-Log/V-Gamut with a wide dynamic range of 14+ stops, which are virtually the same as those of the Panasonic Cinema VariCam, allowing it to precisely capture everything from dark to bright areas. So much so, that the color and even the texture of human skin are faithfully reproduced. Designed under consistent color management, the S1H’s recorded footage is compatible with V-Log footage recorded by VariCam or the LUMIX GH5/GH5S.
- High product reliability that allows unlimited video recording. *7
In every S1H recording mode, video can be recorded non-stop under the certified operating temperature so the user can concentrate on shooting.
Since the 1990s, Panasonic has been a leader in the development of video recording technologies for digital cinema, and has produced a host of innovative technologies for impressive cinematic imagery, such as 24p video recording, slow motion video using a variable frame rate, and the wide dynamic range and color space of V-Log/V-Gamut. By working with film creators for more than 25 years, Panasonic has successfully designed a number of cinema cameras that exhibit stunningly high video performance. The LUMIX GH1 made its debut in 2009 as the world’s first Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera capable of full-HD AVCHD video recording. *4 The LUMIX GH4 was launched in 2014 as the world’s first Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera*5 capable of 4K video recording. Next, the LUMIX GH5 was released in 2017 with the world’s first 4K/60p, 4:2:2 10-bit 4K/30p recording capability.*6 The LUMIX GH5 is highly acclaimed by film creators for its high performance, excellent mobility, and superb versatility in film production. And now, in 2019, the LUMIX S1H joins as Panasonic’s newest cinema camera.
Panasonic now offers three innovative models in the LUMIX S Series of full-frame Digital Single Lens Mirrorless cameras – the S1R, the S1, and the new S1H. The LUMIX S1R is ideal for capturing high-resolution images, while the LUMIX S1 is an advanced hybrid camera for high-quality photos and videos, and the LUMIX S1H is designed especially for film production. With this lineup, Panasonic is committed to meet the demands of every imaging professional by challenging the constant evolution of the photo/video culture in today’s new digital era.
The LUMIX S1H prototype will be exhibited at the 2019 Cine Gear Expo.*8
*1 As a digital interchangeable lens system camera, as of May 31, 2019 (U.S.). Panasonic research.
*2 As a full-frame digital interchangeable lens system camera, as of May 31 May, 2019 (U.S.). Panasonic research. In Super 35mm-equivalent size.
*3 Corresponding to 4K (4096×2160) as defined by Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI).
*4 As of March 25, 2009, as a digital interchangeable lens system camera. Panasonic research.
*5 As of March 25, 2014, as a Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera. Panasonic research.
*6 As of January 25, 2017, as a digital interchangeable lens system camera. Panasonic research.
*7 Recording time varies depending on the battery capacity and memory card capacity. When the camera’s temperature rises above the specified operation temperature, the camera may automatically stop video recording to protect it from heat damage.
*8 Cine Gear Expo 2019 is the premier annual event for professionals engaged in the technology, entertainment and media industry to be held at Paramount Studios in Los Angles, U.S., through May 30 to June 2.
･Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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It seems underwhelming, not cinema class leading I don’t comment about these series of full frames very much, because it’s so relatively poor.
Less than 12 stops dynamic range in the Sx series in another article, 14 stops here and 6kp24 10 bit. The Pocket 4k is about the only recent cinema camera that does so low from Red, BM Fran8k or zcam. In matter of fact, if it can’t do 8k 15 stop like the Fran8k, is it trying? I would expect more like 17 stops+ with modern technology. I think I’ll wait.