Want to capture amazing footage with your camera? Panasonic has just pulled the covers off the S1H, a new version from the S1 line-up that’s been specced up for professional video use and is capable of capturing 6K video.
Panasonic introduces the S1H…
Teased earlier this year, the S1H features a 24.2-megapixel full-frame sensor, enabling photographers to capture high resolution stills images, as well as that impressive video. In fact, Panasonic explains the S1H is the world’s first full-frame digital interchangeable lens system camera to enable 10-bit 60p 4K/C4K HEVC video recording when using an image area equivalent to Super 35mm.
Those wanting more resolution can film in 6K/24p, 5.4K/30p (3:2 aspect ratio) or 5.9K/30p (16:9 aspect ratio) to capture high quality footage. For those photographers who like to create epic slow motion sequences, the S1H features a Full HD 180fps mode, which captures 7.5x slow motion sequences.
The S1H will capture 14+ stops of Dynamic Range, which Panasonic says puts the full-frame mirrorless camera at almost the same dynamic range as the brand’s professional cinema cameras. The S1H body is weather resistant, can operate down to -10 degrees and the shutter mechanism has been rated for 400,000 cycles, making it suitable for professional use.
Photographers can make an instant back-up of their footage via the dual SD card slots and, thanks to the 5-axis Dual IBIS (In Body Image Stabilisation) system, the S1H will even offer up to 6.5-stops of compensation when paired with selected lenses – perfect when shooting in low light conditions. Panasonic has included the brand’s V-Log/V-Gamut and Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) technology, which will help videographers when it comes to grading footage in post processing.
Check out this video shot using the S1H…
The S1H features a 3.2-inch vari-angle LCD to help set-up awkward high/low compositions and there are no time limits so footage can be continuously recorded. Expected to ship from September 19, the S1H will cost £3599/$3999.
