Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Mirrorless Digital Camera

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H camera body

Fully mirrorless with a serious penchant for video, the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H is clearly characterized by its impressive video capabilities, but also has remarkable flexibility to suit multimedia applications along with a particularly durable design. The full frame 24.2MP CMOS sensor provides versatile performance for both video and stills, with a wide 14-stop dynamic range, sensitivity from ISO 100-51200 and skillful processing to realize high color accuracy, responsive recording and a wide range of video functions. With almost the entire sensor, 3:2 aspect ratio 6K24p video recording is supported, along with 16:9 5.9K30p and both DCI and UHD 4K60p settings with internal 4:2:2 10-bit sampling. Inspired by broadcast cameras, the S1H also uses the updated sensor design to provide Dual Native ISO settings that prioritize either low noise or low sensitivity to realize image quality with greater color gamut and reduced noise. Variable frame rate (VFR) recording also allows the use of slow and fast motion effects and high frame rate (HFR) settings enable the use of higher frame rates in conjunction with 10-bit sampling. In addition, V-Log has been pre-installed, and a hybrid Log Gamma is also available to obtain greater detail when recording and to benefit color grading during post-production.

When it comes to still photography, the S1H doesn't lack with an impressive continuous shooting rate of 9fps with AF-S, or 6fps with AF-C. In cases where 24MP is not enough, a specialized high-resolution mode can be used to increase the effective resolution to 96MP by compositing sequential images together. Even favorable still images, as well as video, are a depth of field from the Defocus (DFD) contrast-detecting autofocus system that provides fast and accurate focusing and subject tracking. In addition, sensor shift image stabilization helps minimize the appearance of camera shake with 6 stops for sharper handheld shooting.

Beyond the image attributes, the S1H is also characterized by its body design, which incorporates an impressive 5.76m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder along with a 3.2" 2.33m-dot anti-tilt LCD screen. The magnesium alloy body is weather-sealed to allow working in harsh conditions and features a 1.8" top status LCD for reviewing shooting settings on the fly. Dual SD memory card slots offer flexible storage capabilities and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity provide remote control along with wireless image transfer to tablets and smartphones.
24.2MP CMOS sensor and full frame Venus engine
The S1H's image processing capabilities are optimized for high sensitivity, a wide 14-stop dynamic range and flexible recording modes with a full-frame 24.2MP CMOS sensor, along with an updated Venus Engine. The sensor and processor include Multipixel Luminance Generation and Intelligent Detail Processing technologies, which help produce high resolution and definition by suppressing color moiré, and Color Control further improves color reproduction, especially in the highlights and shadows. Venus Engine's processing power also helps suppress noise levels throughout the sensitivity range, from ISO 100-51200, and provides fast continuous shooting speeds in full resolution up to 9 fps with AF-S or 6 fps with AF-C, for more than 60 consecutive raw files.

Video recording

The S1H, which optimizes recording for post-production color adjustment, has a pair of gamma settings suitable for capturing a wide dynamic range. V-Log is pre-installed on this camera and is used to capture a flat, neutral gamma curve that is well suited for grading. In addition, a High Dynamic Range mode and Hybrid Log Gamma can be used to record more detail in both the shadow and highlight regions of a scene. Additional image styles are available to provide a more gradable image, such as Cinelike V and Cinelike D, as well as an in-camera LUT to facilitate monitoring.
Simultaneous internal recording and external recording via HDMI is possible: DCI/UHD 4K is possible at 59.94p with 4:2:2 10-bit output and 4:2:0 10-bit internal or DCI/UHD 4K is possible at 29.97p/23.98p with 4:2:2 10-bit output and internal recording.
Variable frame rate (VFR) adjustments can be used to produce slow and fast motion effects from 30x to -7.5x. High frame rate HFR shooting, in 4:2:0 10-bit, is also supported, with audio recording and autofocus, enabling shooting of Full HD video at 180p and DCI/UHD 4K at 59.94p.
It's possible to create timed in-camera camcorders, allowing you to shoot scenes over time with an interval timer, then composite the stills into a 4K60p video with in-camera exposure.
Suitable for worldwide use are selected system frequencies of 59.94 Hz, 50 Hz or 24 Hz.
An SMPTE-compliant timecode can be embedded for easier synchronization of images from multiple cameras.
Color bars and a 1 kHz test tone can be used as benchmarks to configure camera settings.

Body design

Used in conjunction with other members of the L-Mount Alliance, the L-Mount is a versatile interface with a mounting diameter of 51.6mm and a flange distance of 20mm to work with a wide range of optics.
An impressive Real View Finder is a high-resolution 5.76m OLED EVF and offers a clear 0.78x configurable viewing magnification along with a smooth refresh rate of 60fps or 120fps, 0.005sec delay and 10,000:1 contrast ratio.
Large 3.2" 2.33m touchscreen LCD monitor is a bright, clear and intuitive means of live view shooting as well as playback and menu navigation. The screen has a unique tilt and free angle design where it can be tilted along the lens axis or can be turned outwards to the side and freely adjusted to suit working from more extreme high and low angles. Live View Boost is a special viewing mode for working in low light conditions, where viewing sensitivity can be increased to help compose your image and a night mode is also favored to work in dark conditions by lowering the screen backlight intensity and overlaying a red filter to better preserve night-adjusted vision.
In addition to the rear LCD, a top 1.8" 303 x 230-dot status LCD can also be used to quickly review shooting settings, even when the camera is turned off. In addition, an enhanced graphical user interface can be optimized for video applications and include exposure settings such as shutter angle or shutter speed and ISO or gain, depending on the application.
Internal heat dissipating fan helps prevent overheating and allows unlimited video recording time. The fan can be set to Auto 1, where the fan is started when a temperature rise is detected; Auto 2, where the fan is kept off as long as possible to prioritize quietness; Regular; and Slow.
Durable, weather-sealed magnesium alloy construction is splash, dust and freeze-proof to work in harsh weather conditions and trying environments.
Front and rear dials can be used to visually indicate recording and standby settings for faster visual recognition of subjects and camera movements.
Ergonomic design provides a large, comfortable right-hand grip along with easily accessible physical controls, an eight-way joystick, and a refined overall UI design for intuitive use. In addition, the illuminated buttons aid settings in low-light conditions and a lock lever prevents unwanted setting changes.
Dual UHS-II compatible SD memory card slots offer enhanced flexibility for image storage, allowing you to separate raw and JPEG files to different cards, save duplicate files to both cards, or simply double your storage space with overflow recording.
A USB Type-C port allows for fast transfer of files as well as quick charging of camera batteries. In addition, an HDMI Type-A port benefits video applications, a 2.5mm port can be used with the optional DMW-RS2 Remote Shutter, 3.5mm microphone and headphone jacks suit advanced audio recording needs, and a PC sync port can be used for wired flash synchronization.
The PC flash sync terminal serves as a TC in/out jack and an included BNC conversion allows synchronization of timecode settings with an external device for multi-camera setups.
Optional XLR microphone adapter providing XLR inputs and physical controls via a hot shoe connection.
The DMW-BLJ31 rechargeable lithium-ion battery is rated for approximately 400 shots per charge when working with the rear monitor, 380 shots per charge with the EVF, and 1150 shots per charge when Power Save LVF mode is on.
The high-precision shutter mechanism offers a mechanical top speed of 1/8000 sec, a flash sync speed of 1/320 sec and has been tested for approximately 400,000 operations.
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Stabilization of 5-axis sensor shift

Helping to achieve the utmost sharpness when working handheld, Dual I.S. 2 combines the S1's 6 stop graded 5-axis sensor shift image stabilization technology with lens-based 2-axis image stabilization to compensate for a wider range of motion types to make sharper, clearer images. Dual I.S. 2 requires the use of compatible Lumix lenses with O.I.S. This stabilization system can compensate for approximately 6.5 stops of camera shake. When working with custom lenses, you can manually choose whether to use in-camera image stabilization or lens optical stabilization. In addition, specifically for video applications, Boost I.S. is digital image stabilization function that helps create a stable composition when shooting from a fixed perspective.

DFD Autofocus System

For faster autofocus performance, DFD (Depth-From-Defocus) technology quickly calculates the distance to subjects and adjusts the focusing position in as little as 0.08 seconds, with sensor and lens communication occurring at speeds up to 480 fps. This contrast detection type focus method benefits both still and video recording modes, as well as subject tracking applications, with advanced AI technology, where subject type, color, size and motion vectors are used to intelligently lock onto the moving subjects and ensure precise focus. When working with portrait subjects, face/eye detection features make it easier to photograph people and prioritize focusing as specifically as on a subject's pupil. The focus sensitivity and speed can be adjusted to further improve performance with certain subjects. It also has 225 AF areas, which provide excellent control over where the camera will focus. In addition, with support for working in low-light conditions, a low-light AF function enables AF performance down to -6 EV.

Benefits manual focus operation, focusing is available that highlights bright contrast edges with a colored outline to quickly recognize your focus point, as well as Touch MF Assist for touch-to-focus function. Other AF features include an AF point encompass setting that temporarily magnifies the subject by 3x to 10x to confirm the focus position, and a customizable selectable AF zone for Multi AF / Custom Multi AF.

6K and 4K PHOTO

Utilizing the S1H's video recording capabilities, there is a trio of still image modes for recording continuous 3:2 or 4:3 8MP still images at a shooting rate of 60 or 30 fps or 18MP still images at a frame rate of 30 fps:

Burst: This mode allows you to record continuously, making it ideal in cases where you need a fast frame rate to capture the best moment.
Pre-Burst: This mode is ideal for times when you're not sure of the critical moment to press the shutter button and will record images one second before and one second after you've pressed the shutter button to give you 60 images to choose from.
Burst (S/S): This mode more closely follows the recording process and allows you to play your video, pause at the selected moment and use the shutter button to highlight a selected frame from the video and save it as a single 8 or 18MP frame.

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

Bluetooth Low Energy (4.2) provides constant connectivity between your smartphone or tablet and the camera with minimal power consumption. For more robust wireless activities, IEEE 802.11ac and b/g/n support is also available for faster transmission and more fluid remote control and monitoring.

Complementing the camera's wireless connectivity, Lumix Sync is an iOS and Android app designed to pair with the camera for smartphone or tablet-based remote control and wireless image transmission.

Other camera features

Using sensor shift stabilization technology, the S1H has a high-resolution mode to capture and compile eight separate exposures to create a single 96MP raw or JPEG file. Suitable for static subjects and when working on a tripod, this mode creates a more detailed and color accurate image than a single shot alone can produce and produces an image with a resolution of 12000 x 8000 pixels.
HLG Photo mode offers increased dynamic range for improved detail in shadow and highlight regions of the image. When working in HLG Photo mode, images can be saved as an HSP file in either 4K or full resolution, in addition to JPEG and raw formats, for vivid playback on 4K televisions.
In addition to conventional 3:2, 4:3, 1:1 and 16:9 ratios, photos can also be recorded in 65:24 and 2:1 panorama formats.
IS. Status Scope helps to recognize the type of camera shake caused by an arrow appearing in the viewfinder or on the rear LCD.
Flicker Reduce automatically detects the frequency/flicker of artificial lighting and activates the shutter at the highest brightness to make exposures with constant exposure and color.
Helping to contain bright highlights, Highlight Weighted Metering mode prioritizes highlight values when making an exposure metering to prevent scenes from blowing out.
An AWBw setting provides more versatility than the standard Auto White Balance (AWB), retaining a reddish warm hue while AWBc offers a cooler, bluish hue.
Lumix Tether enables wired, tethered shooting capabilities via USB connection between the camera and a computer. Aside from offering a larger live view preview, this application also allows remote triggering, use of 6K and 4K photo modes, and video/recording start/stop.
Photo Modes: Standard, Vivid, Natural, Flat, Landscape, Portrait, Monochrome, L. Monochrome, L. Monochrome D, Cinelike D, Cinelike V, Like709, Standard (HLG), Monochrome (HLG), Like2100, and My Photo Style.

Included:

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Mirrorless Digital Camera (body only)
Panasonic DMW-BLJ31 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (7.2V, 3100mAh)
Panasonic DMW-BTC14 Battery Charger
AC Adapter and Power Cord
USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable
USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable
BNC Converter Cable
Body Cap
Shoulder Strap
Eyecup
Hot Shoe Cover
Flash Sync Socket Cap
Battery Grip Connector Cover
Cable Holder