Panasonic S1R II is the first update on the original high resolution camera L-Mount, Lumix S1R from 2019. Lumix S1r II comes with a new BSI new 44MP image sensor that shaves a couple megapixel chip, but adds a lump features, including faster reading, phase detection automatic and 8K video. Externally, the updated body is much smaller and lighter, all holding the same size of the full frame sensor and lens support without L-Mountain mirror.
The new sensor makes his debut
Lumix S1R II is built around a full frame sensor, a bsi 44mp BSI chip with a full frame, with no low -passing optical filter (OLPF) and double native iso. Most high -resistance chips release OLPF, an overlap that reduces details in order to avoid color artifacts. High -resolution chips do not show much moiré on their own. Double native iso helps to inhibit image noise and improve dynamic range when snapped pictures or video rolls in high iso, and is a factor in the very wide sensitivity range of S1R II. It has an iso 80 native sensitivity and can go from ISO 40 to ISO 102400.
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Panasonic refused to provide technical details on sensor architecture, however, PCMag looked at the specifications given and believes Chip to be the Sony Imx3666k semiconductor. The peppers line the point by point, and the S1R II marks the first time that this particular chip was used in a consumer camera. Sony’s semiconductor provides image sensors for many manufacturers, and we will not be surprised to see him come to other cameras in the future.
A representative from Panasonic tells us that the sensor captures the highest dynamic range for pictures among “Any camera we have produced” and describes his rotating grate to be “very similar to Lumix S5 II”.
And it looks like a very good sensor in general. The wide range iso makes it a comprehensive opportunity for scenes as diverse as long exposure waterfalls and sports actions under gym lights, and provides sufficient sufficient reading rate to support continuous 40fps capture with focus and Exposure to each frame with its completely electronic shutters. Also included is a focal plane mechanical onion, 44MP chips are fast, but apparently not fast enough to synchronize with off -camera ignitions, so the onion of the focal plane is still required.
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The sensor is also stabilized, which is an expected feature for this camera class. The 5 -axle stabilizer stands in each lens attached to better support the hand -hand -hand video and long exposure pictures without a tripod. The stabilization system is good enough to support even multi -shot specimens, the S1R II is able to capture some rapidly continuous images, moving the sensor slightly between each in order to try each color channel.
The images are sewn together on the camera for 177MP RAW and JPG output to the camera, and the most shot ways work with or without a tripod. Given this is just a lifestyle applicable, but it is useful when you need an extra room to harvest or are photographing a theme with excellent and exquisite details.
Panasonic is a technology leader for video recording on camera without mirror, but high pixel patterns often suffer from slower reading and suture. We will need to try S1R II to see how it compares to even faster reading cameras as 45MP CMO Nikon Z 8, but since the fastest reading is protected as a feature of the new sensor, we hope that to resolve issues
S1R II video specifications are very fantastic in their own, with 8k30 in UHD or DCI aspect reports, Gate oprey (3: 2) 6.4k30, 4k60 with sound, and 4k120 motion Slow, all with 10-bit color sampling . The camera supports H.264, H.265, and Prores 422 coding on a CFE or SSD memory card. A warning, property at 5.8k resolution, so you will have to fall back to H.265 for 8K. Panasonic promises to add 8.1k and 7.2k open port through a firmware update planned for later release this year.
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It is also sent with a new app by the smartphone companion for video only, Lumix Flow, which includes script, storytelling and shot listing tools. When you enter your phone at the camera’s USB-C port, you can accompany the clips with your list and scenario. The app will add information for XML editing to your memory card so that you can import clips into Adobe Premiere Pro CC or Blackmagic Davinci Resolve and already have a roughly collected cut, based on your shot list.
S1R II also supports live transmission through a smartphone through another app, Lumix Lab and RTMP protocol up to 1080p60 wireless or 4K30 on USB-C. The camera also works with Capture One Pro for catching tethered image in a PC or MAC, good news for photographers working in a studio.
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Lighter body with double dependent LCD
The original S1R was a heavy camera, inserting the scales with 2.2 pounds without lenses. S1R II cuts weight to 1.8 pounds and uses a body that is only a smidgen larger than Lumix S5 II, making it a fairly average size among full frame peers (4.0 by 3.6 inches HWD). Ergonomics has also improved, the S1R II uses a double articulating screen that bends straight or down, and can also roll on the side and face forward. Viewfinder 5.8 million with OLED points continues from the previous generation, but comes with improved optics and a faster 120fps refresh rate.
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The lightest body should prove that it is more comfortable to transport in the field. Outdoor use is not a problem, like most full frame models, S1R II includes protection of dust and spraying, and Panasonic also says it is estimated to work on freezing cold temperatures.
The camera uses the same battery package as Lumix S5 II and S9, Panasonic BLK22. The battery is estimated at 350 load exposures using the very conservative methodology of the CIP, which places it between the battery life package between its nearest competitors. It is almost the same as Canon EOS R5 Mark II and Nikon Z 8 (both estimated for 340 exposures), and not as good as the Sony A7R V (530 exposures).
Price and availability
Panasonic Lumix S1R II debuts at a body price only $ 3,299.99. An optional battery control with vertical controls, DMW-BG2, is also coming, but we don’t have its prices at this time. The camera is expected to start transporting in late March.
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