
We sat down with Matt Frazer from Panasonic for an EXCLUSIVE First Look at the Panasonic S1H camera. In this 6 part video series, we'll cover everything you need to know about this exciting new 6K camera from ergonomics to specs to sensors to usability for photography and videography, support gear, and much more. Jump to Part 1 - Ergonomics Jump to Part 2 - The Panasonic Look: Color Science Sensor Jump to Part 3 - Camera Features from 6K to Native Codex (with DP David C Smith) Jump to Part 4 - Anamorphic, Greenscreen & Slo-Mo Jump to Part 5 - Accessories: SD Cards, Batteries, Drones & more Jump to Part 6 - 5.9K ProRes RAW Part 6 - 5.9K ProRes RAW In Part 6 we introduce a new feature- 5.9K ProRes Raw & Panasonics collaboration with Atomos. We talk about our final thoughts and everyone talks about their favorite S1H feature! Part 5 - Accessories: SD Cards, Batteries, Drones & more Director of Photography David C Smith shares more of his experience testing and working with the S1H - in particular, we discuss accessories. We answer questions like the best kind of SD cards to use, how long does the S1H battery last, and more. Part 4 - Anamorphic, Greenscreen & Slo-Mo In part 4 we continue speaking with Director of Photography David C Smith about his experience testing and working with the S1H - in particular, we discuss some unique and exciting features: anamorphic, greenscreen use, and slo-mo. Part 3 - Camera Features from 6K to Native Codex (with DP David C Smith) Everything you need to know about 6k, codec, recording, waveform, 10-bit, and so much more. Plus, watch some stunning S1H footage from Los Angeles based Director of Photography David C Smith and bring David into the interview to discuss his experiences. Part 2 - The Panasonic Look: Color Science Sensor In Part 2 we discuss color science, the sensor, and the S1H relationship to VariCam and Panasonic EVA1. Plus, working in LOG, LUTs, price, and whether this is really an A or a B camera. Panasonic S1H First Look - Part 1 Part 1 does a deep dive into the camera Ergonomics - dials, LCDs, card slots, and more. We also cover what specific differences S1 and S1R users will see in the new S1H.
Zacuto and the Panasonic S1H The Panasonic S1 Series Cage is the perfect lightweight cage to transform your Panasonic S1H, S1R, or S1 camera to accommodate any shooting style. Our Cage is secure with a snug fit, HDMI strain relief and right angle, and a comfy hand strap on the left side. Along the top is a Z-Rail and multiple 20 and 16 screw holes for easy accessory mounting. Customize to fit your needs with a side handgrip with coldshoe, our unique wooden ball Zarn handgrip, Top Grip, and more. In the First Look video, Matt is holding the camera with our cage and you can see it in use throughout the video. We also have some great shots of the Cage converted into a full shoulder rig. The Cage is Arca-Swiss compatible and mounts directly to our Polaris DSLR/Mirrorless system. Add rods, quick release plates, a shoulder pad, grips, batteries, and more to create the right rig for you. Start building your Polaris rig here or contact us at sales@zacuto.com for help.
Panasonic S1H Full Specs Imaging
Lens Mount Leica L
Camera Format Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor)
Pixels Actual: 25.28 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel
Maximum Resolution 6000 x 4000
Aspect Ratio 1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24
Sensor Type CMOS
Sensor Size 35.6 x 23.8 mm
Image File Format JPEG, RAW
Bit Depth 14-Bit
Image Stabilization Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 100 to 51200 (Extended: 50 to 204800)
Shutter Speed Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Second 0 to 30 Minute in Bulb Mode Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/2000 to 60 Second 0 to 30 Minute in Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Second 0 to 60 Second in Bulb Mode 1/16000 to 1/125 Second in Movie Mode
Metering Method Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot
Exposure Modes Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation -5 to 5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Metering Range 0 to 18 EV
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
Continuous Shooting Up to 9 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 60 Exposures (Raw) Up to 9 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 999 Exposures (JPEG) Up to 30 fps at 18 MP Up to 60 fps at 8 MP
Interval Recording Yes
Self-Timer 2/10-Second Delay
Video
Recording Modes MOV/H.265 4:2:0 10-Bit 6K 3:2 (5952 x 3968) at 23.976p/24.00p <200 Mb/s> 5.4K 3:2 (5376 x 3584) at 25p/29.97p <200 Mb/s> 5.9K (5888 x 3312) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p <200 Mb/s> DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 47.95p/48.00p/50p/59.94p <200 Mb/s> UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 47.95p/48.00p/50p/59.94p <200 Mb/s> 4K Anamorphic (3328 x 2496) at 47.95p/48.00p/50p <200 Mb/s> Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 47.95p/48.00p/100p/119.88p <100 to 150 Mb/s> MOV/H.264 4:2:2 10-Bit DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p <150 to 400 Mb/s> UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p <150 to 400 Mb/s> 4K Anamorphic (3328 x 2496) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p <150 to 400 Mb/s> Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50i/50p/59.94i/59.94p <50 to 200 Mb/s> MOV/H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p <100 to 150 Mb/s> UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p <100 to 150 Mb/s> 4K Anamorphic (3328 x 2496) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p <100 to 150 Mb/s> Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p <100 Mb/s> MP4/H.265 4:2:0 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p <72 to 100 Mb/s> MP4/H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p <100 Mb/s> Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p <20 to 2
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