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5-axis internal stabilisation in the camera
body (compatible with any lens) and even
more stabilisation for lenses with their
own stabilisation – up to 6 stops of image
stabilisation.
One of the benefits of the mirrorless design
is that the camera can be designed to focus
anywhere on the image, not just in a central
area as found on DSLRs (when you’re focusing
through the viewfinder – Live View usually
allows focusing anywhere on the image, of
course). The lens and sensor communicate at
a maximum 480 fps, while Contrast AF with
DFD technology allows the cameras to focus
in as little as 0.08 seconds. You can shoot at a
maximum of 9 frames per second (AF single
shot mode)) or 6 fps (AF continuous mode), and
low light autofocus is possible down to -6EV
luminance detection.
Face/eye detection technology makes it
possible to capture people in crisp focus, with
the Eye AF detecting the pupil of the eye for
precise focusing in portraiture. The cameras
also incorporate Advanced AI Technology that
detects specific subjects - humans and fast-
moving animals. The camera keeps tracking
these subjects, even when they are not facing
the camera.
And like the G series cameras, 6K Photo lets
you record a burst of 18-megapixel still images
continuously at 30 fps, or 4K Photo lets you
capture at 60 fps in 8-megapixel resolution.In 6K/4K Photo, three modes can be selected
depending on the situation: 6K/4K Burst, 6K/4K
Burst (Start/Stop) and 6K/4K Pre-burst.VIDEO PRODUCTION
So, is the Lumix S1 going to set the video
production world on fire, or is there still life for
the G series? Perhaps the answer is yes to both
questions!
The S1 and S1R capture full sensor readout
in 4K 30p/25p /24p, which means you can
record video without cropping. HDR video
recording is available using the HLG Photo Style
and the camera records video with a designated
gamma curve compatible with ITU-R BT.2100.
Furthermore, the S1 – via a software
upgrade key available later in 2019 (to be sold
separately) - will support 4:2:2 10-bit 4K 30p/25p
internal video recording and 4K 60p/50p via
HDMI output, as well as the V-Log picture profile
featured on Panasonic’s Varicam products.
There will be no shortage of lenses – over
40 are expected by the end of 2020, all using
Leica’s L-Mount. This makes it possible to use
Lumix, Leica and Sigma lenses, but there were
just three S series lenses available at the launch:
24-105mm macro, 70-200mm and a 50mm f1.4
which is claimed to be a ‘reference’ lens, against
which all other lenses will be measured.For further information, please visit
http://www.panasonic.com.au or call 132 600.