Whenever professional-level low-light shooting is required, the LUMIX S1H is ready for action. The 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor features Dual Native ISO technology. The sensor can leverage a dual-base ISO setting, resulting in minimized noise and outstanding image quality from low to high sensitivity. Dual Native ISO gives cinematographers a greater variety of artistic choices as well as the ability to use less light on the set, saving time.
Whenever professional-level low-light shooting is required, the LUMIX S1H is ready for action. The 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor features Dual Native ISO technology. The sensor can leverage a dual-base ISO setting, resulting in minimized noise and outstanding image quality from low to high sensitivity. Dual Native ISO gives cinematographers a greater variety of artistic choices as well as the ability to use less light on the set, saving time.
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Prices last updated 13 June 2026.
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Body Camera
Whenever professional-level low-light shooting is required, the LUMIX S1H is ready for action. The 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor features Dual Native ISO technology. The sensor can leverage a dual-base ISO setting, resulting in minimized noise and outstanding image quality from low to high sensitivity. Dual Native ISO gives cinematographers a greater variety of artistic choices as well as the ability to use less light on the set, saving time.
Whenever professional-level low-light shooting is required, the LUMIX S1H is ready for action. The 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor features Dual Native ISO technology. The sensor can leverage a dual-base ISO setting, resulting in minimized noise and outstanding image quality from low to high sensitivity. Dual Native ISO gives cinematographers a greater variety of artistic choices as well as the ability to use less light on the set, saving time.
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Panasonic Dc-s1h-k Digital Camera Lumix Black Japan Import
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Panasonic Lumix S1H 24.2MP Full Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera, Designed for Active Filming in The Field (Body Only, Renewed)
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I came from Micro four thirds (MFT), having used the Lumix G9 extensively I decided to move to the S1R. What surprised me the most with Lumix cameras when I started using the G9 was how extremely well thought of the cameras are, while this applies to the Lumix cameras I've used this is of course about the S1R. The control layout, number of knobs and buttons and menu systems are all leading the pack in my opinion. I know some say it's too big but while small is nice, small can also be a bad thing when working with something. The S1R feels near perfect in the hand, well built and sturdy. The number of function buttons that can be set to almost anything you want, in combination with the buttons in the right place means it's among the fastest cameras I've ever operated. ... MoreI came from Micro four thirds (MFT), having used the Lumix G9 extensively I decided to move to the S1R. What surprised me the most with Lumix cameras when I started using the G9 was how extremely well thought of the cameras are, while this applies to the Lumix cameras I've used this is of course about the S1R. The control layout, number of knobs and buttons and menu systems are all leading the pack in my opinion. I know some say it's too big but while small is nice, small can also be a bad thing when working with something. The S1R feels near perfect in the hand, well built and sturdy. The number of function buttons that can be set to almost anything you want, in combination with the buttons in the right place means it's among the fastest cameras I've ever operated. The camera is very responsive and the output from the large files is quite something. High res mode also works great though it needs a tripod and I so so wish that Panasonic would make it possible to use shutter speeds longer than one second for high res mode, this would help a lot when shooting seascapes. The EVF is superb. The AF often gets critique but mostly from people who never used it or learnt to use it. It's very quick and snappy, very accurate most of the time but it does suffer in VERY low light with little contrast. DFD is still young and have lots of potential and will only get better. Don't believe the naysayers. Shutter response is fast and smooth. Many have issues with the shutter being too easy to trigger but I love it, the less resistance you need the less camera movement is triggered. Another unique feature is the ability to have the shutter active on half press of the shutter button which means almost zero resistance and much smoothness. I'm limited in length here I figured out but other unique features are such as night mode which a turns the EVF and/or the display to red light to save your night sight
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I shoot stills. And some video. The REALLY BIG problem is AF: - Inability to focus on horizontal lines is a joke. 2D contrast detect needed. Would improve focus in low light / poor contrast targets. Perhaps 2D processing could be added in firmware for point/1-area AF, at least. - In Continuous AF, focus indication is misleading and unreliable. Focus indicator stays on when obviously not in focus. - Tracking AF doesn't work in any useful manner, not even in Panasonic's YouTube tutorial videos. Which is a bit amazing given that H264/H265 encoding requires sub-pixel motion estimation. - The AF approach is interesting, and mostly works OK in Single-AF with point target. Panasonic needs to remember at all times that a Panasonic body is something to record the output of a ... MoreI shoot stills. And some video. The REALLY BIG problem is AF: - Inability to focus on horizontal lines is a joke. 2D contrast detect needed. Would improve focus in low light / poor contrast targets. Perhaps 2D processing could be added in firmware for point/1-area AF, at least. - In Continuous AF, focus indication is misleading and unreliable. Focus indicator stays on when obviously not in focus. - Tracking AF doesn't work in any useful manner, not even in Panasonic's YouTube tutorial videos. Which is a bit amazing given that H264/H265 encoding requires sub-pixel motion estimation. - The AF approach is interesting, and mostly works OK in Single-AF with point target. Panasonic needs to remember at all times that a Panasonic body is something to record the output of a *Sigma* lens. Poor AF behaviour with - say - a Sigma macro lens means Panasonic needs to make their AF work as well as Sony's AF does with that lens. The design of the S1/S5 bodies implies that Panasonic's designers don't understand shooting stills very well: They should try shooting a 1D horizontal panorama, with the body mounted on a nodal rail and L-plate, with the body in portrait orientation, panning about an axis through the entrance pupil. The body should accomodate a permanently mounted L-plate, which allows access to all ports, and where the portrait and landscape clamp plates are coplanar.
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I travel and hike a lot, and I need to be able to carry everything myself – tripod, camera, lenses, etc., as well as extra clothes, food and water, and first aid kit, and sometime a toddler. I do whatever I can to keep everything small or lightweight (obviously not the toddler). Coming from a Canon C100/Ninja Star (shooting ProRes) and an Oly E-M5 III for stills – both of which I dearly loved, and they loved me – I am thrilled by the image quality and feature set packed into the S1H. It doesn’t make for a ultra-lightweight kit, but it’s a good option for those who primarily shoot video but also need a very good stills camera.Some of the features that won me over are: heck’a’lotta internal and external bit rate and codec options, incl. 4K/5.9K ProRes RAW output to ... MoreI travel and hike a lot, and I need to be able to carry everything myself – tripod, camera, lenses, etc., as well as extra clothes, food and water, and first aid kit, and sometime a toddler. I do whatever I can to keep everything small or lightweight (obviously not the toddler). Coming from a Canon C100/Ninja Star (shooting ProRes) and an Oly E-M5 III for stills – both of which I dearly loved, and they loved me – I am thrilled by the image quality and feature set packed into the S1H. It doesn’t make for a ultra-lightweight kit, but it’s a good option for those who primarily shoot video but also need a very good stills camera.Some of the features that won me over are: heck’a’lotta internal and external bit rate and codec options, incl. 4K/5.9K ProRes RAW output to a Ninja V; 96MP high resolution mode to shoot still subjects like artwork and non-moving landscapes; ability to customize every button, wheel, and knob to my liking and to save multiple custom modes depending on use scenario; weather sealed body (I’ve taken it out in rain, sleet, and snow); high ISO with low noise; (relatively) lightweight and compact body size; and unlimited recording.My only complaint as a former C100 user is the S1H’s lack of internal ND filters. I ended up purchasing a set of three Formatt Hitech 100x100mm NDs and a Lucroit filter holder on clearance. Wasn’t originally part of my ideal setup – more money, more weight – but I see it as a useful final addition to my S1H/Ninja V combo.Nighttime snow storm, yes please. Ten mile hike, yup. Keeping up with a 15-month old running around the house, sure thing.
Panasonic Dc-s1h-k Digital Camera Lumix Black Japan Import
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Panasonic Lumix S1H 24.2MP Full Frame Mirrorless Digital Camera, Designed for Active Filming in The Field (Body Only, Renewed)
Free delivery between 23–26 June
I came from Micro four thirds (MFT), having used the Lumix G9 extensively I decided to move to the S1R. What surprised me the most with Lumix cameras when I started using the G9 was how extremely well thought of the cameras are, while this applies to the Lumix cameras I've used this is of course about the S1R. The control layout, number of knobs and buttons and menu systems are all leading the pack in my opinion. I know some say it's too big but while small is nice, small can also be a bad thing when working with something. The S1R feels near perfect in the hand, well built and sturdy. The number of function buttons that can be set to almost anything you want, in combination with the buttons in the right place means it's among the fastest cameras I've ever operated. ... MoreI came from Micro four thirds (MFT), having used the Lumix G9 extensively I decided to move to the S1R. What surprised me the most with Lumix cameras when I started using the G9 was how extremely well thought of the cameras are, while this applies to the Lumix cameras I've used this is of course about the S1R. The control layout, number of knobs and buttons and menu systems are all leading the pack in my opinion. I know some say it's too big but while small is nice, small can also be a bad thing when working with something. The S1R feels near perfect in the hand, well built and sturdy. The number of function buttons that can be set to almost anything you want, in combination with the buttons in the right place means it's among the fastest cameras I've ever operated. The camera is very responsive and the output from the large files is quite something. High res mode also works great though it needs a tripod and I so so wish that Panasonic would make it possible to use shutter speeds longer than one second for high res mode, this would help a lot when shooting seascapes. The EVF is superb. The AF often gets critique but mostly from people who never used it or learnt to use it. It's very quick and snappy, very accurate most of the time but it does suffer in VERY low light with little contrast. DFD is still young and have lots of potential and will only get better. Don't believe the naysayers. Shutter response is fast and smooth. Many have issues with the shutter being too easy to trigger but I love it, the less resistance you need the less camera movement is triggered. Another unique feature is the ability to have the shutter active on half press of the shutter button which means almost zero resistance and much smoothness. I'm limited in length here I figured out but other unique features are such as night mode which a turns the EVF and/or the display to red light to save your night sight
I shoot stills. And some video. The REALLY BIG problem is AF: - Inability to focus on horizontal lines is a joke. 2D contrast detect needed. Would improve focus in low light / poor contrast targets. Perhaps 2D processing could be added in firmware for point/1-area AF, at least. - In Continuous AF, focus indication is misleading and unreliable. Focus indicator stays on when obviously not in focus. - Tracking AF doesn't work in any useful manner, not even in Panasonic's YouTube tutorial videos. Which is a bit amazing given that H264/H265 encoding requires sub-pixel motion estimation. - The AF approach is interesting, and mostly works OK in Single-AF with point target. Panasonic needs to remember at all times that a Panasonic body is something to record the output of a ... MoreI shoot stills. And some video. The REALLY BIG problem is AF: - Inability to focus on horizontal lines is a joke. 2D contrast detect needed. Would improve focus in low light / poor contrast targets. Perhaps 2D processing could be added in firmware for point/1-area AF, at least. - In Continuous AF, focus indication is misleading and unreliable. Focus indicator stays on when obviously not in focus. - Tracking AF doesn't work in any useful manner, not even in Panasonic's YouTube tutorial videos. Which is a bit amazing given that H264/H265 encoding requires sub-pixel motion estimation. - The AF approach is interesting, and mostly works OK in Single-AF with point target. Panasonic needs to remember at all times that a Panasonic body is something to record the output of a *Sigma* lens. Poor AF behaviour with - say - a Sigma macro lens means Panasonic needs to make their AF work as well as Sony's AF does with that lens. The design of the S1/S5 bodies implies that Panasonic's designers don't understand shooting stills very well: They should try shooting a 1D horizontal panorama, with the body mounted on a nodal rail and L-plate, with the body in portrait orientation, panning about an axis through the entrance pupil. The body should accomodate a permanently mounted L-plate, which allows access to all ports, and where the portrait and landscape clamp plates are coplanar.
I travel and hike a lot, and I need to be able to carry everything myself – tripod, camera, lenses, etc., as well as extra clothes, food and water, and first aid kit, and sometime a toddler. I do whatever I can to keep everything small or lightweight (obviously not the toddler). Coming from a Canon C100/Ninja Star (shooting ProRes) and an Oly E-M5 III for stills – both of which I dearly loved, and they loved me – I am thrilled by the image quality and feature set packed into the S1H. It doesn’t make for a ultra-lightweight kit, but it’s a good option for those who primarily shoot video but also need a very good stills camera.Some of the features that won me over are: heck’a’lotta internal and external bit rate and codec options, incl. 4K/5.9K ProRes RAW output to ... MoreI travel and hike a lot, and I need to be able to carry everything myself – tripod, camera, lenses, etc., as well as extra clothes, food and water, and first aid kit, and sometime a toddler. I do whatever I can to keep everything small or lightweight (obviously not the toddler). Coming from a Canon C100/Ninja Star (shooting ProRes) and an Oly E-M5 III for stills – both of which I dearly loved, and they loved me – I am thrilled by the image quality and feature set packed into the S1H. It doesn’t make for a ultra-lightweight kit, but it’s a good option for those who primarily shoot video but also need a very good stills camera.Some of the features that won me over are: heck’a’lotta internal and external bit rate and codec options, incl. 4K/5.9K ProRes RAW output to a Ninja V; 96MP high resolution mode to shoot still subjects like artwork and non-moving landscapes; ability to customize every button, wheel, and knob to my liking and to save multiple custom modes depending on use scenario; weather sealed body (I’ve taken it out in rain, sleet, and snow); high ISO with low noise; (relatively) lightweight and compact body size; and unlimited recording.My only complaint as a former C100 user is the S1H’s lack of internal ND filters. I ended up purchasing a set of three Formatt Hitech 100x100mm NDs and a Lucroit filter holder on clearance. Wasn’t originally part of my ideal setup – more money, more weight – but I see it as a useful final addition to my S1H/Ninja V combo.Nighttime snow storm, yes please. Ten mile hike, yup. Keeping up with a 15-month old running around the house, sure thing.
I am mostly a documentary filmmaker using this camera in harsh environment (Amazon forest or high altitude, alpine terrain), in run-and-gun conditions. I use this camera mostly for video and timelapse, rarely for stills. PROS: +For the image quality, I think it's the best camera out there. 10bit 422 4K DCI or 6K 10bit 420 in Log gives you the best image you can get for this form factor, with awesome reframing possibilities. +Lowlight performances are really good, quite close to A7SII but with much better codecs. +The design and construction is highly durable, I've shot with it for hours under the rain and it never once fogged, except for the viewfinder. +Timelapse built-in function is incredible. CONS: -Autofocus in video mode is unusable. Haven't really played ... MoreI am mostly a documentary filmmaker using this camera in harsh environment (Amazon forest or high altitude, alpine terrain), in run-and-gun conditions. I use this camera mostly for video and timelapse, rarely for stills. PROS: +For the image quality, I think it's the best camera out there. 10bit 422 4K DCI or 6K 10bit 420 in Log gives you the best image you can get for this form factor, with awesome reframing possibilities. +Lowlight performances are really good, quite close to A7SII but with much better codecs. +The design and construction is highly durable, I've shot with it for hours under the rain and it never once fogged, except for the viewfinder. +Timelapse built-in function is incredible. CONS: -Autofocus in video mode is unusable. Haven't really played around with it in photo mode but wouldn't trust it with fast-moving subjects. This is something you know when you buy Panasonic, unfortunately. It wouldn't be so much of a problem if it wasn't for this: -THERE IS NO PUNCH IN FOCUS ASSIST/FOCUS MAGNIFIER WHILE ROLLING IN VIDEO MODE. This is scandalous for a camera this price with these features. SUCH A DRAWBACK. I would buy two or three of these if it wasn't for this flaw. I really can't understand why they don't add this basic feature in a firmware update. I have tried to reach out to Panasonic in any way possible for this to be resolved, and have never been answered. -Picture quality in photo mode could be better, this is not exactly the perfectly balanced camera between photo/video everyone has been waiting for. For my use it is not a dealbreaker, but I imagine it causes frustration to a lot of people out there who want to go in the field or travel light with only one camera. -NO FULLFRAME 60P Conclusion: Great camera to use on set, with a rig and external monitor. This is such a shame considering the form factor, the construction quality and the unequaled image quality A paradoxical camera, with great abilities but with incomprehensible drawbacks
I’ve been a professional photographer and cinematographer for almost 20 years now, and have shot with literally every camera and brand imaginable… this is the greatest camera I’ve ever had. I even sold my brand new Sony A7Siii to get the S1H, and it’s been the best decision I’ve made. The IBIS is brilliant (Sony’s is BAD), colours are amazing, true cinema 4k, 6k, Netflix approved, best autofocus LUMIX has created, and the image/video quality is far above the rest. Now with the new line of 1.8 primes… this thing is unstoppable! The only downside is no 120fps in 4k, but when I used that feature on the Sony my computers and new iPad Pro couldn’t play the massive and clunky files anyways, so I’m really not “missing out” by not having it. Plus… Bo Burnham’s new Netflix ... MoreI’ve been a professional photographer and cinematographer for almost 20 years now, and have shot with literally every camera and brand imaginable… this is the greatest camera I’ve ever had. I even sold my brand new Sony A7Siii to get the S1H, and it’s been the best decision I’ve made. The IBIS is brilliant (Sony’s is BAD), colours are amazing, true cinema 4k, 6k, Netflix approved, best autofocus LUMIX has created, and the image/video quality is far above the rest. Now with the new line of 1.8 primes… this thing is unstoppable! The only downside is no 120fps in 4k, but when I used that feature on the Sony my computers and new iPad Pro couldn’t play the massive and clunky files anyways, so I’m really not “missing out” by not having it. Plus… Bo Burnham’s new Netflix special “Inside” was filmed completely on this camera, which I’d say is pretty bloody cool!
I use the Lumix S1 for event videography - weddings, charity events, interviews etc. While I find the camera amazing in terms of: - Image quality, using the V-Log setting, shooting 4k at 24 & 60p - Stabilisation - Sometimes removing the need for monopods, tripods and gimbals - Low light - often pushing this camera very high with ISO with amazing results Things that would push me away from recommending this setup are the following: - Expensive and few lenses, I bought the camera with the 24-105mm F4 lens and haven't been able to buy a new lens since as they are too expensive. On average, €1000 more expensive than the Canon equivalent lenses. While I understand they wish to make the best quality glass possible, if people can't afford to get into the L-mount ecosystem ... MoreI use the Lumix S1 for event videography - weddings, charity events, interviews etc. While I find the camera amazing in terms of: - Image quality, using the V-Log setting, shooting 4k at 24 & 60p - Stabilisation - Sometimes removing the need for monopods, tripods and gimbals - Low light - often pushing this camera very high with ISO with amazing results Things that would push me away from recommending this setup are the following: - Expensive and few lenses, I bought the camera with the 24-105mm F4 lens and haven't been able to buy a new lens since as they are too expensive. On average, €1000 more expensive than the Canon equivalent lenses. While I understand they wish to make the best quality glass possible, if people can't afford to get into the L-mount ecosystem then no matter how good it is it will be worthless in a few years, unlike with Canon glass where you know that there will be a market to sell it to in a few years so you can justify the investment. I wish they were competitive with Canon pricing as this would massively drive adoption with the Lumix S series in general! - Why would they cripple the slow motion? When recording 180fps you can't change any settings, on my camera you can't even manually focus when in that mode, I have to take it out of the mode, focus and then put it back into it. As an electronic and computing PhD student currently working with camera tech I really can't see how adding manual exposure control in this mode would add any computation, if anything making the camera figure out the exposure automatically appears to be more computationally expensive. This leads me to believe that they intentionally crippled this feature to move this further away from being a video camera, eating into their S1H and EVA1 sales, and one of the big reasons I wanted to join the Lumix ecosystem in general is that people have always said that they don't do this sort of thing. Hoping these issues get sorted so I can fully recommend this product one day!
I bought this and really enjoyed using it despite the big heft of the body. I came from an a7riii and many sony lenses that were compact. I'm the kind of person who always prefer a smaller, low profile setup like the sonys, and so i hesitated with this, but I wanted better low light, good stabilization, versatile front flip screen, and good image quality, so I tried to like this L mount setup. It felt great in the hands though surprisingly, but it was quite big.In the end, I returned the camera. Don't get me wrong though. The camera was awesome with image quality, colors, low light when using f1.4 lenses, stabilization, and usability. What prompted me to return it was the lens choices currently available. Leica SL lenses are too big and expensive, panasonic lenses ... MoreI bought this and really enjoyed using it despite the big heft of the body. I came from an a7riii and many sony lenses that were compact. I'm the kind of person who always prefer a smaller, low profile setup like the sonys, and so i hesitated with this, but I wanted better low light, good stabilization, versatile front flip screen, and good image quality, so I tried to like this L mount setup. It felt great in the hands though surprisingly, but it was quite big.In the end, I returned the camera. Don't get me wrong though. The camera was awesome with image quality, colors, low light when using f1.4 lenses, stabilization, and usability. What prompted me to return it was the lens choices currently available. Leica SL lenses are too big and expensive, panasonic lenses weren't wide enough for me or were f4 when I was hoping for something faster, and sigma DC HDM lenses had stuttering af for me (at least the 1 lens copy that I've tried, but it seems others have this too). It seemed like only the sigma DG DN FF lenses were quiet while the DG HSM (dslr converted) lenses had stuttering af noise due to the thing rotating.I planned on filming some family videos, so autofocus is a requirement for me since I'd rather be in the context more than end up having to pay attention to the camera to do manual focusing.After testing it out with the leica 11-23mm, panasonic 16-35mm, sigma 24mm 1.4, and summilux-m 50mm, I've concluded that the s1h is a great camera that's limited by lens choices in focal ranges that I prefer. I really tried to justify keeping the s1h, but there wasn't a lens that I felt was compact, fast, has af, and is wide enough for me at the moment. The 50mm summilux-m showed me how great the image quality can be at f1.4, so that really kept me in.I've noticed that the roadmap mentions a faster wide angle lens or even potentially a 24mm 1.8 tthat might come soon too, but currently I havent heard any news on the actual timeline besides 2020/2021, so I have decided to stick with sony for now until a lens that I can use is released. I'd be satisfied with 24mm 1.8, or something like an 18mm f2.8, but until anything similar comes out, I'll withhold from this kit. first time I felt held back by ecosystem which is unfortunate in my use cases though, but for pro film people who stick to manual focus, i think this camera will be great.
(Actually, I'm a semi-pro stills photographer, but I don't see that option on the list above.) The camera is mostly very good. I like the build and ergonomics, and the IBIS and EVF are really quite incredible. I don't doubt that there're better autofocus systems out there but it's plenty good enough for me: I need accuracy more than speed and tracking. Anyway, for my purposes, the camera's most irritating flaw is that there doesn't seem to be any way of focusing at the shooting aperture, even in full manual. So if one has a lens with significant focus shift - the otherwise excellent Sigma 40/1.4 Art is an example - there is no way to mitigate. On the D850, I would acquire focus at f/2.8-f/4, where the DOF is still very shallow, then stop down further if required. I ... More(Actually, I'm a semi-pro stills photographer, but I don't see that option on the list above.) The camera is mostly very good. I like the build and ergonomics, and the IBIS and EVF are really quite incredible. I don't doubt that there're better autofocus systems out there but it's plenty good enough for me: I need accuracy more than speed and tracking. Anyway, for my purposes, the camera's most irritating flaw is that there doesn't seem to be any way of focusing at the shooting aperture, even in full manual. So if one has a lens with significant focus shift - the otherwise excellent Sigma 40/1.4 Art is an example - there is no way to mitigate. On the D850, I would acquire focus at f/2.8-f/4, where the DOF is still very shallow, then stop down further if required. I think at the very least an option to focus wide open or at the shooting aperture is needed; focusing wide open should only be done in low light situations where the maximum aperture probably would be the shooting aperture. I know the above probably sounds like a minor issue, but this is, after all, ostensibly a state of the art camera that should stand up against the best, and if you can't mitigate things like focus shift, sub-optimal results are guaranteed. Or in plain English, the competition's cameras will yield better results. Another gripe is the live histogram doesn't work properly in manual mode: it simply changes colour when the shutter speed and aperture agree with the metered exposure; the histogram should, of course, change as one adjusts the aperture or shutter speed. Generally though, I like the camera and the L-mount system. There's work still to be done with the firmware in order to remedy the above, but otherwise this is a very capable high end camera.
I've had the S1 for 3 months, moving from a Leica M, and have taken over 800 images including landscape, studio close-up, and reportage in inclement weather. The S1 has always worked, although a couple of occasions I accidentally moved the focusing area away from the point of interest and wondered why the results were not as sharp as expected. AWB for most subjects is accurate under mixed-lighting though with a dominant colour AWB tends to over-correct. The alternative WB options get closer without needing a ColourChecker in every shot. Outdoors 'walking around', battery drain is satisfactory with the sleep time down from the factory preset. With extended checking in the studio, an almost-fully-charged battery lasts a few hours, so a spare is advisable. Image ... MoreI've had the S1 for 3 months, moving from a Leica M, and have taken over 800 images including landscape, studio close-up, and reportage in inclement weather. The S1 has always worked, although a couple of occasions I accidentally moved the focusing area away from the point of interest and wondered why the results were not as sharp as expected. AWB for most subjects is accurate under mixed-lighting though with a dominant colour AWB tends to over-correct. The alternative WB options get closer without needing a ColourChecker in every shot. Outdoors 'walking around', battery drain is satisfactory with the sleep time down from the factory preset. With extended checking in the studio, an almost-fully-charged battery lasts a few hours, so a spare is advisable. Image stablisation works well, although it's still possible for images to be blurred owing to camera movement: regard IS as a safety net. Different Auto Review times suit different work. For live events I set Auto Review to 0s but in normal use it's 0.5s, which is enough for a quick check. The 24-105 has proved very versatile, with admirable sharpness at all apertures. However, close-ups at about 1:3 to 1:4 magnification and 90-105mm show a slight softness in corners compared to the centre, even at f/16-22, but still usable. I suspect curvature of field although aberrations do show on specular highlights if you look closely; this would rule out any critical copying work for flat subjects. At 24mm there is still some barrel distortion noticeable on the RAW files, easily corrected in post. On camera, I use the Metz 64-AF1 in TTL mode with satisfactory results. The the software links to adjust the internal reflector according to the zoom setting and the output according to the f-value. Overall exposure compensation may be used if required, but essentially the flash is 'fit-and-forget'. In the studio still-life I use a 3mm co-ax cable as both the camera, lights, and subject are in relatively fixed positions.
I have read some of the reviews on here and after 9 months of owning the S1H I purchased from B&H and seeing other brands release their cameras, I thought it would be worth posting my opinion.I don't believe there is another camera like it. This camera is not always the best option for people who want to film as a hobby. If you have the money, then yes, but the features of this camera are for a professional/semi-pro workflow. If you are a spec king or queen, then it would seem that newer offers to the market are better, but they aren't when all things are considered.The latest offer from Canon would've required me to spend thousands of dollars in storage, and computer upgrades to be able to utilize its features, making it cost much more. The latest offer from ... MoreI have read some of the reviews on here and after 9 months of owning the S1H I purchased from B&H and seeing other brands release their cameras, I thought it would be worth posting my opinion.I don't believe there is another camera like it. This camera is not always the best option for people who want to film as a hobby. If you have the money, then yes, but the features of this camera are for a professional/semi-pro workflow. If you are a spec king or queen, then it would seem that newer offers to the market are better, but they aren't when all things are considered.The latest offer from Canon would've required me to spend thousands of dollars in storage, and computer upgrades to be able to utilize its features, making it cost much more. The latest offer from Sony gave us the camera that we needed almost three years ago, but less codec, less picture profiles, no anamorphic, but it added a crazy (4k 120 fps) slow motion that is mostly pointless for most videographers, and I do love shooting in 5.9k.In fact, the S1H is really not a mirrorless camera with cinema features. It should be called a cinema camera in a mirrorless body. This is why the S1Hs sub par autofocus system is still okay with me. If order to get better out of a cinema camera, I have to spend 2 or 3k more.I love this camera and I am happy to see that it still stands strong even after the newest releases to the market.My suggestion is to look at what this camera really offers before you buy. It might be more than what you need and if so, then create with something else, but if you want to future proof your tools, then I think this camera is going to be a great option for years to come. I am very pleased
