An astonishing first in the camera industry! A brand new first generation camera that is truly deserving of praise. One that was created for serious photographers and made without compromise. A healthy dose of serious respect is well deserved for this beast! Can you believe it? Nothing to bitch or complain about. No unbelievable head scratching confusion as to why it does or does not have this or that. (Are you paying attention Canon?) While this may have been a long review for you Mr. Laing, you know it could have been far longer if you covered all it has to offer. Nonetheless, a great review as always. Cheers!
@ebreckpo6563
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Gordon, for this extensive review of the Panasonic S1. Here my own findings with this camera: I recently purchased the S1 and I am very impressed. I tested the body with a variety of Leica glass (24-90 f/2.8-4.0 SL, 23TL, 18TL) as some adapted Leica M glass through the Leica M adapter L as some Canon glass with the Novoflex adaptor. I even swapped the 24-105 Panasonic L to a Leica CL. My findings so far: Less heavy as the Leica SL with the "kit" lens. The high res viewfinder is even better than the SL viewfinder (regarding resolution) not by far. On both camera's when you are brave/confident enough you can manual focus large aperture lenses without even using the magnification features. I find Panasonic viewfinder a tat more blue than the EVF of the SL (OLED?). Adapting foreign lenses is a viable option but no AF with Canon EOS glass. The Novoflex transmits the focal length (even with zoom lenses) and you can change the f stop. When adapting Canon glass with the same adaptor on the SL sometimes AF works a couple of times than you had to switch to MF/AF so it worked again. My plan is to use Canon tilt shift glass (manual focus). Nikon AF-D (sadly not supported anymore by Nikon mirrorless offerings as the screwdriver motor draws to much power from the camera...) no need for me to purchase a Nikon mirrorless. The Leica M to L adapter does not transmit the M glass 6 bit code, the camera nicely asks you with focal length you are using so it can use this info for exif and the IBIS. Metering works fine even with foreign glass. Using L mount lenses: Leica TL mount glass works on the S1 with decreased resolution (ca 10Mp) as it does with the SL Leica (S)L mount glass works on the S1, even the lens stabilisation seems to work with the camera IBIS. AF speed is a tat faster as the SL (only tested AF-S), some occasional hunting can occur (as with the SL) Image output: The Panasonic S1 output is very nice in JPG as are the RAW files in Lightroom. LR classic/ACR has the inbuild camera profiles in the latest version. The raw files can be severely pushed before disintegrating. In low light the S1 is around one stop better than the Leica SL (from a non scientific standpoint) and you have IBIS. I have the impression I have less CA aberration with adapted glass on the Panasonic (further testing needed). In good light the SL still holds on very well. Regarding AF-C I rarely use it. I still focus my camera's as the Nikon F4. For fast moving stuff I still rely on a DSLR in my case a Nikon D4 in AF-C mode. To my knowledge Panasonic DFD af mode works in the AF-C mode as guessing algorithms are in place. Ergonomics: Although this is very personal... The back rotating switch on top of the camera can have a life on his own. Hence the reason why Panasonic implemented a lock switch! The camera is build to very sturdy standards. The button layout is very well thought out. I had a brief flirt with the G9 a couple of months ago and I liked the layout The tilting screen is a very welcome addition as it enables to take photographs at very low angles. It is even a more discreet option compared to the flippy screens. I am not a videographer so I have no need for a flippy screen and honestly vlogging with this camera unless you consider this part of your workout session... I think they are other offerings available. The menu system follows the Panasonic tradition with an extra layer. Although complex I find it fairly easy to find my way. This camera is complex and I will need several months of use before mastering/tweaking this camera to my needs. As Gordon pointed out this camera eats batteries so I highly recommend an extra one. Still need to fiddle with the in camera power saving options. Do I regret purchasing this camera. No, absolutely not So far it is one of the best mirrorless offerings I have tried out in FF format. What I am currently using: Olympus OM-D M1mkII (m43) Panasonic LX100 (m43) Leica M (FF) yes it is mirrorless as it has an optical viewfinder/rangefinder Leica CL (APS-C) Ricoh GRII Leica SL (FF) Nikon D4 (FF DSLR) Canon 5DMKiv (FF DSLR) I am not going to put a list of previously owned camera's but compared to several other camera's! These are of course my own opinions regarding this camera.
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your detailed comments, very interesting, especially about adapting lenses.
@tomrhardwick
5 жыл бұрын
I'm just intrigued as to why you dish out apostrophes to the plural of cameras but not to photographs.
@ebreckpo6563
5 жыл бұрын
@@andrethedias Sorry but I am a stills photographer so I am not planning to test the video AF features of this camera.
@fiddlegrass
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome review, Gordon! You’re one of the best camera guys ever!
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@theboogieknight8279
5 жыл бұрын
@@cameralabs Could you possibly give a brief preview of your video findings, especially compared with the Z6 and A7 III? Better quality? Better in low-light etc? Thank you!
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
@@theboogieknight8279 I haven't tested the Z6 yet so can't say. As for the S1 video quality, wait for my video!
@SkylerKing
5 жыл бұрын
I haven't been excited about a new camera for years. As soon as the S1 and S1r were announced, I started checking availability and stashing away cash. I really hope to own the S1r, at some point.
@JonnyBlueChair
5 жыл бұрын
Me too! Recon I might be able to afford one in ten years time!!
@coolcat23
5 жыл бұрын
I also think that the S1(R) are the most interesting among the Sony/Nikon/Canon MILC competition. Try the EVF of the Panasonic, though, if you are coming from optical viewfinders. Some people don't mind it, but while it is better than Fuji's EVFs, it still doesn't come close to offering the same direct experience of an OVF.
@JonnyBlueChair
5 жыл бұрын
I've never used anything but mirrorless. The thought of using a DSLR just seems a massive backwards step to me.
@KyleRebar
5 жыл бұрын
This is SO HELPFUL. You clearly explained several functions I've been utterly flummoxed by for months (4k / 6k photo modes) and cleared up some confusion about nebulous stats.
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
You're vey welcome! I hope you enjoy my other videos too!
@grumpywiseguy5992
5 жыл бұрын
Personally speaking, I would rather have the rear tilting screen, which keeps the camera view centered on the back of the camera. This camera is obviously not made for Vloggers as a major customer group. The EVF must be incredible with that much resolution. Interesting battery comments. This camera is really competing with the likes of Nikon's D5 and Canon 1DX and the battery capacities of those cameras. This camera must do almost everything better than those systems or there will be little system conversion which I would assume Panasonic is counting on for future sales. With the Leica connection, this is a very premium system cost wise and must reflect that. We are now in a VERY competitive environment in the Pro/Semi Pro marketplace. Every new system has benefits and since Panasonic is last to market, they must do everything better. I don't see enough here to justify moving over and I am not sure I would start with this system. Good review. Regards, from the desert.
@Filmmaker809
5 жыл бұрын
That EVF is incredible. I played with a S1 and was impressed. Out of my price range like most. I have GH5, thinking of getting a GH5S, but I would be interested in seeing the GH6 in 2020.
@jurgent
7 ай бұрын
Four years after the facts, I want to thank you for making this video. Last November I came across it by chance. In my search for a full frame camera, I heard that Panasonic also had an offering. I watched this 40 minute video in one go. And when I was thinking about the S1 the next day, I knew exactly how to use the camera. Even though I had never seen an S1 live, let alone held it in my hands. I knew the buttons better then the Sony I had been working with the past 3 years. This is not only due to the fantastic ergonomics of the S1, but also to the very good instructional video. Very well done, and thank you! (An early fifty-something who as a result has now invested so much in L-mount that he may be "doomed" to stay in L-mount for life).
@cameralabs
7 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Sigma and Panasonic are releasing lots of lenses for L mount
@Noealz
5 жыл бұрын
Panasonic is pushing way harder than Canon and Nikon does
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
I think so here.
@epiieq1
5 жыл бұрын
Body yes, glass, no. At least what's been announced.
@exploregadgets
5 жыл бұрын
Best review ! All the details we need . Thank you for your effort
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you're very welcome! Look out for my movie mode review coming soon!
@MichaelGerrard
5 жыл бұрын
Gordon, you are the best camera reviewer. This is the most comprehensive review and very clear. The S1 looks amazing, Panasonic have done a great job for Pros.
@carlosmendoza7423
5 жыл бұрын
FINALLY! A review of this camera for the still photographer!
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@camerone397
Жыл бұрын
I just bought one of these used, actually, and this review was part of the reason why. I'm upgrading from my trusty decade-old Canon 6D and I'm hoping that I've found the body and system that can last me another decade. The body and handling features you highlighted are really what ended up selling me on this camera. The large top LCD (can't live without it), the backlit buttons (I love astro stuff), the weatherproofing, the sheer build quality...and lord knows I'm getting an upgrade in specs too. Excited to have some semblance of dynamic range, in-body image stabilization, and, by Canon 6D standards, an autofocus system I can finally trust (no more focus-and-recompose, lol), among so many other features (USB-C charging! Dual card slots! On and on). The EVF being that great when going from OVF to EVF was a concern of mine will also be super nice. Thanks for the review Gordon, it was a great overview. Excited for what the next ten years brings for my kit.
@cameralabs
Жыл бұрын
Nice choice! Sigma also has some really good DG DN lenses for the L mount.
@TheBabyBobot
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stupendous review, Gordon! I love how you cover everything, and you keep the fault picking to a minimum and focus more on what the product is actually able to deliver. Many reviewers forget that not a single buyer out there is looking for a magic bullet camera or lens that can achieve aces on all aspects in comparison with other brands and makes, but rather on what the medium of photography is able to allow the device to accomplish from a capability stand point and photographers creativity with the tool. The way I rate a device is on what would be considered its "Bread & Butter", or Very Useable, or Usable, Or Not Usable. That way we focus more on making the most of what makes it shine, and ultimately make us shine as well, and leave the rest of the work to other better cameras or lenses for certain situations and conditions. Keep up the great work. Cheers
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, i try and cover everything fairly and consider as many applications / uses as possible. It's harder work, but I think important if you're a reviewer.
@tomrhardwick
5 жыл бұрын
This video involved a ton of work. A throwaway sentence of yours Gordon, but oh-so-obvious. Excellent. Just what we all needed.
@2BeLikeChrist
2 жыл бұрын
The Tellytubby was my favorite part of the review, thanks Gordon
@xmlthegreat
5 жыл бұрын
Usually I watch those reviews you do if cameras I can afford. Even though I couldn't ever dream of affording one of these things I have time to waste at the doctor's, so I'll watch it anyway. 40 minutes off Gordon's soothing voice? Sure!
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, i hope you enjoy it!
@fourcarb
5 жыл бұрын
Gordon this is the best-and best reasoned-camera review I’ve ever seen. I can’t imagine how many hours you have in this!
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and in answer to your question, it takes me weeks to put these together!
@fourcarb
5 жыл бұрын
Gordon Laing I had no doubt! Would love to have the chance to print for you sometime... www.aboutlight.art
@peterbeyerholm
5 жыл бұрын
Nice and thorough review as always Gordon - great job. It looks like a superb camera for pros, but for me the G9 is more alluring due to the lower price and weight (especially for the entire system).
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, the interesting thing for me was hold the G9 during this review and finding it so much smaller and lighter - it's great value right now too.
@Reyfox1
5 жыл бұрын
Love the G9 and what it can do. And the size/weight factor is what got me to M43 (and 4K video).
@Kelkschiz
5 жыл бұрын
Great review. Love those focus stacking features.
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked the demos...
@gonzaloleviatanh
5 жыл бұрын
Although this camera is not for me, I love they are raising the bar. I wonder what is going to be the next generation of Sony and Nikon cameras.
@AmaxterPlays
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I never understood people's apathy towards this camera. The EVF alone is a huge quality of life improvement that I hope Sony and co. adopt quickly. My eyes hurt looking through the A7iii screen door :(
@AmaxterPlays
5 жыл бұрын
I'm Jack's Nipples referring to the high res viewfinder on the S1 vs the pixelated one on the a7iii
@whoisvahid
5 жыл бұрын
Curved sensors.
@joachim1717
20 күн бұрын
In 2024, Lumix S1 and S5 are the most underrated cameras on the fullframe camera market. I bought both, the S1 for 1100€ and the S5 for 800€. Now you have also a very good variety of lenses. My favourite kit for nature and landscape is the S1 with Sigma‘s 14-24, 24-70 and 105 macro. I use the S5 mostly as my all day camera with the 24 and 50mm 1.8 Lumix prime lenses. This is a very lightweight, but still a professional and weathersealed combo.
@cameralabs
20 күн бұрын
Sigma's knocking it out the park with lenses right now - hope you also saw my 28-105 review!
@fxprocc
2 жыл бұрын
amazing review. love how you actually do what you are talking about. the photostack will be amazing when taking pictures of my little munchkins.
@justinonyt
5 жыл бұрын
L-MOUNT ALLIANCE!✊🏾
@TheRitualChannel
5 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite thing about the S1/S1R is the hefty size of the camera. It feels like a rugged tool without compromises. I'm wishing Sony and Nikon would take a hint with their mirrorless bodies.
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Exactly, it may not be for me size-wise, but I know a lot of people who'll prefer it.
@jeffrypalempung9628
5 жыл бұрын
The Ritual Channel i have sense that Canon , Nikon , and Sony wouldn’t dare to make a bigger body than their own DSLR / SLT , especially Sony , while Panasonic no need to be so ashamed to make a big body than its rivals ,because Panasonic doesn’t have a history of FF DSLR body to compete with😅😅😅
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
@@jeffrypalempung9628 yes, I think Canon and Nikon will stick with their current mirrorless sizes until they begin to discontinue various DSLR categories.
@TheRitualChannel
5 жыл бұрын
@@jeffrypalempung9628 if you blind folded a bunch of pro photogs, and had them hold a Z7, EOS R, A9 and S1R, most of them would probably prefer the S1R. It's sad that Canon and Nikon would not try this test to understand one of their core markets. Most of the professional shooters are males with larger hands, want direct button control, and would welcome a larger battery that becomes a possibility with a larger body. Maybe even better IBIS. I mean they must understand this rite? D5 and 1DX are large for a reason. So give pros a larger mirrorless body, PLEASE.
@jeffrypalempung9628
5 жыл бұрын
The Ritual Channel Yes , i believe Its just a matter of time for Panasonic Lumix to make 1Dx or D5 type of body to fill the need of sport and wildlife photography but they need to fixed the autofocus capability first . In several points of photography, Panasonic has nailed it ; form factor body & ergonomic button , EVF ,color , dual card slot , video specs , class leading touchscreen. Btw Gordon , have you tested the Lumix Pro 50mm, F1.4 ? I just watched a quick review from a guy in New Zealand said ; “this glass is like an Otus 55 with an AF motor “.😅😅😅. If that’s sound really good , I’m willing to purchase the Lumix 50mm f1.4 pro without hesitation.
@DennisKapatos
5 жыл бұрын
Gordon, your review are seriously thorough - a benchmark for sure. I love all these smart unique features, but I think a lot of people really want raw image files. Also, I am curious to see how reliable the focusing is in more challenging scenarios (such as shallower depth of field and quicker moving subjects).
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'll be doing more tests with faster subjects and longer lenses soon.
@OxKing
5 жыл бұрын
Finally someone is doing clever software things on real cameras like smartphones do in photos. It may take 10 years until Canon will do stuff like this, if they ever will. -.-
@dontipton4570
10 ай бұрын
Thanks, completely understand. Appreciate your excellent content!!
@benpanesar6329
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent review Gordon you've earned yourself a subscriber !
@Atemoya26
5 жыл бұрын
It's definitely the best camera I've used. I came from Canon 5DIV, 6D and EOS R. Also played with Sony A7III, A7RIII and A9 but I didn't like it.
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Did you buy one?
@Atemoya26
5 жыл бұрын
Gordon Laing yes I pre-ordered it. Got it with free battery, grip and 3 years extended warranty
@Atemoya26
5 жыл бұрын
@@cameralabs also regarding the battery life - Panasonic S1 has 5.76 million dot EVF vs 2.36 on A7III, 2.1 million dot LCD vs 900k on Sony, IBIS seems better too. There are battery saver options available if battery life is a concern
@coolcat23
5 жыл бұрын
Judging from your comments, you'd really like the Pentax K-1 (II), apart from its heft (which I like very much). It has excellent ergonomics, fantastic build quality, and a back LCD screen with more degrees of freedom. I tried the S1(R) viewfinders and while they are better than Fuji's, they are still no match for an optical viewfinder even at the battery-hungry 120Hz setting. Panasonic came close to making a really good camera, but there are some weird decisions like enabling super quick adjustments to the viewfinder display size, but making it much slower to adjust viewfinder brightness. That's just backwards.
@kahvac
5 жыл бұрын
It's nice to have a bigger body that I can actually grasp properly..Thank you Panasonic !
@stevelink21
4 жыл бұрын
Very thorough, detailed review of the S1, Gordon... thank you! As a landscape and product photographer currently using the Fuji X-System, I'm strongly considering going FF because I print large posters, and though my X-T3 with some very sharp Fujinon XF lenses does give good results at 24" x 36", I believe that I could get even better (sharper/more detailed) prints with a FF System. My big conundrum, is deciding between the S1 with the 24-105 f/4 Macro, OR the Nikon Z7 System...although after your video, I now think the S1 (with the High Resolution Mode) would serve me well, and having several more features than the Z7, including the superb Lumix/Sigma/Leica lens options! Thanks again!
@jimsjourney3926
5 жыл бұрын
Lovely review as always, it's quite the camera. the flip out touch screen looks a joy and if I ever upgrade my Panasonic G3, this is the one thank you.
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it!
@Serenoj69
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice to see Panny doing this really well. Won't get me out of my m43 heaven and hoping some of its features will find their way in the G9 mark II (especially the EVF) but also the better HiRes mode (correcting ofr movement to some degree).
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'll do more tests on the movement correction of the high res mode.
@dontipton4570
10 ай бұрын
Would be great to get a short updated review now that several firmware updates have been released.
@cameralabs
10 ай бұрын
It could be interesting, but this is getting on now and I'd expect a new version in the next year. The next Panasonic video I'll do is the S5 IIx, which is already a year late for me!
@clifftotten7609
5 жыл бұрын
I absolutely LOVE my S1.....as a video camera. I got this almost entirely as a compact 10bit camcorder. I desperately waiting on the VLog upgrade as it can't come fast enough. I have to say though, I can't see Panny stealing many Canon, Nikon and Sony photographers. I just dont see phase detect photographers leaving their AF in large numbers in favor of contrast detect AF. On the video side?....this camera has no equal today!!!
@clifftotten7609
5 жыл бұрын
@SwitchRich - I seriously doubt the A7-III will have a global shutter. Global shutter sensors add more heat problems and they have less dynamic range than rolling shutter sensors do. Even the Sony Venice, which is their flagship CineAlta camera uses a rolling shutter. If the A7-III has a rolling shutter, you'd be looking at 12 stops of dynamic range and 5 min recording time. BTW...judging by the people I talked to at NAB last week, it's looking VERY likely now that the S1 will have 12 raw over HDMI later this year.
@clifftotten7609
5 жыл бұрын
@SwitchRich I think Sony will match the S1 with an A7S-III that does 4k 60p and will have 10bit color. I think Panny will force them to also have raw over HDMI too. I think Sony will go with a new 12mp BSI sensor that will beat the S1's 24mp Sony sensor,....but only doing so in the highest extreme ISO values. The A7S-III will lack 6k to 4k oversampling as its trade off. All in all, its going to be a stale mate. A7S-III's Sony sensor vs another S1 Sony sensor.
@clifftotten7609
5 жыл бұрын
Lastly,...I believe that the S1's magnesium body size today and its ability to handle heat is FAR superior to the current "small" Sony A7 body style. The S1 might force Sony to match Panny's larger body to be 10bit 4k, 60p competitive.
@clifftotten7609
5 жыл бұрын
@SwitchRich - My guess is that Sony A7S-III will have the better auto focus but the S1 will always have the more powerfull sensor stabilisation. (L mount is larger and gives much more sensor float space) they will both have the same 4k, 60p and 10bit specs. They will both have equally excellent image quality with both having great Sony sensors. It will be VERY hard for Sony to significantly beat the S1 in any catagory. They will be fairly equal in most cases. We'll find out at IBC in the fall.
@clifftotten7609
5 жыл бұрын
@SwitchRich - You might remember that when the E Mount system was developed, it was only an APS-C sized sensor. Years later, when Sony decided to go full frame, there was a great debate if full frame was even possible at all. Eventually is was confirmed that it could work but that full frame sensor is PACKED into that mount space pretty tightly. Today, Sony has the weakest, by far, of the sensor stabilization camera. Micro 4/3's have quite a bit of room to move and now, so does the S1. I just believe that Sony's are such a tight fit that they can quickly move outside their image circle if they move very far. I guess the proof is in the pudding.
@helloianzakharov
5 жыл бұрын
What a gorgeous review!
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! What a gorgeous comment, much appreciated!
@TheUlitamateStunt
5 жыл бұрын
If this camera has proven anything to me, is that there's no such thing as a perfect camera. What other people see as damning faults, I am indifferent to; what others are indifferent to, I find stumbling blocks. Love the tilty screen. Love the weight. DFD? Aaaah! Why'd they use LCD over OLED? So many interesting compromises.
@ccabrita6227
5 жыл бұрын
I´m waiting for more sample vídeos . thanks for your great work .
@martinsmyth5580
5 жыл бұрын
Great review Gordon as always.
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Martin!
@rdfilms.
5 жыл бұрын
This camera is a BEAST!!!
@MacM545
5 жыл бұрын
Quite an interesting camera, and a thorough, informative video
@sirmacalot9470
5 жыл бұрын
Interesting comment on the backscreen and to realize y vloggers r a minority group, good job!. We learn from you, you learn from us 😉. Tnx for the review, well done
@mikldude9376
5 жыл бұрын
Great in depth review sir .
@SebastianForssman
2 жыл бұрын
29:47 - How did you swap between non HLG photo and HLG photo and keep the birds at the exact same place? Did ju just use a mask to simulate the effect?
@bobhanuman65
5 жыл бұрын
does this support the XLR 1 adapter? Any experience tethering to Lightroom?
@mmike855
5 жыл бұрын
It does!
@bobhanuman65
5 жыл бұрын
@@mmike855 Awesome, I just learned how to sync Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC which I use.
@vc6218
5 жыл бұрын
Best camera I have ever used. That is coming from a longtime Nikon/Sony user.
@andrear9500
5 жыл бұрын
Love your long reviews. I wanted to give you 5 thumbs up but it is not possible. thank you very much.
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
@ToastandJam52
5 жыл бұрын
Once again Gordon, an excellent review. However, even if I could afford it (which I can't) I don't feel inspired to get one. I am extremely happy with my G80/85. It does just about everything I need in a camera and lots of other things that I will probably never use.
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm still fond of the G80 / G85...
@JoeMaranophotography
5 жыл бұрын
G80 is a fantastic camera! I adore mine but the G9 will be my next camera. That thing will do everything I want apart from the pro video stuff which I don't really need to be honest.
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
@@JoeMaranophotography The G9 does have great video too though, I use it for 4k 60p all the time!
@JoeMaranophotography
5 жыл бұрын
@@cameralabs Oh yes of course! Not sure how well my current PC would handle that though :) The V-LOG would be nice but to be honest I have been filming in natural rather than cinelike D of late as its shoot and edit and a lot quicker. Besides is anyone on KZitem *really* going to see that I graded the Cine D and gained a tiny amount of extra DR?
@alantuttphotography
5 жыл бұрын
Great review! Very well done. This seems to be ALMOST perfect. Was very surprised at how noisy the shutter is. Sounds as loud as a mirror clapping about. This could be a dealbreaker on this camera.
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
There is a silent shutter too.
@alantuttphotography
5 жыл бұрын
@@cameralabs True, and thanks for reminding me. So far, the only examples of that I've seen have been where folks have pointed out the banding issues with the silent shutter mode, so I'm not sure if that's usable either.
@momchilyordanov8190
5 жыл бұрын
Why did they kill the swiveling screen? :( That is one of my favorite features on any camera.
@CallMeChato
5 жыл бұрын
Momchil Yordanov Many professional photographers prefer to see the image as an extension of where the sensor is and not off to the side. And it’s less fussy flipping up and down. It makes the camera feel and behave like a studio camera which is also preferable for many.
@JoeMaranophotography
5 жыл бұрын
@@CallMeChato I much prefer the screen on my g80 than gx80 to be honest although its personal preference of course.
@JoeMaranophotography
5 жыл бұрын
I am guessing its heavy! I could see how much you were shaking moving the camera around in the establishing shots! I don't think FF is necessary but if I did (or if I was making silly money from photography) this would be a consideration for sure.
@xophaser
5 жыл бұрын
best camera body for milc that I ever touched. Feels like a dslr. I got nikon lenses so I got the z6, but nikon needs a pro body like this.
@michalm9199
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Gordon, thank you for excellent review as always. Currently I am deciding between Panasonic G9 and S1. Do you think that it is better choice to pay more for s1 at this time? I am not Pro and will be using camera mainly for walk arounds, travel and some family events. Don’t have any lenses at this time so I will be buying fresh system. Previously I had Sony A7iii, but didn’t like the colors/output that much. I will mostly do small prints time to time and will be using 2k dell monitor for photography with full adobe coverage
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
I'd say only go for full-frame if you need the high ISO performance and don't mind big, heavy lenses. The G9 is highly under-rated and great value right now, plus there's some fantastic M43 lenses - see my guide at www.cameralabs.com/best-micro-four-thirds-lenses/
@michalm9199
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gordon
@xradrd
4 жыл бұрын
what camera did you end up with? i'm liking the G9 now since it's back at $1,000....hmmmm
@rameshpathania9207
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent Review
@timbosys
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. Looks like and awesome camera.
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@SuperDigitalMe
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Gordon, the A7RIV or the S1R? Which one would you choose for photography? The lumix colors are also nice out of the box...
@cameralabs
4 жыл бұрын
If you need continuous AF for video or stills, the Sony is better
@SuperDigitalMe
4 жыл бұрын
@@cameralabs No i dont need that....
@vhc7764
5 жыл бұрын
Great review as always! The XQD prices are ridiculous and xxxx is gouging consumers IMHO. Is Lumix planning a firmware update to allow the use of a C-Fast or something similar in the XQD slot?
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure, but I hope so.
@basic-decaf
5 жыл бұрын
Great features, but they can't offset the poor resolution. Waiting for Sigma's FF Foveon which was pushed to next year.
@cjonwickham1933
4 жыл бұрын
Add canon adapter and flip touch screen and sensor shutter protector on s2 and it be great!
@robertsoucy9725
5 жыл бұрын
Gordon,what USB cable are you using with the Atomos?
@unoengborg
5 жыл бұрын
Also supported by the latest version of Capture One Pro
@matthewlane6958
9 ай бұрын
Great review thank you.
@cameralabs
9 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Let's hope for an updated model in the next year!
@smallfish1147
5 жыл бұрын
Panasonic do a great job.great camera with very fine detail image come out.dfd af with full frame is so nice..but.....it is so heavily and so expensive for me.......
@thefocalcode
6 ай бұрын
And these days , this camera can do 5K 10 bit internally and 4:22 10 bit 4K 60P Externally! all this with a 47mp too.
@kelvinzyteng
5 жыл бұрын
Hopping for manual focus settings coming out for gh5
@thechariotvii9259
5 жыл бұрын
Looks like a nice camera... huge though I think ide fall right out of my wheelchair holding that thing 😆
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
It's reassuringly hefty...
@itanijewelers3419
5 жыл бұрын
thank you Gordon
@DmitryBrodsky007
5 жыл бұрын
Gordon when you say it is the best build camera , do you also include Leica SL in your pool Of cameras? I recently shot with SL and can’t imagine anything come close to its build and weather proofness. On a side note I’ve seen used SL bodies down to $2800 in the US. Of course it’s been out for 3.5 years ....
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Good point, no I've not formally compared it to the SL. I've briefly used the SL and yes, it's also a tank!
@jan-martinulvag1953
5 ай бұрын
Gorden, I have taken 30 000 pictures in Lofoten last year with the fuji X-T100 only jpegs and because its over sharp in camera and creates strange shapes when zooming in a lot I keep sharpness on minus one and I wish I could set it to minus 1.5 cos its still annoying. Sony a5100 is lovely all the way in and M100 too. This is making me wonder if I should buy an S1 and forget about fuji. How do you deal with the oversharpeing? I love the XF10 so much but I keep it on minus 2. I ask because I know you shoot jpegs and you seam to like Panasonic a lot. The LX100 is the only Panasonic I have. Maybe X-T3 is better? I only have the X-T1 and its kind of mushy compared to X-T100. Is the S1 one of the best for landscapes only jpegs?
@cameralabs
5 ай бұрын
The S1 is pretty old now, I can't remember much about it. All my files on reviews are with default settings, so you can compare and evaluate. It's only rumours, but I'd be surprised if there wasn't a replacement in the next 6-12 months
@jan-martinulvag1953
5 ай бұрын
@@cameralabs I just learned it has no aa filter
@cameralabs
5 ай бұрын
@@jan-martinulvag1953 I don't recall, but you can still download any of my samples for a look if you like. If they bring out a new one, the price on the old one will fall more, but I bet you can still get a good price on it at the moment as it's getting on in modern camera terms. Loads of great L mount lenses from Sigma now too.
@PK-ql5en
5 жыл бұрын
Gordon is the bulb mode programmable on this camera like on some Canon ones? Can I set up the time in bulb mode - e.g I want the shutter to stay open for 2 min can I program it to shut itself after that time?
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
No sadly not.
@PK-ql5en
5 жыл бұрын
Gordon Laing that’s a pity. Thank you for your reply.
@raredreamfootage
5 жыл бұрын
When the rear LCD's brightness is set to the brightest setting, does it automatically dim?
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
No I think if you set it manually, it stays at that level. But you'd have to check, mine's gone back now.
@Voodoo_Nation
5 жыл бұрын
Hi and thanks for this amazing video, When will we see the video for the movie capabilities? I do have to say I do love my Lumix S1, but I like to learn more about video capabilities and AF and make the handheld stabilization a bit better, its very shaky doing handheld video
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
I'm working on it now, so hopefully in about a week.
@Voodoo_Nation
5 жыл бұрын
@@cameralabs I do have to say I do love my Lumix S1, but I like to learn more about video capabilities and AF and make the handheld stabilization a bit better, its very shaky doing handheld video
@lalitjee
5 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic review Gordon, how about Flash system for this camera-your review.thanks
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Sorry, I'm not a flash expert, but Panasonic does have some options.
@jeffrypalempung9628
5 жыл бұрын
Best pro mirrorless ?? Maybe , but i believe it will be the Best mirrorless mount system .
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
It may end up being... what do you think the advantages are?
@jeffrypalempung9628
5 жыл бұрын
Gordon Laing The L mount alliance itself , will create will a wide range of camera’s body and lenses between Leica , Lumix and Sigma who will competing each other’s. I say this based on my experience with m4/3 since 2010 GF1 Lumix and back and forth using Oly / pana bodies through the years. Panasonic has set a new standard for high quality full frame mirrorless body with all the specs , and I’m curious how Sigma and Leica will answer with their camera body .
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
@@jeffrypalempung9628 yes I'm looking forward to seeing the different bodies and lenses, and then seeing how they all inter-operate.
@LuisGomez-ui2xj
5 жыл бұрын
will they use GH5 lenses? adapter? Great video!
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! No, sadly you can't adapt MFT lenses for them, but even if you could, they'd only use a small part in the middle of the sensor and produce very low res images.
@noonsound4894
5 жыл бұрын
Super review...👍👍
@quehuongnganam
3 жыл бұрын
How many?
@RobBob555
5 жыл бұрын
ubiquitous wank hipster coffee shot : 22:00
@saiiiiiii1
5 жыл бұрын
How is the eye af compared to Fuji and Sony when taking portraits?
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
I thought it was comparable at mid to close distances. Sony wins at longest distance. Have a look at my S1R sample images where the one of me used eye detection with the 50mm f1.4: www.cameralabs.com/panasonic-lumix-s1r-review/3/
@codyrobinson22
5 жыл бұрын
The 2 other reviewers I talked to say the S1R in so many ways is overkill-this is plenty of MP's don't ya think?
@maxsr3236
5 жыл бұрын
Finally, teletubby eye-af!
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
it's what we've all been waiting for!
@markschwochow2336
4 жыл бұрын
Nicely done. 👍
@cameralabs
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@EgdeFilms
5 жыл бұрын
Have to buy a firmware update. Nice! I wonder what they will think of next.
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
They've done it for a while to unlock high-end video features most people don't need - they did it on the GH5, and also the GH4 I think, maybe some even older ones too. That said, I still think it should be free!
@codyrobinson22
5 жыл бұрын
Where’s a Panasonic 100mm macro lens like Canon?
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
There'll be several Sigmas around that mark coming soon.
@EmoEmu
5 жыл бұрын
Looks like an awesome camera. I love my Sonys, but if I were without any gear and looking to get into photography, then this one would be a heavy contender. Seems like they're just in the same dilemma as Sony was, where people are looking for lenses for it that don't break the bank and coming up short. Hopefully a temporary problem, but one they really need to prioritise.
@EmoEmu
5 жыл бұрын
The focus stacked photo feature is really great to have in-body.
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
I wonder if they've left it too late though - has everyone who wants full-frame already got it?
@EmoEmu
5 жыл бұрын
I think they have one factor in their favour: Lots of the people who've moved to Sony are the easily movable, more willing to swap systems to go with what's new and hot. They can likely get some of them to swap systems yet again. And then there's the segment who want to get a mirrorless but dislike Sony. There are a lot of Sony-haters out there, who're tired and annoyed by having to heard about Sony "all the damn time".
@codyrobinson22
5 жыл бұрын
So S1 doesn't have any crop when taking photos just 4k 50/60p crop-what about 24p crop or no crop?
@PhotoVideoTechOz
5 жыл бұрын
No crop @30p or below
@codyrobinson22
5 жыл бұрын
Is the new Panasonic 50mm f1.4 sharper & better bokeh than Canon RF 50mm f1.2?
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
That's a good question - I hope to compare all the top 50mm lenses at some point!
@codyrobinson22
5 жыл бұрын
The new Panasonic 50mm f1.4 is same price as Canon RF 50mm f1.2.
@proteus1
5 жыл бұрын
What does apsc format mean?
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
It uses a smaller portion of the sensor, cropping the field of view by 1.5 times. Some cameras have APSC sensors. Some full-frame cameras offer an APSC mode to give you more reach, but obviously you lose pixels and quality, so it's only really useful for video, not stills.
@RickMentore
5 жыл бұрын
Brilliantly through review. Panasonic Lumix S1 should compensate ya!
@stevenhartwell
5 жыл бұрын
Anxiously awaiting the Video Review Please!!
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
I'm working on it, but it'll be about a week.
@stevenhartwell
5 жыл бұрын
@@cameralabs Great news, SO many I know, including myself, are curious how this camera compares to the Nikon Z6 for video! These 2 cameras really seem to be the top contenders right now for serious video in full frame.
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
@@stevenhartwell I really need to get the Z6 in for testing soon.
@findbinnu
5 жыл бұрын
With DFD being proprietary to Panasonic, does that mean you have to buy their lenses exclusively, if you want good AF? Or will ART lenses get DFD protocols?
@TheUlitamateStunt
5 жыл бұрын
It seems to be a little cloudy at the moment, but since Sigma are technically a first party, I think their L-mount lenses will support DFD.
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
I asked that question but don't have an answer yet. On the one hand, DFD works best when the lenses are profiled, BUT I've had great AF performance with Olympus MFT lenses on Lumix G bodies. Time will tell.
@chcomes
5 жыл бұрын
@@cameralabs There was an official answer- native lenses will be profiled into DFD. How well the motors will then work is however to be seen-
@NoName-rg3np
5 жыл бұрын
@@TheUlitamateStunt considering they are part of this so called L mount alliance I hope Sigma has the protocols...
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
@@chcomes yes, and it has to be said, Sigma's lenses aren't the fastest at focusing. BUT they do offer fantastic optical quality for the money.
@sergiobellechasse2997
Жыл бұрын
Thanks you...!!!!
@naidadad9311
5 жыл бұрын
A great review. Ta
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MrToonfish
3 жыл бұрын
Brighton ?
@cameralabs
3 жыл бұрын
Yep
@tebitan3780
5 жыл бұрын
How far away is the Eye / Face Detection working? On G9 the subject couldn't be farther than 2 m away, so about 3x worse than Sony A7 III for ex.
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
You can see how far in the face tracking part of the video. I think the Sony identifies the face and eye from further away.
@tebitan3780
5 жыл бұрын
@@cameralabs If I could have seen that properly, I would have not asked. In video it seems to be from quite a small distance away.
@cameralabs
5 жыл бұрын
@@tebitan3780 the thing is to compare the size of my face on the screen before the detection kicks-in compared to other cameras. I'd say it's better than Canon but not as good as Sony.
@tebitan3780
5 жыл бұрын
@@cameralabs Thanks for reply.
@mileschun143
5 жыл бұрын
12:12 "natural" shows up on the screen RIGHT as you say it.
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