Over the weekend, Panasonic Brazil posted by mistake the details of the upcoming Panasonic LUMIX S1E II camera (see also this post):
Elevate your storytelling with the new CinemaScope 4K 60p aspect ratio, delivering a cinematic view without any cropping. With the intuitive operation of the S1 series, including the LUMIX S1RII and S1II, the S1IIE enhances creative exploration with ease. Both models feature advanced AF precision and new ‘Urban Sports’ recognition, and 8.0-stop in-body stabilization for steady shooting.
Second-generation S1 series, the LUMIX S1IIE maintains the acclaimed design and ergonomic excellence of the S1II and S1RII, offering potential for creative exploration. It is equipped with a 24.2MP sensor inspired by the characteristics of the LUMIX S5II, ensuring exceptional image quality tailored to various shooting conditions. It incorporates notable features from the S1II, positioning itself as a comprehensive tool for creative projects. Notably, the LUMIX S1IIE introduces a new Cinemascope (2.4:1) video format available in various frame rates, including uncropped 60p. Panasonic anticipates that the LUMIX S1IIE will be the preferred choice for those seeking improvements in ergonomic design and refined engineering.
- Realizing high image quality in a variety of shooting conditions
- Adopts a 24.2MP sensor that inherits the performance characteristics of the LUMIX SSII
- Supports 6K 30p (3:2) open gate video recording
- V-Log allows video recording with a dynamic range of over 14 stops
- Experience blackout-free shooting with the electronic shutter mode “SH/SH PRE” for high-speed continuous shooting at up to 30 frames per second and the extended continuous shooting mode “H+” at approximately 10 frames per second using a mechanical shutter
- Cinemascope 4K60p aspect ratio
– Delivers a cinematic view without cropping for improved storytelling - The S1 series’ intuitive operability makes creative exploration
easy - Advanced AF precision and new “Urban Sports” recognition
- Equipped with 8.0-stop in-body image stabilization
- Award-winning design and ergonomics on the S1II and S1RII
- Equipped with a 24.2MP sensor inspired by the features of the LUMIX S5II
- Equipped with the outstanding features of the S1II, it is a comprehensive tool for creativity
- Introduces new Cinemascope (2.4:1) video format available in a variety of frame rates including non-cropped 60p
- Real-time recognition redefined:
On-chip phase detection AF improves eye and face detection, and enhances AI-enabled people tracking accuracy. - Equipped with new AF recognition for “urban sports” –
accurately captures dynamic movements such as breakdancing, skateboarding, and parkour - 8.0-stop in-body image stabilization (BIS)
- Newly developed No-Crop EIS video distortion correction has been improved
- By using the separately sold software update key DMW-SFU3A, ARRI LogC3 will become available for the first time on the S Series.
- Supports internal recording of 5.8K 30p / C4K 60p Apple ProRes RAW HQ / ProRes RAW to CFexpress Type B cards.
More leaks can be found here:
