Comparing Panasonic S1R II vs Panasonic S5 IIx vs Panasonic S1R cameras


Comparing the new Panasonic S1R II camera with the existing Panasonic S5 IIx and the already discontinued Panasonic S1R (see the detailed specs comparison here):

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Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera officially announced



The previously rumored Panasonic Lumix S1R II camera is now officially announced:

  • Orders: Adorama | B&H Photo | Erhardt | KochCalumet | WEX
  • Additional information
  • Product page
  • Features:
    • Lifelike detail with the new 44.3MP sensor
    • AFC 40 fps burst shooting
    • High-resolution and wide dynamic range
    • Phase Hybrid AF with advanced AI technology
    • Active I.S. technology
    • Robust video production assistance and extensibility
    • Compatible with a wide range of software
    • A highly adaptable monitor for any style
    • Built to withstand extreme temperatures from -14°F to 104°F
    • Compatible with a variety of recording media


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Zeiss Otus ML mirrorless lenses for Z/E/RF mount officially announced


The previously rumored Zeiss Otus ML mirrorless lenses for Z/E/RF mount are now officially announced:

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What else is new?

OM System OM-3 camera reviews and impressions

The new OM SYSTEM RM-WR2 wireless remote control

New OM System savings in Europe

More Leica M12 and Leica M with EVF camera rumors

Nikon updated their mirrorless lens roadmap with the latest Nikkor Z releases but did not add any future lenses

Irix Cine lenses now available for Nikon Z-mount

The new Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 lens is now shipping


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More Panasonic LUMIX S1RII leaks (full specs, pictures, and price)



Here is another leak of the upcoming Panasonic LUMIX S1RII camera that will sell for $3,300 in the US (Google translated):

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Hands-on pictures of the new Sigma BF full-frame L-mount camera


Here are a few hands-on pictures of the new Sigma BF full-frame L-mount camera (pre-order links: B&H, Adorama, WEX, Koch, Erhardt):

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20 things you need to know about the new Sigma BF full-frame mirrorless camera with L-mount





Here are 20 things you need to know about the new Sigma BF full-frame mirrorless camera with L-mount:

  1. The BF stands for “Beautiful foolishness”
  2. No memory card slots
  3. No EVF
  4. No IBIS
  5. Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) for video only
  6. There are new BF matching I series silver lenses
  7. Only three buttons
  8. Haptic responsive controls
  9. 230GB of internal storage
  10. Full-frame 24.6MP sensor
  11. 13 different color modes
  12. 6K video
  13. HEVC, L-Log and up to 120 fps
  14. ISO 100-102400
  15. 3.15" 2.1m LCD screen
  16. Metal body cap
  17. Unibody construction - milled from a single block of aluminum
  18. Clean, minimalist design  - looks like an Apple or Leica product (remember the Leica TL?)
  19. Shipping will start in April 2025
  20. Price: $2000 (pre-order links: B&H, Adorama, WEX, Koch, Erhardt)
  21. And a bonus #21: Sigma can make only nine BF cameras per day

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Sigma also has a new logo and branding design:

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