Panasonic S1H: A Conversation with Sean Robinson in Yet Another Secret Location
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- Pre-order here: bhpho.to/30LLosq or bit.ly/32de262
OK, not so secret - and in my rush to get this out, 1) I shot in UHD in order to reduce workload on my travel laptop AND reduce my dependence on internet speeds (as is, it took a full DAY to upload from a vacation rental); 2) I didn't grade the footage I managed to clip on this pre-production camera; 3) I didn't do my usual audio clean-up afterward; and 4) I missed an errant title I should have deleted around the 22 second mark. My bad.
Still, this is a FASCINATING camera, and it's always a joy to spend time with Sean. MORE TO COME, including shooting in 6K, of course!
I love the guys smirk. He is so proud of this camera and I’m sure everyone that has worked on this series is. A huge technological leap in my opinion.
Really hope the S1 series is a big success for Panasonic - at least partially because I'd like to upgrade to a secondhand GH5 at a bargain price...
$1100 all day on ebay.
@@jorgem50 just took one from germani
what price you tryna pay I'm going to upgrade to the sh1 today ,you can buy my gh5
They're 1200 new right now, bargain bargain.
Autofocus and internal ND and you got a perfect camera
dp40635 just so!
I like what Canon did with their mirrorless mount, they provided an adaptor (for EF glass) which incorporates a filter slot.
Terence Kearns that ND adapter is very smart.
and FF 4k 60. And remove the horrible problems with blue lighting when using V-Log. And RAW obviously.
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Yes! 10-25mm f/1.7... another time! I'll stay tuned then. :P
The S1H is a marvel of engineering and listening to the customer base. Hats off! It's the 1DC of its days!
Sean is such a chill dude, man, and so passionate
I really like what Panasonic is doing with the S1 line. If they can ever get over themselves and put in PDAF, they would attract some switchers.
Yeah, I'm happy Panny is going forward with the S1H. I could definitely see an S1H and a GH5S as an A/B-cam even for high-end RUclips channels.
2:30 "unobstructed ports"... kudos... this is amazing for videographers. Thankyou.
love the guy's lens element stack tat :) Now THAT, is unique...
Lyle Stavast - Hold that thought! 😀
Really an excellent interview, Hugh! You and Sean always make for a great interview. I am very impressed with how _clearly_ Panasonic is thinking about the specific requirements of _professionals._ And Sean's insights about this during your interview make it very clear that Panasonic R&D understands these requirements very clearly and is creating targeted design embodiments and market offerings for fulfilling these professional requirements. With the S1, S1R for professional stills photographers and the S1H nicely differentiated and featured for video professionals, Panasonic has clearly done their homework with these cameras, and it really shows. These cameras were built for full-on professional applications, not the enthusiast or prosumer markets. Very, very impressive. (PS: I keeping thinking how much Sean reminds me of a younger Justin Stailey.) Cheers, Stephen
I enjoy them both, Stephen! Thanks as always for your insight and generosity. :)
I love the candid tone and gentle humour of this interview, Hugh. Panasonic had the best introduction of all the FF mirrorless cameras, I feel, with the S1 line feeling great in the hand, having ridiculous features like full frame 10 bit internal teased and now the best video hybrid on the market by some distance. If only I could afford this, an M-L adapter and the M0.8 lenses then I'd be a happy man for years and years.
Tony Macina So glad you enjoyed it - we did, too. 😊
Over my career in film I've used (owned) several different Panasonic cine / video systems. Haven't had one in a while... but this may lure me back - as a travel system.
I'm happy with what Panasonic are bringing to the filmmaking world with their G series. The S1H is out of my price range, but its a step in the right direction. It is Panasonic's time now. It was Canon's, not anymore. But I would have liked to have seen more codecs in the S1H, such as Pro-Res. I will continue to use PRo-Res with my GH5/GH5s. I look forward to Panasonic announcing the GH6 soon.
It will get Prores raw. They are working on it right now together with Atomos. 🙂
These cameras are awsome! They destroy the competition in most ways imo. The only thing holding them back is, except of the limited lens choice compared to some others, the autofocus. I really hope that will be Panasonics main focus from now on. That seems to be the only complaint comming back all the time. Some RUclips gourous prefer to not even take the time to review these cameras mainly because of that. Great work and great video guys.
And the price!
Fuji offers so much for so little, and the apsc image quality is very comparable (because of the superb lenses). The Xt3 costs so much less than this.
Mac Mac yes and no..FF has great advantages..battery life lacks in the Xt-3 and no ibis..
@@EverythingFilmmaking
Well, I must admit, I would probably get the S1R if I had 6000-7000 lying around.
Pro cinematographers don´t shoot with autofocus. This gem, the S1H, deserves an anamorphic cine lenses (for that Hollywood look shooting) all of wich are manual focus. If your game is solely photography this camera is not for you.
@@ricardoduarte6589I agree. But seen the low price point compared to other pro cinema gear this camera will not only be bought by pro cinematographers. Pro's can use manual focus, and will probably even often disable ibis, but most clients within this price range will probably like or for some even need to have a better AF. It won't hold ME back to invest in this system but in order to grow I think they'd better invest in that part.
Speaking about how it's aimed at cinema camera users and not the RUclips 'selfie' audience then going straight into how important the front facing flippy screen is! lol 😂
"You can tell I'm from the New York / New Jersey area."
HAHAH! I KNEW THERE WAS A REASON WHY I LIKED YOU
Excellent interview. I am sure they will sell a few cameras because of it. Really interesting stuff. I'm dumping my GH5 and BMPCC4k for the S1 and 24-105mm. Seems like it's the best of both of these with quality that is almost as good an image as the BMPCC4k plus all the auto functions of the GH5 and more. I just find the BMPCC4k too much work when I am on the move. The S1 video quality, when properly graded in Resolve, has a beautiful glassy sheen that I love.
Cool conversation, a lot of passion in the air, fun to watch :)
Another great video Hugh. No wonder Panasonic is laughing - by not crippling their cameras, they're giving camera geeks what they want. For 2 and 1/2 years, the GH5 has been the best all rounder, and now comes the full frame variant, plus upgrades. That new tilty-flippy screen now the de-facto best on earth. Given the disappointing (IMO) release announcements from Sony and Canon this week (a6600 and 90D respectively), Panasonic should suck up a lot of wedding guys, and those looking for a B-cam to the Vari-cam/EVA-1. Personally, I don't have much interest in full frame, but for those who do, this looks to be the best FF camera going. My only fear is that Panny forgets us 4/3s users....
Thanks for the hard work Hugh.
Evil Genius Entertainment I very much hope and expect they won’t forget m43!
Well, hopefully you've heard some good off-the-record news on that front.... It will be interesting to see if Panasonic does stay committed to the format, or if they start edging up the sensor size (as in the GH5s). Olympus buying back all their stock from Sony may have an impact on all this, as Oly seemed committed to the MFT mount.
Let me make something clear. I am a long term sony user ( sony fan boy) love the sony AF. I just picked up my S1H. The Af in the S1H is very good AND usable. If that’s holding anyone back as it was me, fear not. Panasonic have killed it with this camera. Designing for the end user, not for egos sake!
This is a wow camera. Of course not all cameras are perfect in every way but for the price va options it’s a wow.
No apologies needed, Hugh; we appreciate your quick upload--thanks for the video!
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Good for Panasonic! I'm a proud owner of three G9s and loving them
Another great review Hugh! I love that everything is all about the photographer's perspective, not an equipment geek's view like so many other YT'rs.
Alexander McKay 🙏🏻😊
I just purchased a GH5 for travel videos and I love love this camera. I hope Panasonic does not abandon m43 moving forward.
Poet's Guide I don’t think they will. 😊
According to a major Sony fan boy (Tony)...who needs 6K. That is until Sony produces a 6K model.
Tony still uses his GH5 for all his video work, right?
@@charbax No, he was the one praising 4K for a long time, then he switched back to a 6DII because he needs AF so he can constantly stick items right in front of the lens so we can experience the beauty of an f/1.4 aperture as there is virtually nothing in sharp focus! :)
Waited soo long for Sony, but I think I’m ready to pull the trigger... sorry Sony, it’s not you it’s me (well maybe it’s you too, ok it’s you)
Sony will release the A7 SIII and when they do , you will regret .. LOL. Just kidding.
I understand that they work so hard for all the Panasonic cameras but the only problem with Panasonic is the auto focus that's the only thing
Just one problem
The Gh5s/Gh5 /G9 great cameras but the autofocus is bad
Ysmael Pascual I hear you.
I agree. Video af is only thing for most of us that is holding Panasonic’s cameras back from being the perfect camera.
Panasonic needs to go to Phase detection school and while they are there gain more AI and object recognition and tracking that can then use that Phase detection to drive advanced focus motors..
Such a shame, the S1H is almost a perfect mirrorless video camera if not for their weakness in AF
@@Hangs4Fun True, but not so long ago the world was telling us that video AF wasn't required - manual being the pros choice. So give them time.
"We don't use customers as beta testers." I love Panasonic. Could you speak to Apple? I'll wait.
Another great interview, Hugh! I'll hang on to my GH5 and A7iii but wow that S1H seems amazing! Thanks!
really need that audio balance to stereo + proper mix to L/R channels! especially hard for people hard of hearing in one ear.
I much prefer a flip out screen for stills shooting. Faster and more versatile for different heights, orientations and angles. I really wish the S1H screen was on all the S series.
The S1 Line will shake the FF mirrorless market as we know it in the coming years
Why Lumix decide to stick with Contrast based AF? Hard to understand.. If they have PDAF, then the competitors are finished!!
Besides CAF, everything is incredibly superb, especially that tilt-flip
screen !!
Kent Ekasak PDAF has its own issues too. No solution is perfect, and cinematographers have been happy doing MF forever, PDAF wouldn’t change that.
When the S1H was originally announced, I was a little critical ... partly because they made no mention of IBIS and the web talk seamed to infer it didn't have it.
Now we know that IBIS is present, that it has that ingenious flip screen implementation and retains everything else the GH5 can do with bells on....it has made me want one!
The only problem is I don't think I can go back to the size and weight of full frame... I've been spoiled by the strength of the G series.
Please Panasonic, throw in a couple of extra stops of clean ISO performance into a GH6 with the linear focus feature from the S series and take my money.
I'll even forgive you if you stick with DFD autofocus because the GH5, GH5S and G9 have served me so well that I think you deserve a little slack. :)
Please let me know what you think of the autofocusing on this camera
For both. Thank you
Panasonic is making the high performance cameras that we drool about, but the only reason I haven't bought one is the Autofocus. If they can stop the pulsing behavior where the background keeps pulsing during video, there's no question what brand has the best lineup across multiple sensor sizes.
Now here's the thing. You made a great point about the lack of L-mount lenses. The 35 F1.2 clearly does not need to be that size.. as it appears to have been adapted from an SLR design with a spacer to compensate for the mirror box. In fact the only native lens Sigma has at the moment is the 45 F2.8. Keep on with the great videos and I look forward to hearing what you think of the S1H in action
Great video as always
I just want to check out the Panasonic S1 as soon as possible..
Omg what a diehard ...look at the Lumix guy's tattoo on his left underarm 😱😎...
A optics design 🤩!!!
Grtz john
I share Sean's thoughts on the Sigma 45/2.8 . It reminds me a lot of the m43 15mm Summilux , and it would be a must-have if I ever jumped from the G9 to an S1 series.
It is 100% my favorite lense made for the system that we don't make (though there is something just so special about the 50mm!!)
@@smrphotographyllc yep, the 50mm sample pics look phenomenal. Not a long way off the 50 Summilux and far more affordable. But if someone builds a three lens kit like the 45/2.8, the system then has a much smaller and more affordable footprint, which can only be a benefit for all three L-Mount partners.
Awesome in every way
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Good interview Hugh, though I do wish you'd pressed him on the subject of auto-focus. But then I think *every* press interview with anyone from Panasonic should always begin with "So when are you going to get serious about video AF?"
Fair point. There was nothing to indicate AF has evolved beyond the extant S1 and S1R (I have the S1R in- house now), and time was short. But Panasonic is KEENLY aware that AF performance and lens availability are critical issues.
Interestingly enough, however, this is not nearly as important for the cinematographers at whom the S1H is aimed: they already have an enormous palette of cine lenses from which to choose, all manual focus.
@@3BMEP descent touch screen focus just to acquire focus is all I need. I never use continuous in video it's just to inconsistencies for serious paid work.
Thanks for the video, where is the talk on new video autofocus performance? Or does the $4k Cine market still not care about a reliable video AF?
I would say that for cinematographers, AF is not an issue.
Atomos told me on Instagram that this can do Full Frame 4K60P out to an external recorder. I need confirmation...
wha?! I hope so
Great stuff! Camera looks very versatile 👏👏👏
Loved the LOWER THIRD in the beginning
gibbyvisuals you mean the one I forgot to remove in my haste to get it out? 😜
That’s the one haha! We’ve all done something similar
I really like Panasonic. Looks like they are in this for the long haul, not just trying to throw technology out there in a hurry to respond to competition. Maybe someday I'll be able to afford their full-frame cameras. In the meantime I hope they continue to improve their M43 bodies and lenses.
You and me both!
Very good interview. Lots of info. thanks.
Chuck Braverman Hey, Chuck!
I like what Panasonic is trying to do, but I just wish the S1H screen was on the other S cameras and that's primarily for stills shooting and hybrid work. Most pros don't know what they're missing with the fully articulating screen and the S1H screen has the best of both worlds.
Interesting how Panasonic also released a revised Leica 25mm f1.4 version 2 which has improved AF and weather sealed - the new 10-25 and S1 releases have overshadowed its release
Despite all the technical wonders, I still can't get past Panasonic's marriage to its shoddy AF system. I shoot nature, 99% in the field. Fast AF and AF performance in low light are crucial. There are things I love about Panasonic, but couldn't even consider one of their cameras til they fix the AF issues.
I love these cameras. I will probably buy this one someday. I really do wish that Panasonic would do a lot better than contrast AF :(
18:24 "So this is the native L-mount that does the continuous autofocus..."
It's a huge investment to switch to a lens mount which almost no one out here uses, but they need to really do better than contrast AF to make the switch worth it.
*IF* I do invest in one of these L-mount cameras, I will most likely just buy an EF adaptor and use manual focus with my Canon L-series glass. If the AF was decent, there would be a bigger difference between manual focus and buying native L-mount glass. This is ESPECIALLY true for cinema/motion-picture/video over stills, as the hunting shows up in the captured material - not so for the stills.
Terence Kearns Agreed.
I think the picture quality of the video looks more dimensional than still from my trusty 5DMkIII. I want this camera as not only a b-cam for my Varicam LT but also a replacement for my stills career.
Gosh this camera looks fun to use. Really want to rent!
why lumix s1 doesn't have FHD 120fps with sound & autofocus why you guys holding that back Answer to time 6:08
Is it better to buy a S1 in 2023 to save on media cost? Isn't the S1 and S1H same cameras after all those updates?
It really should have had 2 XQD cards and 12 bit out when available over hdmi
That was an interesting chin wag Hugh. Second time l've seen Sean interviewed and he certainly knows his stuff and is passionate about the products Panasonic brings to market.
A real pity some other manufacturers don't listen to their customers as closely and deliver what they want. Instead they drip feed changes over time or cripple their offerings.
Honestly my favorite feature announced was the new options for recording indicators. Any mention of a firmware update bringing the red box around the image to the GH series of cameras?
Thank you for another great video Hugh. It's always good to see Sean being interviewed, and you both seem to work well together (as you did before). I hope the new revision to the high speed Panasonic/Leica 25mm M43 lens includes for a reversible mount lenshood, and not the great looking classic Leica lenshood that has to be stowed separate to the current lens. All the best.
Unfortunately the hood and exterior design are the same as the previous (though the new version has been weatherized)
So glad you enjoyed it!
@@smrphotographyllc Thank you Sean. Very much appreciate the reply.
"The auto focus works, everything works." What?!
For a one man show, hunting is a no no.
I understand. :)
Hope Sean reads some of these comments, if not please pass on :) S1, why is there no shutter angle and syncro scan and a few other little features that the GH5 had available with the VLOG update?
If you're referencing the S1 (which I assume you are). It's simple. From day 1, the S1 was NEVER advertised as a GH5 replacement. It is a balanced tool for hybrid content creation. High IQ in video balanced for Stills capture as well.
The S1H is the camera you would look to for the true CINEMA feature set. It's part of the reason the S1H has the redesigned chassis that it does.
I understand some of the frustration with what has come from the filmmaker update, but at the same time, we've never been a company (that I can recall) to list a set of features coming that hasn't delivered what we promised.
@@smrphotographyllc Thanks for replying. I have ordered the S1H, and that looks like a great run and gun. It's a shame that the S1 won't get shutter angle update, it would be a great extra body for the S1H. I will probably stick with the GH5 and GH5S for backup for the S1H.
But I am sure I will keep using the GH series for a bit for smaller lighter run and gun situations.
And will probably get the GH6 when that get's announced as well. Or will it be the GH5 MK II...
If any one of the camera manufacturers wanted to build the perfect camera they only need to watch youtube reviews for about ten minutes and they would all know what to do, no iterations necessary
I understand why they added IBIS, especially with such a big chip, but I prefer non-ibis really.
Black Warrior Lures I guess the question is: does it work well mounted on vehicles?
@@3BMEP Exactly, that's my question.
Can always turn it off which I'm sure most pro level cinematographers will do but very nice for handheld shots with vintage glass.
@@SonnyCrackBeats Well, turning it off doesn't mean it's hard-bolted or locked down to the frame. I guarantee you I've have such mega jello footage even with it turned off. The wind, waves and motor vibrations always find a way to knock the sensor/stabilizer out of the off position.
Also when I go handheld I want it to look handheld. I use monopods and tripods nearly exclusively. I simply don't need it, but turning it off in those situations is viable, but not on a boat at speed over the waves.
@@BlackWarriorLures Good points. I think Panasonic was in a lose/lose with IBIS. They certainly remember how many people complained about the GH5s not having IBIS but now there will be people complaining that it does have IBIS. I'm surprised there isn't a good way to lock down that sensor when not in use.. seems like some sort of clip system would work but I'm not an engineer... Maybe for the S2H lol
Wait, it's 4:2:0, 10-bit?
Yes, for 6K, and 4K (upto 60p) Super35 crop. 4K full-sensor is 4:2:2 up to 30p.
@@jammin023 Ahh, nice!
jammin023 it can also shoot C4k 60p in 10bit 422. H264.
HEVC doesn’t support 422, only 420.
Slightly ahead of their time..except autofocus
4,000 bucks and is 4:2:0 not 4:2:2...... i really would like a comparison between their top quality and the BMCP at 4k...... i just don´t know which one to pick yet.... also a workflow comparison between their codec and 4k raw from black magic.....
mougabo It’s only a matter of time before we - or someone else - does exactly that!
mougabo it can do 422 internal in the 4K modes, just 6K is 10bit 420.
It’ll be doing raw to atomos too, so theoretically should be providing similar to black magic but in Full Frame.
MrWalrusGumboot dammmn that sure sounds good to me
6:04 - This statement right here quite possibly made the folks at Canon throw up in their mouths
Thanks Hugh.
I’m taking the plunge and moving from my long love affair with the 5D mk4 having upgraded though the series and going for the S1H!
I have and love my Zeiss Otus 55 and 28 + 15mm distagon. But I am starting to miss AF. Would I be mad to trade in my beloved lenses for the Panasonic S Pro series? Or should I simply buy the adaptor and stick with it?
I highly suggest people to rent where possible if you're on the fence about changing your lens solution. As unbiased as I can be, there is little reason id choose anyone elses optics over those available for the L Mount now. Plus it's only growing from here. Yes the Leica lenses are expensive, but there are (and are going to be in short time) amazing alternatives from LUMIX and Sigma if budget is a concern.
@@smrphotographyllc Thanks Sean. Budget is not too much of a concern, just not sure why I'd want to part with my Zeiss lenses to replace with the panasonic. I've looked at masses of reviews and so far (without going up to medium format lenses) Zeiss seem to out perform.
Fan and dust - not something I'm thinking 'I want one of those on the back of my camera'.
It's a beast of a camera, but now a days I've gotten use to workable autofocus. Can't/Won't go back. Sorry Pana, maybe next generation you'll add phase detection.
I understand.
Yes... and no (just my opinion). Phase detect is not going to solve magically the AF. If you see the current status, the S line (and G9) are in line with Z and R AF. The guys at Sony just have some magic algorithms that give them the edge.
The point is- for truly accurate AF at these large apertures, the final adjustment is always contrast based (except R mount I gather) so Pana would need not JUST to add PD but also master the hybrid AF by itself.
what is that big eye cup on the camera on the right?
That's the extended eyecup for the S series. It's available at any of the authorized dealers for the S series.
It is great camera but wish it had phase autofocus and the put out more m43 cameras and include the better focus than contrast de focus pokus
Interesting how he says they don't do half measures and won't put out equipment that isn't ready, yet most agree that the autofocus system is not ready for professional use. Even so, I'd love to have one of these in my bag.
Yes l was waiting for that exact point to come up in the conversation unfortunately it didn't. Will be very interesting to see the autofocus performance on the upcoming G10 and GH6 and whether Panasonic sticks to DFD.
Alan Tutt as a “cinema camera” the Auto Focus isn’t a compromise and is better than most options out there.
@@walrusgumboot The comments I referred to were blanket statements and not directed specifically to this camera, and therefore apply to all cameras in Panasonic's lineup, including those aimed at non-cinema shooters. Many folks agree that Panasonic's AF system is well behind Sony's and Canons, and even behind Nikon and anyone else using phase detection.
Alan Tutt I agree that it’s behind other AF systems and understand your point.
None of them are sports cameras though. I’ve also heard them state that they don’t want the image quality compromise of doing on sensor PDAF
Jesus, so tired of the autofocus complaints. I don't know one single working broadcast, film or television DP /cam op that relies on any kind of auto focus, Sony or otherwise. This camera is aimed at cinema professionals who prefer not to introduce any unnecessary possibilities for image compromise, thus Panasonic has stated specifically avoiding phase detect on the sensor because it causes banding in certain situations. Not to mention, even Sony cameras lose focus sometimes.
I love your videos. Please consider using an audio compressor in interviews, you have a habbit of REALLY dipping the voume when you talk for some words. It's hard to hear what you are saying - especially when the interviewee speaks so much more loudly than you do.
Otherwise keep up the good work. :)
thankyou.
After I got home to watch this, I realized that you have panned the mics respectively in the stereo field. I think mono is best. Some listening environments may favor one side of the stereo output.
Terence Kearns See show notes! 😊 Yours are valid points, which I usually address in post - but did not this time in an effort to get it out quickly from the road.
will that work dual IS work on non native lenses?
Story Café Africa I think not.
Dual IS 2 (6.5 stops stabilization) requires LUMIX OIS compatible lenses. Any other lens will be supported for 6 stops of stabilization via the In Body Stabilization system.
Someone to forgot to edit the default title!
Simon Cheers That would be me, as noted in the show notes. It took a full day (11 hours) to upload from our vacation rental, and when I saw my error on first play here on YT, I decided not to push its release another day. Sigh. Anyone have a solution for high speed location wireless? T-mobile is no faster (
Three Blind Men and An Elephant Productions I feel your pain mate, I live in a country that takes about the same time to upload anything. I’m super keen on this camera as a eva1 b cam. Love your videos
How has the auto-focus been improved?
Guy Jordan Inhave the S1R in hand now. Stay tuned.
@@3BMEP ... standing by ;)
Umm me gusta esa cámara !!!!
Is there still a big lag using the HDMI?
Lee Daley I’ve heard ~ 7 frames, but this IS an HDMI thing and not a Panasonic thing.
@@3BMEP Thanks for the info, the only thing holding me back is the lack of 72fps and 75fps in 4k as I shoot 24 & 25 predominantly.
do me a favour hugh - next time you run into sean could you ask if panasonic have any plans for a lens equivalent to olympus' 12-200mm ? but better, eg say f4 throughout ? and lighter ?
come on panasonic - you know you can do it...
I’m sure Panasonic is reading your comment directly! 😎
@@3BMEP i do hope so - give me that lens on my G9 - i'm good to go !
@@3BMEP give me that lens on my G9 and i'm good to go - along with the gorgeous lx100 mkii in my pocket of course
I don't know of a lens like this in development for LUMIX, but we are reading the comments and the requests from the community and sharing them with the engineering and product planning teams.
@@smrphotographyllc I'm sure if olympus can do it........! to amalgamate the 12-60 and 50-200 into one groundbreaking lens - for travel especially - what a treat !
This behemoth of the camera can not utter the word compact :)
It's all about relative markets. From the cinema market, the S1H is down right tiny 😂
Is the autofocus usable enough to do focus tracking? Is it better than the autofocus on the GH5?
Keith Hutson TBD!
@@3BMEP Great. Coming from using mirrorless bodies that have terrific autofocus I can't imagine using a camera where I'll have to only use manual focus. Granted, I am a one-man-band shooter documenting things on the fly. Is the idea behind purchasing a cinema camera that one should be equipped with a video production team including a focus puller?
Ditch that contrast AF and get serious about AF and EYE AF
Ask them when will they finally fix auto focus? I mean they are falling behind let's just be honest. Yes I use manual but still lol.
so it's not that they cannot fix autofocus, Panasonic made a design decision not to adopt PDAF because you sacrifice image quality in certain shooting scenarios
Never once did you address the “elephant” in the room. What the hell are they gonna do about that god awful autofocus? How could you have not asked him about that? I’m starting to think it’s some sort of discussion that takes place before the interview that states you cannot ask that question. Of all the people who ever interviews the Panasonic reps it seems as tho nobody never asks them about that damn dinosaur contrast autofocus system, where is the camera conspiracies guy when you need him. I bet they will never invite him to a press event.
Major Motion Pictures You raise a valid point I’ve in fact made many times before: the contrast only/DFD AF - particularly in video - is not in the same league as Sony (or Canon, for that matter, and now nor Fujifilm too). Its stills performance is generally competitive, though again not as good. The AF is unchanged from the S1 or S1R (which I am testing now, stay tuned). As I’ve pointed out in the comments section of this video, however, AF performance and lens selection for the S1H are not nearly the issues they are for its siblings. This is because cine DPs have all the glass they need via adapter, and that glass will most likely be manually focused.
As for the idea that I’d accept a constraint imposed by a manufacturer to not discuss something as fundamental as AF? That’s just silly.
Don't sleep on Panasonic in this FF m/less race.
not that enthusiastic about 6k. let's be honest processing 6k video is a nightmare and nobody really news 18 mp frames.
the other specs (except the AF) are absolutely amazing though.
But you don't have to use the 6k is you don't want.
@@BlackWarriorLures true, but I don't like the feeling that I'm paying extra for a feature that I don't use. anyways it's gonna be best for 4k too so I'll buy it anyway:)
@@vargatamas6422 I see what you mean. I see 6k as an acquisition resolution only. My GH4 the only reason I use 4k is to downsample to 1080p. They do this is cinema all the time.
@@BlackWarriorLures yeah same thing. amazing quality 1080p is all I need.
@@vargatamas6422 Yeah, that's me.
Why this audio is on stereo if it was recorded on lapels, its not "cinematic" and doenst have any advantage for the listener??!! Its not cool. And IFFFF you want to emphasize the person`s placement, a ratio of 100/50% its much better than 100/0%.
But besides that, great interview!
David Dias Thanks. See show notes. In order to get this out quickly, I didn’t do my usual audio post work. This includes ducking to prevent bleed - which is why I record them as two separate channels.
First?
It's 2019
Yup! You're first!
Toady-trendy influencers’ voices will fade out, eventually and Panasonic will have to face reality, start answering relevant questions coming from professional users, (conf. Newsshooter and others), unless they want to have to face a new waterloo-ish EVA 1 debacle.
Quit the marketing pose and that bubbly arrogance of yours and get to work!