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Panasonic Lumix S1R Mirrorless Camera

BH #PADCS1R • MFR #DC-S1RBODY
Panasonic Lumix S1R Mirrorless Camera
Key Features
  • 47.3MP Full-Frame MOS Sensor
  • Venus Engine Image Processor
  • 5.76m-Dot 0.78x-Magnification OLED LVF
  • 3.2" 2.1m-Dot Triaxial Tilt Touchscreen
Panasonic's high-resolution entry into the full-frame mirrorless world, the Lumix S1R pairs impressive and versatile imaging capabilities with a durable physical construction. The hallmark of the S1R is its full-frame 47.3MP MOS sensor, which is paired with a Venus Engine, to produce detailed, high dynamic range stills along with video recording up to 4K60p. The sensor's design omits a traditional low-pass filter in order to achieve the greatest sharpness and on-chip aspherical micro lenses promote greater sensitivity, light condensation, and color response. Additionally, the sensor and processor work to achieve a top expanded sensitivity of ISO 51200 along with quick 9 fps continuous shooting rate. Complementing both stills and video capabilities, the image sensor also utilizes an advanced DFD contrast-detection autofocus system for quick and precise focusing and subject tracking. Additionally, sensor-shift image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by 5.5 stops for sharper handheld shooting.
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Panasonic S1R Overview

Panasonic's high-resolution entry into the full-frame mirrorless world, the Lumix S1R pairs impressive and versatile imaging capabilities with a durable physical construction. The hallmark of the S1R is its full-frame 47.3MP MOS sensor, which is paired with a Venus Engine, to produce detailed, high dynamic range stills along with video recording up to 4K60p. The sensor's design omits a traditional low-pass filter in order to achieve the greatest sharpness and on-chip aspherical micro lenses promote greater sensitivity, light condensation, and color response. Additionally, the sensor and processor work to achieve a top expanded sensitivity of ISO 51200 along with quick 9 fps continuous shooting rate. Complementing both stills and video capabilities, the image sensor also utilizes an advanced DFD contrast-detection autofocus system for quick and precise focusing and subject tracking. Additionally, sensor-shift image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by 5.5 stops for sharper handheld shooting.

Beyond the imaging attributes, the S1R is also distinguished by its body design, which incorporates an impressively high resolution 5.76m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder along with a 3.2" 2.1m-dot triaxial tilt touchscreen LCD. The magnesium-alloy body is weather-sealed to permit working in harsh conditions and has a top status LCD for reviewing shooting settings on the fly. CFexpress Type B/XQD and SD card slots offer flexible storage capabilities and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity afford remote camera control along with wireless image transferring to tablets and smartphones.

47.3MP Full-Frame MOS Sensor and Venus Engine
Featuring a full-frame 47.3MP MOS sensor, along with an updated Venus Engine, the S1R's imaging capabilities have been optimized for high-resolution recording along with notable sensitivity, a wide dynamic range, and flexible recording modes. The sensor's design omits a low-pass filter in order to maintain the highest degree of sharpness and on-chip micro lenses feature an aspherical design to improve light condensation and promote greater sensitivity, reduced noise, and more accurate rendering. An anti-reflective coating also helps to reduce surface reflections and flare for accurate color response. When combined with the Venus Engine's processing power, noise levels are further suppressed throughout the sensitivity range, from ISO 100-25600, and processing capabilities further yield fast full-resolution continuous shooting speeds up to 9 fps with AF-S or 6 fps with AF-C, for more than 40 consecutive raw files.
UHD 4K Video Recording
Beyond stills shooting, the S1R is a capable video camera featuring up to UHD 4K60p recording with 4:2:0 8-bit color and unlimited recording times for the limit of the memory card. Also, high-speed recording modes for UHD 4K60, with 30 fps playback, and Full HD 180 fps, with 30 fps playback, offer 2x and 6x slower motion, respectively. Additionally, recording to an optional external recorder is possible, via the HDMI Type A port, and support for an external microphone and headphones are also available via dedicated 3.5mm jacks.
Body Design
  • Used in conjunction with other members of the L-Mount Alliance, the L lens mount is a versatile interface with a mount diameter of 51.6mm and a flange distance of 20mm for working with a broad range of optics.
  • An impressive Real View Finder is a high-resolution 5.76m-dot OLED EVF offering a clear 0.78x configurable viewing magnification along with a smooth 60 fps or 120 fps changeable refresh rate, 0.005 sec lag, and 10,000:1 contrast ratio.
  • Large 3.2" 2.1m-dot LCD is a bright, clear means for live view shooting as well as playback and menu navigation. The screen features a triaxial tilting design to suit working from high and low angles, even in the vertical shooting orientation, and its touchscreen design affords intuitive settings control. Live View Boost is a dedicated viewing mode for working in low-light conditions, where the viewing sensitivity can be increased to aid in composing your image, and a Night mode also benefits working in dark conditions by lowering the screen's backlight intensity.
  • In addition to the rear LCD, a top status LCD can also be used for quickly reviewing shooting settings, even when the camera is powered off.
  • Durable, weather-sealed magnesium-alloy construction is splash, dust, and freezeproof to accommodate working in harsh weather conditions and trying environments.
  • Ergonomic design provides a large, comfortable right-hand grip along with easily accessible physical controls, an eight-way joystick, and a refined overall UI design for intuitive use. Additionally, illuminated buttons aid settings adjustment in low-light conditions and a lock lever prevents unwanted settings changes.
  • Dual memory card slots-one CFexpress Type B/XQD slot and one SD UHS-II compatible slot-offer improved flexibility for image storage, allowing you to segregate raw and JPEG files to different cards, save duplicate files to both cards, or simply double your storage space with overflow recording.
  • A USB Type-C port allows for fast file transferring as well as high-speed in-camera battery charging. Additionally, an HDMI Type A port benefits video applications, a 2.5mm port can be used with the optional DMW-RS2 Remote Shutter, 3.5mm microphone and headphone jacks suit advanced audio recording needs, and a PC sync port can be used for wired flash synchronization.
  • DMW-BLJ31 rechargeable lithium-ion battery is rated for approximately 360-380 shots per charge when working with the rear monitor, 340-360 shots per charge with the EVF, and 1100-1150 shots per charge when Power Save LVF mode is on.
  • High precision shutter mechanism offers a top mechanical speed of 1/8000 sec, a flash sync speed of 1/320 sec, and has been tested for approximately 400,000 actuations.
Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization
Helping to achieve the utmost sharpness when photographing handheld, Dual I.S. 2 combines the S1R's 5.5 stop-rated 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization technology with lens-based 2-axis image stabilization to compensate for a broader range of movement types to render sharper, clearer imagery. Dual I.S. 2 requires the use of compatible Lumix lenses featuring O.I.S. This stabilization system is able to compensate for approximately 6 stops of camera shake.
DFD Autofocus System
For accelerated autofocus performance, the DFD (Depth-From-Defocus) technology quickly calculates the distance to subjects and adjusts the focusing position in as little as 0.08 seconds, with sensor and lens communication occurring at rates up to 480 fps. This contrast-detection type focus method benefits both still and video recording modes, as well as subject tracking applications, using Advanced AI Technology, where subject type, color, size, and motion vectors are used to intelligently lock-onto the moving subjects and ensure precise focus. When working with portrait subjects, face/eye detection capabilities make it easier to photograph people and prioritize focusing as specifically as on a subject's pupil. The focusing sensitivity and speed can be adjusted to further improve performance with certain subjects. It also features 225 AF areas, which provide excellent control over where the camera will focus. Additionally, supporting working in low-light conditions, a Low Light AF feature enables accurate AF performance down to -6 EV.

Benefitting manual focus operation, focus peaking is available that highlights bright edges of contrast with a colored outline for quickly recognizing your focus point, as well as Touch MF Assist for touch-to-focus operation. Other AF features include an AF Point Scope setting that temporarily magnifies the subject by 3x to 10x for confirmation of the focus position and a custom selectable AF zone for Multi AF / Custom Multi AF.
6K and 4K PHOTO
Utilizing the S1R's video recording capabilities, a trio of still shooting modes are available for recording continuous 3:2 or 4:3 8MP stills at a 60 or 30 fps shooting rate or 18MP stills at a 30 fps shooting rate:
  • Burst: This mode will allow you to continuously record, making it ideal for instances where you need a fast frame rate in order to capture the best moment.
  • Pre-Burst: This mode is ideal for times when you're unsure of the critical moment to press the shutter button and will record images one second prior to and one second after pressing the shutter button in order to give you 60 frames to choose from.
  • Burst (S/S): This mode most closely follows the video recording process, and allows you to playback your video, pause at the chosen moment, and use the shutter button to mark a chosen frame from the video and save it as a single 8 or 18MP frame.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
Bluetooth Low Energy (4.2) provides constant connection between your smartphone or table and the camera with minimal power consumption. For more robust wireless activities, IEEE 802.11ac and b/g/n support is also available for faster transmission and more fluid remote control and monitoring.

Complementing the camera's wireless connectivity, Lumix Sync is an iOS and Android app designed to pair with the camera for smartphone or tablet-based remote shooting control and wireless image transferring.
Other Camera Features
  • By using sensor-shift stabilization technology, the S1R features a High Resolution mode to capture and compile eight separate exposure to create a single 187MP raw or JPEG file. Suitable for static subjects and when working on a tripod, this mode creates a more highly detailed and color accurate image than a single shot alone can produce and produces an image with a 16736 x 11168-pixel resolution.
  • HLG Photo mode offers increased dynamic range for improved detail in shadow and highlight regions of the image. When working in HLG Photo mode, images can be saved as an HSP file in either 8K or 4K resolution, in addition to JPEG and raw formats, for vivid playback on televisions.
  • In addition to conventional 3:2, 4:3, 1:1, and 16:9 ratios, photos can also be recorded in 65:24 and 2:1 panoramic formats.
  • I.S. Status Scope helps to recognize the type of camera shake being caused by displaying an arrow in the viewfinder or on the rear LCD.
  • Flicker Decrease automatically detects the frequency/flicker of artificial lighting and activates the shutter at peak brightness moments to render exposures with consistent exposure and color.
  • Helping to contain bright highlights, Highlight Weighted Metering mode prioritizes highlight values when making an exposure metering in order to prevent scenes from blowing out.
  • Offering more versatility than standard Auto White Balance (AWB), an AWBw setting will retain a reddish warm tint while AWBc offers a cooler, bluish tint.
  • Lumix Tether enables wired, tethered shooting capabilities via USB connection between the camera and a computer. Aside from offering a larger live view preview, this application also permits remotely triggering the shutter, use of 6K and 4K Photo modes, and video recording start/stop.
  • Photo Style modes: Standard, Vivid, Natural, Flat, Landscape, Portrait, Monochrome, L. Monochrome, L. Monochrome D, Cinelike D, Cinelike V, Like709, Standard (HLG), Monochrome (HLG), Like2100, and My Photo Style.
Firmware 1.9 Update
This update adds two new Photo Style modes: L. Classic Neo, a filmlike colorful effect with soft tones; and L. Monochrome, a gentle black & white rendering well-suited to portraiture.
UPC: 885170356962

Panasonic S1RSpecs

Key Specs
Lens Mount
L-Mount
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 50.44 Megapixel
Effective: 47.3 Megapixel (8368 x 5584)
Image Sensor
36 x 24 mm (Full-Frame) MOS
Image Stabilization
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Internal Recording Modes
AVCHD 4:2:0 8-Bit
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s]
H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s]
External Recording Modes
4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00/25/29.97/50/60.00 fps
4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00/25/29.97 fps
Media/Memory Card Slot
Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD
Video I/O
1x HDMI Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O
1x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O
1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
1x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Remote Input
1x PC Flash Sync Output
Wireless
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2
Display Type
Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Battery Type
1x DMW-BLJ31 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 3100 mAh
Imaging
Lens Mount
L-Mount
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 50.44 Megapixel
Effective: 47.3 Megapixel (8368 x 5584)
Image Sensor
36 x 24 mm (Full-Frame) MOS
Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent)
Crop Factor: 1x
Additional Modes: 1.5x
*Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes
Image Stabilization
Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis
Built-In ND Filter
No
Capture Type
Stills & Video
Exposure Control
Shutter Type
Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter 
Shutter Speed
Mechanical Shutter
1/8000 to 60 Seconds
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
1/2000 to 60 Seconds
Electronic Shutter
1/8000 to 60 Seconds
1/16000 to 1/25 Second in Movie Mode
Bulb/Time Mode
Bulb Mode (Up to 30 Minutes)
ISO Sensitivity Range
Photo
100 to 25,600 in Auto Mode (Extended: 50 to 51,200)
Video
100 to 25,600 in Auto Mode
Metering Method
Center-Weighted Average, Highlight Weighted, Multiple, Spot
Exposure Modes
Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation
-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Metering Range
0 to 18 EV
White Balance
Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set
Continuous Shooting
Up to 9 fps at Maximum Resolution for up to 40 Frames (Raw) / 50 Frames (JPEG)
Interval Recording
Yes
Self-Timer
2/10-Second Delay
Still Image Capture
Aspect Ratio
1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24
Image File Format
JPEG, Raw
Video Capture
Internal Recording Modes
AVCHD 4:2:0 8-Bit
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s]
H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mb/s]
1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s]
External Recording Modes
4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00/25/29.97/50/60.00 fps
4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 24.00/25/29.97 fps
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support
Yes
Recording Limit
No
IP Streaming
No
Built-In Microphone
Stereo
Audio Recording
AAC Audio
2-Channel AC-3 Audio
LPCM Audio
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot
Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD
Video I/O
1x HDMI (Unspecified Signal) Output
Video I/O
1x HDMI Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O
1x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O
1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
1x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
1x PC Sync Socket Output
Other I/O
1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
1x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Remote Input
1x PC Flash Sync Output
Wireless
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
App Name: Panasonic LUMIX Sync
Functionality: Access Stored Files, Remote Control
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)
GPS
*Via Connected Smartphone
Monitor
Display Size
3.2"
Resolution
2,100,000 Dot
Display Type
Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Secondary Display
Top: Status Display
Viewfinder
Type
Built-In Electronic
Resolution
5,760,000 Dot
Eye Point
21 mm
Coverage
100%
Magnification
Approx. 0.78x
Diopter Adjustment
-4 to +2
Focus
Focus Type
Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode
Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points
Contrast Detection: 225
Autofocus Sensitivity
-6 to +18 EV
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light
No
Flash Modes
Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
Maximum Sync Speed
1/320 Second
Flash Compensation
-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System
TTL
External Flash Connection
PC Terminal
General
Battery Type
1x DMW-BLJ31 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 3100 mAh
Shoe Mount
1x Hot Shoe
Tripod Mounting Thread
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Material of Construction
Magnesium Alloy
Operating Conditions
14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C at 10 to 80% Humidity
Dimensions (W x H x D)
5.9 x 4.3 x 3.8" / 148.9 x 110 x 96.7 mm (Without Protrusions)
Weight
2.24 lb / 1020 g (With Battery, Recording Media)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
7.45 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
20.4 x 9.4 x 6.8"

Panasonic S1R Reviews

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S1R is there time limit for 4k 30p or is it only ...

S1R is there time limit for 4k 30p or is it only for 4k 60p?
Asked by: Open
Yes there is , Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H has no time limit
Answered by: vilson
Date published: 2022-03-15

Is there any reason why this item is listed as ...

Is there any reason why this item is listed as special order & Non-returnable / refundable? It's a pretty popular camera system that just recently came out.
Asked by: Jake
At this time Panasonic decided to keep this camera as a special order, we are not sure why. You may want to contact Panasonic for more info; 800.211.7262 http://www.panasonic.com/
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2022-01-11

Can the s1r record 10bit 4:2:2 4K video internal ...

Can the s1r record 10bit 4:2:2 4K video internal or external?
Asked by: Aaron
Lumix DC-S1R records 4:2:0 in 8 bit.
Answered by: Panasonic Team
Date published: 2020-07-31

Does the S1R have a video record limit? Does it ...

Does the S1R have a video record limit? Does it have a clean HDMI out in both 1080p and 4k and can one record unlimited video to an external recorder?
Asked by: Ken
The S1R has unlimited recording internally and when connected to an external recorder via HDMI, it will offer unlimited recording.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2019-12-01

Can S1R shot slow motion for 4K? Can it shot ...

Can S1R shot slow motion for 4K? Can it shot 120fps or 240fps?
Asked by: ¿¿
You will be able to shoot 4K at up to 60fps. For HD it will go up to 180fps.
Answered by: Joseph
Date published: 2019-04-01

Using Leica SL lenses, autofocus is preserved?? ...

Using Leica SL lenses, autofocus is preserved?? Any limitations? Thank you.
Asked by: Edgar
All Leica SL (L-mount) lenses are fully compatible for use with the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Mirrorless Digital Camera.
Answered by: Manzell L
Date published: 2019-09-17

What is refurbished ?

What is refurbished ?
Asked by: MASAKI
BH #PADCS1RREF is a factory refurbished model of the S1 body. https://bhpho.to/2t16Qxh
Answered by: Joseph
Date published: 2019-12-23

Does the S1 or S1R have manual Auto ISO?

Does the S1 or S1R have manual Auto ISO?
Asked by: Les
Yes.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-02-17
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