Panasonic has just announced the firmware update version 1.2 for S1 and S1R full frame mirrorless cameras, and this firmware will be available on July 9th, 2019. Youtuber Richard Wong has tested Panasonic S1 with firmware 1.2 compared to Sony a7 III on video autofocus performance. It seems that in some conditions, S1 is even better than Sony a7 III. You can watch the full video above.
Confirmed: Sigma L-mount Lens Announcement on July 11, 4am ET !
Sigma China now confirmed that Sigma is going to have a product announcement on July 11th, 4am ET, 2019. You can see the teaser above.
4 New Sigma L-mount Lenses Coming: Sigma 35mm f/1.2, 45mm f/2.8, 12-24mm f/2.8, 24-70mm f/2.8
On July 11/12, 2019, along with four new Sigma FE lenses for Sony E-mount, Sigma will also announce four new L-mount lenses for Panasonic full frame mirrorless cameras. These four new L-mount lenses are exclusively designed for Panasonic/Leica L-mount full frame mirrorless cameras.
Panasonic LUMIX S1 & S1R Firmware Version 1.1 Announced ! (Improves Image Stabilization and AF Performance)
Release Date for Sigma’s 11 L-mount Lenses
Sigma has officially announced the release date for their 11 L-mount lenses at a press event in London. The first three Sigma L-mount lenses due to ship are 35mm f/1.4, 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4 primes, release date expected in September, 2019. The 20mm f/1.4, 24mm f/1.4, and 135mm f/1.8 will be released in October. The 28mm f/1.4, 40mm f/1.4 and 105mm f/1.4 will be released at the end of the year, in December. And 14mm f/1.8 and 70mm f/2.8 Macro will not released until next year.
Panasonic Lumix S1 Review by dpreview
dpreview has finally complete the full review of Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 full frame mirrorless camera today. It received 88% silver award by dpreview.
Panasonic Lumix S1H will Have IBIS
Cinematographer Alicia Robbins confirmed on Instagram that upcoming Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H will have IBIS feature. This is a good news for cinematographers.
$400 Trade-In Bonus Toward Panasonic S1/S1R now Extended to July 27, 2019 !
The $400 trade-in bonus toward Panasonic Lumix S1 & S1R full frame mirrorless cameras at B&H Photo Video/Adorama/Focus Camera now extended to July 27th, 2019.
From May 26 through July 27, 2019 trade in any working digital interchangeable lens camera or HD/UHD/4K video camera with XLR audio and receive up to a $400 bonus when applying the value of your trade-in toward the purchase of an S1 or S1R full-frame camera.
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Panasonic Lumix S1H & Lumix S 24-70mm f/2.8 Lens to be Announced at IBC 2019 in September
Last month, Panasonic has officially announced the development of S1H full frame mirrorless camera. According to press release, the official announcement & price & specs & release date & pre-order options for this camera will be in Fall 2019.
