Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 24-105mm Lens and Accessories Kit

Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. Lens

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Panasonic Lumix S1 & S1R - Hands-On Review

Comprising the essentials needed to begin shooting, the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 24-105mm Lens and Accessories Kit from B&H bundles the full-frame camera body and standard zoom lens with a memory card and a protective camera bag.

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 24-105mm Lens

As part of Panasonic 's entry into full-frame mirrorless, the Lumix DC-S1 is a well-rounded camera offering advanced feature-sets for both stills and video, along with a robust physical construction. Characterized by its full-frame 24.2MP MOS sensor, which is supported by an updated Venus Engine, the S1 offers impressive image quality along with a quick 9 fps shooting rate and expanded sensitivity range up to ISO 204800. In regard to video, the S1 can record UHD 4K30p with full-pixel readout, 4:2:0 10-bit color, and unlimited shooting times, as well as 4K60p for up to 29:59. HDR video recording is possible using the dedicated Hybrid Log Gamma mode, and a firmware update will be available to add 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording along with V-Log. 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 S1 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.

General Features 24.2MP Full-Frame MOS Sensor and Venus Engine Featuring a full-frame 24.2MP MOS sensor, along with an updated Venus Engine, the S1's imaging capabilities have been optimized for high sensitivity, a wide dynamic range, and flexible recording modes. The sensor and processor incorporate Multipixel Luminance Generation and Intelligent Detail Processing technologies, which help to produce high resolution and definition by suppressing color moiré, and Color Control further enhances color reproduction, especially in the highlights and shadows. The Venus Engine's processing power also helps to suppress noise levels throughout the sensitivity range, from ISO 100-51200, and yield fast full-resolution continuous shooting speeds up to 9 fps with AF-S or 6 fps with AF-C, for more than 90 consecutive raw files. UHD 4K HDR Video Recording Beyond stills shooting, the S1 is a highly capable video camera featuring UHD 4K30p recording with full-pixel readout, 4:2:0 10-bit color, and unlimited recording time along with UHD 4K60p recording for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. Full HD recording is also supported, up to 60p with unlimited recording times. 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.

Complementing the video quality, a High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode, along with a dedicated Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) Photo Style mode, can be used to expand highlight and shadow details and offer greater flexibility when color grading. An optional paid firmware update will be available to further heighten recording capabilities with support for 4:2:2 sampling, 10-bit color depth internal recording along with V-Log. 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 380-400 shots per charge when working with the rear monitor, 360-380 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 S1'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 S1'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. Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. Lens Included with the camera body, the Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. is a wide-angle to short-telephoto zoom featuring a constant f/4 maximum aperture. Its optical design includes a series of low dispersion and aspherical elements, which control a variety of aberrations, color fringing, and distortion in order to realize a high degree of sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy. Balancing its optical performance, this zoom is also unique due to is 1:2 maximum magnification ratio and 11.8" minimum focusing distance to suit working with close-up subjects. Additionally, an Optical Image Stabilizer, which supports the camera's Dual I.S. 2, helps to control the effects of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting, and the lens sports a weather-sealed design for use in harsh conditions. Other Camera Features

• By using sensor-shift stabilization technology, the S1 features a High Resolution mode to capture and compile eight separate exposure to create a single 96MP 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 12000 x 8000-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 4K or full resolution, in addition to JPEG and raw formats, for vivid playback on 4K 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.

UPC: 885170357013 Think Tank Photo Retrospective 7M Shoulder Bag (Pinestone)

Store, protect, and transport your Nikon D850 or similar-sized camera with attached 24-70mm lens, plus an additional 70-200mm lens, a flash, and related accessories in this lightweight  Retrospective 7M Shoulder Bag from Think Tank Photo . Alternatively, you can fit a small drone, its controller, and accessories in place of your camera equipment.

This handsome minimalist bag is designed to blend in and doesn't look like a camera bag. Made of durable cotton canvas that has been treated for water resistance, it has a large flap with dual turn buckles to keep it securely closed and an interior nylon lining padded with closed-cell foam for protection. The main compartment has padded touch-fastening PE-reinforced dividers for organizing your gear. A large pocket under the flap will hold and organize memory cards, cables, your wallet, keys, and other smaller gear.

A pocket on the back of the bag holds papers and documents like boarding passes safely and securely with fast access to them. A water bottle/accessory pocket on the exterior can be collapsed and strapped tight to further minimize the profile. A simple webbing rail accommodates modular pouches or a carabineer, so you can further customize the bag to your needs and gear. Carry the Retrospective 7M by the padded removable top handle, or wear it with the adjustable padded shoulder strap. You can also attach it to the handle of a rolling carry-on bag. To further protect your valuable gear, your friends at Think Tank included a seam-sealed rain cover.

UPC: 874530007187 Sony 32GB G Series XQD Memory Card

Designed for professional photographers and videographers, the 32GB G Series XQD Memory Card from Sony is made to excel in high-end DSLRs, including models from Nikon and Sony, and offers a storage capacity of up to 32GB. Equipped with a PCIe 2.0 interface, this XQD card features read speeds of up to 440 MB/s and write speeds of up to 400 MB/s, allowing it to record 4K video and up to 200 continuous raw still image bursts.

As with most Sony cards, this memory card is shockproof, X-ray proof, and magnet proof, while also being able to withstand temperatures from -13 to 149°F, allowing you to take this card with you into extreme environments, such as snow and deserts. It is also resistant to intense UV light exposures, can resist damage from drops up to 16.4', and up to 50 N of force. Should the card's data become compromised, you also benefit from the option to download File Rescue software for free to help recover deleted content, including raw images, MOV files, and 4K XAVC-S video.

General Features Dependable 4K Video Recording Sony's unique data controller works to ensure stable 4K video recording, with two-way communication to manage data bottlenecks on compatible cameras. Burst Shooting With its fast write speed, Sony XQD G Series memory cards are well-suited for continuous raw burst shooting with DSLR cameras. Capture up to 200 raw images in a single burst. Capture More Decisive Moments Sony XQD G series memory cards are designed to keep pace with the shooting speed of your camera and clear the memory buffer fast. You can capture more decisive moments and bursts of continuous shots, even with high-end DSLRs. Robust Shell Structure Sony's technologies increase shell strength to improve durability. Recessed contact pins also help protect them from damage, dust, and electrostatic shock for reliable performance, even in harsh environments. Strength Designed for professional use, this card offers improved strength over standard XQD cards. The additional rigidity is tested to 50 N of force, helping to prevent the risk of flexing and bending caused during transport and by repeated insertion into card slots. Durability During Intense Use Up to 5x more durable compared to standard XQD cards, Sony's G Series cards are tested to withstand drops of 16.4' / 5.0m, giving users confidence when handling or swapping cards, even under busy, hasty, or dark shooting circumstances. Fast Data Transfers Sony's XQD/SD card reader and USB adapters are a good match for G Series XQD memory cards. With transfers faster than CompactFlash cards, your data backups and work flow are more efficient. Designed for Professionals Sony's XQD memory cards are shockproof, magnet proof, anti-static, and resistant to breakage. They also offer fast performance, even in extreme temperatures, under exposure to intense UV light, and airport x-ray machines. Designed for prolonged professional use, Sony XQD cards are tested for dependable storage in a vast array of environments. File Rescue Software Sometimes things go wrong and data, such as photos and files, get damaged or lost. Sony's File Rescue is a powerful tool for recovering damaged or lost data that is simple enough for almost anyone to use. Applying an advanced algorithm, Sony's File Rescue realizes a higher rate of recovery for raw images, MOV files, and 4K XAVC-S video files captured on both Sony and Nikon devices. Sony's File Rescue is available as a free download to memory card customers. UPC: 027242900028

Lens Mount	Leica L
Camera Format	Full-Frame (1x Crop Factor)
Pixels	Actual: 25.28 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel
Maximum Resolution	6000 x 4000
Aspect Ratio	1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 65:24
Sensor Type	MOS
Sensor Size	35.6 x 23.8 mm
Image File Format	JPEG, Raw
Image Stabilization	Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis

ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100 to 51200 (Extended: 50 to 204800)
Shutter Speed	Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Seconds 0 to 30 Minutes in Bulb Mode Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 1/2000 to 60 Seconds 0 to 30 Minutes in Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Seconds 1/16000 to 1/25 Second in Movie Mode Bulb 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	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set
Continuous Shooting	Up to 9 fps at 24 MP for up to 90 Frames (Raw) / 999 Frames (JPEG)
Interval Recording	Yes
Self-Timer	2/10-Second Delay

Recording Modes	4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/29.97p MP4/H.264 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 59.94p [150 Mb/s] UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/29.97p [100 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94p [28 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 29.97p [20 Mb/s] MP4/H.265 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p/29.97p [72 Mb/s] AVCHD Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94p [28 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 29.97p [24 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94i [17 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94i [24 Mb/s]
External Recording Modes	4:2:2 10-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 59.94p
Video Encoding	NTSC
Audio Recording	Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input
Audio File Format	AAC, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM

Focus Type	Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode	Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points	Contrast Detection: 225
Autofocus Sensitivity	-6 to +18 EV

Viewfinder Type	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	5,760,000 Dot
Viewfinder Eye Point	21 mm
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	Approx. 0.78x
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +2
Size	3.2"
Resolution	2,100,000 Dot
Display Type	Tilting Touchscreen LCD

Built-In Flash	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	Hot Shoe, PC Terminal

Media/Memory Card Slot	Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) Slot 2: CFexpress Type B / XQD
Connectivity	3.5mm Headphone , 3.5mm Microphone , 2.5mm Sub-Mini , HDMI A (Full Size) , PC Sync Socket , USB Type-C (USB 3.0)
Wireless	Wi-Fi Bluetooth
GPS	No

Operating Temperature	14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
Operating Humidity	10 to 80%

Battery	1 x DMW-BLJ31 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 3100 mAh
Dimensions (W x H x D)	5.9 x 4.3 x 3.8" / 148.9 x 110 x 96.7 mm (Excluding Protrusions)
Weight	2.25 lb / 1021 g (Body with Battery and Memory)

Focal Length	24 to 105mm
Maximum Aperture	f/4
Minimum Aperture	f/22
Angle of View	84° to 23°
Maximum Magnification	0.5x
Macro Reproduction Ratio	1:2
Minimum Focus Distance	11.81" / 30 cm
Optical Design	16 Elements in 13 Groups
Diaphragm Blades	9, Rounded
Focus Type	Autofocus
Image Stabilization	Yes
Filter Size	77 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)	3.31 x 4.65" / 84 x 118 mm
Weight	1.5 lb / 680 g

Package Weight	9.8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	28.7 x 9.5 x 6.9"

Carrying/Transport Options	Adjustable Shoulder Strap, Handle
Features	Adjustable Interior Dividers, Removable Interior Dividers

Exterior Material	Canvas
Exterior Dimensions	13.5 x 9.5 x 5" / 34.29 x 24.13 x 12.7 cm
Type of Closure	Buckle
Water Resistance	Rain Cover, Water-Resistant Material

Interior Material	Nylon
Interior Dimensions	12.5 x 8.8 x 4.5" / 31.75 x 22.35 x 11.43 cm
Weight	2.2 lb / 1 kg

Package Weight	2.52 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	15.4 x 11.2 x 6.75"

Quantity	1
Card Type	XQD
Storage Capacity	32 GB
Bus Type	PCI-Express 2.0
Data Transfer	Read Speed: 440 MB/s Maximum (Burst) Write Speed: 400 MB/s Maximum (Burst)
Durability	Magnet-Proof, Shockproof, Static Proof, Temperature Extremes, UV Light Resistant, X-Ray Proof
Operating Temperature	-13 to 149°F/ -25 to 65°C
Wireless Capability	None

Package Weight	0.115 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	5 x 3.95 x 0.65"

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