What's your favorite Panasonic Lumix S1H feature you want to see in future full-frame mirrorless cameras? (OLPF, Open Gate 3:2, Anamorphic Support, Timecode, Waveforms, Shutter Angle, Fan/No Overheating, Other).
This camera has been glued to my right hand since 2020. I get giddy seeing other people shoot on this thing, it’s such a hidden gem. Non-LUMIX shooters are definitely missing out. Everything in my demo reel has been shot on this camera if anyone’s interested in some sample shots!
I agree. I've had one since launch and still use it regularly. The AF is actually not bad for doc stuff, despite the criticism it received. I won't sell it when I get the new model as I couldn't let it go for sub $1000 as a part-ex; it's worth far more than that. I'll just keep it as a B/C cam or for extra coverage. I also need the timecode and use that with multiple tentacle sync recorders. It's an incredible bargain if you can get a good one for $1000-$1500.
I like the s1h too - but how is the AF usable for doc stuff? In my experience that’s really not the case, so I’d be curious to hear some best practices regarding AF
Totally agree. I've had a range of Panasonic cameras over the years starting with the GH3. I even had an EVA1 for a while but couldn't get on with it. I currently have an S1 with the V Log Firmware upgrade, a S5II and a S5IIX. By far the best image quality is the S1. For documentary style interviews it is my camera of choice. Rolling shutter and slow auto focus aren't a concern when using manual lenses in static situations. The S5II and SIIX are great for quick auto focus 'run and gun' situations but for me the S1 is still the best bang for buck camera out there.
TRUE. There are so many features to lit, but being the first mirrorless camera to have dual native ISO (by a few years, I think) is also pretty amazing.
I currently have an EVA1 and an S5, but I'm considering swapping the S5 for an S1H. The S5 is such a feature rich camera for beginner filmmakers and I can image the S1H will be even better! When it comes to rolling shutter, fast whip pans and stuff like that, I'll crop my S5 to Super35, and it doubles the readout speed. The thing is, for a shot that requires that kind of movement, nobody is gonna notice a slight change in the depth of field. The S1H does the same thing!
Yep - that's always been my way to get past the not-so-great rolling shutter. Pop it into Super35 mode. I loved the EVA-1. Panasonic has so many great cameras that need updates...
Great video, good to hear professional address this has been my go to hybrid camera since it was released. If there's one thing that should speak for this camera is the fact that 6 years later black magic is using this sensor in its newest camera that all the TH-camrs are raving about the Pxysis... And in my humble opinion, v-log is one of the best log picture profiles to work with. It's right up there with Arri log-c for me . Definitely a whole lot more malleable than s-log or canon Log.
My S1 has been a workhorse of mine for years and I am so happy to see someone acknowledge that these "older" cameras still do the job. It might be time to finally get the S1H and call it a day. I held the S5ii at Best Buy the other day and I know it's an incredible camera and I definitely want one, but it is very small and plastic-y. Thanks for saying what the companies don't want us to know (or realize on our own!).
If I was a more technical person, I'd love to do a big test showing that sensors (and overall IQ) have actually gotten worse in the last 4-5 years (in terms of IQ). Red DSMC2 > DSMC3 Canon C300/C70 > C400/C80 S1H II > Z8/R5 II/A7-whatever
Country brawlers was amazing so cinematic everything was 10/10 I need to know your set up I plan on using z cam f6 with thypoch simera C for narrative and documentary work what was your audio setup you shot that using anamorphic z cam has open gate as well I may get some anamorphic lenses as well
Aw thanks so much! I appreciate you watching and glad you enjoyed it. My audio setup was a bit of a mess (because I was using the Red Helium for a lot of it) and usually had a second person with me to record audio. When I didn't have a sound recordist, I was using the Panasonic EVA-1 and running sound myself.
You’ve captured incredible images with those nanomorphs. Easily some of the best S1H footage I’ve seen. I’ve been using the S35 4:3 but this makes me want to go 6K 3:2. Also where did you get that viewfinder eyepiece please? I want that too! Subbed.
Aw thanks! The Nanomorphs are pretty darn gorgeous. Excited to use them more. Eyepiece... hmmmm - it's been ages since I got that. haha - I believe just a third party accessory on Amazon.
Sold my old Ursa 4.6k ef for the LUMIX S1H and to this day I haven’t pulled the trigger for a potential upgrade. For purist this camera has been a workhorse for many mid level productions.
I ended up getting tired of waiting for an S1H II and bought an S5 IIX. My manual focus skills aren't great, and the hdmi lag and lack of ability to punch in while recording on the original S1 and S5 make them something of a burden to use. Also I need good AF when I need a second shooter because I will just have to hand him a camera and rely in it to get shots in focus.
@CurrenSheldon Yes indeed. So are DSLR lenses from both Nikon and Canon. Just bought the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 and Sigma 50-150mm 2.8 for like 390 uk pounds combined. I also intend to buy a Excellent used Sony A74 and use it for photography and use the crop mode as a super 35mm cinematic camera. I just like buying older tech. And utilising it how I want.
Nice video. Based on a few shots I think the camera would benefit from an external recorder. Not ideal, but I can see some places where the camera struggled to keep up with the information data stream.
Where is the S1hii? Panasonic has been holding out on us for so long. Need 4k 60 no crop and 4k120no crop. Sdi and xlr. Another feature that would set them apart is internal nd. A lumix lover can dream, I truly hope they make some moves soon.
@@CurrenSheldon I probably got my cameras mixed up in the excitement of someone talking about the S1h. Nevertheless like you said the 24p image is wonderful. I also shot an amateur boxing event with the camera and a DIY anamorphic setup. It's still one of my favourite images years later
I don't know if Panasonic can be competitive with a new S1H II unless it has something tech that will blow everything out of the water. It will really need some "game changing" technology since most people are so entrenched in the Sony, Canon, Nikon and Fuji ecosystems.
I figure it has to be hardware based: OLPF, Internal NDs (that's the big one), and then everything the GH7 offers (32-bit float, insane IBIS, Arri LogC, etc etc)
@@CurrenSheldon Internal ND's with rock would get a lot of people interested. I switched away because of their AF system, that would probably get me to buy the camera to use with my manual glass. It NEEDS 4K 60p minimum however, anything less is unacceptable.
I bought a used S1 a while back, and even without the OLPF the image quality is pretty amazing in V-log. I'm now feeling like I would like to sell it and get an S1H. I am also a C70 owner and user, so I'm wondering how you find the C70 against the S1H? I feel like for my S1 and C70 they seem to work better in different situations so I've gone back and forth. No denying what a bargain a used S1H is nowadays! Incidentally, I really hope if an S1Hii is coming they manage to maintain the image quality. There is something hard to pin down about the S5 vs the S5ii but the image quality seems to have taken a hit by introducing phase AF. Very nitpicky, but there you go.
All of the BTS in this video is shot with a C70, so you can see for yourself! I LOVE the Canon C70 and think it has the best pure IQ of any affordable cinema camera - S1H definitely has more detail, but there is some special sauce in the C70 image.
@@CurrenSheldon Ha convenient. Yeah most of the time I choose the C70 anyway for the combination of image, frame rates, built in ND's, mini-xlr etc. Every now and again though I'll shoot something with the S1 and think wow, that is a nice image. I still lfind myself looking at all this camera stuff on TH-cam but I think really I have all the kit I need and should just get 2-3 more years out of it.
@@CurrenSheldon There are so many features that it just isn't possible to be across all of them!! We are truly spoiled - but linear 1:1 repeatable focus pull action on the focus ring is right up there
Does it have AWB lock, 1080p 24fps, and 24p export in the high speed video mode? These are all things missing from the S1 camera I own that I wish it did have. EDIT: At 5:00 i see it has 24fps 1080p
I shot with the S1H for several years, and it’s definitely capable of some of the best image quality I’ve seen from a hybrid camera. But yeah, the rolling shutter is pretty bad, especially if you try to use the IBIS. That’s where poor rolling shutter really starts to ruin shots. And it’s often not noticeable until you’re on much larger screen. These days I’m on the XH2S but I still shoot with the S1H from time to time when working with different crews.
@ The skewing/leaning of the image isn’t the problem necessarily. It’s when the IBIS tries to correct it and it introduces (a different to skewing) wobbling effect along the edges of the frames. Similar to the kind of wobble you see in NLE’s when you try to stabilize footage too much. That wobbling disappears when the IBIS is off, but then you have to deal with micro-jitters and of course the skewing. So it can be a tricky line to walk. Of course a lot of this depends on the focal lengths you’re using as well, with longer focal lengths it being more prevalent.
Nice I think GH5s or BGH1. Got as well OLPF sensor...by the way what Kind of Support are you using for the camera strap and a tripod monopod in this Box documentary? I use strap and a schoulder small rig plate works fine but was wondering what I could do to make IT better
The BS1H (a box version of the S1H) has an OLPF, but that's it. GH5s and BGH1 do not (at least, I couldn't find anything about it on the internet). I'm using a Sony vest with a mini monopod. Unfortunately, they don't make the vest anymore. You can check out the stabilization test here: th-cam.com/video/jcp93-VmxoE/w-d-xo.html
Curren, I love your videos but some of the information about OLPF’s in this class is just wrong. 1:19 The R5C and R3 from Canon all have OLPFs and are mirrorless cameras. I’m not sure what the implication was meant to be here.
I googled these cameras and can't find any information about the R3 having an OLPF. There are some indications that the R5c has one, but it's not in any of the launch materials or on Canon's website. Even so, the S1H had it at least 3 years before any other mirrorless camera.
@@CurrenSheldon The R3 has an OLPF, that’s a major reason I bought one. In addition to its non cropped 4K 120p, extremely fast rolling shutter, etc. My point is that I agree with you on the value of an OLPF, but Panasonic inexplicably has been removing this filter from their cameras. The S5IIX doesn’t have one, and it is a moire mess.
It is great, but the AF is on the level of camcorders from the early 2000s and I heard the rolling shutter performance is not all that impressive. The AF will get the focus in good light, but it will hunt as crazy.
Don’t be deterred though - I use my S1H with DJI Focus Pro to get the best of both worlds. The IBIS also tames the rolling shutter, which is only evident in whip-pan lab tests. If interested, do rent the S1H for a day, you’ll be surprised 😊
Great Curren! I sold my S1H because I’m in an old PAL/50Hz country, and the S1H offers open gate only in 48Hz and 60Hz. The S5iiX offers 50Hz…but as I discovered, the image just isn’t nearly as good. Even the original S5 beats the S5iiX for pure image quality. Apparently, even though it’s the same sensor model on all these S cameras, there is tweaking to accomodate PDAF to the detriment of the image. Needless to say, I regret selling the S1H. I am considering doing the OLPF upgrade with Kolari vision on S5iiX. Do you know anyone who has used that service and can report on the results?
I have seen a few people post about the Kolari OLPF - check some of the Lumix Facebook groups. Or head over to Hopkins Films - I believe he has some tests and reiews: www.youtube.com/@hopkinsfilms/videos
I have always been convinced, even now, that the S1H has the image quality and color science most similar to an Arri Alexa, considering all the mirrorless cameras on the market. If the upcoming S1H Mark II were to implement the Arri-Log C3 profile (like in the GH7, even if it's paid), it would be game over for everyone. That said, personally, I'm eagerly waiting for the release of the S1H Mark II just to grab the first version at a much lower price.😅 Just a small clarification. In fact, the GH5 had already introduced Open Gate back in 2017.
I think the S1H II will pretty much be a full-frame GH7. Though, not sure that's enough still. Needs 1-2 other killer features (Internal NDs) for Lumix to make any headway in the mirrorless race.
@ As far as I’m aware one of the main functions of OLPF is to mitigate aliasing. If the R5c or r5 did not have one there would be significant aliasing considering the 45mp sensor. Don’t know where you get your info but I don’t think it’s correct.
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What's your favorite Panasonic Lumix S1H feature you want to see in future full-frame mirrorless cameras?
(OLPF, Open Gate 3:2, Anamorphic Support, Timecode, Waveforms, Shutter Angle, Fan/No Overheating, Other).
I totally agree! It’s my main b-cam and the Zcam F6 is my main camera, they both have the same sensor, so color grading to match is easy! 😊
This camera has been glued to my right hand since 2020. I get giddy seeing other people shoot on this thing, it’s such a hidden gem. Non-LUMIX shooters are definitely missing out.
Everything in my demo reel has been shot on this camera if anyone’s interested in some sample shots!
It is the best mirrorless video camera ever made.
There’s quite a bit of speculation that the S1H II or an outright replacement will arrive this year 😉
I have an S1 and feel the same!
I agree. I've had one since launch and still use it regularly. The AF is actually not bad for doc stuff, despite the criticism it received. I won't sell it when I get the new model as I couldn't let it go for sub $1000 as a part-ex; it's worth far more than that. I'll just keep it as a B/C cam or for extra coverage. I also need the timecode and use that with multiple tentacle sync recorders. It's an incredible bargain if you can get a good one for $1000-$1500.
100% all around.
I like the s1h too - but how is the AF usable for doc stuff? In my experience that’s really not the case, so I’d be curious to hear some best practices regarding AF
@@konradins I manually focus 99.6% of all my documentary work.
@ thanks, yeah thats my experience too. was just curious, because of @smallbrownfox594 comment
Fx 3 can't even come close to this. That's why I love Panasonic s1h ❤ autofocus is for noobs btw 😅
Totally agree. I've had a range of Panasonic cameras over the years starting with the GH3. I even had an EVA1 for a while but couldn't get on with it. I currently have an S1 with the V Log Firmware upgrade, a S5II and a S5IIX. By far the best image quality is the S1. For documentary style interviews it is my camera of choice. Rolling shutter and slow auto focus aren't a concern when using manual lenses in static situations. The S5II and SIIX are great for quick auto focus 'run and gun' situations but for me the S1 is still the best bang for buck camera out there.
Aaaaand its low light performance is also pretty spectacular!
TRUE. There are so many features to lit, but being the first mirrorless camera to have dual native ISO (by a few years, I think) is also pretty amazing.
@@CurrenSheldon Absolutely! The first camera to implement dual native ISO was the Varicam LT, if I am not mistaken.
I currently have an EVA1 and an S5, but I'm considering swapping the S5 for an S1H. The S5 is such a feature rich camera for beginner filmmakers and I can image the S1H will be even better!
When it comes to rolling shutter, fast whip pans and stuff like that, I'll crop my S5 to Super35, and it doubles the readout speed. The thing is, for a shot that requires that kind of movement, nobody is gonna notice a slight change in the depth of field. The S1H does the same thing!
Yep - that's always been my way to get past the not-so-great rolling shutter. Pop it into Super35 mode. I loved the EVA-1. Panasonic has so many great cameras that need updates...
Great video, good to hear professional address this has been my go to hybrid camera since it was released. If there's one thing that should speak for this camera is the fact that 6 years later black magic is using this sensor in its newest camera that all the TH-camrs are raving about the Pxysis... And in my humble opinion, v-log is one of the best log picture profiles to work with. It's right up there with Arri log-c for me . Definitely a whole lot more malleable than s-log or canon Log.
My S1 has been a workhorse of mine for years and I am so happy to see someone acknowledge that these "older" cameras still do the job. It might be time to finally get the S1H and call it a day. I held the S5ii at Best Buy the other day and I know it's an incredible camera and I definitely want one, but it is very small and plastic-y. Thanks for saying what the companies don't want us to know (or realize on our own!).
If I was a more technical person, I'd love to do a big test showing that sensors (and overall IQ) have actually gotten worse in the last 4-5 years (in terms of IQ).
Red DSMC2 > DSMC3
Canon C300/C70 > C400/C80
S1H II > Z8/R5 II/A7-whatever
100% on point.
We shot a feature film with the S1H a year ago. It looks great now that the grade is done.
That’s awesome
Congrats! Please post details of your film for us S1H users - I’m sure we’d all love to see it when it’s ready 😊
@@PTUsher💯
I have 2 but think what has happened to the S2 now imagine what the S1H mk2 will look like 🚀
Country brawlers was amazing so cinematic everything was 10/10 I need to know your set up I plan on using z cam f6 with thypoch simera C for narrative and documentary work what was your audio setup you shot that using anamorphic z cam has open gate as well I may get some anamorphic lenses as well
Aw thanks so much! I appreciate you watching and glad you enjoyed it. My audio setup was a bit of a mess (because I was using the Red Helium for a lot of it) and usually had a second person with me to record audio. When I didn't have a sound recordist, I was using the Panasonic EVA-1 and running sound myself.
You’ve captured incredible images with those nanomorphs. Easily some of the best S1H footage I’ve seen. I’ve been using the S35 4:3 but this makes me want to go 6K 3:2. Also where did you get that viewfinder eyepiece please? I want that too! Subbed.
Aw thanks! The Nanomorphs are pretty darn gorgeous. Excited to use them more. Eyepiece... hmmmm - it's been ages since I got that. haha - I believe just a third party accessory on Amazon.
@ thanks for coming back to me, all good, keep up the great work!
Sold my old Ursa 4.6k ef for the LUMIX S1H and to this day I haven’t pulled the trigger for a potential upgrade. For purist this camera has been a workhorse for many mid level productions.
It's a fantastic camera.
I ended up getting tired of waiting for an S1H II and bought an S5 IIX. My manual focus skills aren't great, and the hdmi lag and lack of ability to punch in while recording on the original S1 and S5 make them something of a burden to use.
Also I need good AF when I need a second shooter because I will just have to hand him a camera and rely in it to get shots in focus.
I think this is the case for a lot of users. 6 years is a LONG time to wait between iterations.
S5IIX HDMI lag can't be much better
S1RII!!! I get the want you express for the 'H' II but man if I go full frame from my G9II it'll be the S1RII
I am intrigued by that too... we'll see if they have anything in there for us video folks.
The Panasonic S1H is one of the cameras I intending on purchasing alongside a used good conditioned Nikon D750 and Nikon D780
It's a steal. So is the original S5.
@CurrenSheldon Yes indeed. So are DSLR lenses from both Nikon and Canon. Just bought the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 and Sigma 50-150mm 2.8 for like 390 uk pounds combined. I also intend to buy a Excellent used Sony A74 and use it for photography and use the crop mode as a super 35mm cinematic camera. I just like buying older tech. And utilising it how I want.
Nice video. Based on a few shots I think the camera would benefit from an external recorder. Not ideal, but I can see some places where the camera struggled to keep up with the information data stream.
Where is the S1hii? Panasonic has been holding out on us for so long. Need 4k 60 no crop and 4k120no crop. Sdi and xlr. Another feature that would set them apart is internal nd. A lumix lover can dream, I truly hope they make some moves soon.
I love this camera, you can get some good used units for around 1k. Slight correction Lumix BGH1 also had an OPLF
BS1H, right? That's true. I always considered that to be the box-version of the S1H, so seems like the same camera IQ-wise.
@CurrenSheldon yes that did but also m43 version which was a box version of the GH5
@ Hmmm. I'm not finding that anywhere, even on Panasonic's own site. But I haven't used it, so you may be right!
@@CurrenSheldon I probably got my cameras mixed up in the excitement of someone talking about the S1h. Nevertheless like you said the 24p image is wonderful. I also shot an amateur boxing event with the camera and a DIY anamorphic setup. It's still one of my favourite images years later
I don't know if Panasonic can be competitive with a new S1H II unless it has something tech that will blow everything out of the water. It will really need some "game changing" technology since most people are so entrenched in the Sony, Canon, Nikon and Fuji ecosystems.
I figure it has to be hardware based: OLPF, Internal NDs (that's the big one), and then everything the GH7 offers (32-bit float, insane IBIS, Arri LogC, etc etc)
@@CurrenSheldon Internal ND's with rock would get a lot of people interested. I switched away because of their AF system, that would probably get me to buy the camera to use with my manual glass. It NEEDS 4K 60p minimum however, anything less is unacceptable.
I bought a used S1 a while back, and even without the OLPF the image quality is pretty amazing in V-log. I'm now feeling like I would like to sell it and get an S1H. I am also a C70 owner and user, so I'm wondering how you find the C70 against the S1H? I feel like for my S1 and C70 they seem to work better in different situations so I've gone back and forth. No denying what a bargain a used S1H is nowadays! Incidentally, I really hope if an S1Hii is coming they manage to maintain the image quality. There is something hard to pin down about the S5 vs the S5ii but the image quality seems to have taken a hit by introducing phase AF. Very nitpicky, but there you go.
All of the BTS in this video is shot with a C70, so you can see for yourself! I LOVE the Canon C70 and think it has the best pure IQ of any affordable cinema camera - S1H definitely has more detail, but there is some special sauce in the C70 image.
@@CurrenSheldon Ha convenient. Yeah most of the time I choose the C70 anyway for the combination of image, frame rates, built in ND's, mini-xlr etc. Every now and again though I'll shoot something with the S1 and think wow, that is a nice image. I still lfind myself looking at all this camera stuff on TH-cam but I think really I have all the kit I need and should just get 2-3 more years out of it.
Built in programmable focus pulls are nice too
Oh yea! Great feature. I've never actually used it (doing a lot of doc work and unplanned movement), but that would be excellent for narrative films.
@@CurrenSheldon There are so many features that it just isn't possible to be across all of them!! We are truly spoiled - but linear 1:1 repeatable focus pull action on the focus ring is right up there
Does it have AWB lock, 1080p 24fps, and 24p export in the high speed video mode? These are all things missing from the S1 camera I own that I wish it did have. EDIT: At 5:00 i see it has 24fps 1080p
I shot with the S1H for several years, and it’s definitely capable of some of the best image quality I’ve seen from a hybrid camera. But yeah, the rolling shutter is pretty bad, especially if you try to use the IBIS. That’s where poor rolling shutter really starts to ruin shots. And it’s often not noticeable until you’re on much larger screen. These days I’m on the XH2S but I still shoot with the S1H from time to time when working with different crews.
Hm that's interesting I found it to be the opposite case - IBIS actually helps mitigate some of that skewing from my experience.
@ The skewing/leaning of the image isn’t the problem necessarily. It’s when the IBIS tries to correct it and it introduces (a different to skewing) wobbling effect along the edges of the frames. Similar to the kind of wobble you see in NLE’s when you try to stabilize footage too much. That wobbling disappears when the IBIS is off, but then you have to deal with micro-jitters and of course the skewing. So it can be a tricky line to walk.
Of course a lot of this depends on the focal lengths you’re using as well, with longer focal lengths it being more prevalent.
Nice I think GH5s or BGH1. Got as well OLPF sensor...by the way what Kind of Support are you using for the camera strap and a tripod monopod in this Box documentary?
I use strap and a schoulder small rig plate works fine but was wondering what I could do to make IT better
The BS1H (a box version of the S1H) has an OLPF, but that's it. GH5s and BGH1 do not (at least, I couldn't find anything about it on the internet). I'm using a Sony vest with a mini monopod. Unfortunately, they don't make the vest anymore. You can check out the stabilization test here: th-cam.com/video/jcp93-VmxoE/w-d-xo.html
Curren, I love your videos but some of the information about OLPF’s in this class is just wrong. 1:19 The R5C and R3 from Canon all have OLPFs and are mirrorless cameras. I’m not sure what the implication was meant to be here.
I googled these cameras and can't find any information about the R3 having an OLPF. There are some indications that the R5c has one, but it's not in any of the launch materials or on Canon's website. Even so, the S1H had it at least 3 years before any other mirrorless camera.
@@CurrenSheldon The R3 has an OLPF, that’s a major reason I bought one. In addition to its non cropped 4K 120p, extremely fast rolling shutter, etc. My point is that I agree with you on the value of an OLPF, but Panasonic inexplicably has been removing this filter from their cameras. The S5IIX doesn’t have one, and it is a moire mess.
is it a sign that lumix will addressee s1h issues in the upcoming realises ?
Unfortunately I have no info about upcoming cameras - hope they can get a new S1H II out soon!
one of the best ibis compare to any other company
Lumix has the best IBIS... and it's not close.
It is great, but the AF is on the level of camcorders from the early 2000s and I heard the rolling shutter performance is not all that impressive.
The AF will get the focus in good light, but it will hunt as crazy.
Don’t be deterred though - I use my S1H with DJI Focus Pro to get the best of both worlds. The IBIS also tames the rolling shutter, which is only evident in whip-pan lab tests. If interested, do rent the S1H for a day, you’ll be surprised 😊
The video out of that camera looks amaising. I'm going to wait until the S1H ii comes out, then prices should plummet.
For sure - you can find them pretty cheap now, but if they do release a successor, it's definitely going to plummet.
Great Curren! I sold my S1H because I’m in an old PAL/50Hz country, and the S1H offers open gate only in 48Hz and 60Hz. The S5iiX offers 50Hz…but as I discovered, the image just isn’t nearly as good. Even the original S5 beats the S5iiX for pure image quality. Apparently, even though it’s the same sensor model on all these S cameras, there is tweaking to accomodate PDAF to the detriment of the image. Needless to say, I regret selling the S1H. I am considering doing the OLPF upgrade with Kolari vision on S5iiX. Do you know anyone who has used that service and can report on the results?
I have seen a few people post about the Kolari OLPF - check some of the Lumix Facebook groups. Or head over to Hopkins Films - I believe he has some tests and reiews: www.youtube.com/@hopkinsfilms/videos
Maybe true. But if I am buying something today, I will go for the latest gear in the market. 😊
The Sigma fp L has an Olpf.
Really? Strange.
@ yes because of the high mega pixel count, so it helps mitigate the moire.
@@rovingearth7028 Makes sense. Though, I've never seen anyone use that camera for video - haha.
I have always been convinced, even now, that the S1H has the image quality and color science most similar to an Arri Alexa, considering all the mirrorless cameras on the market.
If the upcoming S1H Mark II were to implement the Arri-Log C3 profile (like in the GH7, even if it's paid), it would be game over for everyone. That said, personally, I'm eagerly waiting for the release of the S1H Mark II just to grab the first version at a much lower price.😅
Just a small clarification. In fact, the GH5 had already introduced Open Gate back in 2017.
I think the S1H II will pretty much be a full-frame GH7. Though, not sure that's enough still. Needs 1-2 other killer features (Internal NDs) for Lumix to make any headway in the mirrorless race.
Totally agree. We'll see, we'll have some answers soon
Many cameras have olpf filter
He said non cinema mirrorless cameras
@ r52 & R5c have olpf & pretty sure some mirrorless Nikons do also
They do not. R5c does not. Nikon mirrorless cameras do not. Only the Panasonic GH5s has an standard OLPF. No full frame camera has it.
@ As far as I’m aware one of the main functions of OLPF is to mitigate aliasing. If the R5c or r5 did not have one there would be significant aliasing considering the 45mp sensor. Don’t know where you get your info but I don’t think it’s correct.