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Panasonic have announced new firmware update programs for the Lumix S1, S1H and S1R cameras by the end of 2020.
The new firmware will enable the Panasonic S1R to record 5K video, and bring the enhanced AF technology and performance of the new Lumix S5 to the Panasonic S1, Panasonic S1H and the S1R.
Panasonic have announced new firmware update programs for the Lumix S1, S1H and S1R cameras by the end of 2020. The new firmware will enable the Panasonic S1R to record 5K video, and bring the enhanced AF technology and performance of the new Lumix S5 to the Panasonic S1, Panasonic…
The new Panasonic S5 mirrorless camera is smaller and lighter than the popular GH5, but with a full-frame sensor rather than a much smaller Micro Four Thirds one!
It even has exactly the same 24.2 megapixel sensor as the much more expensive S1H model.
The Lumix S5 offers 4K 60p 4:2:0 internal video recording (with small crop), making it the only sub-£2000 camera to offer this.
Internal 10-bit video is available with a 30 minute time limit, tested at 40-degrees (almost double the temperature of some rivals).
You can then re-record for another 30 mins straight-away, and so on. In 8-bit, there is no recording time limit at all.
The full V-Log profile is pre-installed on the Panasonic S5 – it's not the light version or a paid upgrade – offering 14-stops of dynamic range.
You can switch between NTSC/PAL modes at any time without having to reformat the memory card or power down the camera.
The Panasonic Lumix S5 still uses contrast-based auto-focusing with DFD technology, but Panasonic claim that a brand new algorithm means that Face/Eye/Head AF is greatly improved.
There's no All-Intra codec – LongGOP instead - and the S5 uses a Micro HDMI port rather than a standard one.
Anamorphic 4K is included, as is automatic dual native ISO (you can't manually turn this feature on and off though). 4:3 Anamorphic mode is recorded in super-35mm crop mode.
There's a free-angle LCD screen on the back, 6.5 stops of in-body image stabilisation, and dual SD card slots
The Panasonic S5 can shoot 96 megapixel jpegs or raw files in the clever hi-resolution mode.
There are now 7 different 4K 10-bit cameras in Panasonic's extensive line-up. The S1H actually outsold the Panasonic S1 in 2019, despite only selling for 6 months rather than 12.
The Sony A7III, Canon EOS R and Nikon Z5 are the S5's main rivals.
The Panasonic Lumix S5 is priced at £1799 body only or £1999 with the 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens, and it will ship mid-end September 2020.
In addition, Panasonic have unveiled a new firmware roadmap for the end-2020.
There's also an updated lens roadmap with an 85mm F1.8 lens due to be shipped by November and costing less than $1000. 24mm, 35mm and 50mm F1.8 lenses are the other new additions, along with a 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom.
The new Panasonic S5 mirrorless camera is smaller and lighter than the popular GH5, but with a full-frame sensor rather than a much smaller Micro Four Thirds one! It even has exactly the same 24.2 megapixel sensor as the much more expensive S1H model. The Lumix S5 offers 4K 60p…
Sony has just announced the new LA-EA5, a 35mm full-frame A-mount lens adaptor that allows users to easily pair advanced E-mount camera bodies with A-mount lenses.
The LA-EA5 will be available from November 2020 priced at £270.
Sony has just announced the new LA-EA5, a 35mm full-frame A-mount lens adaptor that allows users to easily pair advanced E-mount camera bodies with A-mount lenses.The LA-EA5 will be available from November 2020 priced at £270.
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and RAW images and 8K and 4K videos taken with the brand new Canon EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera. All of the images were taken with a full production version of the EOS R5 and the RF 15-35mm, 24-70mm and 70-200mm F2.8 lenses.
Firmware version 1.1.0 for the Canon EOS R5 camera improves temperature detection and video recording time control, no longer disables the overheat control when using an external monitor/recorder, and improves the accuracy of remaining movie recording time display in situations where the camera is frequently turned on and off between recording consecutive, short videos.
The 1.1.0 EOS R5 firmware update is available to download from today, 27 August 2020. The EOS R6 camera will also benefit from these fixes in a future update.
In addition, Canon have announced plans to add extra features to the EOS R5 and the EOS-1D X Mark III via a series of future firmware updates for those models, including the addition of Canon Log 3 and 120fps Full HD recording for the EOS R5.
Firmware version 1.1.0 for the Canon EOS R5 camera improves temperature detection and video recording time control, no longer disables the overheat control when using an external monitor/recorder, and improves the accuracy of remaining movie recording time display in situations where the camera is frequently turned on and off between…
Pentax have unveiled a limited-edition silver model of the K-1 Mark II 35mm full-frame digital SLR camera and three HD PENTAX-D FA★ lenses.
The Pentax K-1 Mark II Silver Edition costs £1899 and will be available from 25th September 2020.
Pentax have unveiled a limited-edition silver model of the K-1 Mark II 35mm full-frame digital SLR camera and three HD PENTAX-D FA★ lenses. The Pentax K-1 Mark II Silver Edition costs £1899 and will be available from 25th September 2020.
The XCD 80mm F1.9 is the fastest medium-format lens that Hasselblad have ever made, making it perfect for portrait, nature and product photography. Find out if it can justify its £4,430 / $4,845 asking price by reading our in-depth Hasselblad XCD 80mm F1.9 review, complete with full-size sample photos.
The XCD 65mm F2.8 is a standard "nifty-fifty" prime lens for the Hasselblad X digital medium-format camera system. Is this lens well-suited to life inside and outside of the studio? Find out now by reading our in-depth Hasselblad XCD 65mm F2.8 review, complete with full-size sample photos.
The Z5 is Nikon's brand new entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera, sitting below the mid-range Z6 and flagship Z7 models in the three-camera lineup, and above the APS-C sensor Z50. Designed to compete with the likes of the Canon EOS R, Sony A7 III and Panasonic Lumix S1, does the Z5 have what it takes to stand out in an increasingly crowded market? Find out now by reading our in-depth Nikon Z5 review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos.
Panasonic have just announced the LUMIX S5, a new full-frame mirrorless camera.
Other than the model name, sensor size and official launch date (2nd September 2020), Panasonic haven't released any further details about the new addition to their full-frame lineup.
The Panasonic S5 will join the current S1, S1R and S1H models.
Panasonic have just announced the LUMIX S5, a new full-frame mirrorless camera. Other than the model name, sensor size and official launch date (2nd September 2020), Panasonic haven't released any further details about the new addition to their full-frame lineup. The Panasonic S5 will join the current S1, S1R and…
The Fujifilm GF 30mm f/3.5 R WR is a new wide-angle lens for the GFX mirrorless medium format camera system, offering an equivalent focal length of 24mm in 35mm terms. Find out if this lightweight, compact lens is a must-buy for GFX camera owners by reading our in-depth Fujifilm GF 30mm review...
The Nikon Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 is the standard kit lens for the new Nikon Z5 full frame mirrorless camera, but is it a good match? Find out if you should buy one to go with your Nikon Z5 camera by reading our in-depth Nikon Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 review...
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample JPEG and RAW images and videos taken with the brand new Nikon Z5 full-frame mirrorless camera. The Z5 offers 24 megapixels, UHD 4K video, IBIS, ISO 100-51200, a weatherproof body and dual SD card slots. It's priced at £1719 / $1699 with the equally new Z 24-50mm retractable zoom lens. All of the images were taken with a full production version of the Z5 and the new Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 kit lens.
Weighing in at a mere 320g, the Hasselblad XCD 45mm F4 P is the world’s lightest digital medium format autofocus lens. Offering a 35mm focal length (35mm full-frame equivalent) and an affordable price-tag of £1030 / $1099, is this lens a must-buy for Hasselblad X1D camera owners? Find out now by reading our in-depth review, complete with full-size sample photos.
The XCD 21mm F4 is the widest-angle lens available for the Hasselblad X1D medium-format camera system. A natural choice for landscape and architecture photography, this lens offers an approximate equivalent 17mm focal length in 35mm full-frame terms. Priced at around £3,300, we find out just what the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4 is capable of in our latest in-depth review.
The Leica M10-R is a brand new digital rangefinder camera, offering an upgraded 40 megapixel full-frame colour sensor, super-quiet shutter, and touch screen operation. Find out if this is the most versatile M10 camera ever by reading our in-depth Leica M10-R review, complete with full-size sample photos.
The EOS R6 is the best ever Canon mirrorless camera - there, we said it! If you want to find out why, carry on reading our in-depth Canon EOS R6 review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos.
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV mirrorless camera has a new 20 megapixel Live MOS sensor and offers improved C-AF precision for continuous focusing on moving subjects.
"The E-M10 Series has always been a personal favourite as it captures the essence of the original film OM-10: great to hold; easy to carry around and really rewarding to use." Mark Thackara, Olympus UK
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IVwill be available from mid-August priced at £699.99 in the UK.
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV mirrorless camera has a new 20 megapixel Live MOS sensor and offers improved C-AF precision for continuous focusing on moving subjects."The E-M10 Series has always been a personal favourite as it captures the essence of the original film OM-10: great to hold; easy to…
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS offers a huge focal length range of 200-800mm in a compact and lightweight format, combined with the acclaimed Olympus weather sealing.
"All the wildlife photographers I know well are really excited about this lens. It hits a sweet spot and for travelling light it's perfect" Claire Voyle, Olympus UK Marketing Product Specialist.
The new M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS will be available from late August priced at £1099.99 in the UK.
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS offers a huge focal length range of 200-800mm in a compact and lightweight format, combined with the acclaimed Olympus weather sealing."All the wildlife photographers I know well are really excited about this lens. It hits a sweet spot and for travelling light…
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS is a brand new super telephoto lens for the Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera system. Offering an effective focal range of 200-800mm in 35mm terms, the Olympus 100-400mm is aimed at bird, wildlife and sports photography enthusiasts. Read our Olympus 100-400mm review now, complete with full-size sample photos.