Name: Used Panasonic LUMIX DC-S1 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body undefined
Brand: Panasonic
SKU: US1853154
Price: 767.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.2 (11 reviews)

Panasonic LUMIX DC-S1 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body

Panasonic DC-S1

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The Panasonic LUMIX S1 Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) camera incorporates a 24.2 megapixel high resolution 35mm full-frame MOS sensor. The LUMIX S1 utilizes the new L-Mount standard, which boasts a well-balanced, large inner diameter and compact dimensions for a flange focus to realize optimum size and performance as a digital mirrorless camera system.  The LUMIX S1 yields unprecedented image quality with high resolution, rich gradation and superior color reproduction. A high-speed, high-precision AF system based on advanced control technology over the lens, the sensor, and the new Venus Engine enable the user to capture the precise moment in the finest detail. The LUMIX S1 Series also boasts industry-leading video recording performance (4K 60p/50p), intuitive control, a rugged design for heavy field use, durability, and expandability. The LUMIX S1 is splash resistant* and dust resistant but also operates down to -10 degrees Centigrade. The mirrorless camera's shutter unit is also durable for approximately 400,000 cycles. Camera performance, lightweight construction, and Dust/Splash/Freeze-Resistant Design are some of the features you'll enjoy while shooting with the Panasonic LUMIX S Series Digital Mirrorless Cameras.  S1 IS IDEAL FOR VIDEO  The LUMIX S1 supports professional use in videography by taking advantage of the stunning expression performance that a full-frame camera can offer. It records smooth 4K 60p/50p video and enables full-pixel readout of signals in 30p/25p to save truly beautiful footage. Furthermore, the LUMIX S1 will comply with 4:2:2 10-bit internal video recording and V-Log after an optional software upgrade key (sold separately).  DFD FOCUSING TECHNOLOGY  Panasonic's advanced Contrast AF system with DFD technology has evolved through the development of numerous mirrorless cameras to make the AF system within the LUMIX S Series of cameras nearly flawless. It achieves a fast level of focusing speed and also a tracking performance that is made possible by the adoption of Advanced AI Technology that accurately recognizes moving target subjects.  L-MOUNT LENS SYSTEM  Drawing on the vast expertise of the L-Mount Alliance with Leica Camera and Sigma, various interchangeable lenses are available for the LUMIX S Series.  STABILIZATION  The LUMIX S Series Mirrorless cameras offer integrated Body I.S. (Image Stabilizer) for powerful handshake correction. Panasonic developed an algorithm that precisely calculates shake information acquired not only from a gyro-sensor, but also from the image sensor and accelerometer sensor. This enables more accurate shake detection and compensation, making it possible to use a 5.5-stop slower shutter speed*1. Combining the Body I.S. (5-axis) in the camera and the O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer, 2-axis) in LUMIX S Series lenses, the 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 compensates for larger movements that were conventionally uncontrollable. Maximizing both O.I.S and B.I.S. is highly beneficial in telephoto shots and in adverse situations, such as in low-light or with one-handed shooting with a 6-stop slower shutter speed*2. The 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 works for both photo and video recording, including 4K. The Body I.S. compensates for camera movement even when other L-Mount lenses without O.I.S. are used.  S1 HIGH RES MODE  Taking full advantage of its high-resolution sensor, the LUMIX S1 provides a High-Resolution mode that faithfully reproduces precise details to be saved as beautiful, highly realistic JPEG/RAW still images. Eight consecutive images are automatically shot while shifting the sensor using the Body I.S. (Image Stabilizer) mechanism and synthesized into a 96-megapixel equivalent (12,000 x 8,000-pixel) image via the new Venus Engine, which boasts high-speed signal processing. This mode is suitable for taking natural landscapes or fine arts with delicate details. This magnificently high-resolution photo is ideal for landscape photography of stationary subjects using a tripod. However, it can also be used in situations where moving subjects are included in the scene, by switching the sub mode.  HLG PHOTO MODE  The HLG*1 Photo mode is a whole new style of photo expression that Panasonic proposes. It provides a wider dynamic range to reproduce light and shadow with more natural contrast. The HLG Photos are produced as an HSP file*2 with compressed high-brightness signals in stunning 4K resolution (3,232 X 2,160) or Full resolution (5,984 X 3,984) in addition to JPEG/RAW files. It excels in the expression of lights, such as sparkling starlight or glaring sunlight. Photographers can show those vibrant images by playing them back on the latest Panasonic 4KTV and other compliant devices via HDMI cable connection.  SHUTTER MECHANISIM  The high-precision shutter unit offers the highest shutter speed at a maximum 1/8000 second to capture spur-of-the-moment, fast moving subjects and to use a high-speed lens with a fully open aperture even outdoors for impressive defocusing. The external flash can be synchronized to a shutter speed of a maximum 1/320 second  DFD FOCUSING TECHNOLOGY  Panasonic has achieved a high-speed AF with its advanced control technology over the major devices - lens, sensor and imaging engine. The lens and sensor communicate at a maximum 480 fps. Combining the Contrast AF with DFD technology, the LUMIX S1 realizes an ultra-high-speed, high-precision AF of approximately 0.08 sec.*1 The LUMIX S1 also boasts high speed burst shooting at 9 fps (AFS) or 6 fps (AFC). With its high subject tracking performance, the LUMIX S1 never loses the target subject. As a camera that excels in low-light shooting, the LUMIX S1 boasts -6EV*2 luminance detection performance with Low Light AF thanks to the higher sensitivity and optimized tuning of the sensor  FACE / EYE DETECTION TECHNOLOGY  The face/eye detection technology makes it possible to capture people in crisp focus, the Eye AF even detects the pupil of the eye and precisely focuses on it for impressive portrait shooting.?The LUMIX S1R/S1 also incorporates Advanced AI Technology that detects specific subjects - humans and fast-moving animals and birds. The camera keeps tracking these subjects even when they turn their back to the camera.  6K PHOTO MODE  For more continuous burst shooting, 6K PHOTO* makes it possible to capture unmissable moments at 30 fps by extracting the frame with the best timing out of a 6K burst file (in 4:3 or 3:2 aspect ratio) to save as an approximate 18-megapixel equivalent high-resolution photo. The 4K PHOTO enables 60-fps high-speed captures in approximate 8-megapixel equivalent resolution. In 6K PHOTO /4K PHOTO, three exclusive modes can be chosen from depending on the situation; 6K Burst/4K Burst, 6K Burst (Start/Stop)/4K Burst (Start/Stop) and 6K Pre-burst/4K Pre-burst. Users can choose the most suitable burst shooting mode in addition to the regular consecutive shooting mode in full resolution depending on the situation.  LVF  The LVF (Live View Finder) is the key factor for completing the ultra-high-speed response of the camera. The LUMIX S1 has the largest-in-class Real View Finder which boasts a high 5,760k-dot resolution. The 0.78x magnification ratio can be switched to 0.7x or 0.74x according to the shooting situation. Adoption of a high-speed, high-precision OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) for the LVF achieves smooth display at 60 fps/120 fps (switchable) and high-speed response with minimum time lag of less than 0.005 sec as well as 10,000:1 high contrast for exceptional visibility. With minimum distortion and high optical performance, this Real View Finder provides a natural view as seen with the naked eye. It is always sharp and clear from the center all the way to the corners.  TILTING MONITOR  The 2,100K-dot high resolution monitor in 3:2 aspect ratio has adopted a triaxial tilt moving element to secure both durability and operational ease. It also has a touch control system. Live View Boost is another practical feature that makes it possible to check the composition even in total darkness by boosting the sensitivity just for live view. It also incorporates a Night mode that provides mild backlighting. It lets the user watch the subject comfortably even right after viewing the monitor while in a dark situation for a long time. LUMIX S Series cameras include a large Status LCD on the top, allowing users to check the settings at a glance, even while the camera is powered off.  GRIP AND ILLUMINATED CONTROLS  To make the camera so it can be used like a part of the photographer's body, the LUMIX S Series cameras provide a firm grip, making it easy to hold for long periods. The control buttons and dials are located based on an ergonomic study to enable the user to concentrate on shooting. The adoption of an 8-directional joystick and refined UI (User Interface) also supports quick operation during shooting. In addition, illuminated buttons can be of help in low-light situations. An operation lock lever prevents unintentional operation, and the user can choose which operation to lock.  DUAL MEMORY CARD SLOTS  The LUMIX S1 is equipped with a double Memory Card slot compatible with SD (UHS-II) and XQD Memory Cards for high-speed, high-capacity continuous data recording. Users can flexibly choose the recording method from Relay Recording, Backup Recording or Allocation Recording using the double slots. It will also be compatible with CFexpress in the near future. The 7.2-V 3,100 mAh high-capacity battery can be quickly charged via USB PD (USB Power Delivery) using the bundled USB3.1 Type-C cable. And it also realizes high-speed data transfer.

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I'm a professional photographer who uses the S1 every day. I purchased it new and currently have over 240,000 shutter actuations with it so I have a good deal of experience in both the pros and cons of this camera. I use the S1 exclusively for professional real estate photography and video, so my needs and my review are specific to that need. 

I've used it day in and day out for three years and it still look and feels practically new. It's been very reliable in heat and cold, sun and rain. I do have it in a SmallRig cage so that may help but it's also taken a number of solid knocks and kept on going. This is a solidly built tool intended for professional use. It's heavy but the grip is deep and fits my large hands well so the weight is well balanced.

I've been very pleased with the image quality. I rarely use ISOs higher than 800 but the files are very malleable and tolerate some pretty heavy shadow lifting with almost no noise. Color remains vibrant and accurate even with shadow pushes where other cameras would have issues. Highlights recover nicely as well. Real estate photography is often about pushing shadows and pulling windows all in the same image and the S1 gives me a lot of latitude to do just that.

I use it for video frequently, some of it hand held. The image stabilization works very well and makes a big difference in hand held pans (although you still need to be reasonably steady with any camera). It offers more video capabilities than I would ever need for professional use.

My auto focus needs are specific to real estate where there is absolutely no action but sometimes low light and low contrast scenes. Most times it is excellent. There are the occasional misses but that is likely the result of contractor bland empty rooms with no contrasty edges to lock focus on. Manual focus with the excellent peaking function easily fills in those times.

My biggest complaint is somewhat specific to my use but also applicable to portraiture. Like both Nikon and Sony (don't know about Canon) Panasonic feels that if you are using flash you no longer need to see a preview of ambient exposure. It simply makes the entire scene bright to make viewing easier. This may be okay in many cases but I want to see the ambient exposure so I can adjust for windows and adjust my flash separately for room illumination. This isn't only useful for real estate. Any off camera flash portrait work would greatly benefit from being able to see ambient exposure in live view. I have been told that you can set a custom button to turn the flash off briefly to adjust ambient but for someone who shoots well over a thousand exposures every day every button push multiplied a thousand times gets quite annoying. My solution was to run a PC sync cable from the PC port to the flash. In this way the camera doesn't realize a flash is even plugged in but it still fires a sync pulse to set it off. It works, sure, but I don't appreciate having to run a 1950s flash solution in a 21st century camera. Both Olympus and FujiFilm allow me to see ambient exposure previews even with the flash so it's clearly a design decision.

Other than my moderately specific flash issue I have nothing bad to say about the Panasonic S1. It's been a fantastic workhorse that gets the job done with little fuss and delivers solid images.

Solid, Reliable Workhorse

My favorite camera so far. It's so versatile for video and stills. I love everything about it. It's so rugged I've gone on long climbs without a scratch. Hot, cold and wet it handles it all like a champ. Bravo Panasonic

Can't get enough

Lots of  m o i r e  in pictures!!! It is a no brainer! Chunky batteries, very heavy design. I got dust on the sensor almost every day that have to be removed, otherwise you will see faded areas in your pictures. (This is going automatically by default with Canon or Nikon.) I have lots of moire both in photo and in video mode. This camera obviously doesn't have any anti aliasing filter. I can't film or capture any images with this camera off from books because of the raster dots, or any brick walls. I use to have this problem with my Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera ten years ago!!!
On the top of this, we bought this as our main video camera for documentary films, but it doesn't offer any 4K DCI option, which is really annoying. Also, with the MC21 adapter continuous autofocus is disabled, which makes this camera a real deal-breaker. (Also, with native Panasonic lens the autofocus is more sluggish than with Canon or with Sony ecosystem.) Just beware of these when you would purchase this camera.
The battery is below average. I got only 120 shots with the original one.
Why has S1/S1R/S1H the worst autofocus in the market? How I could make a lawsuit against Panasonic?

no DCI, no A-CF, sluggish autofocus , low battery capacity, bad moire, dust on sensor right away

I love this camera. I use it mainly for its video features, which are incomparable to any other camera on the market. While the bitrate is not as good as the EVA-1, it blows Sony and Cannon out of the Water with its 4k30p 10-bit fidelity. 
Its shutter is fast, the menu systems make sense, and the viewfinder is absolutely the best one I have ever looked through. One thing the definitely needs improvement is the autofocus, Its leagues better than the GH5 but still way behind the competition. 
When it comes to the general 'look' of the camera, I found that when comparing an image right off the sensor of this one, the Fuji XT-3, and a Sony A7iii, I and my family preferred the S1 every time. It's sharp, warm, and the highlights are incredibly even. 
Overall, I can highly recommend this camera to anyone, despite its drawbacks.

I love the video!

Till now i have been a Canon fan i have been using canon 5dm4 and 1dxm2, 
l am not a professional photographer but i love photography & travel. i switched to lumix s1. 
Initially i felt it's HEAVY. With it's
 Kit lens, I felt like i am carrying 3 brickes on my back pack. I can say its not a travel friendly. Its a big con for me. 

The color since is great, i loved it. I bet you will love too when you are switching from nikon or canon family. 
Video features are great. 4k in 60fps is great to have but you will feel hot, camera is struggling to capture the content. 
Battery is ok nothing to complaint 
About it. 
The kit lens is heavy too, thats the biggest drawback.
Auto focus is decent but it struggles in low light situation. 
This camera feels good in hand. 
I wish they could manage the weight other wise its a 5 star camera.

Hefty heavy weight champion

Other that this camera make beautiful pictures also its the best construction in the world. I own before Nikon d7100 and 750 and they not even close to S1.Very happy to own this camera

Fantastic

I've been shooting with the S1 for a few weeks now and it's been awesome! I did a 300 photo time lapse and it pretty much drained the battery, so battery life is Okay. Having the feature to use an external power pack is super nice and that's probably what I'll do from now on. 
The video has been amazing. I just wish they had 24p as an option for some of the compressed HD settings. Right now it's only 30p, so maybe this will change with the firmware upgrade along with the added 10bit. I think my GH4 has more compression options. However, the 180fps, is super sweet!
It's the Best camera I've owned, so I'm just being picky with a couple critiques in the review

Best Camera I've Owned

Wow! I've been using Panasonic exclusively for years on the MFT's systems. Coming from the latest GH5 and GH5s, the Lumix S1 is the obvious next step for Panasonic creatives. I absolutely love this camera. the "kit" 24-105 lens, if it can be considers a kit lens, is tack sharp and far from a typical cheap "kit" lens. It's a solid pro-lens! The video is excellent and the AF system is by far better than the GH5 and GH5s. Being full frame, I think this has got to be the future of Panasonic Lumix!! Worth it!

Simply Perfect

This could easily be one of my favorite cameras. We already all know that it contrast instead of phase detect. Not a deal breaker. No flippy screen (even though they could if they wanted) but whatever. My concerns right now are limited lens selection and a horrible adapter. I purchased the MC-21 and focus speeds along with hunting was a nightmare. This is their first attempt at a FF camera and they did extremely well. It just seems limited at this point in time. Who knows when more native lenses come out. Also, we know about the cost that's involved when completely switching over systems. I'm still trying to unload all my Canon stuff.

World isn't ready for it...

I am brand-agnostic. I’ve shot pro photo and video with Sony A99, Nikon D7100 and Z 6, Samsung NX1 (won’t ever sell it) and Canon DSLRs. This is the best of them all. WOW! ESPECIALLY for firmware V1.0. First, the AF for photos is stellar. Eye AF with active smart switching to/from facial- then body-recognition AF. Menus are amazing and Fn button customization is unparalleled. It’s a photo camera with very capable video specs. Works with the legacy GH-series XLR adapter (unlike the G9.) This thing is built like a 1960s vintage typewriter! It’s pro-DSLR size and that means the grip fits the hand for control, FF IBIS has room to move the sensor and that any heat resulting from longer video record times has a big heat sink to dissipate heat. Switches on quickly, clean audio preamps for internal video recording, and a firmware upgrade promises 10-bit 4:2:2 UHD recording. Will it record RAW internally once the XQD slot goes CFExpress? Low light champ! Color. Build. I could go on. Get. One.

Get. One.

This is a great camera, perfect for landscape and hi end videos