Panasonic LUMIX S1 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera with 24.2MP MOS High Resolution Sensor, L-Mount Lens Compatible, 4K HDR Video and 3.2” LCD - DC-S1BODY Black

This is a spectacular camera. From super clean high ISO video files to outstanding JPG/RAW photos, Panasonic has put their best achievements in a single affordable package. I'm pretty convinced that the IBIS system has been sent back from the future - it's simply amazing. I am a Canon 5D IV and Fuji X-H1/X-T3 user so I have no loyalty to any one brand...whoever makes imaging equipment that pushes the technology forward, that's where my money goes. I would get rid of my other cameras in favor of the S1, but this thing is not light/small/portable and will attract attention in certain settings. That's where the Fuji system wins...the X-H1 is actually one of the best cameras on the market for photo and video btw (despite some of the unwarranted negative reviews that Fuji "missed" on this model - NOT true). I would never get rid of my X-H1. The Canon still has the best skin tones and let's face it - there's no substitute for phase-detection autofocus when your subject is moving fast. I didn't get the new Panny S 24-105 F/4 lens with the S1, because F/4 is not very exciting and I already have a couple of fast Canon L lenses already. I picked up the MC-21 Sigma adapter and my Canon lenses work perfectly with the S1 and the IBIS keeps the video rock steady. The Canon 35mm 1.4 L II is particularly good with the S1 for video and photos. Just so happy with this combo right now. It's such a great time to be a photographer/videographer. The only drawbacks I'm noticing is that though the battery life is good, I had to buy a couple of spares and they are not cheap. Also, the weight of the system must be considered before you grab the S1 and head out of the house. The XQD cards will also have you eating mac n' cheese and drinking instant soup out of a foam cup for a few weeks if you want to fill that second card slot. I don't want to buy new cards.

Great camera, no issues whatsoever

Love this camera. Works as expected. Expensive but it supports the L mount so uses all my Leica lens. Very good IQ.

Panasonic has just released a winning series with the LUMIX S1/S1R and soon to come S1H. Simply put, they offer value and technical specs no other FF mirrorless can match. I received my S1 from B&H + battery grip + free battery + 3-year extended warranty promos for $2500 + the now free SFU2 filmmaker firmware update, which allows the S1 to do things no other Full-Frame mirrorless cameras can do. It is the bargain of the year. On the video side, the update brings 14+ stops of V-Log recording, 4:2:2 10-bit 4K MOV 30p/25p internal video recording, 4:2:2 10-bit 4K 60p/50p HDMI output, V-Log and V-Gamut which is the same that can be found in EVA-1 and VariCam cameras, in-camera LUT, a WFM (Waveform Monitor), and high-res 48-kHz/24-bit or 96-kHz/24-bit sound can be recorded in MOV using the XLR Microphone Adaptor DMW-XLR1. And from my own tests and what I've seen, I have to say, I'm bowled over when I look at S1 video quality. The codec is nowhere near as robust as internal GH5 & GH5s, but the image, sharpness, color science is way beyond to me, no doubt due to the superb full-frame sensor and those lenses and the improved H.265 which is twice as efficient as its H.264 predecessor. The image is just phenomenal IMO when watched on a 4K screen. I can only imagine what things will look like when the July update comes in. On the photo side, amazing low-ISO performance, gorgeous color, banding-free images is the norm. In addition, it's perhaps the most versatile FF camera system there is. There's virtually an adapter for whatever lenses you may already own, including their own MC-21 for Canon EF, to get you going if you don't feel like spending the cash on new lenses or feel that there's not enough native L-mount lenses out yet. Old manual lenses, Nikkor F, Medium Format, APS-C, MFT, PL mount Cine lenses, etc... you name it, it should fit-- more often than not with IBIS! The L-mount alliance between Sigma, Leica, and Panasonic promises quite a fantastic lineup of superb optics to use. I currently use the superb Sigma 40mm 1.4 Art lens, one of the sharpest lenses on the market since originally conceived as a cine lens-- and the results are stunning both for photo and video. And the body itself is no slouch! It's build like a tank! The most rugged, sturdiest and pro-like Full-frame mirrorless camera currently available, forgoing a small, toy-like camera body for something more substantial which feels secure in the hand. Plus it is the most weather-sealed body around, has a 400K shutter cycle (twice as many shots as most cameras), dual card slot, a superb 5.76M-dot EVF and dual-hinged 2.1M-dot touchscreen LCD, etc… the list of pluses is long. Consider too that the upcoming FUJI GFX100, sensor aside, offers the exact same specs (tank-like, 5.76M-dot-EVF, 10-bit 4K internal, etc…) as the S1/S1R and the Panasonics retail for $7500 and $6500 cheaper ($8000 and $7000 with the current $400 off trade-in rebate!) and take some pretty convincing 96MP and 187MP images in High Res mode. In other words, I say all that to say, if you're looking for a hybrid FF mirrorless camera, look no further. There is none better.

The most amazing full frame camera currently available. I own a 5D4, A7R III, G9, A99, and D700. The Panasonic S1 has no competition due to its uniqueness. I highly recommend this camera!!

tested for a few months, great lowlight, dynamic range, long record times, good battery life and intuitive menu. Gave 4/5 stars because although there are several lens adapters for photography autofocus there is no adapter for continuous autofocus for video yet so expect to pay up for the expensive lenses if you want that.