Lumix S1R: First Impressions

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Drone is up and running with another cable. Great success!

[@jakerswm1983]

Nice! I suggest putting your pixel in airplane mode also, it'll help.... At least it did with mine

[@benjones5799]

I had exactly the same problem with my Mavic pro 2. They really cheaped out on those cables

[@muhannedhamed7274]

Where do you loan your cameras from?

[@blakebjorn1396]

i know it is pretty randomly asking but do anyone know of a good site to stream new tv shows online?

[@nathanemiliano6209]

@Blake Bjorn Try FlixZone. You can find it on google :)

[@OMGaPooPooLaser]

The fully articulating screen was actually one of the many reasons I switched from Lumix (g85) to Fuji. The screen being so far off-axis from the camera made it impossible for me to frame shots properly. My brain just couldn't get used to it even after months of use, so I was never able to use the tilting screen properly. The X-T2 incidentally has the same kind of screen the S1R does, which I am very happy with.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Interesting Sebastian - great to hear :)

[@1071psy]

Today I found a book called "James Popsys 2018" in my letterbox! Quickly opened the package and greedy start leafing. Hell, there's texts in too. So I quietly started reading the lyrics and looking at the pictures. Repeatedly I laughed out loud, my wife started to look at me suspiciously and finally said: I didn't know that a photo book could be so funny. Thank you James. You made my day!

[@joe_3y3s]

i'm going to bet on sticking with micro four thirds ;-)

[@mr5string]

The book is fantastic James, thank you

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks for the support Simon :)

[@cataclysmic911]

How much? Oh hell no. Thanks, G9 is perfect for me. Besides, all new lenses that Lumix hasn’t quite created as yet. It takes time for a new camera creation to mature and find a well-funded niche. Thanks, James.

[@LonStar3000]

I am staying with Micro four thirds.I love my g9. It is too costly for me to change over anyway.

[@UnknownPerson-pt7oj]

Didn't you leave full frame because of the large size and weight? Wouldn't this have the same kind of problem?

[@davidfa84]

yeah but he got this for free and lumix sponsors him so...

[@mavfan1]

Unknown Person brought up in the video.....

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Yup! And now I have a camera that I love in the G9, so the S1R has a lot of persuading to do...

[@UnknownPerson-pt7oj]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto do you think the lenses for the S1R out rn are a bit...hefty?

[@walrusgumboot]

Why can’t he have both? Just run both and choose the G9 or S1R, whichever is more suited to the job on the day. I’m running both at the moment, definitely areas the G9 is better, but of course other situations the S1R kills it.

[@michaelrobbins5574]

Always look forward to your Sunday videos. Another good one 👍

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks Michael :)

[@joeallam]

Interesting thoughts and I too am keen to have a go with one to see how it fares for my work. I love that style tilt screen for filming outwards with the centred axis etc. But of course when filming yourself or framing with the camera backed into a wall, the flip style really shows it’s worth! Out of date sunscreen is still mostly fine to use by the way, it just means they can no longer accurately rate its factor rating. Essentially, you’ll just have to reapply way more frequently. The trouble is knowing just how frequently… Second to that, an often overlooked rating for sunscreen is UVA star rating, rather than SPF (UVB factor) ratings. Look out for that when you buy your replacement bottle!

[@kwchalky02]

Hi James! As usual I enjoyed your video. It's a bit off topic but the thing that struck me most watching it was the quality of the footage from your G9! Loved the colours. ☺ I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts about the S1, but I think that no matter how good it is (and I suspect that it will be very good) I won't be interested in getting one because I love the size/weight of the MFT system and the quality I can get from my G9 and G80 are certainly good enough for my needs. (Hope the out of date sun cream didn't let you down.)

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Me too Kenny, I love the G9 a helluva lot :)

[@AmadoWildlifeVideos]

A chemist boffin asked me years ago if I thought the CEOs of drug companies wore sunscreen. His guess was that they didn’t, and that slathering an oil-based concoction of noxious chemicals on your body does more harm than good. Trick is to have slow, gradual, limited exposure (dyswidt?) over a longer term and then aloe, aloe, aloe. I love my G9, GH5, & Autel EVO.

[@Relyse]

Always look forward to a Monday because of your videos. Enjoy the Faroe Islands!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks so much! 🙂

[@KarenHRiceScott]

Looking forward to the review. I plan to get a copy of your book so thanks for the update.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks Karen :)

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

The one thing I wish my 5D Mark IV had is a flippy screen like my old 60D. It's great for low angles, holding over a crowd, or even shooting straight up at an ornate ceiling. The flip screen isn't just for vloggers.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Good point John!

[@matssandquist9258]

If I remember right you ditched the old Nikon FF because of weight. So how heavy is this comparing to the Nikon?

[@ItsWillLee]

It's heavier than a D850 o.O ..over 2lbs

[@orangejuice43]

James! before you buy a new cable (too late, still read on)...I've had the same issue with the mavic on a pixel 2xl. I bought a new cable, didn't help. The only fix I came to was resetting app permissions in android. For some reason it kept switching the usb connection to 'charge only' and the option to change it back was greyed out.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Cheers Oli, that's interesting! I'll have a play! :)

[@orangejuice43]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto also cleared out a bunch of fluff from the end of my usb-c port with a needle. Could have been either that helped!

[@oneeyedphotographer]

I was wandering around in Altona, Victoria today. Found some cricketers out in the middle of an oval, with bats and stumps and a trolly load of what I assume is balls and protective gear. I'm thinking the outfield might have been a bit slow.

[@stevekdigitalworx]

The countryside there is so beautiful. I'm not all that interested in the camera, but I'm gonna watch the follow up just to see the amazing shots. Thank you sir, for your content!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks for watching Stephen :)

[@evrkm]

Got the book in the mail. Great item to have and that book wouldn't be as great as it is without your comments and your sense of humor you share. Great book, love it. Please don't stop the momentum, although this must be a lot of work, and make sure we have a 2019 edition.

[@thevalleywalker]

I moved away from my Canon FF to the G9 for size n weight. The G9 feels great in the hand but the S1R looks so big. If you can bear to carry the weight I think you will switch - will be interested to see what happens.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Cheers Alan, it's certainly good to have a play around with, but the G9 is by far my favourite camera ever. It'll take a lot to make me want to switch :)

[@Dan-kb2oz]

Be interesting to see how you feel about the size and weight of some longer lenses. I’m looking at either 45-200 or 100-300 for the G9 and for the range they’re tiny. Look forward to seeing how you get on.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

One of my favourite things about m43 that :)

[@Dan-kb2oz]

Tony Hauton Thanks, I’ve seen some talk of people finding it soft but looking at sample pics I think I’ll be happy and don’t really have the cash for the pricier lenses atm. I’m more unsure of which zoom range will be better for me. Might have to try them out.

[@michaelmeehan9556]

Always enjoy your videos James! I appreciate your honesty when you try out new gear. My Sony @6000 is getting rather worn out from use and I will need to buy a new body soon. As I have rather small hands I'll probably stick to a micro 4/3's because the size and weight are just so much easier for my frequent visits to the outdoors and the often long hours hiking to get the best shots. As always, thanks for being both entertaining and informative. Have a pleasant week!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks Michael :)

[@rybolov]

Out of date sun cream: you're not eating it it's ok. Probably reads: "best by" instead of "do not use after".

[@nolannatasha156]

I’m so excited that you are going to the Faroe Islands! That’s where my family is from and I go there frequently. Can’t wait to see your photos. Send me a message if you want some recommends. Have a great trip.

[@PhotosWithTheFields]

What Camera did you shoot this video with? this video is clean!!!

[@pentasonicnaturephotograph6937]

Panasonic G9

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Yup, G9 :)

[@PhotosWithTheFields]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto what lens?

[@pixelpeter3883]

Maybe a bit OT (Off Topic), but I received your 2018 book today here in the Netherlands :-) Very nice to flick thru and read your comments. Will have a good look at the pictures in better light later ;-) In case Scotland: try Isle of Skye! I was blown away (in both ways LOL) when I visited it years and years ago waaaay before digital photography or even a handy bridge like they have nowadays. The Quiraing is a must-see, as is the Old Man of Storr. Promised myself to return there one of these days.

[@DavidJones-ko8gp]

Really enjoyed the book James!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks so much David, great to hear :)

[@Kai-P]

While it's nice that reviewers give their own opinion, it's sad that almost noone ever gives a thought about how much better such a screen is for everyday shooting pictures with a camera. I LOVE that I can just flip the X-T3 screen up or sideways whenever I want to in the street or nature and that I don't have to flip it out, turn it almost 180 degrees, fumble my neck belt around the screen and completely change how I hold the camera because there is a screen in the way now. If the moment isn't gone by then, take the shot and reverse everything. Yes, I do miss the flip out screen for the 1 selfie in 5000 pictures I take, but I vastly prefer this flip up/sideways screen for the 3000 images I take with a flipped screen. This "not the end of the world" screen mechanic was one of my biggest reasons to give the X-T3 a try after 2 years of MFT/G9 (sadly all highend MFT cameras have a flip out screen). I might be wrong, but I do believe that many who are not youtubers would prefer this mechanic. Would be really sad if manufacturers get influenced too much by all the negative reviews from youtubers in designing their next camera and give it such a clumsy flip out screen IMHO.

[@mmoarchives2542]

best way to describe the S1 is that it's a GH5 made the right way with 3 price ranges: S1 = $1400, S1R = $2400, and the monster of a camera the S1H at $4000 that has the best image quality low light on the market

[@Wh33lsofFortune]

I see you're a pixel user. That automatically makes you ok in my book 😁

[@lylestavast7652]

put an atomos like hdmi output on top in the hotshoe... flippy twist bendy spinny fixed for self filming. *boom* done.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Nice!

[@tebitan3780]

Didn't you decide to switch to Pana because of size?

[@willprice7475]

How do the lowlight files stack up to your old Nikon? Wondering if that new gorgeous behemoth will out do the old FF enough and the light weight, more than adequate, M43 to make you consider moving back to the heavyweight class.Looking forward to the book. Got my email a few days ago that it shipped. Cheers, dude.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Looking forward to finding out Will! Hope your book turns up soon - thanks so much for the support :)

[@willprice7475]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto NGL, I liked that photo of the boat so much, it was the main reason I had to have it. Absolutely stunning, man. Anyway, looking forward to the verdict on the S1R. (Hoping Lumix didn't send it to you with the hint they're killing off the M43 lineup and you need to switch, haha)

[@yukonchris]

I picked one of those up at a photo booth a couple of weeks ago, held it in my hands, and immediately thought, "Big," "Heavy," "Video Game." I put it back down and walked away. I'll stick with m43rds for now.

[@ceaabe]

I'm surprised by the fact, that the landscape is like it was here around four weeks ago. Welcome to spring! ;-)

[@JoeMaranophotography]

For landscapes I dont think the size of the lenses is such a problem as it would be with wildlife photography.

[@epv221]

We think you’re an honest dude so you should just go ahead and review it.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks Martha :)

[@bobsanders6620]

Can you take a test with taking pictures with a long exposure

[@Weider63]

You can download a new lumix wifi app, so you can see youself and change settings.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

That's definitely one option, I use that all the time for indoor vids :)

[@MrParraPaul]

Great video James! I love your face mate! 😍

[@alex31721able]

Great video

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks! :)

[@CarlHaslam]

Book arrived, a little worn on the edges. Not your fault, looks like a rough postal service was the cause. I see you mention aspect ratio. I would be very interested in a video about aspect ratios if you find the time, to see what you preferences are and why. I know its personal taste, but I try to follow your example as much as I can :)

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks so much Carl and so sorry to hear that. Please send an email through with your order number if you'd like me to send another in the hope it gets treated a bit better.. Video on aspect ratios is a great idea too :)

[@CarlHaslam]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto Hi James. Thanks for the reply. No need to replace, the damage doesn't detract from the images. I will however look forward to seeing a vlog on aspect ratios if you get the chance. Thank you.

[@jsimes1]

Out of date sun cream? Yea or nae? Shipping notification for the book! So looking forward to that! Glad the drone is working I just got a Mavic Pro 2 for my trip to Scotland in a few weeks and I haven't tried it yet so I better get on that!

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Nice Joe, Enjoy! :)

[@garymanning4402]

James, after seeing the results of your micro four thirds offerings in stills and videos. Why would anyone change to full frame. I am a Fuji user and would happily buy Panasonic or Olympus if my Kit was stolen. You are a great character and an excellent photographer the kit is good if it makes you enjoy your photography and get the results you do. I used Nikon crop sensors and enjoyed them but made the mistake of moving to Nikon full frame and became very bored and also ‘knackered’ lugging it around so switched to Fuji. Happiness returned and my photography improved. Lesson?

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thanks Gary! I'll be very surprised if I decide to switch :)

[@Noealz]

lucky you get to play with it

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Indeed I am :)

[@fafiebig]

not sure if you know, but you can fly the drone without a phone connected! sure you need to shoot blindly and cant fly as high or far but it works...

[@bobkent007]

Great video as always, was there myself with my 2 daughters a couple of weeks ago. Great parking spot and the toilets were not too bad an experience either :-)

[@63rml]

Reminds me of my Pentax mkii, which does have some weight to it. Great video James. Mike

[@jackmatheus]

Beautiful blue sky :)

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Nice when it comes! 😂

[@kazzle101]

On the drone controller, use the other USB port. that side one is pants.

[@Halfpint71]

Out of date suncream should still be fairly edible. So Lumix have thrown their hat into the ring too amongst the Z7 and the EOS RR (I think Olympus have one too). I still think the Lumix will be better than the Canon and Nikon, but Canon and Nikon, if you are reading this, please send me some freebies so I can find out for myself. So you're off to the Faroe Islands too. Is there some kind of photographers convention going on there? Should be good to see all the vlogs that will come out in the next few weeks.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

haha! Well played Dave :)

[@ronmorris4983]

I’ll be sticking with my mft no matter how good it is.

[@kelv52]

was at Mam Tor with family 26 May......didnt need sunscreen, but a submarine would have been better than the car. Moral of this story, if you dont like English weather, blink....oh yeah I am a Canon user, but love your Vlogs.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

That sounds completely believable... :)

[@behramcooper3691]

I was so looking forward to some photos showing dynamic range. Did I miss it? Just a verbal plug will not sell this camera. People who call themselves ambassadors should do more.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

It's not a verbal plug, it's a first impressions video. I've not seen the files yet.

[@robertoamezcua7624]

Out of date sunscreen, hmmm ... give or take a couple of years you should be fine LOL. Love those minimal landscape shots with the little house/tree and then the cow, sweet! On another subject, did you get attacked by tripods when you were a child???

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Haha, you'd think wouldn't you...

[@rAwrz65]

Its funny how you go to every place I want to go.. (greenland, faroe islands, sri lanka)

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Hopefully I can provide some useful info :)

[@c.augustin]

This will be interesting! Does size matter in the end? I hope we'll find out … ;-)

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

We certainly will :)

[@Shimadzuuuu]

I bought my G9 thanks to your videos. I wonder if you're going to force me to buy another camera soon...

[@Biosynchro]

The answer to your implied question (at 6:06) is 'grandmother screen'.

[@richarddutchholland4780]

There’s great deals on at the moment with the G9 body being only £849 after Panasonic cash back.... no way would I ever leave M4/3 system with its advantages (I need) in a system... 8-18 and 35-100 and that’s me covered for everything I’ll ever need.

[@JoeMaranophotography]

I missed out on a great deal working out to less than £650 after you sell the leica 12-60 bundled with it

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

That's an absolute steal!

[@JoeMaranophotography]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto Sadly my wife said no lol I dont know how long it will be till I get the G9 but I suspect it will be a month or so before a G10 comes out! 🤣

[@momchilyordanov8190]

Why is it so big, though? The Nikon Z7 is a high res FF with good IBIS and good weather sealing - weighs 580 grams. This thing is over 1 kg. That's almost two Z7s :-O

[@scdecade]

Is it $900 better than a Nikon Z7? Because that's how it's priced. Seems like a stretch.

[@shawnshoemaker]

47 mp. Wow. It does look like a tank.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

I zoom in and saw Jupiter 👍🏻😂

[@shawnshoemaker]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto now that's awesome! Proud owner of a G9 myself. Went from a Nikon d800, and my back and arms are glad I did. No need to workout your arms though when you have a d800 and 70-200.

[@robertnelson3179]

Do you name your camera as well?

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Thinking about it :)

[@gregcampbell4467]

Borrower's hands?! That's a new one for my lexicon. Thanks James.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

haha, no problem Greg :)

[@oneeyedphotographer]

The Record button on the G9 is in a horrible horrible place.

[@alanguile8945]

So is the joystick for my borrower hands, I would have bought it otherwise 🤠.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

@@alanguile8945 I've never become accustomed to using a joystick, but I can get a finger on it without looking. My handheld video clips universally begin and end with much shaking.

[@josephhargrove4319]

Actually, I would prefer the Caribbean sometime in January through April, i.e. not during hurricane season. ;-) richard hargrove -- English is a hard language to spell. But it can be done through tough thorough thought, though.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

haha, good point Joseph :)

[@ZappaBlues]

Your Outro music seems to suit your personality

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

haha, thanks! :)

[@RandomWalker1995]

if you switch back to fullframe this will be weird, you swapped to g9 from FF

[@ilanhoward]

“Why I’m ditching full frame...” from one guy I know gives all reasons to ditch this one as well 😊

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Time will tell :)

[@davidrichards5964]

Sunscreen? Well, as long as you don't plan the drink the fecker I reckon you'll be champion. Of course, if you are planning on drinking it then I'd get a fresh bottle...just to be on the safe side. Good Luck.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Haha, got it mate :)

[@heathbarlow8769]

I was about to say you could borrow my smart controller for your trip, then I read that you fixed it with a new cable👍... 🤔This is a bit of a pointless comment I'm realising as I'm still typing.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Haha, cheers Heath, a very kind thought :)

[@elcafedeangel]

I think is the best camera on the market for the buck

[@ItsWillLee]

Really??....you can't be serious?? I actually LoL'ed... Let's see, starting with the A7RIII, Z7, D850, these 3 themselves are cheaper (and older) and out perform (or are very competitive to) the Lumix DC-S1R...this is Panasonic's flash attempt to jump in the FF mirror-less market...except they missed the mark with their PRICE! ...and are lagging on any REAL INNOVATIVE specs..imo As a Nikon D850 owner (who doesn't shoot video), I would buy a Sony A7RIII before this...even a Z7, but I'm more than happy with my D850...Dynamic Range say's Hello ;)

[@elcafedeangel]

Will Lee 60 fps 4K, Best sensor stability on the market, and more

[@ItsWillLee]

@@elcafedeangel lol....ummm, ok..so you want a video camera, ohhh...In that case I'll repeat what *better options* are *"on the market for your buck"* Sony A7RIII or A7III, Nikon Z7 and even cheaper the Z6, which has been the winner for FF mirrorless for video specs...because 4K 60fps is over-hyped AND is CROPED on the S1R!! that alone says it all, lol...and most consumers don't need it...let alone the cpu you will need to edit and use 4K 60fps files... Your "best on the market for your buck" theory doesn't make sense..seriously...it's the most expensive and doesn't win at anything it offers in reality. There is ZERO excitement in the camera industry with this release, nobody's mind was blown because it does nothing special and has no innovation in technology. ...and more ;)

[@alangibson3293]

Best of luck with Panasonic charging for firmware updates.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Really?

[@Olivia-ht7we]

47!!! wow

[@fzrewagfzaerfer]

hates tripods... is looking at one during almost the whole video

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

It breaks my heart that I need one for video...

[@Aledharris]

It's a shame you didn't show any of the photos or results, or at least speak about them...

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Next time :)

[@Aledharris]

@@JamesPopsysPhoto I look forward to it! I watch you cause I like the photos you take (and your character).

[@InvisibleJiuJitsu]

New Lumix announcement in 3 days....

[@DaveKingMusic]

Invisible Jiu Jitsu Really???

[@InvisibleJiuJitsu]

@@DaveKingMusic strongly suggested according to the rumour mill

[@trym2121]

Upcoming video, "Why I am ditching m43 and back to full frame"

[@oneeyedphotographer]

It's not going to be lighter than your Nikon.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

It's definitely not!

[@jackmatheus]

Doens't get better than this, sounds like another photographer 😅

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Haha, I thought of Nigel when I said that!

[@n00g]

ahh Thors Cave..

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

All to myself :)

[@MoonshineTora]

Expired sun screen should be fine, but the protection won't be ensured any longer. So if you just want to calm your conscience feel free to use it, but if you care about protecting your skin, you probably should buy a new bottle.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Gotcha! Thanks :)

[@michawilke]

Did I miss it while blinking, or did you really not include a single real picture out of this camera in your video...? That's really... hum... Not much...

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

It's a first impressions video. The whole point is that I haven't seen the images yet :)

[@joseluisphotoReal]

The lenses are way overpriced. Until sigma releases their l mount art primes I think lots of us would not consider the panny full frames at all.

[@paulhancock]

Purely out of principle, you've got to stick with M43 really haven't you! I waited as long as I could to sell my G9, hoping to get an S1R but it just came too late, too expensive with too limited and expensive lens selection. So I joined the Sony A7RIII bandwagon (I know, sorry, but not actually sorry) I worry a little bit for Panasonic, from what I understand hardly anyone has bought an S1/S1R and if they release a cheaper S model, they'll kill M43. Stuck between a rock and a hard place...

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

I've got no idea about sales and such, but if they keep releasing cameras as compelling as the G9 I think they'll be fine, best camera I've ever used :)

[@ZappaBlues]

Bit of an expensive heavy-weight, isn't it???

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Looking forward to finding out if the images are worth it :)

[@GeneWaddle]

🐄s are almost as good as 🐑. Good try.

[@JamesPopsysPhoto]

Haha, Still on the hunt for sheep :)

[@TVe200]

Why you prefer pictures in 4:3 over 3:2 is difficult to understand.

[@JoeMaranophotography]

With 4:3 you can go to 3:2 easily but not the other way around.

[@mavfan1]

TVe200 here’s a scoop. People have preferences that differ from yours. Whether it be a food, beverage, type of clothing, car, computer or any of a million things. Now you should understand!

[@blackislepeastoo]

TVe200 - Nobody said you had to.