Panasonic S1/S1R The Ultimate Full Frame? Hands-on First Lok

It probably has the best image stabilisation on full frame camera! AF with machine learning actually works! Panasonic's first full frame mirrorless is huge, but with good reasons.
Check out sample photos from this S1: lok-cheung.com/panasonic-s1-s...
Panasonic S1
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Panasonic S1R
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Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm ƒ/4
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Panasonic 50mm ƒ/1.4 Lumix S Pro
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SmallHD Focus (Sony dummy battery bundle)
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Røde RødeLink Filmmaker Kit
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Manfrotto Pocket Tripod
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Gitzo Mountaineer Series 1, 4 Sections
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[@TheLokCheung]

I shouldn’t had said “paid firmware”; firmware updates are free, just certain pro video features will be locked. It is for whoever need those features to pay for unlock. Kind of like, if you don’t care about video shooting, yo don’t pay for them in the camera price.

[@bryantbentlee5031]

i dont mean to be so offtopic but does any of you know of a tool to get back into an instagram account..? I was dumb forgot the password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me.

[@dylansalvador6782]

@Bryant Bentlee instablaster =)

[@TheGroovyGuitarDude]

“Hands-On First Lok” That is too clever, I love it 😂

[@nys4825]

Mirrorless are as robust as DSLRs nowadays. It looks a lovely camera but doesn't look pocketable... 💔

[@goldengold8568]

The Groovy Guitar Dude He pronounces look as lok due to his accent.

[@viktortsoi3994]

Hes been doing it since he opened youtube.

[@TheLokCheung]

I have to give credit to Photo Gear News kzbin.info where I've worked there for a while, who came up with "First Lok", and I simply can't help to steal it~

[@user-bj3xb9oy9w]

Hello, do you have a personal relationship with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ? The Son of God. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. - Romans 10:9. And please ask the Lord Jesus to bless you with wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and discernment. And please ask the Lord Jesus to forgive you for all of your sins and transgressions.

[@DarrylCarey]

WOW .... I'm in Lok's video !!!!

[@Globetrotter-1]

I'd better subscribe to your channel then Darryl... just in case I miss the next episode of Batman & Robin! :)

[@fellowcitizen]

Lok's pre-production camera says "Lock", but hopefully the final retail version will say "Lok".

[@fellowcitizen]

Perhaps a DIY firmware upgrade?

[@WorldBeyondSoundtracks]

Misspelling his name, so rude of Panasonic...

[@bunbunson27]

Lok is the only one so far that have shown us the small features like the lcd and button light up, love it

[@loybond83]

Damn, it's like Lok's been trying to "improve" his English by watching Arnold movies

[@Byhythloh]

Take note Canon and Nikon, THIS is the kind of camera you needed to compete with Sony. A shame about the lens prices though

[@andrew1977uk]

Chad Roberts hopefully sigma will correct that

[@sparten17708]

Its a focused camera, but I wouldn’t tell canikon to take note. The duel card slot is useless unless you save jpg to SD. It need to the same format for each card for ideal speed. XQD is prettttty quick. The physical controls are utterly lacking compared to the eos r and Z series. The canikon has the ergo and shootability down, thats something Sony hasn’t even nailed. The majority of us don’t shoot human faces or will actually push the best af to its limits. The A line has seem a lot of maturity as well. The first series of cameras aren’t even worth using over a dslr snd the 2nd series got it to be usable. Canikon landed between the 2nd and 3rd gen. Thats really good for cameras aim’d at the 5d/D### tier. When the 2nd gen and pro mirrorless cameras come out “along with users and actual lenses that pros would use rather than adapting” you’ll see then reach the sony heights without sonys bullshit along the way. If you do actual hybrid still/video and want to get into the L mount this seems like the camera to get... but how many hybrid shooters are actually shooting video..

[@Gynra]

It seems to me that Sigma will provide the "affordable" lenses, such as their Art series; Panasonic will do the mid-range, with Leica covering the very top end. I could be way off in this assessment, though.

[@andrew1977uk]

@@Gynra That sounds like a perfect assessment. No way am I paying 2,400 pounds for a 50 1.4 lens :))) god knows what the 24 and 85 1.4 costs would be!

[@punkrachmaninoff]

shame about the price period. bought the X-T3 instead. forget panasonic, that camera rig isn't worth $6500 for any documentary crew.

[@oc2phish07]

You just HAVE to love Lok's excitement and enthusiasm when he is presenting. Great video Lok.

[@tvurk]

Best hands-on I've seen so far, great job Lok!

[@Screlon]

Lok has the best wideo titles in the industry!! 😂

[@504cool]

Great video Lok! We all have been waiting for this review. Looking forward to seeing more video samples at some point also.

[@Ryan-ud3kk]

Well I better start saving now for it. I'm in love with this camera!

[@glennsak]

Lok is one of the best KZbin camera reviewers. His English is shaky but his cheerfulness and enthusiasm make up for it!

[@mikemal48]

An excellent review Lok and the best I have seen so far on these new Cameras. Thank You Very Much.

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

Great job, Lumix. I wouldn't have expected anything less. Very nice camera,

[@andyjohansson6350]

Great video Lok!! As always!!

[@gurudeclan]

Very healthy competition!

[@XxXxDominator]

that ladies and gents in the beginning was the perfect intro lok

[@DebraDukes]

Lok Absolutely amazing loved this and truly enjoyed.Thanks for sharing and all your hard work explaining.Very much enjoyed Deb 😉👍✌

[@keenarnia]

This looks amazing, thanks Lok!

[@GlendaSiagian]

Thanks for sharing Lok.

[@AmitabhDayal]

love your videos mate

[@cyberwarfare9118]

That Lok button though

[@zitegiste]

Great overview, thanks Lok!

[@TawiSaran]

Excellent review. Thanks.

[@tubadylan]

First Lok. Love it! Thanks, buddy.

[@Minntality]

Love it, you're the man Lok!

[@robinlee7531]

Very good first LOK and Wideo keeps improving :)

[@Ibisaeg]

Great video, thanks Lok!

[@guyjordan8201]

A nice preview. Purchasing internal feature upgrades is a bad move but what will ver 1.0 actually bring?

[@slipstream4572]

Awesome, you deserve a first Lok 👍🏻

[@super0sonic]

This is an amazing camera.

[@PETAAAGAMING]

I love your energy. :)

[@Jessehermansonphotography]

Basically a full frame G9. Everyone said I was stupid for saying that camera would kill the game if it had an APSC sensor. Now it has full frame and everyone is praising it.

[@MaximYurchukMSP]

Which inbody stabilisation system is more effective.Sony A7r M3 or Panasonic and what body is more reliable Thanks.Good Light!

[@tonyperry6702]

Lok, what full frame mirrorless camera would you recommend? For stills more than video.

[@loops1316]

Hello Lok do you think the S1R would be better then the a7iii for street / landscape? I have the a7iii but am terrified of the weather sealing on it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I was think about using the a7iii as a back up / videography.

[@Nat.ImagesLarge.F.Photographer]

Gorgeous and in the right size, not as small as Nikon, Sony and Fuji,better grip and built well, we see that it is solid!

[@doublejjification]

Awesome!

[@teachingtotravel]

So much good.info! Thank you sir.

[@ohwhoaitzjoe]

So excited for oanasonics entry into full frame! I love the G9 and want to stay in their environment.

[@WestcountryYokelOnYoutube]

Wow. Nice job matey. Definitly it need a floppy out screen. Brilliant camera.

[@ManInTheBigHat]

Infectious enthusiasm.

[@drtvcheng]

Thank you Adorama

[@lotpoti5633]

Just one question; is there any information about whether or not we can record into an SSD via the USB port on the camera?

[@eirjordan337]

WOW! Go LOK!!!

[@andgainingspeed]

Smarter AF and potential IS performance is intriguing. Start going to the gym, so when the final version arrives you aren't tired after an hour of carrying it. I will keep Adorama on my short list of retailers I will buy from, for helping keeping your channel alive. 👍

[@Smoothblue90]

Great video. Thank you.

[@lukaspechar]

LOK for president!

[@VespertiliKildem]

The squeen! Lok is awesome ahah, Lok should review anything. 9:18 the girl fell in love for Lok.

[@matdemaz]

Nice, this thing is awesome.

[@jackoneil3933]

Wow! Thanks Lok, I really appreciate the straight to the point look. It looks a game-changer and a likely winner but for a couple of things prevent me from jumping on it when I consider how I keep leaving my Sony A7RIII at home and using the GX8, mainly for the flip-out VF and tilting EVF for tripod shots and the kit that does the same thing is 1/3 the weight and half the size. I also prefer the offset EVF of the rangefinder form, and if Panasonic had cued off of the GX8 design with the flp-out screen, and tilting EVF they would have Canon, Nikon and even Sony and Fuji playing catch-up, and If they did a M4/3 adaptor and 2X crop mode with say 6K? Well...

[@LexTNeville]

That GX8 was a winning formula.

[@jgvbadv]

Wow, somebody actually with camera!

[@MDFRESCUER]

Good video.

[@joeykwok242]

For making video, how is it compare to A7s2? Like the ISO performance?

[@bjnslc]

My new G9 now feels downright small. And even the top end MFT lenses seem much more affordable. Looks great and I'm sure the handling is excellent.

[@Nerd101]

Very entertaining!

[@FPEalice_comingtohauntu]

Thx Lok

[@djclubhotel]

cool video lok

[@bazwillrun]

Looks pretty good...

[@alfred.clement]

Is there any reason to turn off OIS from the lens?

[@keithspillett7312]

Love it! The big three should be worried by these cameras - Panasonic have listened to what their customers REALLY want.

[@brivnii]

Great review Lok!! Damn I know this will cost 5k min with a launched lense

[@MrNellynellson]

Is it too big and bulky? Will you switch from your Sony? I didn't watch the video yet :)

[@BrooksStudios]

Does it have those horrible noise lines in vfr in dark areas, like the gh5s

[@seadude4869]

When I bought my first mirrorless camera ten yrs ago, I love how small and light it is. Easily fit into my jacket pocket with the compact lens. I was hoping the full frame version won't get too big... This just look like it's not too much smaller than a regular full frame DSLR!! There are many very good full frame camera out there (DSLR or not). Not really that ground breaking...

[@MaximYurchukMSP]

Hi guys!Does s1Have a posibility To make photoes while shooting video ? Thanks.

[@michaelrobbins1758]

lok, lossless compression? cheers

[@JKPhotoNZ]

Omg! Want!

[@hkum7148]

勁呀 今 次真係估唔到 有廣東話 介紹 S1

[@daviddd_edgar]

"Almost like Panasonic refrigerators" hahahah thank you for this great review :)

[@tyronnezx]

Lok! are you and Kai based in New Zealand by any chance?

[@TheLokCheung]

Nope, I based in Hong Kong and Kai in London

[@tafka92]

Any opportunity to use the Leica L glass with it?

[@severgun]

SL lens supported.

[@okaychegs]

Comparable to when Sony released the a7 and a7R. Great cameras and so are these

[@ChrispyArt]

That 50mm should be perfect considering the prize...

[@fotonutzz]

Would like to see this body paired with the Leica SL lenses, especially the 90-280 and see if the IBIS works with the lens IS too

[@fellowcitizen]

Yes, I look forward to seeing this in action. The deciding factor for me is Sigma releasing the ART primes and a new dedicated lens line for the L System; makes it truly viable with that range and price-to-performance. L Mount Alliance is very exciting :)

[@annonomowz4903]

Cool!

[@matiasgoinheix366]

Why are people complaining about this camera? Looks great to me.

[@siudliang4747]

Can you test on the autofocus I think pple would like to know Did it improve

[@TheLokCheung]

I definitely will! I should be getting the final retail unit in a week.

[@kornofilo]

AF looks awesome, the leaked pricing makes me cry though.

[@-grey]

Panasonic is just giving everyone what they want. If it covers the flaws of GH5, then they will have captured the market, give or take a lens ecosystem.

[@webbiker100]

But where is the flappy screen?

[@-grey]

@@webbiker100 true.

[@Knowbody42]

A 200D has a flappy screen, why don't more expensive cameras have it?

[@ZijLi-ns1mk]

8:48 嗱 this is quite interesting

[@askmeaboutmymixtape]

This camera looks pretty interesting but going to stick with my GH four with speed booster for now on sale more lenses and firmware update comes

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

On first Lok, it loks amazing.

[@TheOneMonk]

John Drummond Yep, but does it have Vlok? And does the CAF really lok on moving subject?

[@Nickyho888]

Big camera body ?

[@angelisone]

You can later on use your beloved Hasselblad CF lenses on this. ATG Gold HP Adapter will be available in late 2020. They are flooded with pre-paid orders. The Hasselblad's photographers will soon be able to use their CF lenses once again.

[@justworse3621]

If the lenses were cheaper, I might consider getting it over the Sony a7iii, because I like Panasonics colors more, but those lenses are murder

[@shorepinemedia]

just worse sigma lenses will be cheaper

[@matiasg19]

We need a AF test. I'm interested in that AI focus assist.

[@bobdole155]

i think i'm gonna drop nikon for this... and i'm waist deep into Nikon lenses. question is, do i sell nikon glass or get an adapter?

[@fellowcitizen]

Sigma is releasing adaptors with full native performance for EF and SA lenses, but not for Nikon lenses. (+ Leica is releasing PL and M adaptors.)

[@jukeboxjohnnie]

Are you a Panasonic ambassador now? The other guy was right? Only joking great video, it does look very promising 🙂

[@chrisogrady28]

IT WHAT IT DO!

[@TheOneMonk]

The face/body/human/ recognition is impressive. But is it in focus?

[@iforgotmyusername0]

didnt u watch the video?

[@yu-hsinlee1154]

Deep think lol I love LoK

[@zenithSSBM]

aaaaagggghhhhh why didnt they let you flip the screen to the front :( great video as always though Lok!

[@aeroxtreme15]

Hey Lok any idea how much will the Lumix S1?

[@MrIggybo]

Earl Marasigan S1: 2499$ S1R: 3699$

[@KathyXie]

​@@MrIggybo And that is body only

[@calvinchilun]

在台北街頭看到你們，想想肯定有新品！如果我鼓起勇氣打聲招呼，或許有機會見到這S1 or S1R! :-)

[@Jessehermansonphotography]

Nice

[@armdevicespaid]

Is the AF for sure much much better than GH5? As GH5 autofocus is unusable in my opinion even on the latest firmware. Are you saying 4K60 is cropped? If that's the case I must skip, I can't be cropping anything. And I wish it did real 4K60 full frame (no crop) with 10bit 4:2:2 HLG internally. I guess this means I must wait for something else. This also seems way too heavy. I film videos for 8 hours in a day, you're getting tired after just 1 hour.

[@severgun]

It can not be better. It is contrast only AF. And 4k60 is croped and will be croped. Only 4k30 is FF.

[@brois841]

Nicolas, sounds like you should be using an external recorder. FF 4k60 with 10-bit 4:2:2 HLG internally.... yeah, not gonna happen any time soon. Keep waiting.

[@charbax]

@@brois841 I believe the X-T3, the XF705 both those do 4K60 in 10bit 4:2:2 internally right now. Just I cannot consider the X-T3 has no IBIS and the Canon XF705 way too bulky and expensive..

[@brois841]

@@charbax nope... here are the X-T3 options: All-Intra: 4K/30P 4:2:0 10-bit Long-GOP: 4K/60P 4:2:0 10-bit HDMI Out to external recorder: 4K/60P 4:2:2 10-bit www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujifilm_x_t3/features/page_05.html Plus, that's not FF. If you want your specs in FF, you'll get them with an external recorder today, otherwise, like I said.... keep waiting.

[@I5H78]

8 hours a day? Why not get a dedicated video cam

[@chillipompom5263]

Love the big size of this camera.i don't like small cameras.

[@marissakphotography6604]

Doesn’t recognize a cockroach?? Never would have guessed 😂. Great review as always 🤗