LUMIX S1H REVIEW IN THE LAND OF DRAGONS | Real World Review & Video Field Test

It’s finally here. My full, real world review & field test of a cinematic beast - the new full frame Lumix S1H. If you watched my last video on the subject, you will know that I recently decided not to switch to the Panasonic LUMIX S1H, from my GH5 and GH5S. Well a top man called David kindly contacted me to arrange a trial of the camera. I jumped at the chance to get my hands on one and decided to use the opportunity to produce an in depth, real world review. We all know the full specs and features of the S1H as they are all over the internet. So we are putting the spec sheet and manual away, and throwing ourselves right in at the deep end. What is the camera like to use in the real world? How does it perform out on location? What do I like, dislike and love about this camera? Is it currently the best hybrid/mirrorless camera out there for run and gun videographers and filmmakers like me? And most importantly of all, have I changed my mind about purchasing one?

In order to really put the camera through its paces, we decided to take a trip to ‘The Land of The Dragons’. AKA the Brecon Beacons in Wales, UK. A very special place, and perfect for us to try and get some truly epic video footage. We tried to make the video a bit of a cinematic film, bit of a vlog, bit of a documentary, with plenty of behind the scenes content. Going out to use the camera in the real world and let you guys follow us doing it. Another camera review to add to the many awesome videos already on Youtube, but from my own perspective. It’s impossible to go through every single spec and feature in one video. There is so much to talk about! So I decided to focus on the features that are most important to me and my style of filmmaking. A couple of the points covered are the colour science and dynamic range, the menus and usability, mounting to a gimbal, low light performance and I even touched on the autofocus despite not needing it myself! I hope you enjoy the journey!

I’d like to say a massive thanks to David for getting in touch. I’ve had an absolute blast testing the camera out and producing this video. That’s all thanks to you man much obliged!

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Equipment used in the production of this video:

Panasonic LUMIX S1H
Panasonic LUMIX GH5
Panasonic LUMIX GH5S

Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 macro
Lumix X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Lumix 42.5mm f/1.7

DJI Ronin S
Tiffen Variable ND Filter
Tiffen Black Pro Mist 1/4, 1/2
Rode Videomic Pro Plus
Tascam DR-10L
Smallrig cage for the GH5
Delkin Fat Gecko Triple Mount
DJI Phantom 4

LUMIX S1H camera settings used:
All footage shot in VLog
C4K DCI, 10 bit, 24p & 60p (400mbps & 200mbps)
6K, 10 bit, 24p

Lumix GH5 settings used:
Picture Profile: CineD
4K, 8 bit, 24p & 60p

Edited in Final Cut Pro X
Color Grading tools used: VariCam Rec709 conversion LUTs, custom colour grading LUTs, Lens Distortions Finishing LUT, FilmConvert

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