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Panasonic LUMIX S1H Full Frame Camera XLR Audio Adaptor

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Capture Cinematic Masterpieces with Full-Frame ExcellenceThe Panasonic LUMIX S1H Digital Mirrorless Video Camera is engineered for professional filmmakers and videographers. Featuring a newly designed full-frame sensor, 6K 10-bit video recording, and dual native ISO, this camera delivers exceptio...

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Overview

Capture Cinematic Masterpieces with Full-Frame Excellence

The Panasonic LUMIX S1H Digital Mirrorless Video Camera is engineered for professional filmmakers and videographers. Featuring a newly designed full-frame sensor, 6K 10-bit video recording, and dual native ISO, this camera delivers exceptional image quality and dynamic range. Paired with the included XLR audio video microphone adaptor, the LUMIX S1H offers unparalleled audio recording capabilities for professional video production.

  • Sensor: 24.2MP Full-Frame MOS
  • Video: 6K 10-bit
  • ISO: Dual Native ISO
  • Audio: High-Quality Stereo Audio
  • Accessory: DMW-XLR1 XLR Audio Microphone Adaptor
  • Adaptor Input: Analog XLR Jack x 2
  • Adaptor Output: Digital I2S format

Key Features

Newly designed full frame sensor – 24 2MP full-frame MOS sensor offers a wide dynamic range and sharp natural expression at high sensitivity settings

6K 10-BIT VIDEO – Includes full-area 3 2 6K24p C4K(4 096 x 2 160) and anamorphic modes

Dual native ISO – offers the advantages of very high sensitivity for low-light shoots while suppressing noise levels allowing the camera to switch from a standard sensitivity to a higher sensitivity with almost no noise degradation

HIGH-QUALITY STEREO AUDIO - Attaching a commercially available XLR microphone and combining it with a compatible digital camera enables recording of high-quality stereo audio

AUTHENTIC PANASONIC LUMIX ACCESSORY - DMW-XLR1 is an XLR audio microphone adaptor for professional video production. Compatible with LUMIX GH5, GH5s, S1, S1R digital mirrorless cameras

XLR MICROPHONE ADAPTOR INPUT/OUTPUT - Input: Analog XLR Jack x 2 terminals. Control panel can be checked through a clear cover. Output: Digital I2S format, Fs = 48 k or 96 kHz, Bit depth = 16 or 24 bit

Specifications

Sensor
Newly designed 24.2MP Full-Frame MOS Sensor
Video Recording
6K 10-BIT VIDEO (full-area 3:2 6K24p C4K, anamorphic modes)
ISO Technology
Dual Native ISO
Included Accessory
DMW-XLR1 XLR Audio Microphone Adaptor
XLR Adaptor Input
Analog XLR Jack x 2 terminals
XLR Adaptor Output
Digital I2S format, Fs = 48 k or 96 kHz, Bit depth = 16 or 24 bit
XLR Adaptor Compatibility
LUMIX GH5, GH5s, S1, S1R digital mirrorless cameras

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features a newly designed 24.2MP full-frame MOS sensor, offering wide dynamic range and sharp images even at high sensitivities.
  • Capable of 6K 10-BIT VIDEO recording, including full-area 3:2 6K24p C4K and anamorphic modes for professional cinematography.
  • Incorporates Dual native ISO technology, allowing for very high sensitivity in low light with minimal noise degradation.
  • The DMW-XLR1 XLR audio microphone adaptor enables recording of high-quality stereo audio with commercially available XLR microphones.
  • The XLR audio adaptor provides two analog XLR Jack inputs, supporting versatile audio recording setups.

👎 Cons

  • The XLR audio adaptor is a separate accessory bundled with the camera, which adds to the overall setup and complexity.
  • Compatibility for the XLR audio adaptor is limited to specific LUMIX GH5, GH5s, S1, and S1R digital mirrorless cameras, not all camera models.
  • While the camera records 6K video, viewing it at full resolution requires a compatible 6K display or downscaling.
  • The sensor resolution of 24.2MP, while excellent, may not be as high as some competing professional full-frame cameras.
  • The camera system requires commercially available XLR microphones, which are an additional purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Panasonic LUMIX S1H is equipped with a newly designed 24.2MP full-frame MOS sensor, offering a wide dynamic range.
Yes, it is capable of 6K 10-BIT VIDEO recording, including full-area 3:2 6K24p C4K and anamorphic modes.
Dual native ISO allows the camera to switch between standard and higher sensitivities with almost no noise degradation, benefiting low-light shoots.
The DMW-XLR1 XLR audio microphone adaptor enables the recording of high-quality stereo audio with commercially available XLR microphones for professional video production.
The DMW-XLR1 adaptor is compatible with LUMIX GH5, GH5s, S1, and S1R digital mirrorless cameras.
The XLR audio adaptor features two Analog XLR Jack input terminals for connecting microphones.
Yes, the adaptor outputs Digital I2S format audio with sample rates of 48 kHz or 96 kHz and bit depths of 16 or 24 bit.