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Best Mirrorless Cameras 2019

Best Mirrorless Cameras 2019. Looking for a mirrorless camera? Here is the guide for you to get best mirrorless cameras in 2019.

Mirrorless cameras offer interchangeable lenses, just like DSLRs, but they’re smaller and lighter with more advanced viewing, focusing and video features. You can get the interchangeable lenses you need. Many people use them to take photos when they are travelling to memory their bright and exciting time.

Sony may be the leader in the mirrorless market and released several amazing full frame mirrorless cameras (including the Sony a9, a7R III, a7 III) and many excellent FE lenses. Fuji is also very active and released the world’s first medium format mirrorless camera “Fujifilm GFX 50S and GFX 100″. Panasonic and Olympus are also actively working hard on the Micro Four Thirds mirrorless market. Nikon and Canon is working seriously on their new full frame mirrorless cameras to compete with Sony. Here we looked at all mirrorless cameras on the market and selected the best choices based on price, usefulness and high image quality. Hope this buying guide is useful for you to find the best mirrorless cameras. Continue reading “Best Mirrorless Cameras 2019”

Panasonic 1.4x & 2x L-mount Teleconverters Announced

In addition to Panasonic S1H 6K mirrorless camera, Panasonic also announced a 1.4x Teleconverter DMW-STC14 and a 2x Teleconverter DMW-STC20 for the LUMIX S Series telephoto zoom lenses.

The Panasonic 1.4x and 2x L-mount teleconverters will be compatible with the current S Pro 70-200mm F4 OIS, as well as the 70-200mm F2.8 arriving later this year. Continue reading “Panasonic 1.4x & 2x L-mount Teleconverters Announced”

Panasonic to Release the Upgrade Firmware Key DMW-SFU2 for LUMIX S1 in July 2019

Panasonic officially announced that they will release an Upgrade Firmware Key DMW-SFU2 for the Panasonic LUMIX S1 ($2,497.99 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama) full-frame mirrorless camera in July 2019 to expand the video performance.

The Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU2 will go on sale in July 2019 at a cost of $199 in the US, €199 in Europe and £179 in the UK. Panasonic US says the update will be made available free to any existing S1 owners that have registered their camera, and for anyone who buys an S1 before July 31st. In Europe (including the UK) the offer runs until the end of September. Continue reading “Panasonic to Release the Upgrade Firmware Key DMW-SFU2 for LUMIX S1 in July 2019”

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H 6K Full Frame Mirrorless Camera (Price $4,000, Coming Fall 2019)

Panasonic has officially announced the development of the new Lumix DC-S1H 6K Full Frame Mirrorless Camera. The Lumix S1H is the world’s first camera capable of video recording at 6K/24p (3:2 aspect ratio), 5.9K/30p (16:9 aspect ratio), and 10-bit 60p 4K/C4K.

Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H has been designed to produce video virtually identical to that of Panasonic’s pro-level VariCam cinema camera, through the use of V-Log and V-Gamut.

The US price is expected to be around $4,000. Shipping is scheduled to start in fall 2019. Continue reading “Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H 6K Full Frame Mirrorless Camera (Price $4,000, Coming Fall 2019)”

Panasonic Lumix S1H Specs (6K 24p, 4K 60p, 14bit DR, 10bit 4:2:2)

According to the recent rumors the upcoming Lumix Cine camera that will be announced on May 31 will be named as “Panasonic DC-S1H”. The “H” designation will stand for “hybrid”.

The L-mount Panasonic Lumix S1H full frame mirrorless camera will feature a 20MP image sensor. The video centric product will offer 6K 24p, 4K 60p, 14bit DR, 10bit 4:2:2. Check out the details below. Continue reading “Panasonic Lumix S1H Specs (6K 24p, 4K 60p, 14bit DR, 10bit 4:2:2)”

Panasonic Lumix S1R Vs. Sony a7R III Vs. Nikon Z7 – Comparison

Dpreview TV has posted a side-by-side comparison of Panasonic S1R with Sony a7R III and Nikon Z7 full frame mirrorless cameras.

This is the high-resolution models of each manufacturer as from the video it seems that Panasonic S1R with Sony a7R III and Nikon Z7 offers different features for photographers. Continue reading “Panasonic Lumix S1R Vs. Sony a7R III Vs. Nikon Z7 – Comparison”

Sigma Announce 11 L-Mount Lenses and MC-21 SA/EF Mount Converter

Sigma announced 11 of its Art prime lenses will soon be available in L-Mount, plus the launch of the Sigma Mount Converter MC-21, which will allow Sigma’s SA mount and Canon EF mount lenses to be used on L-Mount camera bodies. Continue reading “Sigma Announce 11 L-Mount Lenses and MC-21 SA/EF Mount Converter”

First Panasonic LUMIX S1 Unboxing Video

Here is the first Panasonic LUMIX S1 unboxing video. Panasonic S1’s ($2,497.99 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama) DFD is contrast-detect based but uses an understanding of each lens’s optical characteristics to work out where to drive the focus to.

Also here is an additional coverage of the Panasonic S cameras. Continue reading “First Panasonic LUMIX S1 Unboxing Video”

Panasonic S1 vs Nikon Z6 AF Test Video

Here is a test video between the Panasonic S1 vs Nikon Z6 cameras. The new LUMIX S1R and S1 Micro Four Thirds cameras, uses the same Depth from Defocus AF system. On the other hand Nikon Z6 features 273 Phase AF points based Fullframe Sensor.

Panasonic S1’s ($2,497.99 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama) DFD is contrast-detect based but uses an understanding of each lens’s optical characteristics to work out where to drive the focus to. The camera’s AF Tracking mode has been updated, too. It now tracks whatever is under the focus point when you half-press (or AF-On) and then reverts to your original AF area when you release. Continue reading “Panasonic S1 vs Nikon Z6 AF Test Video”

Tony Northrup Compares Panasonic S Cameras with Lumix GH5

As you know Panasonic positioned the Lumix S1 and Lumix S1R cameras for professional still shooters who might dabble a bit in video. So both models are not video centric and clearly not a successor to the GH5.

Even the Panasonic S1 and S1R targeted for mainly still photograhp, Tony Northrup compares the Panasonic S cameras with Lumix GH5 and says the GH5 is a much better choice for video. Check it out! Continue reading “Tony Northrup Compares Panasonic S Cameras with Lumix GH5”