Netflix approves the Panasonic Lumix S1H as a camera for its productions

Además de la S1H, otras cámaras de Panasonic homologadas por Netflix son la Varicam 35, LT y Pure, la EVA1 y la AK-UC4000.

Netflix ha incorporado la nueva cámara Lumix S1H of Panasonic en el listado de cámaras homologadas para la producción destinada a la plataforma.

Periódicamente Netflix hace público este listado qué determina qué requisitos de resolución y captura debe cumplir una cámara con la que se producirá, al menos el 90% del total de un contenido de ficción. Para el contenido no ficticio, este umbral puede ser más flexible.

Además de la S1H, otras cámaras de Panasonic homologadas por Netflix son la Varicam 35, LT y Pure, the EVA1 and the AK-UC4000.

The new Lumix S1H is capable of record video at 6K/24p (3:2 aspect ratio), 5.9k/30p (16:9), y 4K 60p 10-bit/C4K. They are 24.2 megapixel full frame sensor de nuevo desarrollo está equipado con ISO Dual Nativo, que permite una alta sensibilidad con un mínimo de ruido. Combinado con la potencia del nuevo Venus Engine processor ofrece la máxima calidad con un impresionante nivel ISO.

Offers V-Log/V-Gamut with a wide dynamic range of 14+ stops, equivalent to professional film cameras, to accurately capture from dark to bright areas. In addition, the V-Log/V-Gamut is compatible with the popular colorimetry known as “Varicam Look”, very popular among professionals.

Also highlight its unlimited recording time capacity in all its recording modes thanks to Panasonic's unique heat dispersion technologies and its integrated fan. HDR (High Dynamic Range) in HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI output, and 4:3 Anamorphic modes are also available along with a variety of practical tools for cinematography, such as the recording indicator light, a waveform monitor and the V-Log View Assist function.

The S1H incorporates a image stabilizer (I.S.) that effectively compensates for hand tremor. Combining the in-body stabilizer (5-axis) and the 2-axis optical image stabilizer (O.I.S.) of the Lumix S series optics, the Dual I.S. 2 compensates for virtually any type of blur, allowing the use of a slower shutter speed achieving up to 6.5 f-stops. It incorporates an articulated rear monitor, an LVF electronic viewfinder and a large, high-resolution and highly visible LCD screen. Its robust design provides professional photographers with high reliability.

One of the great advantages of the new proposal is the use of L Mount mounts (the result of the alliance between Leica, Sigma and Panasonic), which will allow users to work with more than 40 interchangeable lenses without the need for an adapter, thereby opening up an almost unlimited spectrum of new creative possibilities.

Cinema-quality video

The S1H incorporates a 24.2 megapixel 35mm Full Frame CMOS sensor (35.6mm x 23.8mm) capturing a resolution of 6,024 x 4,016 pixels, ensuring that the finest textures in any scene are accurately captured. It adopts an OLPF (low pass filter) that suppresses the moiré effect, which in combination with the Venus Engine, allows you to obtain a sharp image with minimal noise, even at an ISO of 51200.

A key and unique feature of the S1H is the Dual native ISO sensitivity. A technology that was first introduced in Panasonic's flagship, the Varicam. By maintaining the same signal-to-noise ratio, the sensor can produce incredibly sharp images in low-light conditions without image degradation. This results in a camera that can switch from standard sensitivity to high sensitivity with little increase in noise.

Dual native ISO sensitivity gives filmmakers a greater variety of artistic options, as well as the ability to use less light on set, saving time. The S1H's dual native ISO sensitivity is 640 and 4000, allowing you to shoot in almost any lighting environment. Typically, noise increases as sensitivity increases with a single image sensor and native ISO. However, with the new dual native ISO image sensor, noise generation is minimized by choosing a precise and optimal circuit according to sensitivity before processing the shot. As a result, it allows recording at a High sensitivity ISO, 51200. This dual native ISO technology allows you to manually switch between Low (ISO 640-5000) and High (ISO 4000-51200).

Additionally, it offers a 14+ steps wide dynamic range, virtually the same as Panasonic film cameras to accurately reproduce all details, from darkness to brightest areas.

The ability to capture accurate colors and infinite skin tones is a necessity for any filmmaker. It matters the recognized colorimetry of the VariCam range of cinema cameras. The new S1H incorporates the V-Log/V-Gamut to offer high dynamic range and a wide color gamut. V-Log renders a very flat image while keeping all color information within the image. This means that for the post-production process there is a greater level of control and possibilities. The CMOS sensor of the Lumix S1H achieves a wide color gamut known as V-Gamut, which is the optimal color space of the S1H and achieves a larger color space than BT.2020. V-Log has curve characteristics that are somewhat reminiscent of a film negative and V-Gamut offers an even larger color space than film.

HDR (High Dynamic Range) video recording is available, and is capable of reproducing both the bright and dark parts of an image, making it look exactly as the human eye perceives it. The camera records this Hybrid Log Gamma-video with a designated gamma curve compatible with ITU-R BT.2100

The new camera is capable of recording at 4:2:2 10-bit at 4K 60p/50p with HDMI output. Additionally, it accommodates a wide variety of recording formats, including 4:3 Anamorphic mode, to meet the needs of professionals.

VFR (Variable Frame Rate) allows users to record video in C4K/4K (60 fps, maximum 2.5x slower at 24p) and FHD (180 fps, maximum 7.5x slower at 24p). The minimum frame rate for Video quick motion is 2 fps. Additionally, HFR (High Frame Rate) video with sound can also be recorded even when using autofocus.

Also available are handy tools such as a Waveform Monitor, which can be scaled and positioned on the screen, as well as V-Log View Assist. Indicator lights are equipped on the front and rear sides of the camera and a red frame indication can be displayed on the screen/viewfinder, when the camera is rolling.