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Panasonic’s new Lumix S9 might look like a simple consumer camera, especially as it comes in a choice of black, red, olive and blue. But it’s actually the smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless in the Lumix S series and uses the same 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor as the S5 II – as well as its phase detection autofocus and Active IS vibration reduction. Its dual native ISO sensor has bases at ISO 100 and 640, can shoot in anamorphic and offers 6K/30p 4:2:0 10-bit recording as well as C4K/60p in 4:2:2 10-bit. To further prove its video credentials, the S9 has a real-time LUT function via a dedicated LUT button on the camera body. The new Lumix Lab app allows a unique LUT colour file to be created on your smartphone, so video files from the camera can be instantly shared without the need for post-production on a computer. The Lumix S9 introduces a new recording format, MP4 Lite. Shooting Flashy Lumix S9 has filmmaking credentials
open gate in 4:2:0 10-bit in 30p/25p, it is the optimum format for sharing to a smartphone, with easily resized aspect ratios to suit social media using the new Lumix Lab app. Priced at £1499/$1498 body only, the Lumix S9 weighs 403g/0.89lb and boasts 6.5 stops of Dual IS 2 image stabilisation when matched with a compatible lens – or five stops with any lens. There is also
a free-angle rear screen to enable shooting at all angles. The Lumix Lab app allows for the high- speed transfer of photos and videos from the camera to a smartphone, enabling the creation of original LUT files and their transfer from a smartphone to the camera. LUTs from popular creators are also available to download and implement from the app.
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It is manual focus, so may seem perfect for movies, but there is no filter thread to take a variable ND and the aperture is fixed at f/8. Filmmakers may have a hard time using it. More interesting is the Lumix S 18-40mm f/4.5-6.3 full-frame lens, which comes to the line-up soon. It’s compact and has a closest shooting distance of 0.15m/0.49ft. No further details or prices have yet been divulged. panasonic.com
The new Lumix S 26mm f/8 prime lens is an ideal match for the S9 camera thanks to its small size and slimline profile – which is claimed not to compromise on image quality. This pancake lens costs £220/$198 and is made to be a general-use, walkaround optic for the S9 or any other L-Mount camera. It is a mere 18.1mm/0.7in long and weighs 58g/0.13lb, using five lens elements in five groups, and focuses as close as 0.25m/0.82ft.
Bird eyes production future
lighting for the focal point of the event, which took place at the prestigious AO Arena. Bird chirped in: “It was a fantastic opportunity to create a fully realised lighting design. I enjoyed getting the chance to produce work that portrayed the message of Production Futures through light.” The AO Arena event in Manchester saw more than 1000 student visitors meet 75 industry-leading brands and renowned organisations. productionfutures.com
Production Futures’ mission to create opportunities for young people developing their careers in TV and broadcast production was brought sharply into focus when Peter Bird, last year’s winner of its breakthrough award for lighting newcomer, took charge of designing the lighting for the organisation’s stage at its Manchester event. Bird, currently studying at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, collaborated with supplier Lights Control Rigging (LCR) to deliver
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