Panasonic BS1H

bythom panasonic bs1h

The BS1H is Panasonic's box version, full-frame mirrorless video camera using the L mount. 

  • Sensor
    • 24.2mp CMOS sensor
    • 35.6x23.8mm (full frame)
    • Bayer color filtration with AA filter
  • ISP: Venus Engine
  • Mount: L mount
  • Internal Video:  
    • 6K/24P (3:2 aspect ratio or 4:3 anamorphic, 200Mbps)
    • 5.9K/30/24P (16:9 aspect ratio, 200Mbps)
    • 2160P/60/50/30/25/24 (max 400 Mbps; slight 1.09x crop, downsampled from 5.9K, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording); APS-C and 2x crops available with full readout)
    • 3.5K anamorphic capture support
    • 1080P/120/60/30/24 max 200Mbps, H.264 in MP4 format, with AAC or PCM stereo sound at 48 or 96KHz
    • V-Log and V-Gamut to match Varicam
    • Timecode and genlock
    • HLG HDR with BT.2100 gamma
    • unlimited video time
    • tally lamps (front and rear)
  • External Video
    • 12-bit 4:2:2 5.9K 30P, 4K 60P, or 3.5K anamorphic output on HDMI port
    • 5.9K/30P and 4K/60P raw support with Atomos Ninja V recorder
  • Shutter: 
    • mechanical 30 sec to 1/8,000 sec
    • electronic shutter 60 sec to 1/16,000 sec, bulb
    • 50ms release lag time
  • Exposure: 
    • multi, center-weighted, spot, highlight-weighted metering
    • -5 to +5EV exposure compensation
    • 5 white balance settings (plus Auto, Custom)
    •  ISO 100-51200 (+50, 52100-204800, AutoISO)
  • Focus: 
    • 225 point DFD detect
    • single area, multi-area, eye tracking, manual focus override
    • -6 to 18 EV focusing
    • 100% vertical, 80% horizontal focus coverage
    • human/cat/dog/bird detection
  • Rear Display: 
    • none; use tethering software or mobile
  • Viewfinder
    • none; use tethering software or mobile
  • Connectivity:
    • Bluetooth 4.2 (BLE)
    • Wi-Fi 802.11ac
    • USB 3.1 Gen 1 
    • HDMI type A connector (lockable)
    • SDI output (1080P only)
    • Ethernet
    • mic and headphone jacks
  • Other
    • optional DMW-XLR1 for XLR mics
    • heatsink, fan
  • Cards: 
    • Dual Slot
    • SD, SDHC, SDXC
    • UHS-II compatible
  • Battery: 
    • Uses Panasonic V-type batteries (optional)
    • USB charging and power
    • POE (power over Ethernet) support
  • Size and Weight: 
    • 3.7" (93mm) wide
    • 3.7" (93mm) tall
    • 3.1” (79mm) deep
    • 20.6 ounces (585g)
  • Colors: Black
  • Price: US$3499 body only
  • Announced: October 6, 2021
  • Current Firmware: version 1.1 (July 2022)

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