Panasonic LUMIX DC-BS1H Full Frame 6K Mirrorless Camera - PANDCBS1HE

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Full-frame Box-Style Mirrorless Live & Cinema camera featuring a compact body with 6K 24p / 5.9K 30p 10-bit unlimited video recording capability.

Panasonic Lumix BS1H Full Frame 6K Mirrorless Camera - DC-BS1HE

FEATURES

  • 24.2MP Full-Frame MOS Sensor
  • Up to 5.9K H.264/H.265/HEVC Recording
  • 14+ Stops of Dynamic Range, HLG Imaging
  • Dual-Native ISO, VariCam Look & V-Log L
  • VFR up to 60 in 4K, up to 180 fps in FHD
  • Ethernet with PoE+, VBR Battery Mount
  • Anamorphic Video & 3D LUT Support
  • Durable Magnesium & Aluminum Body
  • 12 VDC Power Adapter Included

Sensor and Processing Engine

  • 24.2 MP sensor with low-pass filter
  • Dual native ISO 100-51200 and 50 to 204,800
  • 10-bit C4K/4K 59.94/50 video (35mm)
  • 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording
  • VFR C4K/4K, 2 to 60 fps, FHD 2-180 fps

V-Log

  • 14+ stops of dynamic range with V-Log and V-Gamut
  • Compatible with the "Cinema VariCam Look"
  • Supports LUT files
  • LUT-applied images viewable on SDI and HDMI outputs

Resolution

  • Supports 6K, 5.9K, 5.4K, C4K, and 4K in full-frame mode
  • Supports C4K, 4K, Anamorphic 4K (4:3 aspect ratio), and FHD in S35mm mode

Recording and Output

  • The camera records internally at 4:2:2 10-Bit/8-bit as well as 4:2:0 10-bit/8-bit to dual UHS II SD card slots that support cards with speed ratings up to V90
  • The camera outputs Blackmagic RAW or ProRes RAW via the HDMI port for external monitoring and/or recording
  • You can simultaneously output RAW over HDMI and video over SDI
  • You can record internally, while simultaneously output FHD over SDI and up to 4K over HDMI
  • Using the LUMIX Tether app version 1.1 or higher or LUMIX sync, you can record internally, output over both HDMI and SDI, and output via wired LAN or Wi-Fi

Ethernet Compatible

The camera features an Ethernet port that allows you to remotely control up to 12 x BS1H cameras. You can power the camera via PoE+ protocol over a network that supports PoE+, and you can also stream directly from the camera using the RTP/TRSP protocols. The camera supports streaming UHD 4K and FHD as well as 1280 x 720p.

Supports Genlock and Timecode

The BS1H supports Genlock as well as Timecode in/out, providing synchronization of cameras for live sports or later postproduction.

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

The camera supports both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Functions

  • Frame Indicator (red outline surrounds frame indicating the camera is recording)
  • Frame Marker
  • Vertical Position Information
  • Streaming Blue Frame Indicator
  • Aspect Ratio masks
  • Face/Eye recognition for focus tracking
  • Low Light AF supports images with exposure levels down to -6EV
Type Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera
Lens mount L-Mount
Recording media SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card* / SDXC Memory Card*
*Compatible with UHS-I/UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards and UHS-II Video Speed Class 90 standard SDXC Memory Cards.
IMAGE SENSOR
Type 35mm full-frame (35.6mm x 23.8mm) CMOS sensor
Camera effective pixels / Total pixels 24.20 megapixels / 25.28 megapixels
AR (Anti Reflection) coating Yes
Aspect ratio / Color filter '3:2 / Primary color filter
LATITUDE 14+ stops (V-Log)
STILL IMAGE
Recording file format JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31)     *Tethered photo shooting with LUMIX Tether for Multicam software
Aspect ratio '3:2
File size (Pixels)

6000x4000(L) / 4272x2848(M) / 3024x2016(S)

3888x2592(L) / 2784x1856(M) / 1968x1312(S)

Image quality

Fine / Standard

Color space

sRGB

MOTION PICTURE
Recording file format MOV: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit, 48kHz/24-bit*, 96kHz/24-bit*))     *When attaching DMW-XLR1 (sold separately).
MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch))
System frequency 59.94Hz / 50.00Hz / 24.00Hz
HDMI RAW DATA OUTPUT
Compatible external devices 'ATOMOS Ninja V 4K HDR Monitor-Recorder
*Selectable recording mode depends on the firmware version of Atomos Ninja V.
*Please refer to the Atomos website for the information on the corresponding firmware version of Atomos Ninja V.
*Software that supports Apple ProRes RAW is required to edit RAW video recorded with NINJA V. Apply the LUT (Look up table) available on the following customer supports site to make the same color grading as V-Log/V-Gamut
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/lut/s1h_raw_lut/
*All functions may not be available depending on the situation.

Blackmagic Video Assist 5" 12G HDR, Blackmagic Video Assist 7" 12G HDR
*Selectable recording mode depends on the firmware version of Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.
*Please refer to the Blackmagic Design website for the information on the corresponding firmware version of the Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.
*DaVinci Resolve or DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to play back and edit Blackmagic RAW data. DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to deliver projects using Blackmagic RAW data in resolutions over 3840x2160.
*All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
Rec quality  
FOCUS

Type

Contrast AF system

DFD technology

Yes

Focus mode

AF / MF

AF detective range

EV -6 - 20 (F1.4, ISO100 equivalent, AF)

AF mode

'Motion picture: Auto Detection (Face, Eye, Body, Animal) / Tracking / 225-Area / Zone (Oval) / 1-Area
Still image: Auto Detection (Face, Eye, Body, Animal) /  225-Area /1-Area     *Tethered photo shooting with LUMIX Tether for Multicam software

AF custom setting (Video)

AF Speed, AF Sensitivity

AF lock

Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF lock

Focus ring control

Nonlinear / Linear* (90°/ 120°/ 150°/ 180°/ 210°/ 240°/ 270°/ 300°/ 330°/ 360°/ 720°/ 1080°/ Maximum)     *When a compatible lens is attached.

Others

AF-ON, Continuous AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, MF Guide, 1-Area AF Moving Speed, Focus Ring Lock, Focus Peaking, Lens Focus Resume
EXPOSURE CONTROL

Light metering system

1,728-zone multi-pattern sensing system

Light metering mode

Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot / Highlight Weighted

Metering range

EV0-18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)

Exposure mode

Program AE / Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE / Manual Exposure

Exposure compensation

'Motion picture: 1/3 EV step ±3EV
Still image: 1/3 EV step ±5EV *Tethered photo shooting with LUMIX Tether for Multicam software

ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)

Auto / 50* / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 / 51200 / 102400* / 204800* (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)     *Extended ISO    

Dual Native ISO

[Normal]
Native ISO: 100, 640
Auto: Auto / 50* / 100-51200 / 102400* / 204800* *Extended ISO
Low: Auto / 50* / 100-800 *Extended ISO
High: Auto / 320* / 640-51200 / 102400* / 204800* *Extended ISO

[V-Log]
Native ISO: 640, 4000
Auto: Auto / 320* / 640-51200 *Extended ISO
Low: Auto / 320* / 640-5000 *Extended ISO
High: Auto / 2000* / 4000-51200 *Extended ISO

[HLG]
Native ISO: 400, 2500
Auto: Auto / 400-51200 / 102400* / 204800* *Extended ISO
Low: Auto / 400-3200
High: Auto / 2500-51200 / 102400* / 204800* *Extended ISO

[Cinelike D2 / Cinelike V2]
Native ISO: 200, 1250
Auto: Auto / 100* / 200-51200 / 102400* / 204800* *Extended ISO
Low: Auto /100* / 200-1600 *Extended ISO
High: Auto / 640* / 1250-51200 / 102400* / 204800* *Extended ISO

AE lock

Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock

IMAGE STABILIZATION SYSTEM

Body I.S.

'-

Boost I.S. (Video)

'Yes *When a compatible lens equipped with O.I.S. is attached.

WHITE BALANCE

White balance

AWB / AWBc / AWBw / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting 1, 2, 3, 4

White balance adjustment

Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias

Color temperature setting

2500-10000K in 100K

Shutter speed

Motion picture: 1/16,000 - 1/2
Still image: 1/8,000 - 1 *Tethered photo shooting with LUMIX Tether for Multicam software

BOX-STYLE LIVE & CINEMA FULL-FRAME CAMERA
A full-frame sensor and 6K 24p video recording performance condensed in a surprisingly compact box-style for everything from live streaming to multi-camera control and shooting using a gimbal or drone. A device that will innovate the video production workflow.

24.2MP FULL-FRAME SENSOR WITH DUAL NATIVE ISO TECHNOLOGY
The 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor delivers high sensitivity and top image quality in both still photos and videos. Dual Native ISO technology further enhances video performance.

6K VIDEO RECORDING PERFORMANCE AND MULTIPLE RECORDING MODES
Equipped with 6K 24p 4:2:0 10-bit (3:2) and 5.9K 30p/25p/24p 4:2:0 10-bit in addition to C4K/4K 60p/50p* 4:2:0 10-bit, C4K/4K 30p/25p/24p 4:2:2 10-bit and anamorphic 4K recording. Meets the diverse video production needs of professionals with a wide array of recording modes.

*In S35mm and PIXEL/PIXEL settings.

HEAT MANAGEMENT = UNLIMITED RECORDING
The LUMIX BS1H realizes unlimited video recording in all modes. The rise in the camera’s temperature can be suppressed with the cooling fan and can be used for an unlimited time within the guaranteed operating temperature range.

FLEXIBLE EXPANDABILITY WITH WIRED LAN CONNECTION
Remote control with LUMIX Tether for Multicam enabled by Ethernet cable.
Ethernet / PoE+ compatible camera
IP streaming with PC (RTP/RTSP protocol)
Simultaneous SDI/HDMI output
Genlock IN and Timecode IN/OUT

SIMULTANEOUS INTERNAL / EXTERNAL RECORDING SUPPORTED
Simultaneous 6K 24p 4:2:0 10-bit (3:2) / 5.9K 30p/25p/24p 4:2:0 10-bit (16:9) internal recording and 4K 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI Live Output external recording are supported.
・HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

RAW VIDEO DATA OUTPUT
The LUMIX BS1H enables the output of maximum 29.97p 5.9K (5888x3312, 16:9) / 59.94p 4K (4128x2176, 17:9) and Anamorphic 3.5K (3536x2656, 4:3) 12-bit RAW video data over HDMI to save it as Apple ProRes RAW on the Atomos Ninja V 4K HDR monitor-recorder.* The Blackmagic RAW can also be recorded on Video Assist 12G HDR.**

*[Apple ProRes RAW] ・Selectable recording mode depends on the firmware version of Atomos Ninja V. ・Please refer to the Atomos website for the information on the corresponding firmware version of Atomos Ninja V. ・Software that supports Apple ProRes RAW is required to edit RAW video recorded with NINJA V. Apply the LUT (Look up table) available on the following customer supports site to make the same color grading as V-Log/V-Gamut https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/lut/s1h_raw_lut/ ・All functions may not be available depending on the situation.

**[Blackmagic RAW] ・Selectable recording mode depends on the firmware version of Video Assist 12G HDR. ・Please refer to the Blackmagic website for the information on the corresponding firmware version of the Video Assist 12G HDR. ・DaVinci Resolve or DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to play back the Blackmagic RAW data. DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to edit the Blackmagic RAW data. ・All functions may not be available depending on the situation.

**[Blackmagic RAW] ・Selectable recording mode depends on the firmware version of Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR. ・Please refer to the Blackmagic Design website for the information on the corresponding firmware version of the Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR. ・DaVinci Resolve or DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to play back and edit Blackmagic RAW data. DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to deliver projects using Blackmagic RAW data in resolutions over 3840x2160. ・All functions may not be available depending on the situation.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

  • 1x Panasonic Lumix BS1H
  • 1x AC Adaptor 
  • 1x AC Cable
  • 1x Cable Lock Band
  • 1x Body Cap

The S1H Gets the Block Camera Treatment - Panasonic LUMIX BS1H First Look

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