Panasonic Lumix BS1H Full-frame Cinema Camera officially unveiled

Panasonic introduced a new full-frame box camera named Lumix BS1H. The full-frame live camera is a modular “box”, the electronics of which are based on the component base of the Panasonic S1H camera.

BS1H cinema camera received a full-frame sensor with a resolution of 24MP and Dual Native ISO technology. The Panasonic camera allows you to record video with a resolution of 6K (readout from the entire area of ​​the matrix), a clear picture even in low light, a dynamic range of up to 14+ stops, V-Log, and other features of a large sensor. And all this in a fairly compact package.

Lumix BS1H is a camera that is not subject to overheating. Like the previous “box” on the MFT – BGH1, the new box camera is designed for long and continuous video recording.

The Lumix Panasonic camera can record in 6K / 24p, 5.4K / 30p (aspect ratio: 3: 2) or 5.9K / 30p (aspect ratio: 16: 9). Recording is also available in 10-bit 60p 4K / C4K HEVC with a crop equivalent to Super 35mm or 4: 2: 2 10-bit 4K / 30p in H.264 from the entire sensor area.

BS1H live camera uses colorimetry from the VariCam line of motion picture cameras. The camera, of course, has V-Log / V-Gamut to provide a wide dynamic range and wide color gamut.

Price and availability

Panasonic Lumix BS1H full-frame box camera is now available to pre-order via the Bhphotovideo.com and Adorama.com websites for $3,497.99, and shipping will begin from November 08, 2021.

Panasonic Lumix BS1H Specifications

• Lens Mount: Leica L
• Sensor Resolution Effective: 24.2 Megapixel
• Sensor Type: 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
• Sensor Windowing 6K: (5952 x 3968) in 3:2 / 5K (5888 x 3312) in 16:9 / 5K (5376 x 3584) in 3:2 / 4K (4096 x 2160) in 17:9 / 4K (3840 x 2160) in 16:9 / 1080p (1920 x 1080) in 16:9
• Built-In ND Filter: None
• ISO Sensitivity: 100 to 51,200 (Native) / 80 to 204,800 (Expanded)
• Shutter Speed: 1/16000 to 1/2 sec
• Advertised Dynamic Range: 14 Stops
• White Balance: 2500 to 10,000K
• Video Recording: Up to 4096 x 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (100 to 400 Mb/s)
• Gamma Curve: Panasonic V-Gamut, Panasonic V-Log
• Raw Output: 5888 x 3312 12-Bit at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (Full Frame Mode) / 4128 x 2176 12-Bit at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (Super35 Mode)
• Interface: Dual Slot SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) [V90 or Faster Recommended], 1 x BNC (3G-SDI) Output, 1 x HDMI (HDMI 2.0) Output, 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Stereo Mic/Line, 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output, 1 x USB Type-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Data, 1 x BNC Timecode Data Input/Output, 1 x BNC Genlock Data Input/Output, 1 x RJ45 LAN, 1 x 2.5 mm LANC, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), Bluetooth Video Output
• Battery Type: Panasonic AG-VBR Series
• Power Connectors: 1 x Weipu SF610/S2 (12 VDC) Input
• PoE Support: PoE+ 802.3at
• Accessory Mount: 9 x 3/8″-16 Female / 1 x Hot Shoe Mount
• Tripod Mounting Thread: 2 x 3/8″-16 Female (Bottom)
• Camera Material: Aluminum
• Dimensions: 9.3 x 9.3 x 7.8 cm (Without Protrusions)
• Weight: 1.3 lb / 585 g