Panasonic Announces the Ultimate Hybrid DSLM with a
newly developed 10.2MP High Sensitivity MOS sensor
Introducing the LUMIX GH5S: Exceptional Mirrorless
Videography and Photography, designed and developed for professional filmmakers
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Introducing
a newly developed 10.2MP High Sensitivity MOS sensor for enhanced image quality
in low light: Allowing up to 51,200 ISO recording
without extended ISO.
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Time Code IN/OUT for easy synchronization of multiple cameras and Dual Native
ISO, providing low range (400) and high range (2,500) ISO environments.
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True “Multi-Aspect Ratio”
Function in Both Photo and Video
Las Vegas, NV (January 8, 2018)
- Panasonic is proud to introduce the new hybrid Digital Single Lens
Mirrorless Camera LUMIX GH5S with expanded video recording capability and
enhanced image quality. Designed and developed for professional filmmakers, the
LUMIX GH5S achieves highest-ever image sensitivity and video image quality in
the history of LUMIX cameras, especially in low-light situations.
Packed with big features to
satisfy demanding photographers and videographers alike The new
10.2-megapixel Digital MOS Sensor with Dual Native ISO Technology and Venus
Engine 10 faithfully reproduce even dark parts of the image, allowing high ISO
capture when the use of supplemental lighting may not be possible. This sensor
is a multi-aspect type with a sufficient margin for realizing the same angle of
view in 4:3,17:9,16:9 and 3:2 aspect ratios. The sensor also enables photo
shooting in 14-bit RAW format, providing higher flexibility for professional
RAW stills development workflows. When shooting in dark environments,
videographers can now focus on filming that perfect shot as they no longer need
to worry
about noise which often results
from having to use higher ISOs. The Dual Native ISO Technology suppresses noise
to produce cleaner footage when taken in all light. Both videographers and
photographers can now enjoy the same diagonal field of view across all aspect
ratios with the True “Multi-Aspect Ratio” Function. This feature means you can
easily swap between difference aspect ratios giving you the accuracy you want
from your lenses, and making the process easier while producing and editing in
post-production. The LUMIX GH5S is compatible with Time Code IN and OUT, like
the professional camcorders, which is easy to set using the flash sync terminal
and bundled conversion cable for a standard BNC terminal. This is especially
important for “lip synchronization” when using multiple cameras.
The LUMIX GH5S can be used as Time
Code generator for other GH5S cameras and professional camcorders. The Time
Code IN/OUT functionality makes a production teams job pain-free as it provides
synchronization for both video and audio devices used on multi-cam productions.
The
LUMIX GH5 achieved 4KUHD 60p video recording for the first time as a digital
mirrorless camera in 2017.2 The
new LUMIX GH5S establishes a new milestone by realizing the world’s first 4K
60p video recording in Cinema 4K (4096x2160), 3 capable of internal 4:2:2
10-bit
video recording up to Cinema 4K30p and internal 4:2:0 8-bit Cinema 4K60p. This is a color subsampling commonly used for film
production, for even more faithful color reproduction.4
The LUMIX GH5S also records
4:2:2 10-bit 400-Mbps All-Intra in 4K 30p/25p/24p and 200- Mbps All-Intra in
Full-HD.
Continuing the LUMIX GH
tradition, there is no time limit for both Full-HD and 4K video recording. The
LUMIX GH5S complies with 4K HDR video with Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG) mode in Photo
Style. A low-bit-rate recording mode, 4K HEVC for HLG, is available. This
enables playback on AV equipment compatible with the HLG Display format, such
as Panasonic 4K HDR TVs.
The
VFR (Variable Frame Rate) function lets users record overcranked (time-lapse)
and
undercranked (slo-mo) video in
C4K/4K (60 fps, maximum 2.5x slower) and FHD (240 fps, maximum 10x slower). A
V-LogL and Rec.709 LUT (Look Up Table) are pre-installed in the camera, so
users can play videos recorded in V-LogL without having to separately purchase
a Software Upgrade Key. Four additional LUTs can be installed using the
Panasonic Varicam (.VLT) file format.
DFD (Depth From Defocus)
technology and ultra-high-speed digital signal processing achieve fast auto
focusing of approximately 0.07 sec 6 with 12 fps (AFS) / 8 fps (AFC)
in 12- bit RAW and 10 (AFS) / 7
(AFC) fps in 14-bit RAW high-speed
burst shooting. In addition to a total of 225 focus areas, The options for
Face/Eye Recognition, Tracking AF, 1-area
AF and Pinpoint AF are available for precise focusing. The 4K PHOTO enables 60
fps high-speed capture in approximately 8-megapixel equivalent resolution.
Achieve outstanding footage in any environment, especially in low light
As a camera that excels in
shooting in low light, the LUMIX GH5S boasts -5EV luminance detection
performance with Low Light AF thanks to the higher sensitivity and optimized
tuning of the sensor. Live Boost is another practical feature that makes it
possible to check the composition even in total darkness, by boosting the
sensitivity just for Live View. The magnification ratio in MF assist is increased
from conventional 10x to 20x, which is convenient especially for astronomical
photography. An AF Point Scope function, first introduced in the Lumix G9 and
Night mode are also integrated.
In order to make the GH5S
tough enough to withstand even heavy field use, it is composed of a magnesium
alloy full die-cast front, rear and top frame that is not only splashproof7
and dustproof but also freezeproof down to -10 degrees Celsius. The GH5S is
equipped with a double SD Memory Card slot, compatible with the high-speed,
high-capacity UHS-II and Video Speed Class 90. Users can flexibly choose the
recording method from Relay Recording, Backup Recording or Allocation
Recording. The HDMI Type A terminal is provided, along with the USB-C Gen1
interface.
Exceptional image capture without concern
The GH5S has a large LVF (Live
View Finder) with a stunningly high magnification ratio of approximately
1.52x/0.76x (35mm camera equivalent) providing smooth display at 120 fps. A
high-precision, high-speed OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) display features
3,680K-dot resolution and 100% field of view. In addition to dual dials, an
omni-directional joystick enables more intuitive and flexible operation.
The GH5S includes Bluetooth
and Wi-Fi® connectivity to offer a more flexible shooting experience and
instant image sharing with easy operation. Compatibility with Bluetooth 4.2
(called BLE: Bluetooth Low Energy) enables constant connection with a
smartphone/tablet with minimum power consumption. For Wi-Fi, 5 GHz (IEEE802.11ac)8
can be selected in addition to the conventional 2.4 GHz (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) for
an even more secure and stable connection.
For extended
battery life and a more stable hold, the new Battery Grip DMW-BGGH5 (sold
separately) is available. The XLR Microphone Adaptor DMW-XLR1 (sold separately)
allows high-res sound recording with an external XLR microphone.9
The Panasonic LUMIX GH5s will be
available from end of February 2 and will retail for $2499 (body only).
*1 RAW files are in 14-bit even when 12-bit is
selected.
*2 4K 60p/50p(for a
Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera), 4:2:2 10-bit (for a digital
interchangeable lens camera) as of 4 January, 2017
*3 As of January 8, 2018 as a Digital Single
Lens Mirrorless camera that complies with 4K (4096x2160) resolution defined by
Digital Cinema Initiatives(DCI). According to a Panasonic study.
*4 4:2:0 8-bit in C4K 60p and 4K 60p recording
on an SD Memory Card.
*5 Contrast AF with DFD Technology works only with
Panasonic Micro Four Thirds lenses.
*6
In AFS, at wide-end with H-ES12060 (CIPA) when LVF display speed is set to
120fps.
*7 Splash Proof is a term used to describe an
extra level of protection this camera offers against exposure to a minimal
amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Proof does not guarantee that damage
will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with water.
*8 5GHz Wi-Fi is not available in some countries.
*9
In MOV only
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About
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Newark, NJ, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a
division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North
American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. The company offers a wide range
of consumer solutions in the U.S. including LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders,
Blu-ray players, Home Audio, Technics, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances,
Beauty, Grooming, Wellness and Personal Care products and more. Panasonic was
featured in Fortune Magazine's 2016 ranking of 50 companies that are changing
the world and doing well by doing good. Specifically cited were its smart and
sustainable technologies, including its contributions to smart cities and the
electric vehicle revolution
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