B&H just ripped $1,000 off the Panasonic Lumix BS1H – it's not Amazon Prime Day but it's still a big bargain!
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If you're an aspiring filmmaker ready to upgrade to one of the best cinema cameras, you should consider exploring box-style cameras. These compact yet powerful cameras offer greater convenience and ease of use compared to their larger, traditional counterparts.
Panasonic Lumix BS1H | $3,497.99 | $2,497.99
SAVE $1,000 (B&H) This cinema box camera boasts a 24.2MP full frame sensor and is compatible with L-Mount lenses. It boasts 14 stops of dynamic range, anamorphic video, dual native ISO, and 5.9K recording – with up to 4:2:2 10-bit internally and 12-bit RAW via HDMI.
The Panasonic Lumix BS1H incorporates much of the advanced technology found in the Lumix S1H, including a 24.2MP 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor equipped with an Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) to reduce moiré and false color.
It also features Dual Native ISO, which allows it to switch between two distinct noise circuits for different ISO ranges, with a maximum setting of ISO 51200. This flexibility is complemented by its ability to record in 6K at 24p, 5.4K at 30p in a 3:2 aspect ratio, or 5.9K at 30p in a 16:9 aspect ratio. Additionally, it supports full-area 4:2:2 10-bit 4K 30p recording in H.264, with the option for 10-bit 60p 4K/C4K HEVC video recording by switching to Super 35mm mode.
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All things considered, the Panasonic Lumix BS1H is an ideal choice for filmmakers seeking a powerful yet compact camera that can handle a variety of shooting scenarios.
Its size allows for both minimalistic setups and fully rigged configurations, providing outstanding 6K full-frame video quality. With B&H's $1,000 price reduction, this versatile camera is now an even more attractive option for those looking to elevate their filmmaking projects without breaking the bank.
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For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally specializing in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, and many more for various advertising campaigns, books, and pre/post-event highlights.
He is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and is a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since the film days using a Nikon F5 and saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still to this day the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, The British Equestrian Writers' Association.
He is familiar with and shows great interest in street, medium, and large format photography with products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from the likes of Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2 shooting Street photography or general life as he sees it, usually in Black and White.
