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Panasonic has unveiled the first ultra-telephoto zoom lens in the S series, covering a focal length of up to 500 mm - the Lumix S 100-500 mm/F5.0-7.1 OIS! The lens supports teleconverters, allowing for ultra-telephoto shooting with a combined focal length of up to 1000 mm.

Based on the L-Mount system standard, this new product delivers high resolution and beautiful bokeh throughout the zoom range, allowing photographers and videographers to capture stunning images and footage in a wide range of shooting scenarios, including wildlife, motorsports, and landscapes.

Key features:

First ultra-telephoto zoom lens in the LUMIX S series with coverage up to 500 mm

• Maintains high resolution throughout the zoom range, providing sharp details and beautiful bokeh even at maximum aperture
• Covers focal lengths from 100 mm to 500 mm; compatible with lens teleconverters for ultra-telephoto shooting up to 1000 mm

Powerful Dual I.S. 2 with a range of 7.0 EV for unshakeable stability and improved mobility

• Achieves highly effective image stabilization with a range of 7.0 EV Dual I.S. 2
• Ultra-telephoto zoom lens achieves a remarkably compact design with a focal length of 196.1 mm
• High-speed, high-precision autofocus powered by a two-stage linear motor

Intuitive control for AF

• Focus ring can be assigned to control shooting settings such as aperture (control ring function)
• The Fn focus button can be assigned to support intuitive operations such as hybrid zoom

Extensive firmware updates for the LUMIX S1RII, S1II and S1IIE

Panasonic has unveiled the new LUMIX S1R II full frame digital mirrorless camera, boasting a next generation sensor! The new 44.3 MP BSI CMOS sensor and high-performance processorwith L2 technology allow you to create photos and videos with impressive colour expression. The high-resolution mode even allows you to take up to 177 MP photos. This is the first LUMIX camera to handle 8K video. The popular Open Gate feature has been enhanced and the S1RM2 allows 6.4K shooting. With the upcoming firmware update , it even goes up to 8.1K. It also supports internal 5.8K Apple ProRes RAW HQ/ProRes RAW recording . A kit version is also available with thePanasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm f/4.0 Macro OISlens . For longer battery life, users can purchase the new Panasonic Vertical & Battery Grip Lumix S1RM2.

Panasonic has introduced a new 4K PTZ camera with integrated auto-tracking. The AW-UE150AW / AW-UE150AK is an improved successor to the AW-UE150.

The UE150A camera features a high-sensitivity 1.0-sensor and offers a wide dynamic range for smooth gradation and high video quality. The main upgrade is an improved Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) with internal mechanisms to reduce image jitter during pan and tilt movements and improved synchronization of preset pan, tilt and zoom positions for smoother and more natural camera movements.

Built-in optical low-pass filter minimizes color and brightness moiré when shooting monitors or LED walls. The UE150A is compatible with the Panasonic AK-HRP1010GJ/HRP1015GJ remote control panel, ensuring seamless color matching with studio cameras. Tally indicators in red, green and yellow enhance functionality for broadcast setups, making the camera a versatile tool for studio camera systems.

The UE150A supports a variety of video output formats, including 12G-SDI, 2x 3G-SDI, HDMI, IP and fiber optic, allowing for seamless integration into a variety of on-site production systems. For IP transmission, it supports standard NDI® High Bandwidth, enabling low-latency 4K video transmission, while SRT support ensures reliable performance even in unstable network conditions. Its versatility makes Panasonic's new PTZ camera ideal for compact systems used in remote production or live broadcast. Widely popular features include FreeD protocol support for integration with AR/VR systems and 4K image cropping with position and size adjustment.

The UE150A now includes a built-in auto-tracking feature that easily captures a moving presenter. The camera follows the speaker without the need for detailed operator control, allowing realistic video recording at any time.

Key Features:

• High-sensitivity 1.0-sensor supporting 4K 60/50p recording.
• Wide-angle lens (75.1° horizontal) with 20x optical zoom.
• 20-ISO zoom lens with 20-ISO zoom angle and 20-ISO zoom lens with 20-ISO zoom angle.
• Various 4K interfaces (12G-SDI, HDMI, fiber optic, IP).
• Support for multiple transmission protocols, including NDI® High Bandwidth for low latency 4K video.
• Integrated optical low-pass filter to minimize moiré effects ("Anti-Moiré Filter").
• Built-in auto-tracking for easy capture of subjects in the frame.
• Connects to the AK-HRP1010GJ/HRP1015GJ remote control panel for studio-level color matching.
• UHD cropping function.
• HDR (HLG) compatibility to prevent burnt-out highlights and shadow areas and ensure faithful image reproduction.
• Enhanced OIS to reduce camera shake.
• FreeD protocol compatibility for integration with AR/VR systems.
• V-Log for color grading for wide dynamic range and broad color palette.
• 4K image cropping with position and size adjustment.
• PoE++ support

New Panasonic camcorders: AG-CX20, AG-CX18, HC-X1600 and HC-X1200