Panasonic Lumix S9 with SmallRig L-Handle and Sigma 45mm Lens Kit

Panasonic Lumix S9 with SmallRig L-Handle and Sigma 45mm Lens Kit Summary

Panasonic Lumix S9 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera

With the Panasonic Lumix S9 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Jet Black, Panasonic has created the smallest and lightest S Series mirrorless body, packed with cutting-edge imaging technology. The stylish S9 features a powerful 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, yet the new flat-style design measures just 126 x 73.9 x 46.7mm and weighs a mere 403g.

The sensor and processor provide excellent focus capabilities, including Phase Detection Auto-Focus (DAF) with superb subject tracking. A fully articulating rear LCD screen offers flexible shooting, and a dedicated 'LUT' button on the body emphasises the Lumix S9's design as a shoot-to-share camera. It also introduces a new, smaller smartphone-optimised full-frame sensor video mode – MP4 Lite.

This MP4 Lite mode allows for quicker transfers to the new Lumix Lab app, facilitating fast and easy editing, sharing to social media, LUT creation, and more for content creators.

Incorporating many of the Lumix S5 II's advanced features while introducing new ones, the S9 full-frame camera records 6K Open Gate 30p video, C4K/4K 60p in 4:2:2 10-bit, and offers up to 6.5 stops of combined image stabilisation with Active I.S. A new crop zoom and hybrid zoom enhance the versatility of full-frame L Mount Mirrorless Lenses. The body also includes numerous content features such as time-lapse, 96MP handheld high-res mode, and much more.

Key Panasonic Lumix S9 Camera Black Features

• Smallest and lightest Lumix S Series camera at just 403g
• 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
• PDAF (Phase Detection Auto-Focus) with excellent subject tracking up to 30fps
• 5-axis Dual I.S.2 for up to 6.5 stops combined stabilisation with Active I.S.
• Record 6K Open Gate 30p video, C4K/4K 60p in 4:2:2 10-Bit
• Crop zoom and hybrid zoom
• REAL TIME LUT via a new dedicated ‘LUT’ button on the body
• New Lumix Lab app packed with features for social sharing
• New smaller MP4 Lite, a new smartphone-optimised Open Gate (full sensor) video mode
• Flexible shooting with free-angle rear screen
• Available in S9 Jet Black, S9 Crimson Red, S9 Dark Olive, and Classical Blue

New Lumix Lab app for effortless editing and sharing

• High-speed data transfer from camera to phone
• Create original LUT files
• Download popular creator LUT files
• Quick and easy editing of MP4 Lite video files for social

Panasonic Lumix S9 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Jet Black in More Detail

New stylish design in four colour options

With its instantly recognisable flat-style design, the S9 compact full-frame mirrorless camera is a stylish companion for content creators on the go. Panasonic has created four colour options to choose between, and the compact body includes cutting-edge technology for advanced content creation.

24.2MP full-frame sensor and the latest engine

The 24.2MP full-frame sensor and image processing engine, equivalent to that of the S5II, delivers excellent detail, fast readout speeds and high imaging performance for stills and video-centric content.

This allows you to shoot at continuous burst speeds of up to 30 frames/sec in AFS/AFC/MF, with subject detection engaged. The buffer is capable of RAW+JPEG for more than 35 images, RAW: more than 55 images, and JPEG: more than 120 images, and Panasonic recommends using an SD memory card with SD Speed Class with UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3.

S9 sample image @35mm. Camera settings: 1/160 sec. f/4.5. ISO 2500

Advanced Autofocus with Phase Hybrid AF

Thanks to the combination of sensor and processor, the S9 is able to provide improved Phase Hybrid AF with 779 points for more precise subject tracking performance. Subjects recognised by the camera include Human / Animal / Car / Motorcycle, and the AF system readily detects subjects in difficult conditions such as low light, or when backlit. Once locked on, AF will continue tracking even with other moving objects in the frame.

The Phase Detection AF system / Contrast AF system offers a range of focus modes, which include Tracking / Full Area AF / Zone (Horizontal/Vertical) / Zone / 1-Area+ / 1-Area / Pinpoint, with all but pinpoint offering automatic subject tracking. The AF detection range boasts a EV -6 - 18 (F/1.4, ISO100 equivalent, AFS), for exceptional AF regardless of whether shooting in low light or bright daylight conditions.

S9 sample image @20mm. Camera settings: 1/160 sec. f/3.5. ISO 1000

Powerful Image Stabilisation with Hybrid I.S.

Despite being so compact, the S9 body offers industry  leading image stabilisation technology with 5-axis Dual I.S.2 for 6.5 stops / Body I.S. for 5 stops and Active I.S. to compensate for camera shake when shooting while walking.

With perspective distortion correction and High mode in the E-Stabilisation (Video) function, it is now possible to achieve even more stable footage when shooting on the move.

S9 sample image @50mm. Camera settings: 1/200 sec. f/2.8. ISO 320

Professional video resolutions up to 6K Open Gate

Using the full width of the sensor, the S9 is able to record 6K Open Gate in 30p/25p/24p. The camera can also capture C4K/4K 60p in 4:2:2 10-Bit, with Slow & Quick video recording. Wide dynamic range of up to 14+ stops in V-Log and V-Gamut is available, along with Lumix Dual Native ISO for cleaner footage in low light situations.

Dual native ISO is available in Base ISO 100 / 640 (Auto), Low (Base ISO 100): Auto / 100-800     and High (Base ISO 640): Auto 640-51200. Extended ISO options are also available. IN V-log format V-Log Auto 640-51200 handles low noise with excellent results.

Full-frame recording in 59.94Hz MOV is available at a maximum rate highlighted in the table below.

Alternatively vide can be recorded in APS-C mode, and using the new MP4 Lite for smartphones, shown below.

New MP4 Lite for smartphone content

The Lumix S9 camera is equipped with MP4 Lite, a new smartphone-optimised Open Gate video mode. The advantage of recording in full sensor ‘Open Gate’ is that all social media aspect ratios can come from one shot, whether shooting for 16:9, 1:1 or 9:16. MP4 Lite files are up to 41% smaller and 1.7x quicker to transfer, with resolutions including:

Advanced features for stills content creation

Along with professional video capacities, the S9 offers advanced stills features for hybrid creators, which include:

• Time-lapse and stop motion – Capture compelling moving image content to highlight the passing of time.
• 96MP handheld high-res shots – Record enormous levels of detail with a dedicated high resolution mode, which allows for handheld shooting at 96 megapixels for large prints and detailed results.
• AFS-AFC 30fps Pre-burst – Never miss a shot as this feature allows you to capture 0.5, 1 or 1.5 seconds of frames from immediately before you press the shutter button.
• Other features include Aperture bracketing, Focus bracketing, White balance bracketing, proving plenty of latitude for advanced in-camera stills creation.

Excellent handling and ergonomics

A slim camera body design includes everything needed for excellent handling and intuitive content creation.

TFT LCD monitor with static touch control

The free-angle, 3.0-inch (7.6cm), 3:2 aspect LCD screen features Approx. 1.84 million dots with 100% field of view. This is ideal for all types of content creation from selfies and low level shots to handheld panning and smooth video content.

Extended battery life

When using the Lumix 20-60mm lens you can expect around. 470 images and 430 images with S 28-200 mm F4-7.1 Macro O.I.S, which is impressive for such a compact camera.

USB Type-C (USB 10Gbps) charging

USB-C connectivity provides covenant and readily available charging with support for 10Gbps.

New Crop zoom and Hybrid Zoom

Crop zoom utilises the central part of the image sensor to extend the zoom range, while maintaining image quality. This allows you to zoom even when shooting with fixed focal length prime L mount lenses.

The hybrid zoom feature utilises both optical and crop zoom to further extend the focal length of the attached lens. This function offers smooth zoom control via a zoom ring. Both zooms are available for stills and video content.

Connectivity for creators

The S9 features the latest connectivity for stills and video content creation, including:

• USB-C
• HDMI Type D with Monitor-through to a maximum 4:2:2 10bit
• Bluetooth® v5.0 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE))
• 3.5mm jack for an external microphone / external audio device

New Lumix Lab smartphone app

Accompanying the S9 is a newly developed Lumix Lab smartphone app, which enables ultra fast pairing and file transfer, with new 5GHz WiFi connectivity for improved speed and stability. Once the camera is paired, the app allows you to shoot and share with the S9 in just 30 seconds, ensuring your content is social ready in an instant, when using the optional Automatic transfer setting.

The app allows you to crop Open Gate footage for immediate social use, whether creating for vertical 9:16 or any horizontal formats.

You can also create LUT files entirely on your smartphone, which can be applied to images from a local library. Customised LUTs can be transferred or downloaded to the camera for complete control over images and video straight out of camera.

Enhanced real time LUT

The Panasonic Lumix S9 features a dedicated button for instant access to real time LUT. You can also download and bring your favourite creator’s LUTs to your camera, a new feature enables you to create unique filters by layering Photo Style and LUT, extend settings for greater control and then seamlessly transfer photos and videos from your camera to the app for quick sharing.

Lumix has even applied for a patent for applying a LUT to a photo style other than LOG.

Huge lineup of L-Mount lenses

In addition to Panasonic Lumix's own-brand L mount lenses, a wide range of Sigma and Leica options are available for every style of content creation. Panasonic has also developed a series of unified prime lenses, designed for easy gimbal balancing, smooth post-production, and common filter thread sizes. These include:

• Lumix S 18mm F/1.8 Lens
• Lumix S 24mm F/1.8 Lens
• Lumix S 35mm F/1.8 Lens
• Lumix S 50mm F/1.8 Lens
• Lumix S 85mm F/1.8 Lens
• Lumix S 100mm F/2.8 Macro Lens

Additionally, the Panasonic Lumix S 26mm f/8 Pancake Lens accompanies the camera launch, with a new lightweight design, which complements the ultra-compact body.

Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for L Mount Summary

• 45mm focal length - suitable for everyday shooting
• Aperture range from f/2.8 to f/22
• Full-time manual mode
• 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
• 8 elements in 7 groups
• Dust- and splash-proof
• Designed to minimize flare and ghosting
• High-precision, rugged brass bayonet mount
• Maximum magnification 1:4
• Minimum focusing distance of 24cm
• Filter diameter of 55mm
• Measures 64mm x 46.2mm
• Weighs only 215g

Designed for combination with relatively small full-frame mirrorless cameras from Panasonic Lumix, Leica and even ultra high resolution full frame Sigma L mount cameras. This standard lens pursues easy operability as a regular prime lens by balancing its easy-to-carry size and high optical performance, thereby embodying the Contemporary line's development concept of “pursuing optimum balance," and becoming the perfect first lens in the lineup dedicated for full-frame mirrorless cameras.

Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for L Mount in detail

Beautiful bokeh and rendering that can be enjoyed in every scene

With the Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN, bokeh expressions are especially featured. Spherical aberration has been controlled to ensure not only the large bokeh in the front and rear of the subject but also the rear bokeh near the area in focus create a gradient to a soft blur. This lens softens the periphery of blurred images suppressing the double-line bokeh and enhances the three-dimensional impression of the subject with the smooth expressions in the foreground and the background.

In addition, its minimum focusing distance of 24cm makes it possible to enjoy shooting snapshots and tabletop photos taking advantage of the angle of view. The design gives consideration to vignetting to achieve beautiful round bokeh and subdue swirly bokeh in the whole bokeh effects.

While this lens produces smooth bokeh effects of which one could say as “classical expression" when the aperture is wide open, it also realizes modern sharp rendering when it is stopped down. It is reassuring to hold this lens as the regular lens for everyday use.

High-speed and highly accurate autofocus

The lens is capable of smooth, quiet and high-speed AF made possible by a stepping motor. It also supports Face/Eye Detection AF and video AF. The design gives consideration to MF operations, and a ring of appropriate torque provides good operability.

High build quality and outstanding operability

Because this lens is intended for everyday use, particular attention has been given to build quality and operability. The bayonet hood feels comfortable when removing and attaching, and the lens barrel incorporating metal material as the main part achieves improved durability. Furthermore, thanks to the aperture ring with the right click feeling, comfortable operability during various shooting styles is ensured.

Pair with the Sigma 24mm f/2 DG DN Contemporary Lens for L-mount, which is the newest model in the line-up, for a duo of compact primes which you can bring to any creative shoot and when travelling.

SmallRig L-Shape Handle for Panasonic Lumix S9 Summary

The SmallRig L-Shape Handle for Panasonic Lumix S9 has been designed to enhance comfort, grip and stability when shooting with the S9 camera. It is the result of a collaboration between Lumix and SmallRig, combining an aesthetic philosophy with functionality and ease-of-use.

The camera grip includes a secure two-point locking system, built-in Arca-Swiss compatible quick release plate for tripod mounting and enhanced ergonomics for the compact body. An integrated hole for a shoulder strap allows you to carry the camera slung over a shoulder with the weight of a lens pointing downwards, while offering convenient vertical shooting and unobstructed access to the LCD screen.

Key SmallRig L-Shape Handle for Panasonic Lumix S9 Features

• Enhances comfort, grip and stability
• Design complements the Lumix S9 body
• Integrated hole for a shoulder strap and convenient vertical shooting
• Unobstructed access to the LCD screen
• Arca-Swiss compatible Quick Release Plate
• Includes Magnetic Wrench for setup
• S9 leather half case also available

What’s in the box

• Panasonic Lumix S9 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Jet Black
• Sigma 24mm f/3.5 DG DN Contemporary
• SmallRig L-Shape Handle for Panasonic Lumix S9 Camera
• Body Cap
• Shoe Cover
• Shoulder Strap
• Battery Pack