Finally I have the full LEAKED images and press release of the Panasonic S1rII.

Lumix S1rII preorder links:
will open soon on those pages at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, WexUK, Fotoerhardt.

Lumix S1rII PRESS TEXT (deepl translated)

Panasonic introduces the Lumix S1RII, a full-frame mirrorless camera for professional photographers and videographers. The camera has a newly developed 44.3 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor and a powerful L2 processor, which together enable a high level of detail and a wide dynamic range of up to 14 f-stops. The native ISO range extends from ISO 80 to 51,200 and can be extended to ISO 40 to 102,400.

Improved autofocus and fast continuous shooting function

The phase-hybrid autofocus of the Lumix S1RII utilizes 779 focusing points and AI-supported subject recognition for people, animals, vehicles and other subjects.The camera can take continuous shots at up to 40 frames per second in electronic shutter mode – with continuous focus tracking (AF-C). A pre-burst mode saves images before the actual shutter release so that spontaneous moments are not missed.

Functions such as white balance and ISO sensitivity can be accessed directly at the top of the housing via dedicated buttons.

Optimized image stabilization and high-resolution photos

The camera has internal 5-axis image stabilization on the image sensor (IBIS), which enables compensation of up to 8 f-stops. In combination with a compatible lens and Dual I.S., up to 7 f-stops of stabilization are possible in the telephoto range.

For high-resolution images, the Lumix S1RII offers a high-resolution mode that captures eight images with a slightly offset sensor position and composes them into a 177 megapixel file. This mode is available for both JPEG and RAW images and enables detailed results without a tripod. L-rumors.com

Advanced video functions with Open Gate and RAW recording

For the first time, a Lumix camera offers internal 8K video recording at 30 frames per second. In addition, the Lumix S1RII supports Open Gate recording, which utilizes the entire sensor area in 3:2 format for video recording in 6.4K resolution. This offers filmmakers maximum flexibility in post-production, as they can crop the required aspect ratio (e.g. 16:9, 1:1 or 9:16) later. Panasonic has also announced a firmware update for 2025 that will also enable Open Gate recordings in 8.1K and 7.2K.

Apple ProRes RAW HQ can be recorded internally at 5.8K at 30p on CFexpress Type B cards or an SSD hard drive connected via USB. RAW videos can even be output to external recorders in 8K via HDMI. The Lumix S1RII also offers the option of recording a proxy file with a low bit rate in parallel. This is linked to the original video and enables more efficient post-production.

Robust protection and other features

The robust magnesium alloy housing is protected against dust and splash water and is frost-proof down to -10 °C.The Lumix S1RII also offers new sensor protection: when the camera is switched off, the mechanical shutter can be closed automatically to protect the sensor from dust when the lens is changed.

The camera has a 5.76 megapixel OLED viewfinder and a folding and swiveling 3-inch touch display with 1.84 million pixels.Two memory card slots are available for storage: one for CFexpress type B cards and one for SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) cards.

Optimized workflow and enhanced connectivity

The Lumix S1RII is the first Lumix system camera to support Capture One Tethering.This enables direct image transfer to a computer. In addition, the camera is compatible with Adobe Camera to Cloud, so that image and video files can be automatically uploaded to the cloud and edited there.

Two apps are available for an enhanced user experience: The LUMIX Lab app enables, among other things, the easy transfer, editing and management of LUTs (Look-Up-Tables) to use color styles directly in the camera or on the smartphone. The new LUMIX Flow app supports video productions from planning to editing and offers functions such as automatic sorting of recordings and the use of the smartphone as an external monitor.

Price and availability

The recommended retail price is €3,599 for the Lumix S1RII without lens and €4,499 for the kit with the 24-105 mm F4 Macro O.I.S. standard zoom.

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Full Panasonic Lumix S1RII specs (preorder here soon):

• New 44 MP “high speed” sensor
• 40fps in electronic shutter
• 10fps in mechanical shutter
• 8 stops image stabilization
• 176 MP High Res with sensor shift…handheld(!) and by combining 8 images.
• 5.76 megapixel OLED viewfinder
• 1.5 second pre-capture
• 8k30p
• 4K120 without crop
• 8,1K Open-Gate will be released later with a Firmware Update
• 6K ProRes RAW HQ internal recording
• Internal RAW Video Recording: ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 plus Proxy Recording
• You can record on external SSD via USB-C
• Frame marker for 2.39:1, 2.35:1, 2.00:1, 1.85:1, 16:9,
  4:3, 5:4, 1:1, 4:5, 9:16 and Custom
• 32 Bit Float audio
• Multi-Angle-Screen like A9III/A1II
• Body size about the same of the Lumix S5II (just a tiny bit thicker)
• Weather-sealed and ventilated
• RED record button in front of the camera on the corner near the mount
• red Tally in front and on the back fo the camera
• Price €3,599
• Announcement: Feb 25, 1-2pm London time

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What you see here is the official invitation for a Sigma product announcement that will take place on 25 February at 19:00 in Shanghai.

The teaser text says:

Return and Restart – a soliloquy of the self
Simple Things and Objects – A testament to Mental Power and Composure

It’s rumored we might get a Sigma 800mm f/6.3 Sony E and Leica L-mount lens…but maybe there something more?

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DJI announced the new RS 4 Mini Gimbal and it’s already in Stock at BHphoto, Amazon, DJI store, Adorama. A hands-on report can be read on Explora.

On a chinese Weibo account someone posted this teaser for the launch of a new Sigma FP with Full Frame Foveon sensor. If (big IF!!!) the teaser is legit than we can definitely assume a couple of things:

• This is a new FP camera with X3 Foveon sensor (as we can see the logo)
• It’s L-mount
• It’s Full Frame

Some history: EXACTLY 9 years ago Sigma announced their last Foveon camera you can still find here: https://amzn.to/3QwfXgU.

Hasselblad did officially register a new camera at the FCC. Dpreview member JZheng wrote:

So I went digging on FCC’s filings and found a new filing by Hasselblad under the model number HB722 as of December 2024 (document dated Nov 2024).
External photos and user manuals are withheld for 180 days from the filing date so those will become public in ~3 months.
Looking at the previous filings, they were within a few months of the official camera announcement. I don’t think I’ve seen any rumors about a Hasselblad camera with the model number HB722.
From the looks of everything, this is not a DJI product with HB branding. This is a soon to be released proper HB camera.
The project manager who signed the application is the same person who signed all FCC applications for the past 15 years and the e-label follows the same templated for other X and V cameras.

What kind of camera could this be? A new X3D with the Sony 150MP sensor or even 244MP sensor? Or maybe something completely different… what is your guess?

Canon just released the PowerShot V1 on Asian markets. There is yet no plan to launch this model in NorthAmerica and Europe. As we all know fixed lens compact cameras are selling hot in Asia and less so in western countries.

This is the google translated text from the original Japanese press release:

Canon will launch the PowerShot V1 compact digital camera in late April 2025, which enables users to easily take full-fledged video and still images.

The PowerShot V1 is the second compact digital camera in the PowerShot V series that allows users to enjoy full-scale video recording, following the PowerShot V10 Vlog camera (launched in June 2023). The camera is equipped with a 1.4-inch CMOS sensor, which has approximately twice the area of the 1.0-inch sensor used in regular compact digital cameras, to achieve high image quality and high sensitivity.The camera covers a zoom range equivalent to a focal length of approximately 16 mm to 50 mm*1 in the 35 mm format, and can be used for selfies with multiple people, It can be used for a wide range of scenes, including selfies with multiple people, snapshots and vlogs. It also combines the features demanded by creators, such as high-performance AF and a variety of shooting modes, with a compact body, making it possible to take full-fledged video and still images in an easy-to-use manner. Canon will continue to expand the range of models that offer both full-fledged video and still-image shooting to meet the needs of a diverse range of users.

Main features
A camera with an integrated lens that combines full-fledged shooting performance with a compact body
The combination of a 1.4-inch CMOS sensor with an effective pixel count of up to approximately 22.3 megapixels*2 and the DIGIC X imaging engine – the first compact digital camera from Canon – achieves a maximum normal ISO sensitivity of 32 000 (when shooting still images). In addition, Canon’s unique Dual Pixel CMOS AF II for PowerShot*3 AF system delivers high-speed, high-precision AF. Furthermore, the Pupil Detection*4 function enables the camera to detect the pupils of animals, whose movements are difficult to predict, in addition to people, making it easy to focus on the subject during shooting. The camera’s full-fledged photographic performance is condensed into a compact body, making it easy to take along and enjoy shooting, even when travelling.

Video recording functions that enable a high degree of freedom in video expression, such as the inclusion of a cooling fan.
The camera is equipped with an internal cooling fan to efficiently dissipate heat and reduce the impact of rising temperatures on the shooting time during video recording. In addition to 4K crop/60P video recording, the camera is compatible with Canon Log 3, which enables shooting with rich 10-bit gradations and excellent colour reproduction. Furthermore, shooting modes such as ‘Review Video’, which is suitable for product reviews, and ‘Image Stabilisation Video’*5, which is effective for hand-held shooting, enable comfortable video recording.

High-speed continuous shooting at up to approx. 30 frames/second to keep the subject in focus and still-image shooting functions for a variety of expressions.
With the electronic shutter speed of up to approx. 30 frames/second, the camera is capable of continuous shooting at a maximum speed of approx. 30 frames/second, allowing you to capture fast-moving subjects. The camera is also equipped with a number of functions to realise rich photographic expression, such as the Advanced A+ mode, which automatically recognises scenes and supports difficult-to-shoot scenes such as night scenes and backlighting, and Creative Filters, which enable impressive shots such as diorama- and toy camera-style shots.

1 During movie recording, focal length equivalent to approx. 17 mm to 52 mm in 35 mm format.
2 When shooting still images. During movie recording: Maximum effective pixel count of approx. 18.7 megapixels. Effective pixel count may decrease due to image processing.
3 The maximum distance-measurable area is approximately 90% of the maximum horizontal distance and 90% of the maximum vertical distance.
4 Subjects to be detected include the eyes of people and animals (dogs and cats). Birds and horses cannot be detected.
5 When Auto horizontal correction is set to On, the Image Stabilisation Movie setting is not available.