New L-Mount Lumix (cinema?) Camera

[Davide DB]

2 hours ago, MrSMW said:

For €4k I’d want an FX3 style body and the next gen S1H with all of the previous build quality

At this point, with 6 FF cameras with overlapping features, I don't see how an S1HII could come out. It seems to me that Panasonic's R&D has reached a dead end.

[MrSMW]

1 hour ago, Davide DB said:

At this point, with 6 FF cameras with overlapping features, I don't see how an S1HII could come out. It seems to me that Panasonic's R&D has reached a dead end.

Well based on what we have seen or is imminent, it certainly looks that way, because the S1R was one of their 'pro' cameras and that has now been downgraded to what we might call 'prosumer' as in pro features in a more consumer body.

Any 'S2H' would need to follow suit or stand alone as a solo flagship as the S1Rii is not going to be replaced for years and years. If ever, depending on the survival of the company.

My gut instinct is it's the end of the line. Literally. If these new releases and existing stuff are good enough for your/our needs, then great, but I don't think there is anything more exciting coming in the future. It would need a radical change in; management, strategy, marketing and budget and I just don't see that happening.

S9 and S5ii have been and probably will remain 'peak Lumix' for me and as I have stated many times, work very well for me and my needs, but will I still be with anything L Mount in 2026? More than likely not.