EVA1: Lumix S1H Master Class

Paul Cronin

Paul Cronin

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I took the plunge as soon as it came out, and after using the S1H for five weeks, I am learning new tips right away. And I am only four chapters into the 18 chapters. Check out the free trailer to get a feel for the format. In my opinion if you own this camera the price of the class is cheap. This will help get me up to speed quickly, and improve my efficiency with the camera. If you have taken Doug's classes with other cameras, you will know what I am talking about. Well done Doug.

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/s1h
 
There's a typo at the bottom here if DJ is interested. (Just randomly saw it while scanning through.)

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NorBro said:
There's a typo at the bottom here if DJ is interested. (Just randomly saw it while scanning through.
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Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Fortunately I was already aware of it but hadn't uploaded a new version yet. It was fixed late yesterday. If you see anything please let me know.
 
Paul Cronin said:
I took the plunge as soon as it came out, and after using the S1H for five weeks, I am learning new tips right away. And I am only four chapters into the 18 chapters. Check out the free trailer to get a feel for the format. In my opinion if you own this camera the price of the class is cheap. This will help get me up to speed quickly, and improve my efficiency with the camera. If you have taken Doug's classes with other cameras, you will know what I am talking about. Well done Doug.

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/s1h
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Thanks Paul, I'm glad you are liking the video and I hope it is answering questions and showing you more things that you might not have been aware of. I really have fallen in love with the S1H and I think it has knocked the FS7 off it's pedestal as the most bang for the buck of any camera ever ever made. The FS7 ruled for about five years, but now this beats it at half the price.
 
Doug Jensen said:
Yes, unfortunately Vimeo only allows me to offer one option. But as always, I'm more than happy to tell Vimeo to extend someone's access whenever someone requests it.
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that's good to know. I went through the FS7 masterclass in depth and more than one time. It helped me to get fast access for daily camera usage.
 
Clermond said:
that's good to know. I went through the FS7 masterclass in depth and more than one time. It helped me to get fast access for daily camera usage.
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That's always great to hear. I try to design my videos so that if I was sitting on the other side of the screen myself I'd be hearing exactly what I needed to know about the camera. Mostly what I can do is save people a lot of time figuring out things on their own and doing their own testing. The menus on the S1H are absolutely awful. People who complain about Sony menus should take a look at this mess. :-)
 
Finished the class yesterday afternoon. Excellent way to dial in the S1H and how to set it up for YOUR use. Now to make is second nature. Thanks Doug
 
Paul Cronin said:
Finished the class yesterday afternoon. Excellent way to dial in the S1H and how to set it up for YOUR use. Now to make is second nature. Thanks Doug
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You're welcome, Paul, I'm glad that you like it. Thanks for signing up. BTW, what lenses are you using?
 
Hi Doug,

I am using three Panasonic S Pro lens that came out for the S Line. 16-35 f/4, 24-70 f/2.8, 70-200 f/2.8. Currently hunting for a longer PL lens. And a couple of PL primes. You can't beat full manual PL quality glass. But new they are so expensive, so I am taking my time to find the right used full frame combo for my work. With that said the Panasonic S line is very sharp, nice to focus manual (with options on focus ring distance in camera), and gives me a great focal range. Besides easy packing when I travel.

Next is two more batteries and four battery charger. A lot of my work days are 14 hrs. Sure I shut off when I can, but I never want to be short on power.

And I added the SmallRig cage, Helmet kit, and side handle. You will also see a Cotton hand strap that is cheap and adds a lot of support. Feels natural to have the strap.
Excellent setup and I keep it on all the time.

https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-cage-for-panasonic-s1h-camera-ccp2488.html

https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-dmw-xlr1-helmet-kit-for-panasonic-s1-s1r-and-gh5-gh5s-hts2367.html

https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-aluminum-nato-side-handle-hsn2427.html

Also use an old spring rod for my hand held work. If I am holding it for hours on the water in a boat this is excellent. Use Arca type plate on the camera and Kessler on the tripod. So on top of the spring arm is a RRS receiver. Fast, easy, and one more excellent way to stay steady with the great stabilizers the camera offers. Great to repurpose old gear that has been around for 10 years and not touched.

Sorry for the long post, but thought some of the gear might help others.
 

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Paul, thanks for all the detailed information. I want to keep my S1H trimmed down with no bulky extra accessories for the time being, but it gives me some things to think about. You're exactly right about the cotton strap for my right hand and I know I would like it, but I'm not willing to add an entire cage just to mount it. You have to use the strap with the cage, right?

I hate having to go back to using a matte box again, but without any built-in ND filters it is pretty much necessary when I use some of my PL lenses. Seems like a step backwards, but what ya gonna do?
 
markoconnell said:
"Also use an old spring rod for my hand held work."

Could you explain this a bit please?
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So…back in the day…a lot of us used to shoot with cameras like the DVX100. When shooting handheld, or for events, we’d use a waist belt that had a little pouch on the front of it. The camera would mount to the end of a spring-loaded rod (and a little rotating ball-head type thing), and the rod would sit in the pouch. It took a lot of the load of the camera off your arms, and added a kind of “poor-man’s steadicam” function to the rig.

When the operator moved, the spring rod would “soften” some of the movement, which helped make for steadier (though not entirely steady) shots.
 
Thanks Stephen, Spot on. Used it back with my EX1 starting in 2007.

Even with the stabilization in the S1H it helps a lot. Especially when I have long days handheld. And to remove I just have a RRS quick release on the end. Nice to reuse old gear.
 
If you look in the picture and go to details this is the same rod I own. I am sure it could be on ebay. I have two but keeping the second as a backup. The springs do go over time. You also need the rubber universal at the top with two 3/8" threads top and bottom to go into a plate. Again those soften up over time so way back I bought a few extras.

I am sure you could make it.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/750676-REG/VariZoom_VZ_STINGRAY_StingRay_Pro_HD_DSLR.html
 
Paul, any buyer's remorse on the Panasonic 70-200 f/2.8?

I wasn't planning on buying any more native L-mount lenses for the S1H than my Sigma 35mm f/1.4. but now I find I'm using the camera even more than I thought I would. So I've got the urge to rely less on my vast assortment of PL and EF lenses and go native. The 70-200 is a perfect range for me and would probably live on my camera. I've got one sitting in my cart at B&H but haven't clicked the buy button yet. Thoughts? I wish it had a rear filter slot.
 
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