LUMIX S9 Compact Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera debuts in Msia

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Panasonic aims to offer a new enjoyable shooting experience to Malaysian creators with the LUMIX S9, the smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless camera in the LUMIX S Series.

Panasonic LUMIX S9 Compact Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera — The LUMIX S9 (Crimson Red) in-hand

Blending performance and convenience, the available colors of Jet Black, Crimson Red, Dark Olive, and Dark Silver also makes it a stylish companion for professional photographers or social media enthusiasts on the go.

The LUMIX s9: Weight, sensor, and features

Compact and lightweight body weighing approximately 403g
Approx. 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor
Improved real-time recognition AF with PDAF (Phase Detection Auto-Focus)
5-axis Dual I.S.2: 6.5 stops / Body I.S.: 5 stops and Active I.S. compensating for camera shake
Equipped with MP4 Lite, a new smartphone-optimized Open Gate video mode
Free-angle rear screen for flexible shooting at all angles

The approx.24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor (equivalent to that of the LUMIX S5II) and the latest engine captures content in rich detail with natural tones. In addition, the camera is equipped with PDAF (Phase Detection Auto-Focus), which provides excellent subject tracking. Active I.S. also significantly reduces blurring from camera shake even when shooting handheld, allowing you to shoot confidently, whatever the situation.

The most exciting feature might be the new dedicated ‘LUT’ button on the camera body. Thus button brings in-camera access to the popular REAL TIME LUT function, which allows creators to easily enjoy a range of popular, classic or bespoke color styles.

In addition, the new LUMIX Lab app enables creators to develop their own unique LUT color files on their smartphone. This means you can effortlessly generate original and shareable stills and videos without the need of post-production editing on a computer. The speed of transferring data from camera to smartphone has also been improved with the new app.

Last but not least, the LUMIX S9 introduces a new recording format; MP4 Lite to shoot and share while on-the-go. Shooting Open Gate in 4:2:0 10 bit in 30p/25p, creators can capture high quality videos in the optimum format for smartphone, and easily resize aspect ratios to suit social media with the LUMIX Lab app.

Launching with the camera is a full-frame 26mm lens

Alongside the LUMIX S9, Panasonic has introduced the LUMIX S 26mm F8 (S-R26). With an overall length of approximately 18.1mm and a weight of approximately 58g, it makes an incredibly compact and lightweight full frame lens.

With a fixed focal length of 26mm, an F-stop of F8, and manual focus, this new pancake lens is designed for enjoying casual and creative shooting. Perfect for spontaneously capturing fleeting moments, the 26mm delivers unique results compared to the existing line-up of LUMIX S Series wide-angle, fixed focal length lenses.

Besides the S-R26, Panasonic will also be releasing the new LUMIX S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 lens, allowing for the flexibility to capture expansive landscapes and buildings or portrait shots in a natural perspective.

The LUMIX s9 is available for pre-order from RM7,599

Distributed by Shriyo Marketing, the LUMIX S9 is available for pre-order at RM 7,599 for the DC-S9GA Body alone, and RM 8,999 for the DC-S9KGA, which comes with an R2060 Lens.

Models pre-ordered via retail from 30 May to 30 June 2024 will be available in the colours Jet Black and Dark Olive, while those pre-ordered from Lazada or Shopee from 6 to 30 June 2024 will be available in Jet Black and Crimson Red. All pre-orders will come with a free gift of a SmallRig L-Shape Handle, a battery pack, and a 64GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SD Card.

Additionally, the S-R26 lens is priced at RM 1,099.