Panasonic News

New LUMIX DC-S5DN set (S5D body and LUMIX S 18-40 mm f/4.5-6.3 lens) until 14. for a special price! The price is valid only on this date or while stocks last. Model LUMIX S5D is based on the original S5, but is now compatible with DJI's AF LiDAR technology and DJI RS 3 Pro stabilizer, and is sold in a set with 18-40mm for a great price. In stock hopefully this week!

The new LUMIX S9 is the perfect companion for the outdoors and combined with LUMIX S 100 mm f/2.8 Macro and intermediate rings Viltrox DG-L offers a stunning insight into the insect kingdom. A macro setup based on the LUMIX S9 can be very light and compact and include e.g:

Body: Panasonic LUMIX DC-S9 "Dark Olive"

Lens: Panasonic LUMIX S 100 mm f/2.8 Macro (S-E100)

Intermediate rings: Viltrox DG-L Macro Extension Tube Ring

In parallel with discount event of the S5M2, S5M2X and S9 until November 10, 2024, Panasonic is now also offering lenses included in the price of selected S5M2/S5M2X kits and on all kits and S9 bodies (including the new "Smoke White" variant and new 18-40mm lens kits). For the S5M2/X (specifically the S5M2K, S5M2M, S5M2XK and S5M2XM), the LUMIX S 85mm f/1.8 lens is included in the bulk pack and for the S9, the LUMIX S 26mm f/8.0 pancake lens is included. The promotion is valid from October 14 - November 10, 2024 or while stocks last.

And to spice things up, we're also adding an extra gift: a high quality 256GB Exascend SD card with the S9 and a great SmallRig cage with all S5M2/X bodies and kits (while supplies last)!

Panasonic has introduced a new zoom lens in the LUMIX S series, the 18-40 mm f/4.5-6.3 (S-R1840E), currently the smallest and lightest FF zoom on the market; the new body colour of the LUMIX S9 ("smoke white"); an updated version of the original "espeta", LUMIX S5D (now compatible with DJI's AF LiDAR technology and DJI RS 3 Pro stabilizer; sold in a kit with 18-40mm lens); and new firmware for the S9, S5M2/S5M2X and G9M2. Firmware 1.1 for the S9 allows you to deactivate the video recording time limit (but depending on the ambient temperature, recording may still stop automatically if the electronics are in danger of overheating), allows you to display up to three image markers at once, improves Phase Hybrid AF, and expands the synergies with LUMIX Lab to include remote shutter and shutter control. Updates 3.1 and 2.1 for the S5M2 and S5M2X respectively, and 2.2 for the G9M2 implement 5GHz Wi-Fi support, compatibility with the DMW-XLR2 audio accessory, compatibility with the LUMIX Lab app, and the ability to assign the Real Time LUT function to a function button; additionally, for the S5M2/S5M2X models, it introduces the new "LEICA Monochrome" shooting style. Download here.

From 7 October to 10 November 2024 a new panasonic sales promotion offering significant discounts on the S5M2, S5M2X and S9! The promotion is valid only on the dates listed or while manufacturer stocks last and applies to both bodies and lens kits.