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- Lumix 18mm 1.8

Published: February 17, 2026
Video Description
The LUMIX S1R II might be one of the most capable hybrid cameras ever made. Incredible color, open gate, anamorphic support, and even ARRI Log C3… it had everything. But one major flaw made it completely unusable—and I left it behind.
Now, one year later, I’m revisiting the S1R II to see if it deserves a second chance… and whether it might actually be the best hybrid camera going into 2026.
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- Lumix 50mm 1.8: https://geni.us/Lumix50mm
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00:00 - We thought it was perfect
01:58 - Insane Color Fidelity
03:10 - ARRI LOG C3 Hybrid Camera
04:16 - Monumental Flaw
05:52 - Mini Podcast (Zach Mayfield)
09:33 - There's Been an Update...
11:15 - One more complication