Panasonic is Offering a Free ARRI LogC3 Upgrade For Your New LUMIX S1 II Cameras

For those looking for a solid mirrorless camera to use as a B or C camera to go along with one of the popular ARRI cinema cameras currently on the market, this bundle might be for you. Panasonic is offering the LUMIX S1II, its flagship-level hybrid mirrorless camera, with a free DMW-SFU3A ARRI LogC3 software key—an upgrade that usually retails for around $250 separately.

This, when combined with the LUMIX S1 II and its 24.1MP partially stacked CMOS sensor and nice set of pro video tools, makes for a pretty nice offering. Here’s what you need to know.

ARRI LogC3 Software Key Upgrade

Usually available as an add-on purchase for $250, the DMW-SFU3A ARRI LogC3 software key is a nice option for LUMIX S1 II shooters who are using the Panasonic mirrorless as a B or C camera with an ARRI cinema camera like the ARRI ALEXA 35.

The ARRI LogC3 software key is pretty cool as it's directly licensed from ARRI, through Panasonic, and adds ARRI’s iconic LogC3 gamma curve as one of the shooting options in the camera. Its biggest selling point, though, is that it means that you can color-match your LUMIX S1 II footage with ARRI’s digital cinema cameras.

If this is a route you’re interested in going, you can redeem the ARRI LogC3 software key by following some steps on Panasonic’s website, outlined here.

Panasonic LUMIX S1 II Upgrade

Overall, this is a nice perk for the LUMIX S1 II, which can be seen as an upgrade, a discount, or both. The LUMIX S1 II itself is a flexible, full-frame body mirrorless camera that aims to bring the best of pro photo capture and cinematic production—so it can be an ideal hybrid option for most shooters and creators.

Here are the specs and purchase options for the Panasonic LUMIX S1 II:

• 24.1MP Partially Stacked CMOS Sensor
• 5.1K 60p Open Gate Recording
• High-Resolution Mode for 96MP Images
• 8.0-Stop 5-Axis I.S. Technology
• AFC Burst Shooting up to 70 fps
• 3" TFT LCD with Static Touch Control
• CFx Type B & SD/HC/XC Memory Card Slots
• 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Panasonic Lumix S1 II Mirrorless Camera

Designed for creators who demand exceptional quality in both stills and video, thePanasonic Lumix S1 II Mirrorless Camera delivers flagship-level performance in a flexible, full-frame body.