Both of these updates should be out by April 6. Panasonic Lumix S1R and S5įirmware version 1.8 for the S1R and firmware version 2.2 for the S5 are both minor updates, with the only changes being the inclusion of the new camera orientation function and ‘Power Save Mode’ function added to both the S1H and S1. Below is a chart of the supported recording modes:Ĭameras with the Filmmaker Upgrade will also gain the ability to record ProRes Raw over HDMI when paired with an Atomos Ninja V. If dropped to 5.9K, you can get the same footage at 30 frames per second (fps). If you have the Filmmaker Upgrade, the update will include a number of new and improved shooting modes, including 6K / 24p 4:2:0 10-bit recording at 200Mbps in the MOV format (with a maximum record time of 15 minutes). In addition to adding the same ‘Power Save Mode’ function and camera orientation setting it included in the S1H update, Panasonic has also added a ‘Dual Native ISO Setting’ to the S1. But before we discuss the exclusive features, let’s cover what all S1 users will receive with the 2.0 firmware update. Panasonic Lumix S1įirst and foremost, it’s worth noting firmware version 2.0 for the S1, due on out April 6, will offer exclusive features for S1 owners who have purchased the Filmmaker Upgrade Software Key (DMW-SFU2) for their camera bodies. Other changes in firmware version 2.4 include the ability to choose whether or not you want to include camera orientation information into the file and a new ‘Power Save Mode’ has been added for when the camera is plugged in via an optional AC adapter. This is an addition to the Apple ProRes RAW recording capabilities of the S1H when connected to an Atomos Ninja V monitor/recorder.īelow is a full chart of the Blackmagic RAW recording modes: The new firmware update will add 5.9K Blackmagic RAW recording capabilities when the S1H is connected via HDMI to a Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR. Panasonic Lumix S1Hįirmware version 2.4 for the Panasonic S1H will be released, for free, on March 31. Since each camera will be receiving slightly different features with each of the updates, we’ve broken down the improvements, updates and fixes by camera model.

Panasonic has announced the release of new firmware updates for three of its Lumix S Series full-frame mirrorless cameras as well as its BGH1 box-style camera, bringing 5.9K Blackmagic RAW recording and more. Only the S1H will receive the 5.9K Blackmagic RAW capture over HDMI when used with a Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR. Correction (Maat 11:29pm ET): The original headline and version of this article stated the S1 would receive Blackmagic RAW capture over HDMI.

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