Panasonic has launched firmware updates for the S-series cameras that are set to boost and enhance the effectivity of the cameras. The updates are video-focused and produce primarily probably the most choices to the S1 and S1H cameras resembling Blackmagic RAW assist for the S1H and 6K recording to the S1.
Panasonic S1H
Together with Apple ProRes RAW recording — which is already supported — the S1H complies with 5.9K RAW video data output and recording as Blackmagic RAW on Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR. Panasonic says that that’s an industry-first for a full-frame mirrorless digicam (as of March 18, 2021).
The change will allow for 12-bit RAW seize in full-frame 5.9K (5888×3312) at 23.96p/25p,29.97p, along with cropped Super35 4K (4128×2176) as a lot as 59.94p. Anamorphic 3.5K (3536×2656) as a lot as 50p may also be supported.
Panasonic says that by together with this second numerous for RAW video workflow, the S1H is additional versatile for quite a lot of use cases. Furthermore, with this change, you could choose in order so as to add or to not add digicam orientation knowledge in vertical orientation to cease unintended image rotation in playback, and vitality save mode could also be chosen whereas powered with an AC adapter.
Panasonic S1
The Panasonic S1 may be receiving a variety of updates to its video recording format decisions for people who have paid for the video effectivity enhance (DMW-SFU2), particularly 6K at 24p 4:2:Zero LongGOP recording at 200 Mbps and as a lot as 60 frames per second in Cinema 4K (4096×2160) in MOV format. 12-bit RAW video recording in 5.9K and 4K will even be enabled. Beneath is the whole itemizing of updated recording choices:
6K(5952×3968) / 5.9K(5888×3312) / 5.4K(5376×3584) video recording mode in MOV format
- 6K24p, 4:2:0 10bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM *1
- 5.9K30p/25p/24p, 4:2:0 10bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM
- 5.4K30p/25p, 4:2:0 10bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM
C4K(4096×2160) video recording mode in MOV format
- C4K60p/50p, 4:2:0 10bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM
- C4K60p/50p, 4:2:Zero 8bit LongGOP, 150Mbps, LPCM
- C4K30p/25p/24p, 4:2:2 10bit LongGOP, 150Mbps, LPCM
4K(3840×2160) 10-bit video recording mode in MOV format
- 4K60p/50p, 4:2:0 10bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM
Anamorphic(3328×2496) video recording mode in MOV format
- 4K-A50p, 4:2:0 10bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM
- 4K-A50p, 4:2:Zero 8bit LongGOP, 150Mbps, LPCM
- 4K-A30p/25p/24p, 4:2:2 10bit LongGOP, 150Mbps, LPCM
RAW video data output over HDMI function
- [5.9K] / [4K] / [Anamorphic (4:3) 3.5K] 12-bit RAW video data output could also be output over HDMI.
- Apple ProRes RAW could also be recorded on Atomos NINJA V.
It should be well-known that for the 6K, 5.9K, and 5.4K recording choices, the S1 is restricted to 15 minutes of regular recording time. The other new decisions are restricted to 29 minutes and 59 seconds of regular recording time.
For a lot of who have not paid for the video enhance, the S1 will nonetheless be getting some benefits on this firmware change: Twin Native ISO Setting has been added, you could choose in order so as to add or to not add digicam orientation knowledge in vertical orientation to cease unintended image rotation in playback, and vitality save mode could also be chosen whereas powered with an AC adapter.
Panasonic S1R and S5
The updates to these two cameras are additional restricted when as compared with every the updates to the S1 and S1H, nevertheless every are getting the equivalent vertical orientation knowledge and vitality save mode when linked with an AC adapter.
As well-known, the updates to the S1H (Ver.2.4), S1 (Ver.2.0), S1R (Ver.1.8), and S5 (Ver.2.2) may be obtainable at no additional worth, with the S1H change approaching March 31 and the S1, S1R, and S5 updates obtainable on April 6.
