Firmware update for AF of Lumix S1, S1H, RAW-Out with S5

The exact firmware versions for each model are DC-S1H (Ver.2.2), S1R (Ver.1.6), S1 (Ver.1.6.) AND S5 (Ver.2.0). Several camera modes have improved and the S1, S1R and S1H retain the autofocus properties and performance of the new Lumix S5. Panasonic claims that the AF update “Improved Sensing Technologies for People and Motion” brings. In addition to the eyes, face and body, the head is now also recognized separately using real-time sensing technology. The camera should also continue to follow the person “if they move quickly, turn their head / back towards the camera, tilt their head or move away from the camera”. Furthermore, the improvements in the DFD-Technologie Continuous autofocus (AFC) is optimized so that even small, fast-moving objects can be tracked. The improvements also apply to the video function of the cameras. Firmware updates are from 24 November available.

Panasonic describes the improvements as follows:

• Human / Animal Detection is in AF modes [1-Bereich] is [1-Bereich+] available
• The [AF+MF]The mode can be used when recording videos
• AF detection during V-Log recording has been improved (S1H / S1 / S5)
• SS / Gain function has been added to S1R, S1 and S5
• A recording indication frame (red REC frame indicator) has been added to S1R and S1
• Vertical video playback has been added to S1H, S1R and S1
• 4K video files can now be transferred to a smartphone via Wi-Fi (S1H / S1R / S1)
• S1H and S5 monitors can now show mirror images when these displays are rotated and horizontal image inversion (monitor) or vertical image inversion (monitor) are enabled
• 5k registration was added to S1R
• 10-bit HDR video recording has been added to S1R (like 2100 / HLG)
• High-resolution audio recordings and special menu settings have been added to the S1R for the DMW-XLR1 microphone adapter
• The luminance level function in S1R now supports 10-bit recording
• 4K 60P / 50P 4: 2: 2 10-bit video output over HDMI has been added to S1R
• C4K video (4096×2160) has been added to S5
• S5 has been expanded to include 5.9K / 4K / Anamorphic (4: 3) 12-bit RAW video data output via HDMI. Apple ProRes RAW can also be recorded on Atomos NINJA V (S5)
• Vector area display has been added to S5
• The main pedestal level has been added to S5
• L.ClassicNeo and L.Monochrom S photo styles have been added to the S5

The Lumix DC-G110 By the way, at the end of November the firmware will be updated to version 1.1, which will add compatibility with the “LUMIX Webcam Software (Beta)”. The monitor can also display mirrored images if the LCDs are rotated and horizontal or vertical image inversion is enabled.

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In the first half of 2021, another Firmware update to version 2.0 for Lumix DC-S1 displayed, which then allows you to manually change the dual native ISO settings. Further enhancements require the purchase of the DMW-SFU2 module to enable V-Log recording and MOV functions to send 5.9K / 4K / Anamorphic (4: 3) 3.5K 12-bit RAW video Switching HDMI to an Atomos NINJA V and timecode recording and 5.9K / C4K, 4K60 / 50p 4: 2: 0 10-bit internally.