Panasonic firmware fireworks - including BRAW for S1H and 6K MOV for S1
[06:44 Thu,18.March 2021 by Rudi Schmidts]
Panasonic today announced new firmware updates for the LUMIX cameras S1H, S1, S1R, S5 as well as the BGH1. The individual updates are scheduled to be released in stages between 24 March and 6 April 2021 available for download here.
For all cameras, users will be able to choose whether or not to add camera orientation information to the[Vertical Position Info (Video)] menu in order to prevent unintentional image rotation during shooting. unintentional image rotation during playback. For this purpose,[Power Save Mode] can be selected for all LUMIX full-frame models while the camera is operated with a separately available AC adapter (DMW-AC10).
However, the most significant changes take place separately for selected models. Specifically, there are the following firmware improvements:
LUMIX S1H firmware version 2.4, effective 31 March 2021.
The S1H now gets a second RAW option: in addition to ProRes RAW with Atomos recorders, the S1H should now be able to record Blackmagic BRAW alternatively with a Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.
And that
in 5.9K (5888x3312, 16:9) with 29.97p/25p/23.98p
in Super 35mm 4K (4128x2176, 17:9) with 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p as well as
in Super 35mm Anamorphic 3.5K (3536X2656, 4:3) at 50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p.
As with almost all current RAW formats, the signal is packed to 12 BIt before transfer and then pushed to 16 bit in Resolve.
V-Log or V709 is selectable during RAW output on the live view monitor, capture auxiliary functions such as WFM (Wave Form Monitor), vector area, Luminance Spot Meter and Zebra Pattern can be used during RAW output.
LUMIX S1 firmware version 2.0, as of 6 April 2021.
Without the DMW-SFU2 software key installed, the S1 now officially gets a Dual Native ISO setting in the menu. Otherwise, other changes will be unlocked when the paid software key DMW-SFU2 is installed:
These are first of all internal 6K recording capabilities similar to the S1H. In detail these are:
6K24p, 4:2:0 10bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM2. 5.9K30p/25p/24p, 4:2:0 10bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM2 5.4K30p/25p, 4:2:0 10bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM2 C4K (4096x2160) video recording mode in MOV format C4K60p/50p, 4:2:0 10bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM3 C4K60p/50p, 4:2:0 8bit LongGOP, 150Mbps, LPCM3 C4K30p/25p/24p, 4:2:2 10bit LongGOP, 150Mbps, LPCM 4K (3840x2160) 10-bit video recording mode in MOV format 4K60p/50p, 4:2:0 10bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM3 Anamorphic (3328x2496) video capture mode in MOV format 4K-A50p, 4:2:0 10bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM3 4K-A50p, 4:2:0 8bit LongGOP, 150Mbps, LPCM3 4K-A30p/25p/24p, 4:2:2 10bit LongGOP, 150Mbps, LPCM
In addition, 6K RAW output has now been enabled here as well, and also with the same specifications as the S1H, ie:
in 5.9K (5888x3312, 16:9) with 29.97p/25p/23.98p
in Super 35mm 4K (4128x2176, 17:9) with 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p as well as
in Super 35mm Anamorphic 3.5K (3536X2656, 4:3) at 50p/29.97p/25p/23.98p.
However, Panasonic still only lists ProRes RAW as a recording option for the S1 and explicitly does not mention BRAW here (as it does for the S1H). Whether the ball is in Blackmagic&s court or Panasonic&s is difficult to judge.
In addition, S1 users now also receive Time Code functions with the software key DMW-SFU2. .
LUMIX BGH1 firmware version 2.0, from 24 March 2021.
To support the growing demand for live streaming, the BGH1 will offer an IP streaming function with the update, enabling high-resolution image transmission to social streaming platforms (via PC connection / wired LAN).
Up to 4K 50/60p can be streamed in H.265. The following IP streaming formats are possible with the LUMIX BGH1 firmware update 2.0 via PC:
Panasonic has also added a RAW output function to the BGH1, which again (for now?) is only specified for Atomos / ProResRAW recorders.
In terms of 12-bit RAW resolutions/formats, there are then:
4K MFT (4096x2160, 17:9) with 23.98p/25.00p/29.97p/50p/59.94p 17:9 3.7K MFT-Anamorphic (3680x2760, 4:3) with 23.98p/25.00p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
Again, V-Log or Rec.709 is selectable during RAW output on the live view monitor. selectable. And shooting utility functions such as luminance spot meter or zebra pattern can be used during RAW output.
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