Panasonic Announces FW Updates for LUMIX S1H/S1/S1R/S5 & BGH1

Panasonic has announced firmware updates for their full-frame LUMIX S Series DC-S1H, DC-S1, DC-S1R, DC-S5 cameras as well as their Micro Four Thirds box-style DC-BGH1 camera.

Find out what’s new and improved for each camera below.

LUMIX S1H Firmware Version 2.4 (Available March 31, 2021) – Download Here

A video-centric flagship camera of the S Series, the LUMIX S1H has been evolved with several firmware updates in the past.

Now, in addition to Apple ProRes RAW recording, the S1H complies with 5.9K RAW video data output and recording as Blackmagic RAW on Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR. 

By providing two alternatives for RAW workflow, the S1H corresponds more to the wide-ranging creative needs. This firmware will be available at no cost to the user.

• RAW video data output over HDMI to Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR
  • [5.9K] / [4K] /[Anamorphic (4:3) 3.5K] 12-bit RAW video data can be output over HDMI to Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR, to be recorded as Blackmagic RAW.
• V-Log or V709 is selectable on Live View monitor during RAW output.
• Shooting assist functions including WFM (Wave Form Monitor), Vector Scope, Luminance Spot Meter, Zebra Pattern can be used during RAW output.
• Users can choose to add or not to add camera orientation information in [Vertical Position Info (Video)] menu to prevent unintended image rotation in playback.
• [Power Save Mode] can be selectable while the camera is powered with an AC adaptor (DMW-AC10, sold separately).

LUMIX S1H available at Vistek

LUMIX S1 Firmware Version 2.0 (Available April 6, 2021) – Download Here

Features and functions available with the Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU2* include:

• 6K(5952×3968) / 5.9K(5888×3312) / 5.4K(5376×3584) video recording mode in MOV format *1
  • 6K24p, 4:2:0 10bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM *1
  • 5.9K30p/25p/24p, 4:2:0 10bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM *1
  • 5.4K30p/25p, 4:2:0 10bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM *1
• C4K(4096×2160) video recording mode in MOV format
  • C4K60p/50p, 4:2:0 10bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM *2
  • C4K60p/50p, 4:2:0 8bit LongGOP, 150Mbps, LPCM *2
  • 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 *2
• Anamorphic(3328×2496) video recording mode in MOV format
  • 4K-A50p, 4:2:0 10bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM *2
  • 4K-A50p, 4:2:0 8bit LongGOP, 150Mbps, LPCM *2
  • 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 can be output over HDMI.
  • The Apple ProRes RAW can be recorded on Atomos NINJA V.
• [Time Code] function

*1 Maximum continuous recording time is 15 minutes.
*2 Maximum continuous recording time is 29 minutes 59 seconds.

(*Note: Users who already have DMW-SFU2 do not need to purchase extra DMW-SFU2. There is no need of upgrading the camera with DMW-SFU2 if upgrading with DMW-SFU2 was once done before.)

Features and functions available without the Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU2 include:

• [Dual Native ISO Setting] function has been added.
• Users can choose to add or not to add camera orientation information in [Vertical Position Info (Video)] menu to prevent unintended image rotation in playback.
• [Power Save Mode] can be selectable while the camera is powered with an AC adaptor (DMW-AC10, sold separately).

LUMIX S1 available at Vistek

DMW-SFU2 Upgrade for Lumix S1 available at Vistek

LUMIX S1R Firmware Version 1.8 and LUMIX S5 Firmware Version 2.2 (Available April 6, 2021) – Download Here

• Users can choose to add or not to add camera orientation information in [Vertical Position Info (Video)] menu to prevent unintended image rotation in playback.
• [Power Save Mode] can be selectable while the camera is powered with an AC adaptor (DMW-AC10, sold separately).

LUMIX S1R available at Vistek

LUMIX S5 available at Vistek

LUMIX BGH1 Firmware Version 2.0 (Available March 24, 2021) – Download Here

The BGH1 is the LUMIX’s first box-style camera exclusively designed and developed for professional use.

To support a growing need of live streaming, the BGH1 will provide an IP streaming function that enables distant, high-quality image transmission to the social streaming platform online with PC connection over wired LAN.

Notably, the LUMIX BGH1 is a unique camera that can stream 4K 60p (50p) video in H.265. The H.265 realizes half the bitrate while keeping the image quality the same as H.264, which means it can provide 2x higher image quality at the same bitrate as H.264. Streaming in ultra-high definition 4K at low bitrate is possible even in the cases where the bandwidth is not broad enough.

• IP streaming with PC (RTP/RTSP protocol)
  • 4K/60p (3840×2160) H.265 : 50M, 25Mbps　H.264 : 50M, 25Mbps
  • 4K/30p (3840×2160) H.265 : 25M, 12.5Mbps　H.264 : 25M, 12.5Mbps
  • FHD/60p (1920×1080) H.265 : 20M, 16Mbps　H.264 : 16M, 8Mbps
  • FHD/30p (1920×1080) H.265 : 12M, 6Mbps　H.264 : 6M, 3Mbps
• RAW video data output over HDMI function
  • The Apple ProRes RAW can be recorded on Atomos NINJA V.
• V-Log or Rec.709 is selectable on Live View monitor during RAW output.
• Shooting assist functions including Luminance Spot Meter, Zebra Pattern can be used during RAW output.
• A lookup table (LUT) exclusively designed for RAW video recorded on NINJA V is available on the following customer support website to make the same color grading as V-Log/V-Gamut. It is easy to match colors between the footages recorded with Panasonic Varicam, EVA1 and GH5 series cameras to combine them.
• Genlocking status display
  • Synchronization status can be shown on the external monitor connected with HDMI or SDI when the camera is under Genlock synchronization.
• SD Memory Card formatting via PC connection
  • It is possible to format the SD Memory Card from the camera menu on the live view display of LUMIX Tether while the camera is connected with the PC.
• Users can choose to add or not to add camera orientation information in [Vertical Position Info (Video)] menu to prevent unintended image rotation in playback.

LUMIX BGH1 available at Vistek

LUMIX Tether for Multicam Ver.1.1 (Available March 24, 2021) – Download Here

• Settings and controls over the BGH1 during IP streaming are available.
• Rec.Quality options corresponding to RAW video data output will be displayed when [Menu]>[Video]>[Image Format]>[HDMI RAW Data Output] is turned ON.
• It is possible to start/stop recording on the external device with the BGH1 during HDMI/SDI output.
• When [HDMI Recording Control] and/or [SDI Recording Control] is/are ON, Rec button is available even if the SD Card is not inserted. The connection method, either HDMI or SDI, is also displayed.