DC-S1R - Firmware updates improvements

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Improvements

Improvements for DC-S1R
Version	Date	Description
Ver.2.0	Jan. 16, 2024	Improved compatibility with new communication standards for macro lenses added to the L-Mount standard.
Ver 1.9	Jul. 13, 2021	Added functions, [L.ClassicNeo] and [L.Monochrome S] have been added in [Photo Style]. Expanded compatibility with DJI Gimbal. Active Track Function of DJI Gimbal "DJI RS 2" and "DJI RSC 2" can be used. All functions may not be available depending on the situation. Improved operational stability. There were cases where line-like noise appeared on the external monitor connected over HDMI. This bug has been fixed. In some picture quality modes of video setting, there were cases where a file that cannot be recognized as a video file was generated when the camera is moved quickly or when the subject moves at high speed. This bug has been fixed.
Ver 1.8	Apr. 6, 2021	Added functions, 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. Added functions, [Power Save Mode] can be selectable while the camera is powered with an AC adaptor (DMW-AC10, sold separately). Other improvements, There were rare cases that the display such as AF frame blinks during video recording. This phenomenon has been solved. Other improvements, There were rare cases that operating the camera during photo/video playback caused a freeze depending on the operation timing. This phenomenon has been solved. Other improvements, There were cases that the specified AF position was shifted when using Pinpoint AF in full screen display. This phenomenon has been solved.
Ver 1.7	Dec. 22, 2020	There were cases the focus cannot be properly set on the touched subject when using a Touch AF. This bug has been fixed. There were cases the focus cannot be properly set on the subject or flickering occurred when LVF Frame Rate was set to [120fps]. This bug has been fixed.
Ver 1.6	Nov. 24, 2020	Improved AF performance. Tracking and recognition performance of AF have been improved with an addition of head recognition. Human/Animal recognition can be set ON or OFF when the AF mode is set to [1-Area] or [1-Area+]. [AF+MF] can be used during video recording. Added video functions, The following 5K(4992x3744) video recording mode in MOV format has been supported. 5K30p/25p/24p, 4:2:0 10bit LongGOP, 200Mbps, LPCM [Like 2100(HLG)] has been added in [Photo Style] to support 10-bit HDR video recording. [Luminance Level] function supports the 10-bit mode. High-Resolution audio recording using an XLR Microphone Adaptor DMW-XLR1 is available and it can be controlled with [XLR Mic Adaptor Setting] menu. *MOV only 4K 60P/50P 4:2:2 10-bit video output over HDMI has been supported. [SS/Gain Operation] function has been added. [Red REC Frame Indicator] is available. It is possible to play back vertical videos vertically. Added function, 4K video files can be transferred to a smartphone via Wi-Fi.
Ver 1.5	Apr. 8, 2020	Expanded media compatibility. Prograde Digital CFexpress Type B card can be used. Added Function, 50p/25p video frame rate option is available on all LUMIX S1R cameras including models for the NTSC broadcast format regions (Japan, North America, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Republic of the Philippines). Changed of operating specifications, To prevent improper operation, touch-control is disabled for [Delete All] operation in playback mode. Only cursor buttons can be used for [Delete All] operation.
Ver 1.3	Nov. 19, 2019	Expanded media compatibility, CFexpress Type B memory card can be used. Expanded compatibility with Profoto wireless transmitters. Profoto wireless transmitters "Air Remote TTL-O/P" and "Profoto Connect-O/P" can be used. * All functions may not be available depending on the situation. Improved compatibility with Sigma interchangeable lenses and mount converter. It is possible to assign function to the Fn buttons of Sigma L-Mount interchangeable lenses. When attaching a lens using the Sigma MC-21 mount converter and [Image Stabiizer] > [Lens] is set to ON , Body I.S.(Image Stabilizer) suppresses roll movement. Improved compatibility with Panasonic interchangeable lenses. It is possible to assign functions to the lens’ Fn buttons when the Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. (S-E70200) is mounted. Improved AF performance. It is possible to set [AF+MF] in AFC mode. It is possible to set continuous AF on the live view screen in Creative Video mode or in other video recording mode when the video recording area is displayed. Improved performance of High Speed Video. It is possible to manually set the exposure according to the video exposure mode (P/A/S/M) in High Speed Video mode. Added functions It is possible to select the card slot to save the JPEG images developed by in-camera RAW processing. [0.5 SEC] has been added for an option of [Duration Time (photo)] in [Auto Review]. [Forced Flash OFF] can be selected in iA mode. [AF Assist Light] has been added to the Focus tab of the [Video] menu. [Off (Disable Press and Hold)] can be assigned to the Fn button. It disables operation when the button is long-pressed. Fn button can be used for checking aperture effect while the button is pressed. Other improvements There were cases where F value control failed depending on the maximum F value when non-Panasonic L-Mount lens is mounted. This bug has been fixed. Luminance level of photos (including 6K/4K Photo and Post Focus images) can be set when playing back them over HDMI output. AE can be locked with the [AF/AE LOCK] button when ISO Auto is set in M mode. Image quality of long exposure shot has been improved. (When [Long Exposure NR] is set to OFF and [Vignetting Comp.] is set to ON.) Aperture and shutter speed can be controlled using front/rear dials when the rear monitor is set to OFF. Improved operational stability There were cases where Backup Recording using the Double Card Slot Function stopped during writing. This bug has been fixed. AF operation following the pressing of [AF-ON] in MF mode was unstable when the LVF Frame Rate was at 120 fps and the camera was under dim lighting. This bug has been fixed. There were cases where the images shot vertically did not rotate on playback. This bug has been fixed. There were cases where [Image Stabilizer] was set to OFF when the battery was reinserted. This bug has been fixed. Operational stability of image stabilizer has been improved. (When [Image Stabilizer] > [E-Stabilization(Video)] and [Boost I.S.(Video)] is ON. )
Ver 1.2	Jul. 9, 2019	Improved performance of the Image Stabilizer. The correction performance of the Body Image Stabilizer has been improved from 5.5 stops to 6.0 stops. Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction : focusing distance f=50mm , when S-X50 is used.] The correction performance of the Dual I.S.2 has been improved from 6.0 stops to 6.5 stops. Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=105mm, when S-R24105 is used.] Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction : focusing distance f=200mm , when S-R70200 is used.] Improved AF performance [AF-ON: Near Shift] and [AF-ON: Far Shift] functions have been added. [AF-ON: Near Shift] preferably focuses on a subject nearby while [AF-ON: Far Shift] preferably focuses on a subject far away. The tracking performance when using [Tracking] AF mode in video recording has been improved. Live view display during auto focusing is now easier to see. Improved operational stability. Operational stability when using an XQD memory card has been improved.
Ver 1.1	Apr. 23, 2019	Improvement of accuracy in exposure during burst shooting.