Panasonic Global Firmware Site
Firmware for Panasonic Lumix cameras can be downloaded from the Global Support
Site.
Improvements
Improvements for DC-S5M2
Version |
Date |
Description |
Version: 3.1 |
Oct. 9, 2024 |
- New Photo Style [LEICA Monochrome]
- [LEICA Monochrome] is added to [Photo Style].
- Compatibility with LUMIX smartphone app "LUMIX Lab"
- "LUMIX Lab" is now compatible with this model.
- Support for the Panasonic XLR microphone adaptor DMW-XLR2
- DMW-XLR2 has now been supported.
- 32-bit float audio recording is not available with this model.
- 5GHz option added to [Wi-Fi Frequency Bands]
- [5GHz] option added to [Wi-Fi Frequency Bands] and can be chosen between [2.4GHz].
- Depending on the region, local regulations, etc. may prohibit you from using the 5GHz frequency band outdoors. If this is the case, when outdoors, connect to the smartphone using [2.4GHz] for the Wi-Fi connection.
- Other improvements
- [REAL TIME LUT] function can be assigned to Fn button.
- Added a pop-up message when using a Panasonic collapsible lens.
- Improved operational stability.
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Version: 3.0 |
April. 22, 2024 |
- Compatible with Frame.io Camera to Cloud
- By connecting the camera to the internet via Wi-Fi, you can upload still images and proxy videos directly to the Frame.io platform.
* This does not guarantee all of the functions of "Frame.io Camera to Cloud".
- [Proxy Recording] function has been added
- A proxy video with a low bit rate can also be recorded simultaneously during video recording.
- [SH PRE] function has been added
- [SH PRE] function has been added, which enables recording of images for the set amount of time even between when the shutter button is pressed halfway until it is pressed fully when taking SH burst pictures.
- Automatic detection function has been enhanced
- Tracking and recognition performance of human recognition have been improved.
- It is possible to set [Target Parts] and detect eyes for [ANIMAL].
- [CAR] and [MOTORCYCLE] have been added to automatic detection.
- Enhancement of Image Stabilizer performance
- [HIGH] has been added to the E-Stabilization (Video) function, which electronically corrects large shakes when shooting on the move.
- A perspective distortion correction has been added to correct distortion that tends to occur during video recording when using a wide-angle lens.
- Other improvement
- There were cases where coloring such as reddish-purple occurs under certain conditions when shooting in Live View Composite mode. This phenomenon has been fixed.
- Improved operational stability.
Operating Instructions for the Change of Specifications |
Version: 2.4 |
Jan. 30, 2024 |
There were cases where vertical lines would appear in the image when
capturing JPEG photos or JPEG photos processed from RAW format on
the camera in i.Dynamic Range control. This bug has been fixed. |
Version 2.3 |
Dec 20, 2023 |
- Operational stability when using in some storage devices has been improved.
- There were cases where horizontal lines would appear in the image when capturing JPEG photos in SH Burst Shot mode.
This bug has been fixed.
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Version 2.2 |
Oct. 24, 2023 |
- [AF-Point Scope] Function has been added.
- Added an AF point scope function that allows you to enlarge the focus position
during AF.
- High resolution mode function has been enhanced.
- It is now possible to set the shutter speed up to 8 seconds in the High Resolution
mode. In addition, [Long Exposure NR] can be used.
- Thanks to the image stabilizer, [Handheld High-Res] mode has been added to enable
recording pictures with higher resolution even without
using a tripod.
- MF Assist Magnification Setting has been added.
- It is now possible to magnify the full screen mode display in MF Assist up to
approx. 20 times when recording pictures.
- Improved the switching speed between LCD and LVF.
- Improved viewfinder visibility between continuous shooting frames.
- Improved operational stability.
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Version 2.1 |
Aug 22, 2023 |
- There were cases that some subjects and their outlines are colored depending on the shooting
conditions. This phenomenon has been fixed.
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Ver 2.0 |
June 13, 2023 |
- New functions and options to be available with the Upgrade Software Key
DMW-SFU2.
An [Activation] function has been added which enables the use of extended
functions using the Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU2. The following functions
will be added by activating the Upgrade Software Key.
- [5.9K] / [4.1K] / [Anamorphic (4:3) 3.5K] 12-bit RAW video data can
be output over HDMI to Blackmagic Video Assist 5" 12G HDR and
Blackmagic Video Assist 7" 12G HDR, to be recorded as Blackmagic
RAW.
- DaVinci Resolve or DaVinci Resolve Studio is required
to play
back and DaVinci Resolve Studio to edit Blackmagic RAW
data.
- Selectable recording mode depends on the firmware
version of
Blackmagic Video Assist 5" 12G HDR, Blackmagic Video
Assist 7" 12G
HDR and DaVinci Resolve Studio.
- Please refer to the Blackmagic Design website for the
information
on the corresponding firmware version of Blackmagic
Video Assist
5" 12G HDR and Blackmagic Video Assist 7" 12G HDR.
- All functions may not be available depending on the
situation
- [5.9K] / [4.1K] / [Anamorphic (4:3) 3.5K] 12-bit RAW video data can
be output over HDMI to Atomos NINJA V+ and NINJA V, to be recorded
as Apple ProRes RAW.
- All functions may not be available depending on the
situation.
- Software that supports Apple ProRes RAW is required to
edit RAW
video recorded with NINJA V+ and NINJA V.
- A LUT (Look-up table) exclusively designed for RAW video
recorded on NINJA V+ and NINJA V is available on the
following
customer support website to make the same color
grading as
V-Log/V-Gamut.
- Added functions
- [Live View Composite] function has been added.
- [Video Repair] function has been added.
- Others
- Improved image quality when shooting with V-log.
- Improved compatibility with some SD cards.
- Improved operational stability.
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Ver 1.1 |
March 28, 2023 |
- Live-view display settings while half-pressing the shutter button at Auto Focus
Continuous can now be switched between "Speed priority" and "Image priority".
- The default setting will be speed priority after the firmware
update.
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