Panasonic announced that a new firmware update for its Lumix DC-S1: $2,497.99 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama and Lumix DC-S1R: $3,697.99 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama full-frame mirrorless cameras.
The new firmware (version 1.1) will be available on July 9th and addresses the following image stabilization performance, Panasonic claims that with firmware v1.1, the in-body IS system will reduce shake by an additional 1/2-stop, for a total of 6 stops with non-stabilized lenses and 6.5 stops with Dual IS-compatible glass.
Improved AF performance: Panasonic claims that tracking performance live view display will be improved, and new AF-on options have been added.
- Tracking performance during video recording has been improved
- Live view display during autofocusing is now ‘easier to see’
- A new AF-ON: Near Shift biases toward close subjects, while Far Shift does the opposite
Two smaller changes: An ‘activate’ option has been added to the S1, for entering the key for the optional DMW-SFU2 video feature update. ‘Operational stability’ when using XQD cards should also be improved on both the S1 and S1R.
The firmware will be available for download on Panasonic’s website on the 9th.
Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless Cameras
On the same day, firmware updates will be made available for six Micro Four Thirds cameras: the Lumix GH5, GH5S, G9, G90/G91/G95, G80/G81/G85 and GX9.
The new firmware addresses various things across those cameras, but the one thing they have in common is adding support for smooth aperture control during video capture when using the Panasonic Leica 10-25mm F1.7 lens. Users can also toggle the aperture ring between ‘smooth’ and 1/3EV.
GH5 Firmware Version 2.5
1. Improved compatibility with the Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm / F1.7 ASPH. (H-X1025) digital interchangeable lens.
- Smooth aperture control is available during video recording.
- [Aperture Ring Increment] has been added with which users can choose the control method of the aperture ring from [SMOOTH] or [1/3EV] in photo shooting.
2. Improved compatibility with the Panasonic Remote Shutter DMW-RS2.
- The video REC switch on the Remote Shutter can be disabled in the camera’s custom menu.
GH5S Firmware Version 1.3
1. Improved compatibility with the Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm / F1.7 ASPH. (H-X1025) digital interchangeable lens.
- Smooth aperture control is available during video recording.
- [Aperture Ring Increment] has been added with which users can choose the control method of the aperture ring from [SMOOTH] or [1/3EV] in photo shooting.
2. Improved compatibility with the Panasonic Remote Shutter DMW-RS2.
- The video REC switch on the Remote Shutter can be disabled in the camera’s custom menu.
G9 Firmware Version 1.3
1. Improved compatibility with the Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm / F1.7 ASPH. (H-X1025) digital interchangeable lens.
- Smooth aperture control is available during video recording.
- [Aperture Ring Increment] has been added with which users can choose the control method of the aperture ring from [SMOOTH] or [1/3EV] in photo shooting.
2. Improved compatibility with the Panasonic Remote Shutter DMW-RS2.
- The video REC switch on the Remote Shutter can be disabled in the camera’s custom menu.
G90/G91/G95 Firmware Version 1.3
1. Improved compatibility with the Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm / F1.7 ASPH. (H-X1025) digital interchangeable lens.
- Smooth aperture control is available during video recording.
- [Aperture Ring Increment] has been added with which users can choose the control method of the aperture ring from [SMOOTH] or [1/3EV] in photo shooting.
2. Improved compatibility with the Panasonic Battery Grip DMW-BGG1.
- The Fn button on the Battery Grip can be customized in the camera’s custom menu.
G80/G81/G85 Firmware Version 1.3
1. Improved compatibility with the Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm / F1.7 ASPH. (H-X1025) digital interchangeable lens.
- Smooth aperture control is available during video recording.
- [Aperture Ring Increment] has been added with which users can choose the control method of the aperture ring from [SMOOTH] or [1/3EV] in photo shooting.
2. Improved compatibility with the Panasonic Remote Shutter DMW-RS2.
- The video REC switch on the Remote Shutter can be disabled in the camera’s custom menu.
GX9 Firmware Version 1.3
Improved compatibility with the Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm / F1.7 ASPH. (H-X1025) digital interchangeable lens.
- Smooth aperture control is available during video recording.
- [Aperture Ring Increment] has been added with which users can choose the control method of the aperture ring from [SMOOTH] or [1/3EV] in photo shooting.
The minor camera-specific changes can be found in the press release.
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