DC-S5M2 Firmware Update

DC-S5M2 Firmware Update

Panasonic offers firmware update program for DC-S5M2 (S5II) to enhance the performance and usability

DC-S5M2 Firmware Update

1.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.

  • BRAW Capability –
    [5.9K] / [4K] / [Anamorphic (4:3) 3.5K] 12-bit RAW video data can be output over HDMI to BlackmagicVideoAssist 5” 12G HDR and Blackmagic VideoAssist 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 BlackmagicVideoAssist 5” 12G HDR,BlackmagicVideoAssist 7”12G HDRand DaVinci Resolve Studio.
Please refer to the Blackmagic Design website for the information on the corresponding firmware version of BlackmagicVideoAssist 5” 12G HDR andBlackmagicVideoAssist 7”12G HDR
• All functions may not be available depending on the situation.

  • Expanded compatibility of external devices
    ATOMOS Ninja V and ATOMOS SHOGUN CONNECT are also supported in addition to ATOMOS Ninja V+.
    [5.9K] / [4K] / [Anamorphic (4:3) 3.5K] 12-bit RAW video data can be output over HDMI to be recorded as Apple ProResRAW.

* All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
* Software that supports Apple ProResRAW is required to edit RAW video recorded with NINJA V+andNINJA 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.
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/lut/s1h_raw_lut/

2. Added functions

  • [Live View Composite] function has been added.
  • [Video Repair] function has been added.

3. Others

  • Improved quality when shooting with V-log.
  • Improved compatibility with some SD cards.
  • Improved operational stability.
DC-S5M2 Firmware Update

1.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.