Panasonic Releases RAW Video Data Output over HDMI Firmware for LUMIX S1H

28^th July 2020 – Panasonic has released its RAW Video Data Output over HDMI firmware update program (firmware version 2.1) for its LUMIX S1H full-frame mirrorless camera.

Working together with Atomos, a global company that creates video equipment for professional film creators, the new firmware enables the output of maximum 5.9K/29.97p and 59.94p 4K* RAW video data over HDMI to the Atomos Ninja V HDR monitor-recorder and saves it as Apple ProRes RAW. In addition, it further complies with 3.5K Anamorphic 4:3 standard.

Panasonic commits to continuing to provide innovative solutions for professional film creation by enabling all S1H users to receive this firmware for free of charge.

The program will be available at LUMIX Global Customer Support website https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/ on 28^th July 2020.

* 4128x2176(17:9), announced as “C4K” at IBC2019. Corresponding to C4K (4096×2160) as defined by Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI).

LUMIX S1H Firmware Version 2.1

1. RAW video data output over HDMI

• [5.9K] / [4K] / [Anamorphic (4:3) 3.5K] 12-bit RAW video data can be output over HDMI.
  Apple ProRes RAW can be recorded on Atomos Ninja V.¹

• V-Log or Rec.709 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.
• A LUT (Lookup table) exclusively designed for RAW video recorded on NINJA V is available from https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/lut/s1h_raw_lut/index.html. This LUT will allow you to match the colour grading with V-Log/V-Gamut². Using this new LUT, it is easy to match colours between the footage recorded with Panasonic Varicam, EVA1 and GH5 series cameras to combine them.

1. Selectable recording mode depends on the version of ATOMOS NINJA V.  All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
2. Software that supports Apple ProRes RAW is required to edit RAW video recorded with NINJA V.
   
   - Ninja V / ATOMOS are registered trademarks of ATOMOS Limited.
   - Apple and ProRes are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
   - All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.
   - Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

About Panasonic
Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies and solutions for customers in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, and B2B businesses. The company, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2018, has expanded globally and now operates 582 subsidiaries and 87 associated companies worldwide, recording consolidated net sales of 8.003 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2019. Committed to pursuing new value through innovation across divisional lines, the company uses its technologies to create a better life and a better world for its customers. To learn more about Panasonic: https://www.panasonic.com/global.