ProRes Raw video capture delayed for Lumix S1H, but firmware v2.0 still set to ship next week
(Digital Photography Review)

Videographers waiting to be able to record 5.9K ProRes Raw video footage from the Lumix S1H to their Atomos Ninja V will have to wait a bit longer as statements from both camera and recorder manufacturers have confirmed that while the expected firmware release will go ahead on Monday, May 25, Raw video won`t be included. Atomos says a technical issue is the cause and that the delay will be `slight,` while Panasonic concentrates on the other new features firmware v2.0 will bring to users. Both companies say they`re working together to rectify the problem. There`s no indication what the problem is, but only that it cropped up in beta testing and that both companies want to ensure recording quality is at its best before the firmware is released. A new release date for the raw video feature will be announced `shortly.` Firmware V2.0 for the Panasonic S1H adds ProRes Raw video capture capability when paired with an Atomos Ninja V recorder. While the v2.0 firmware won`t have its headline feature when released on Monday, it will still offer these new features: LUMIX S1H Firmware Version 2.0 (*RAW video data output function is not included.) Down converted output over HDMI during [6K]/[5.9K]/[5.4K] video recording is available. In Creative Video mode, it is now possible to disable the operation of starting/stopping video recording by pressing a shutter button. In Creative Video mode, it is now possible to set [Rec Quality (My List)] from the control panel. The value of noise reduction in [V-Log] in Photo Style has been expanded to [-1], designed to suppress ghosting or afterimages that could have previously occurred in some situations. It is possible to prevent the enlarged view window of MF Assist to be output over HDMI. There were cases where colour banding appeared in 4:2:0/10-bit video recording in some situations. This bug has been minimised. There were cases where the REC RUN time code did not count up when the video w ...