Panasonic has just announced a new firmware update for their LUMIX cameras. These new firmware updates include both, the S1R and S1 full-frame cameras (firmware version 1.2), as well as Micro Four Thirds cameras (GH5, GH5S, G9, G95, G85 and GX9). The new firmware further enhances autofocus and image stabilization, and unlocks some new features for selected cameras. The update will be available for download at the LUMIX Global Customer Support website at 3:00am CEST on July 9th 2019. Furthermore, the paid upgrade for the LUMIX S1 will be available from July 9th onwards, too. Firmware update for selected LUMIX cameras announced Panasonic has always been known for continuous support and care for their customers by releasing frequent firmware updates to cameras that are already in the market. When their full-frame LUMIX S-line of cameras was announced, Panasonic promised to release new firmware updates to enhance their functionality and bring new features. The update is here now – what’s new? Panasonic LUMIX S1 and S1R Firmware 1.2 (Free Update) With the new firmware 1.2, both, the S1 and S1R are getting improved performance of the IBIS (in body image stabilization). The correction performance of the IBIS has been improved from a maximum of 5.5 stops to a maximum of 6.0 stops (based on the CIPA standard – yaw/pitch direction, tested with the LUMIX S-X50 PRO prime lens). The correction performance of the Dual I.S. 2 has been improved from 6.0 stops to 6.5 stops (based on the CIPA standard –...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 2 July, 2019