Panasonic has released a new firmware update, enabling their LUMIX S1 full frame sensor camera to shoot at a greater Dynamic Range by adding V-Log to its picture profiles selection. I have already reviewed the LUMIX S1 in the past, so in this article I’ll be highlighting the addition of V-Log only. Panasonic LUMIX S1 Unlike their popular GH5 and GH5S cameras who use V-Log L only, (L-stands for lite), the LUMIX S1 can now use the real thing, and although on papers H.264, 10bit, 4:2:2 at 150Mbps may look like a bit of a low data rate to perform well, in reality, the images coming out of that camera look lovely! On top, after grading, the images are holding up very well indeed, and not falling apart due to low data rate. Firmware 1.2 Benefits: The new firmware has other enhancements and it is free to download, yet if you would like to enable the V-Log option, you will have to upgrade the DMW-SFU2 software key and pay for it. Here is what’s new, other than the V-Log option. Improved performance of the IBIS (in body image stabilization) Improved tracking AF performance Operational stability when using an XQD memory card DMW-SFU2 Activation Benefits: Greater Dynamic Range Internal 4:2:2 10bit MOV 24p/25p/30p recording for PAL cameras and 24p/30p for NTSC External 4:2:2 10bit 50p/60p HDMi output V-Log In Camera LUT application (Enabling playback of V-Log) Waveform Monitor High resolution audio (Up to 96 kHz/24bit sound recording) in MOV when using the...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 15 July, 2019