LUMIX Live : Ask Us Anything

This week, we're back from NAB 2023 and ready to answer your general questions! Join the chat live while we address questions submitted over the last few weeks and take time to cover question you have on air!

These streams are always designed for you to have a voice with Panasonic LUMIX so be sure to join weekly at 2PM EST to get in on the conversation!

[AoyagiAichou]

00:00 Stream start
4:40 Intro
7:21 S1Hii rumours disclaimer
9:05 R: Lumix G with PDAF
10:38 Q/R: Firmware for focus algorithms
14:11 D: AFC Live View
16:57 Q: PASM switching in custom profiles for photos (GH6)
18:34 Q/R: S5ii start-up time firmware update
21:00 Q/R: APS-C mode in photo
24:57 Q: S5iix release date
25:19 Q: Backup recording whilst recording to SSD
26:35 Q: S5iix SSD recording with gimbal and USB PD
29:08 Q: S5ii(x) timecode
30:47 Q: PDAF focusing in very low apertures
33:53 Q: Lens firmware update troubleshooting
35:35 Q: 12-35 f2.8 refresh differences
36:59 Q: GH6 audio settings for events
39:29 Q: Charging lithium batteries to 100%
40:17 Q: Burst rates of the S5ii for sports
43:52 Q: Body design language differences between S and G
44:48 Q/R: BGH2 with PDAF
45:41 Q: S5ii 14bit (un)compressed
46:11 Q: Updates for 70-200 f4
46:39 Q: 50mm to 110mm tilt shift lens
47:24 Q: Sensors and processors of G9, G90, and G100
47:43 Q/R: DNxHD / HR support
48:23 Q: SHGR1 tripod grip support on the S series
48:39 Q: CineD more flexible than Natural
49:13 Q: Follow-up to gimbal recording with SSD
52:14 R: Audio clips/notes for photos
52:45 Q: S5ii SSD recording, what can be recorded to SSD
54:58 Q: Power bank for the S5
56:18 Q: S5ii webcam settings
57:19 Q: Collaborations with accessory brands
59:39 R: Multiple frame markers
1:01:23 Q: Software for MOV files
1:02:43 Q: Kondor Blue HDMI to USB-C card, mobile use
1:04:20 Q/R: Zebras when adjusting ISO
1:05:01 Q: Difference in ProRes image quality depending on storage
1:06:39 Outro

Q: Question
R: Request
D: Demonstration

[AoyagiAichou]

Thank you Dennis Schmitz for the answer in chat regarding Cinelike D. Only just managed to read it!

Just for the record, "my" question about PDAF focusing in low aperture wasn't meant to attack LUMIX in any way. In fact I didn't mention Panny/LUMIX in the question at all for that specific reason! It's just that several people on /r/Lumix mentioned this (I would link this, but Youtube (I hope it's Youtube) auto-removes it) and I haven't seen anything like that from other brands - possibly because I am so deep in the LUMIX ecosystem

[KlausKusserow-ClassicalGuitar]

38:52 Audio in 32bit is actually much more than Raw in foto or video terms. You have 2 preamp stages in 32bit audio wich cover much more dynamic range than human mankind can produce. To stay in the foto/video-analogy: it's like stacking 15 stops of dynamic range on top of another 15 stops🙂... well more like 20 on top of another 20.

[pete_au]

Sean, you mentioned that feedback can influence future firmware updates. Can you advise where/how users can provide feedback directly to Panasonic?

[imagenatura]

I believe you misspoke about GH6 SSD recording. You said EVERYTHING, basically, can be recorded on a SSD. Unfortunately, the 120fps 4k modes have been left out of that. I really wish that would change as it really takes me out of my workflow. Actually, I've ditched the SSD idea because of it.

[DroseMr]

Does the s5iix have autofocus pd hybrid recording 5.7k prores raw to atomos ninja +? How can you connect to dji mini 3 gimbal for start stop and record to ssd for best codec?platinum is worth it. Thanks