Lumix Firmware Update Explained - 2025 Jan (S5II/S5IIx/GH7/G9II)

[@TheRealRichardWong]

What do you guys think about this latest firmware update? Anything you want next? You can download the firmware here: S5II/S5IIx av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index4.html GH7/G9II av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index.html

[@garreswe]

It's in Japanese though 😕

[@TheRealRichardWong]

@@garreswe sorry, updated with English links :)

[@-Ninel-]

Thanks!😊

[@dirk.4711]

❤ Great, Panasonic, great! ❤

[@sushinskiy]

Thanks for the review. Unfortunately the latency with the app.

[@MoonShotIt]

When choosing a camera ecosystem to shoot with, I don’t think enough people look at how a camera company supports their camera. LUMIX has been so consistent with releasing meaningful firmware updates that breathe new life into the S series. Exceptional value cameras man.

[@AfF3lix]

Yes but you should only buy based on what is currently there

[@007silverwings]

This is amazing! Lumix are listening to their customers and adding everything we wanted from the S9 on the S5II 👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheRealRichardWong]

And you can download the new firmware now!

[@babymixswing2269]

S9II ???

[@joserangelve]

What amazing company. I´m really happy with this new update for my S5IIX...I feel this is the smartest purchase I´ve ever made!

[@nocturnal1970]

Brilliant, as an S5ii owner I was waiting on the hybrid zoom feature. The 70-300 will be even better again 😊

[@TheRealRichardWong]

I love hybrid zoom ❤

[@AKhairaddin]

It can zoom up to 900mm+ with the 70-300!!! I'm extremely proud and happy

[@AachenCityTitty]

Whaaaaaaaaaat amazing man wttttf. ​@@AKhairaddin

[@AllenReinecke]

👍👍 Love how Panasonic Lumix updates cameras via firmware and doesn't expect you to buy the next gen. camera!

[@plusss]

thanks sean, matt and richard! also to everyone in the lumix team working on these updates!

[@TheRealRichardWong]

haha i don't work on the updates but yes thanks the Lumix team! I have been waiting for the hybrid zoom and multiple frame marker feature

[@plusss]

@@TheRealRichardWong mp4lite was my biggest wish but i enjoy the hybrid zoom a lot.

[@johndrew4689]

Thanks Richard for going over these features. Only last night I was shooting a concert with my s5ii and was switching between Full/APSC/Pixel Pixel to extend my lens range. Hybrid Zoom is a game changer for me. It also catches up with Sony's Clearimage Zoom which is one of the few things I miss with using Sony. Thankyou Panasonic. Keep up the good work!!!

[@leocasati]

panasonic, just showing to the entire industry how to treat a costumer. Please Sony, take some notes haha

[@frankenstein2735]

yes, give us firmware that barely does anything but criplle us with terrible moire, 60p crop, horrible rolling shutter as if it were 2014 cameras, HDMI lag so we cant use monitors, and limit the lenses so we dont have choices also just introduce new pro cameras every decade....

[@leocasati]

@frankenstein2735 relax sony fanboy, its just a camera haha

[@leocasati]

+1 sony fanboy down, and counting...

[@razfilmstv]

Thanks for the update on the new firmware. Thanks Lumix for updating my G9II.

[@cmtdrones]

Thank you Richard! Great review! I am so happy about this update, and Panasonic 24-105mm f4 lens update too.

[@dklatravel]

Great video Richard! Always my favorite Lumix Reviewer on YT. Very comprehensive and helpufl.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

oh thank you so much DKLA Travel!

[@NathanaelNewton]

Honestly, this was a huge roller coaster of excitement and then disappointment.. I will not be upgrading the firmware on my S5 IIX because: Change log Jan. 23, 2025 Ver.2.2 Section 8: - Wired LAN streaming feature (RTP/RTSP) has been removed. I use my S5iix for live broadcast quite often and connect it over ethernet for reliability and high rate. It's absolutely vital that I keep this feature so no upgrade for me.. 😭

[@yawningmarmot]

I wish you'd mentioned that this update also REMOVES certain features, namely Wired LAN livestreaming, RTMP streaming (the most popular protocol) and the ability to transfer images to PC via Wi-Fi. So buyer beware and think twice before updating if you need these fearures.

[@akimnim]

Great update! Thx Pansonic!

[@mistamixx]

I would like Lumix to continue improving the stabilization and auto focus.

[@jeffreyvsco]

Love My Lumix S5iix and any updates!

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Glad to hear you're enjoying the camera!

[@monlegaspi]

Awesome Lumix 👍📸 keep it up 👆🏻

[@GonzTheRealtorGA]

After shooting with Canon and Sony for years, being with Lumix is a breath of fresh air. These other companies typically don’t listen to their user base or take way too long releasing firmware updates. I’m excited about the hybrid zoom feature, the updated AF and the MP4 lite option! 🎉🎉

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Glad you’re enjoying the Lumix ecosystem!

[@rendermanpro]

Dude, partial coverage. People are still using S1 and S1R and there are firmwares to them (surprisingly and nice). As well firmware to lenses. Would be nice to mention about it.... Thanks for the news and keep us updated!

[@TheRealRichardWong]

True! There are some changes to a few cameras. I didn't cover them because the changes are quite small.

[@MaximoJoshua]

@TheRealRichardWong it looks like they are removing the RTP streaming over LAN? That is a shame. That was one of the features that differentiated and made the S5IIx worth the extra money. I really don't think they should be removing features...if security concerns exist, they should just pop up a warning and let the user choose, or enable activation through some other menu, and have it off by default. Removing a feature that is one of the selling points of getting the S5IIx over the S5II feels bad. I'm very excited about the other changes, but I really hope they revert the removal of RTP streaming.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Hi Maximo, yes it's sad. My understanding is that there are some law changes in some regions/countries that legally require manufacturer to ensure all the communication are secure or they would be legally responsible for that. While this is not for every country, as the firmware is for global not regional, guess unfortunately this is the result. I don't think Panasonic would like to remove a feature that they already built and working to upset their users.

[@MaximoJoshua]

@ do you have any links to the laws or which regions? I unfortunately already upgraded, and it seems like there is no way to get those features back.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

@ oh sorry i feel you . I don't have any links, but i do remember hearing news last year re some law changes due to cybersecurity concerns in a few countries. And that's also what I heard from Panasonic when they told me this firmware involves some tightening of connection/transmission they were forced to do due to regulation changes

[@TheRealRichardWong]

@ I just did a quick google search and there were literally hundreds of law changes in 2024 related to wifi/appliance/smart device security .. I don't know which one directly affects this firmware as there are too many I can't read them all, it seems every 2nd country has one or two law changes happened in 2024. Here are some examples: www.traficom.fi/en/news/new-eu-information-security-requirements-wireless-devices-improve-protection-privacy-prevent www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2024/04/gov-enforce-new-uk-internet-security-and-broadband-boosting-law.html#google_vignette

[@MaximoJoshua]

@@TheRealRichardWong thank you so much for looking into it! The main issue I have here is that RTP was only available via a wired connection (ethernet). Nothing involving WiFi would apply, as you couldn't do RTP wirelessly. This is why it is so frustrating, as the only people who could be affected by any security concern would have to buy an adapter, then plug in a physical cable to their camera. It is not something that could have happened by accident. There were some Europe specific changes, and those seem to be related to the wireless cybersecurity regulations, but for wired RTP, it really doesn't make a whole lot of sense...the people that did use it (according to what I have heard) were people running multiple cameras for streaming, and they can't upgrade without disrupting their workflow. That is the other thing that makes no sense, when using ethernet, you do not have to connect to the internet, the simplest connection would be the camera directly connected to your laptop using the ethernet cable. That network doesn't have to have any connection to the internet at all. New standards like WebRTC and IP2110 use RTP as a lower level protocol even now. The wired streaming feature was meant to be the highest level of streaming for multi-cam, with the most features, unlocking "professional" studio stuff. Anyway, thank you for looking into it, if Panasonic adds more information about this, please let everyone know, as from my perspective, there were only 3 features you could only get if you upgraded to the S5IIx (RAW is available on the S5II via license). 1. Wired/Wireless Streaming 2. SSD Recording 3. Internal ProRes and All-I codecs So, now with this update, there are only 2 unique features to justify the existence of the S5IIx...and tbh, those two are not that compelling, because if I can do external RAW, I can also use SSD's on the monitor/recorder, and the recorder can also record ProRes. So, it seems now that there is very little reason to get the S5IIx over the S5II at all... Anyway, I appreciate you using your contacts at Panasonic to get answers!

[@pete_au]

Thanks Richard! Exciting news!

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Train Train Train!!

[@pete_au]

@@TheRealRichardWong Yes! I am so pumped to get this. It's already on my S9 but I use my S5II for train photography with bigger lenses. 🤩😍

[@m00dzilla]

Just made me realize another year went by without any substantial updates for the original s5. I bought mine, just before the s5ii and x was announced I think and I don't see myself updating in the next 2 years still tbh. Would be really cool, if they would have shown some love for us s5 og's here. I mean I can see why, but still...

[@dirk.4711]

If you would have a Nikon Z6 mk1 or Sony A7 mk1, do you still get updates? Do not hope for unrealistic things.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

To be fair, S5 already received a number of firmware updates . Since it's running on the previous generation hardware, Lumix has probably done all the upgrades they realistically can do (technically and financially)

[@dirk.4711]

@@TheRealRichardWong That is true. But it is getting on my nerves, that people only complain with Lumix, although other brands do not make it better. No Nikon Z6 user or Sony user is complaining about lacking FW updates.

[@ttbirds1082]

Do you know if the firmware fixes the reported G9ii audio bug where the 3.5mm mic in channel suppressed some key frequencies?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

No sorry, i'm not familar with that issue and i haven't see anything mention about that specifically. But there are bug fixes. You can download the firmware now and give it a try :)

[@jorellegates4099]

Any chance they added phase detect af to 1080 60fps for the s5ii?????

[@metreweli]

That would be great

[@Vladimiros68]

Any news for phase to 1080 50p??

[@666davekerr]

​@@Vladimiros68considering the S9 has phase detect in 1080 50p I think there is a very good chance although not mentioned that it may now be in the s5ii aswell

[@Vladimiros68]

@@666davekerr Let's hope it's not hardware limitation

[@666davekerr]

@@Vladimiros68 the S9 is the same sensor and processor I believe so hopefully it shouldn't be hardware related.

[@rentwoder]

I found three bugs in the camera firmware. 1) The recording level indicator "freezes" when I try to make the built-in microphone louder or quieter. If I use an external microphone, the indicator works fine. 2) When using the "LOCK" switch on, the "DISP" button remains locked all the time, even if the settings say "do not lock" it. 3) At 50 fps, 4k, 10 bit, Mov, the sound signal about the start of recording and about the end sometimes sounds incorrectly. Thank you. Best regards!

[@rentwoder]

gh7

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Interesting, did you have the same bug with the previous version?

[@rentwoder]

@@TheRealRichardWong yes

[@rayjenkins2754]

Enjoyed partaking in this video ( for the 2nd time ) I have 2 Pany cameras at this time - the Fz2500 bridge unit & the G9. Some features I like on the Fz are it's built in N D filters, its 48 ~ 960mm optical zoom reach, and the fact that I could move the left green play back button I've moved from the left side - on the G9 - over to the right of the monitor - I like most functions to be within reach of my right hand. On G9 I've been able to repurpose the ' Q ' button to be the Playback - but now I'd the Panasonic software folks need to make the original left sided button capable of being ' reassigned ' to some other function. Latter this year I hope to be getting the G9II and would like this feature to be ' in ' the camera ! PS = The overheating issue on the G9II Improve it / the G9'II camera's ' slow ' cold startup time of 4 or 5 seconds ! Please make it quicker than this ! Thanks,. Ray .

[@Wave_Drop]

@richardwong Thanks Richard, I love listening and watching your Lumix videos and updates. We love Panasonic 🙌🏻

[@TheRealRichardWong]

oh i thought my voice is pretty horrible and boring, so surprised to hear that.

[@rw3452]

Great to have this video to see what’s happening

[@TheRealRichardWong]

thank you for watching

[@howardmcmillian5764]

Good Job Lumix !!!!

[@liciniooliveira-becas3618]

Did they include the phase detect autofocus for high frame rates like on the S9?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

There maybe some hardware required? I do expect future high end Lumix will support 32bit float. If not then i'll be very disappointed

[@antonyterrence2007]

For photography, I am unable to turn on Crop Zoom in manual mode with 85mm lens. Is that not supported?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

you should be able to. Are you shooting in RAW? Crop zoom is only for JPG (I think RAW+JPG may work too but crop zoom only applies to JPG)

[@Nocturnal_Mind]

Great news and as always a great video!!

[@TheRealRichardWong]

thank you for watching

[@razfilmstv]

to control the camera with the Lumix lab app do you need wi-fi or can you just use the Bluetooth? It would be nice to use the remote shutter etc.

[@Spencer_White]

Superb! So pleased how Panasonic are doing this 🤓👍

[@jampaPT]

Thank you for the great detail given on every point.

[@mynameisslimshady]

Absolutely love it, as the previous one!

[@Maaax.dchttt]

Great video. Do you prefer to use the hybrid zoom or shoot in 6K and crop in post? Is there an advantage to using the hybrid zoom in terms of quality?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

I would prefer hybrid zoom just because there is less I need to do when editing. But if you ok with that or prefer most flexibility . Then you can shoot in 6k and crop yourself in post. I haven’t compare the quality but I don’t expect there would be much difference from what I have seen so far

[@AMRCineVerse]

I am excited, and I am never disappointed when new firmware is avabile, the Hybrid Zoom is a must try and the Lumix Lab looks great, build on that please.

[@kennethgooswit3697]

As usual great job, thank you. What we still need is internal BRAW and support for 32 bit floating when using the adapter, thank man, thankyou Richard, thank you!

[@Studiotek]

32bit float is impossible to add as a firmware update, as it needs specific internal hardware.

[@kennethgooswit3697]

@ i mean when using the new audio adaper that has 32 bit floating only it works only with the gh7

[@paravisual]

Did Panasonic fix AF change from phaste to contrast in 1080 p mode?

[@blendology1234]

I am unable to update my lumix s5ii firmware to 3.2 despite following all the steps. The firmware initiates but suddenly it asks me to turn the camera off and on. After turning it off and on nothing happens and after starting firmware update same thing repeats. Would you possibly know why the camera is doing it? The camera is on firmware 3.1 at the moment.

[@vaffanculoamammata-wj7zc]

Have you solved the problem of auto focus video that freezes leaving the image not completely in focus and slightly out of focus? It happens in medium or long distance scenarios. It freezes, leaving the image out of focus. Sometimes it unlocks, other times it takes too long to do so and requires you to operate the AF button to position yourself correctly.

[@JohnRobertsTV]

The G100 has a self mode for a selfie when you swivel the screen towards you. I would like that feature (on my S9 and S5 ii). Thanks for the firmware news!

[@anand-se]

I am not able to find hybrid zoom option in my s5 ii after the firmware update. Where is it in the settings ? Anything I am missing ?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Can you find crop zoom? They should be next to each other. Sorry I don't have a camera with me. But it's in one of the photo mode (or video mode) tab

[@anand-se]

@ Thanks for your response. I can neither find crop zoom or hybrid zoom. I looked around the entire menu ..

[@TheRealRichardWong]

@ check 6:16. It shows you where the crop zoom is, the hybrid zoom is also there . Oh and Make sure your firmware is indeed upgraded to 3.2 successfully

[@anand-se]

@ Thanks again. I updated via the LUMIX sync iPhone app. It did find a new firmware and I updated it. Turns out it was 3.1. Unfortunately the LUMIX sync app is not yet showing 3.2. It probably takes time to show up in the app. I will check in a few days. Thanks for your help!

[@marin_real_estate_photography]

Thank you, Richard. I guess there wasn't any update for the S5 II / IIX regarding PDAF in 1080p full frame, was there?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

no there isn't, i believe it is unlikely there will be any changes by firmware for the S5II/IIx

[@kaczoryfilmy]

Hi. I'm still missing an update where phase autofocus will start working in FHD 50P in S5II

[@BenPhanStudios]

So cool! What resolution will photos be while using hybrid zoom? Essentially using the S5ii as an APSC sensor size for photos. Thanks!

[@TheRealRichardWong]

resolution depends on the zoom level. the higher the zoom, the smaller the file size

[@BenPhanStudios]

​​@@TheRealRichardWongthat makes sense, thank you!

[@tree0429]

I'm waiting for 10-bit HEIF. I've got used to shoot photos in V-Log with LUT view assist, then produce them in Resolve to match the videos. But 8-bit JPEG is not enough for post. If we can choose 16-bit TIFF as an output option for in-camera RAW processing, for me that would be even better. I'll output the 16-bit V-Log TIFFs after the shooting session, so processing speed or file size won't be an issue.

[@jockturner1547]

Did they fix the loss of phase detect in 1080p 60fps in full frame?

[@ryszardzokowski812]

This is hardware limitation

[@jockturner1547]

@@ryszardzokowski812 It’s a hardware limitation to have a crop in 4k 50fps it’s never been confirmed that it’s a hardware limitation that you lose phase detect in 1080p slow motion in full frame. Considering the S9 is meant to have the same processor and sensor and it doesn’t have this issue it should be able to be fixed

[@ryszardzokowski812]

@@jockturner1547 no it's not the same camera. They tweak or give different cpu or sensor. Lumix s9 has change sensor readout and now 100p has the same quality as 50p mode. Image quality is also different in terms of moire and aliasing. One of the biggest con of s5ii - moire is also fixed this way.

[@jockturner1547]

@ Where can I find this information? Well all the marketing around the S9 said it’s the same internals as the S5ii just in a smaller body so forgive us for assuming that any capability differences should be able to be made parody in firmware. It is very disappointing that over 2 years of silence from Lumix about this issue and the general consensus from the community was it could be fixed in firmware I am now learning it’ll never be possible. I trust you can understand why this is frustrating. Obviously the answer is to view this camera as a Super35 camera and I’ll need to start shifting my lenses to accommodate, which is expensive and is also compounded by the fact there is not 16-35mm f2.8 lens on the L mount system. Even as a longtime Lumix shooter I find this very frustrating.

[@hodim-edem_ru]

It would be great if, during digital zoom in photo mode, the image was interpolated to the full frame, rather than cropping it to a small square. Taking into account the latest change, we would like to have full frame support on aps-c lenses, and, by means of digital magnification, capture images a little more than it turns out in aps-c mode, since many aps-c lenses almost overlap the full frame, for example Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN. I really don't like the imposed limitation on the full frame when using an aps-c lens, without the possibility of forcibly selecting the latter.

[@cagdaseliguzel4122]

Hey Richard can I ask you something ? After I bought the LUMIX S5II I still don’t understand After 1 year why I cant use Live view boost ? I need this for Night. It was very well on S5 But on S5II Doesnt work.

[@Stone1108]

Thank you Richard, very concise and clear as usual. I’m looking forward to trying out the new features, cheers Lumix. Love the look of the remote camera shooting function. Can the images sync direct to the phone as you shoot with the remote function with your phone or is it still a separate download to the phone, i’m thinking as with shooting tethered without the cable? So glad i’ve stuck with lumix for so long, loving the full frame system with L mount, and the MFT just keeps getting better too.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Thank you! The LUMIX lab can wirelessly transfer the photo from the camera to your phone, either manually or automatically

[@Democratiser]

Thanks Richard! Very clearly explained as always. A question for LUMIX: will any ‘older’ cameras (G9, GH5Ii etc) ultimately be able to be upgraded so they can use the new App?

[@kwnbwindsurf5626]

Thank you very much for your super videos content. I've a question, if it's possible, regarding S5II -> cable -> Windows to transmit the photo, from camera to the pc in realtime, at every shoot. It's possible?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

I think you are talking about tethering, you can use the free lumix tether app av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_lumixtether.html

[@kwnbwindsurf5626]

@TheRealRichardWong thank you very much

[@babymixswing2269]

The S5II has a problem with the focus of 1080 video. So now after the firmware upgrade, has the problem of focusing of 1080 video been solved? Can you test it? Let's see.

[@chunghou0911]

auto focus still not work on my s5iix at 1080 50fps after update,so disappoint

[@babymixswing2269]

@@chunghou0911 This is ridiculous. In fact, most users still use 1080

[@Wildridefilms]

I think that's a hardware limitation. The S5II was their first ever camera with PDAF so they went safe with only offering PDAF on continuous pixel readout modes. So none of the line skipped modes (1080p 60fps+) were able to leverage PDAF. They fixed it in the S9 and I would assume it to no longer be a problem with their future cameras.

[@babymixswing2269]

@@Wildridefilms Yes. So I am waiting for S1R MARK II

[@johnpoulakis7421]

So it doesnt seem to work when shooting in 1080 50p? (Lumix S5Xii)

[@CoronadoStudio]

Is the mp4 lite and h.264 codec?

[@Adamkhannn]

Can they take away crop from 4k 60 with a future firmware ?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

@@Adamkhannn no because it is a hardware limitation

[@Adamkhannn]

@ what a shame 😂 thanks sir

[@raalaa121]

Panasonic deserve every penny of my money. They have ALWAYS supported their cameras with new features. The most notable was the latest firmware to my UNDER RATED Panasonic G9 mark 1. I always sing about Panasonic to my colleagues but no body cares, they just want Canon or Sony.

[@DanielGoldman-p4e]

Dear Wong, I’ve noticed that the Panasonic GH7 is struggling with Wi-Fi connectivity, and the same issue seems to occur with the Panasonic S5. Could you let us know when Panasonic plans to address and resolve this issue? Thank you!

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Hmm.. i don't have issue with Wifi connection when I was testing the GH7 or with S5II/S9. what is the problem you have?

[@DanielGoldman-p4e]

The WIFI connection stop working during shooting. The same problem I have with Panasonic Lumix S5

[@LogicalFascination]

Every time after Installation System say reboot. After this my Version is 3.1 and nothing is updated. Any idea? Lumix s5 ii

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Check if you have downloaded the correct firmware version and put that into the root folder of the SD card., also does the camera confirms it's upgrading to 3.2?

[@metreweli]

Will the hybrid zoom work with Sigma lenses?

[@garreswe]

@@metreweli Yes

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Yes

[@geofturner986]

I appreciate the autofocus enhancements, but the hybrid zoom is a bit pointless. I have just tried it with my S5II 70-300 and the image is the same if you just crop the standard shot.

[@fiantaou6742]

Try to use hybrid zoom , not crop zoom, i have same lens and it works , it has a 1.4x , 2x and 3.1 ?

[@ginoy8885]

Can any of the reviewers tell the world that Lumix hybrid zoom and crop zoom DOES NOT work on any 60fps recording mode.

[@BryanPopeProductions]

Will MP4 Lite be available with HLG?

[@John_Bull_]

did they add dynamic range boost to s5ii and s5iix?

[@Wildridefilms]

That's a hardware feature.

[@daviddemastus]

Id like to see more control over image bracketing! They limit you to a few hardcoded presets currently. I’d like separate control over the bracket number and the amount of stops between each bracket. So instead of the 7 bracket 1 stop preset, I’d like to do 3 bracket 2 stops apart. It’s just a lot for my computer to have to merge 7 images in order to get that level of dynamic range for the HDR photo.

[@hodim-edem_ru]

I support you! I also don't have enough built-in functionality, I would like a manual selection so that I don't set 7 bracketing frames in difficult situations, but make two or three with a large range.

[@LetsTalkCowboys-dl7fh]

No GH6?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

no :(

[@mikeeeeyway]

GH6 fade out already 😢

[@samohara5187]

Great stuff here Richard! Do you know with the updates if the S5ii/iiX now have PDAF in 1080p 60/100fps?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Unfortunately not, and I don’t expect it will be changed in the future as well

[@samohara5187]

@TheRealRichardWong disappointing to hear, but probably not surprising if it hasn't already been addressed. Thank you for the reply!

[@davidh3049]

Lumix sync working on s5iix is big! It was really buggy trying to connect both Lumix sync and the legacy app. Hope they fixed it now.

[@rendermanpro]

If it will work on Sigma 600mm with 2x teleadapter x3 hybrid zoom it supposed to be *3600mm* in full HD?............. (on the other hand you can record 4K and crop to FHD)

[@TheRealRichardWong]

I haven't try that, but I don't see why not, it's just recording using a smaller sensor area so should be the same no matter what lens you use assuming it was already working previously. It could be a big challenge for the image stabilisation system, and the sharpness should suffer

[@rendermanpro]

@@TheRealRichardWong I mean something like Sony doing with artificial limitation of third party lenses.... hope not...

[@smrphotographyllc]

it 100% works with Sigma lenses. The Fixed focal length lenses would use Crop Zoom, while zoom lenses would be able to use Hybrid zoom. There are no artificial limits on L mount lenses so you get full functionality within the lens companies design choices.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

@@rendermanpro You got official answer from @smrphotographyllc :) Thanks Sean!

[@robinfilmz143]

Hello, Wow...Things keep getting even more awesome... But please, could you make a video about how to do "LIVESTREAMING" with these Lumix cameras? I haven't been able to succeed in doing so, even with the Lumix Sync, even with the Lumix Lab... It keeps bringing this error "No wireless access point found". I have the Lumix S5IIX. Please guide me step by step, which features to enable, which ones to disable for me to succeed... Blessings

[@therealvontetv3117]

wish they would give the s5iix internal raw to ssd.. that would be the only feature i need.

[@DrWaSaBe]

Being a lumix owner is like waking up and finding that you now own the Mark iii version of your camera 🤣🤣

[@nviousknight]

Is the Hybrid Zoom function on the S5 IIX working only in 25 FPS and not higher ? Can anybody verify this -thank you!

[@pureheartvisuals]

Awesome update. Did LUMIX allow Bluetooth connectivity in the LUMIX Lab App to connect to and control multiple Cameras for us that have multiple bodies for event shooting? This would be the ultimate update !!

[@bitwise2832]

Your videos are top notch🎉. I would like to see RAW file edit in Lumix Lab for my G9ii. Lumix Lab is a great app. It would also be great to Delete files remotely on the camera from Lumix Lab.

[@kmwong1786]

Still unhappy the GH7 is only camera with RAW recording and 32-bit float recording via XLR2

[@cristibaluta]

Where can we make requests? We want smaller RAWs

[@Vladimiros68]

Why no phase detection on 1080 50p?🥵

[@TheRealRichardWong]

That's quite likely a hardware limitation

[@angelnavalonvera4323]

Como de costumbre,todo en inglés🤦🏼‍♂️no me deja ni poner los subtítulos en español

[@rowanstrang8072]

Really sad that these aspect ratio updates (which are great) aren’t coming to the gh6, which is powered by the same internals as the gh7

[@TheRealRichardWong]

I believe the GH6 processor is not the same as the GH7/S5II...etc

[@tbcaptures_]

the app wont connect to my s5ii…

[@TheRealRichardWong]

have you updated both the firmware and the app to latest? It should work Actually even the previous version should already connect.

[@BillChanel]

Gh6?

[@AloïsDedieu]

Thank I go to update now !

[@WesFX2000]

I'm still hoping they release Arri C log for the 55IIX

[@godsinbox]

Please PANASONIC update the firmware to have exposure bracketing of 3 shots, 3 stops apart (3x1stop is silly and 5x1 is wasteful of shutter life). BTW the FW instruction say, move 2 files to the SD card. in my case (G9ii) there is only a .bin file.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

oh weird it says 2 files. i remember there was one update for GH6 that has 2 files. But usually Lumix fw update is 1 file. Agree with 3 stops bracketing!

[@daysandwords]

I would love to be able to toggle on and off the "auto crop mode" that it currently enforces when using a "cropped sensor lens". The reason for this is that it enforces a 1.5x crop but some of the lenses that will trigger this APS-C mode are actually covering about 95% of the full frame and look great with just the slightest crop and adjustment in post... especially if you're going to use a different aspect ratio. It's infantilising to enforce the crop on it... I know how lenses work, please just let me turn that off.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

Yes I heard many people requesting this as well.

[@NewCompVisuals]

Original S- series camera owners big sad haha. Would have loved AWB-lock and 24p in 1080p. As well as high speed video mode export in 24p instead of just 30p. All of these things are within hardware limitations and wouldn't take away from newer cameras imo

[@andersistbesser]

Gh7 has hybrid zoom if i remember right

[@TheRealRichardWong]

oh does it?😅 I thought it doesn't have. unfortunately i don't have a GH7 to check. Can anyone clarify it please :)

[@smrphotographyllc]

The GH7 has Crop Zoom. Hybrid Zoom is only available on the S series cameras.

[@andersistbesser]

@@smrphotographyllc hm ok. I will check it. I have a gh7

[@scottslonefilms]

we need braw open gate, hoping this can come soon

[@brayanbonilla2783]

Gracias

[@filipmichalsaffray441]

Arri log C for S5iiX

[@muanngaihte]

Good News

[@anthonyjames7106]

What I would like to see from Panasonic in 2025... Updated versions of their micro four thirds power zoom X Series lenses with constant f2.8 aperture...these lenses are fantastic for use on blackmagic micro studio cameras as you can control zoom, focus and aperture remotely but they would benefit greatly from a faster aperture. Updated versions of their micro four thirds and full frame box cameras with their latest PDAF systems incorporated and full wireless remote control capability. EVA2 with L-mount, PDAF from their DSLRs and BRAW internal recording...S35 sensor would be fine. Also include hybrid zoom feature to adapt B4 lenses. Parfocal servo zoom lenses for Lumix micro four thirds and Full Frame S Series bodies... Low latency SDI output ports on their flagship mirrorless DSLRs. Dare to dream...

[@rendermanpro]

"And this firmware is free..." - it will be the end of times when someone will charge for a firmware update (Panasonic: "Hm, it's a great idea!")

[@Wildridefilms]

Companies already do. Look up Sony and canon, both of whom got into controversies recently over paid F/W updates.

[@mex5341]

nobody talks about loosing quality when using Hybrid zoom ...

[@babymixswing2269]

He used an old video to explain this video. Therefore, I believe this person has given up using the s5II

[@TheRealRichardWong]

I use S5II to record almost all my youtube videos on this channel in the last two years, including this video

[@babymixswing2269]

@@TheRealRichardWong OK. If you have time, could you please test the 1080 focus of the latest firmware of S5M2?

[@TheRealRichardWong]

@@babymixswing2269 are you referring to if 1080 full frame 60fps uses PDAF or DFD? Answer is DFD. And I don't think this will be changed in the future by firmware as well.

[@trym2121]

The only I dislike about Panasonic is they are too slow. S9 has potential but is really lacking with small compact lenses.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

I would LOVE to see some compact prime lenses!