Panasonic officially released the Lumix S5IIX camera - a more video-centric version of the Lumix S5II model:
- Pre-order: Adorama | Amazon | B&H Photo
- Shipping starts on May 26
- Additional information is available here and here
Panasonic also announced a new firmware update 2.0 for the Panasonic Lumix DC-S5II (coming in June, 2023):
LUMIX S5IIX and LUMIX S5II Information Update
NEWARK, N.J., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic is pleased to share updated information on the LUMIX S5IIX, previously announced on January 4, 2023, and a firmware update for the LUMIX S5II.
LUMIX S5IIX
The LUMIX S5IIX offers BRAW compatibility; in addition to ProRes RAW, Blackmagic RAW is also available. The camera also features expanded compatibility with external devices, plus support for ATOMOS Ninja V, ATOMOS SHOGUN CONNECT and ATOMOS Ninja V+. The Recording Mode can be set as follows:
59.94Hz
50.00Hz
Full-frame
5.9K
16:9
5888x3312
12-bit
29.97p
23.98p25.00p
APS-C
4.1K
17:9
4128x2176
12-bit
59.94p
29.97p
23.98p50.00p
25.00p3.5K
4:3
3536x2656
12-bit
29.97p
23.98p50.00p
25.00pFirmware Update for LUMIX S5II (Version 2.0)
The LUMIX S5II firmware update will offer RAW data output over HDMI (Requires Software Upgrade Key DWW-SFU2). In addition to ProRes RAW, Blackmagic RAW will now be available. Live View Composite, which is pre-installed on the LUMIX S5IIX, is also among the new features included in the firmware update.
The firmware update program for LUMIX S5II will be available on June 13, 2023.
- Apple and ProRes are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
- ATOMOS / Ninja V+ / Ninja V / SHOGUN CONNECT are registered trademarks of ATOMOS Limited.
- Blackmagic Design' and 'Blackmagic RAW' are registered trademarks of Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd.
- Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
- Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
