LUMIX S1H Firmware Update December 2019
Photo Moment - December 10, 2019
The Panasonic LUMIX S1H has just received a firmware update to version 1.1, adding Profoto support (as seen on S1 and S1R) and addressing a VFR bug.
There’s no need for me to record a new video on how to install; it’s the same procedure as the November update for the S1 and S1R. That video is above.
Download the v.1.1 S1H Update Here
December 2019 Version 1.1 LUMIX S1H Update
- Expanded compatibility with Profoto wireless transmitters
- Profoto wireless transmitters “Air Remote TTL-O/P” and “Profoto Connect-O/P” can be used.
* All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
- Profoto wireless transmitters “Air Remote TTL-O/P” and “Profoto Connect-O/P” can be used.
- Performance improvement
- There were cases where block noise increases depending on the subject in HFR (High Frame Rate) mode. This bug has been fixed.
I have version 2.7 how can I tell if I need to buy the upgrade, I’m pretty sure I see V log
But I can’t tell if I have 12 stops of dynamic range and else
I do have 10 bit in 4k 30fps
But I can’t tell if I have 12 stops of dynamic range and else
I do have 10 bit in 4k 30fps
@@photojoseph sadly I am run in gun in a rain state, light is a blessing when I get off work, and carrying lights isnt practical for moving subjects, let alone distant ones
Im not sure I realize that Im doing that or the approach to combat as there are shadow and high light curve settings
IA mode doesnt seem to lag when I stare at black, my manual modes lag bad when starring at black
auto iso is on and capped at 1600 in cine d and 3200 in hlg
You say life the exposure when aviable
which id assume means when exp isnt, low the shutter/ closer to the frame rate
Im not sure I realize that Im doing that or the approach to combat as there are shadow and high light curve settings
IA mode doesnt seem to lag when I stare at black, my manual modes lag bad when starring at black
auto iso is on and capped at 1600 in cine d and 3200 in hlg
You say life the exposure when aviable
which id assume means when exp isnt, low the shutter/ closer to the frame rate
Then it sounds like you’re shooting underexposed and lifting up the shadows. Shoot slightly overexposed then darken in post, and that should hide the noise. You’ll have more flexibility in grading with V-Log and the extra dynamic range is always helpful — but it’s not going to magically fix your noise. You need to shoot differently than you are
Noise (not grain) is a product of high ISO, so if you want cleaner footage, you need more light. V-Log isn’t going to help there. More light = lower ISO. You can also add de-noising in post.
@@photojoseph I dont have it, but I can only move in the direction that supports low light, is this the best lwo light set up, Vlog and 12 stops of dynamic range? I hate grain
If you see v-Log as a color profile then you have it
Hello, Joseph. At first, I'd like to thank you for your great videos and reviews. At second, I consider you as an expert, so I have one question. I have Lumix G85, American model, obviously. I live in Serbia, and I shoot in 50Hz region. In my camera, there are only 24. 30 and 60fps settings, and as I know, no shutter angle setting, which give me serious flickering issue under artificial light. Is there some solution for that? Can I apply Australian or Hong Kong firmware on my camera? Will I get the variety of settings of that region's camera, or will I ruin the camera? Greetings.
@@photojoseph Thank you for your quick and informative answer. For now that 1/50 and 24fps is the only solution.
Hey there, thanks for the complements! Sadly no, you can’t. If there’s a “jailbreak” option I’m not familiar with it and of course wouldn’t recommend it. That said though to avoid the flicker just shoot at 1/50 (or 1/48) instead of 1/60. That should solve it. I have done a few videos on the topic that may help you learn more; https://youtube.com/watch?v=0kAuDuV9K9U&si=H_SBPVHOii8PsgXD and https://youtube.com/watch?v=1qcOAOK8_eY&si=RO-SpNXysWkGUnJb
I am not able to update please help I tried everything
Thanks man almost threw my g9 out the window
Hey Joseph. Do you have or can you do a instructional video on how to update the G9 so it can use the Olympus 2xTeleconverter? Is it the same process as this update? If so does it matter which update I do first? Thank you.
I appreciate this video. I downloaded the firmware for the DC G9 but it keeps saying its unable to expand on my Mac Book Pro computer. It says its unsupported. How do I open the file in this case? Thanks
Sounds like you’re trying to expand the .bin file. What you’re downloading is a .zip that contains a .bin. If you see a .bin then it’s already expanded.
Help! My lens Zip file does not have a BIN file! What can I do?
did you re-download it? Very odd and somewhat impossible to have an empty zip file…
I know this is older but if I haven't updated my firmware on G9 would the newest update also have older ones? Or should I do each update?
Hey Joseph, Having trouble with Lumix Tether 2.1. I completed the version update to 2.6 for my G9 thinking that was the issue, however it does not work. I believe the issue is that my machine is running windows 11.
Can you please advise if Lumix Tether 2.1 is currently working for windows 11?
Can you please advise if Lumix Tether 2.1 is currently working for windows 11?
The download page just lists windows 10 https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_lumixtether.html
Hello, I have the H5 II and have done the process as you described. But when I put the memory card back into the camera and press play, it just says: no pictures available. What am I doing wrong?
Man, this is extremely helpful. Thanks!
Anyone noticed there's no auto focus mode with the new update for GH5 4k 60fps mode? Any help much appreciated!
@@photojoseph ahh i see. I thought 24hz was the best for videography? Thanks for your help!
Oh and if all you see is 24p then you switched into 24Hz cinema mode. You need to go back to 60Hz or 50Hz modes.
@@theyachtchefs turn off VFR. You don’t get AF in VFR.
@@photojoseph Yes I have VFR enabled as I want to choose higher fps like 48 or 60 for slow motion. After the update all the Rec quality modes all have 24p only. I feel silly I can't work this out. Its gotta be something simply im sure. Basically can you help me film in 4k 60fps? Thank you for your help!
What do you mean “no auto focus mode”. It’s greyed out? That probably means you have VFR enabled.
Great video I didn’t know you had to press the playback button on the G9 to download the new firmware from the SD card to the camera 👍
Hi Joseph, thanks for your videos. Tell me have you heard if a G9 replacement is in the foreseeable future? cheers Hanz
MY GH5 doesn't see the new update, what to do?
My gh5 firmware is 2.1,am trying to update to 2.7 but trying to press play button it displays no valid picture to play,can you assist me?
Just start the process from the beginning. The most common mistake is people tend to put the file in the wrong place on the SD card.
My G9 does not have the STD menu for selecting VLOG ???? The VLOG update is installed. How the hell do you select VLOG anywhere ... it is doing my head in. I can't instructions how to do it anywhere.
@@photojoseph ... all good mate. I did a factory reset and it seems to have sorted it out. All the options are there now ... So f**ked if I know.
I can't picture what's wrong. My only suggestions are to either call Panasonic's free technical support, or book 20 minutes with me and we can try to figure it out https://photojoseph.com/1to1
@@photojoseph ... I have mate. The only place it appears is in P mode and its greyed out.
You updated AND installed SFU1 for V-Log? Make sure you’re in movie mode. It’s only available there.
I don't get any "styles" menu when I press the Q.Menu button in video mode.
What if I have vlog on my gh4 can i use the same code
i keep getting "no activation code" when i try this, any ideas what I'm doing wrong? I'm following all the steps.
@@photojoseph figured it out. If you have High Sierra as your mac OS, the drag and drop won't work for some reason. Had to use a different computer with Mojave
when you try to do *what*… please, details.
New Sub! Great video! Are you still going to create Tut. on V-LOG? Blessings!
Hi Joseph. Where is the upgrade information to the software Version 2.1? Thank you for your help!
I didn't do a dedicated video as it was a very small update, but I did put it on my website https://photojoseph.com/tips/2020/2/17/lumix-gh5s-g9-minor-update
what is that neosoul music at 8:20??? whewwwwww!!!!
I don't know which was wich but here's the full set of tracks used in this video (this is always listed on PhotoJoseph.com, which you'll see the link to in the description of every video). All tracks are from MusicBed https://geni.us/MusicBed — Tracks used in this video: Thrills by LAXCity, Miss Me by Breakup, Here we Go Again by Floyd Wonder, No More Gravity by Red Licorice, Brooklyn by Junior State, One Million by Utah
Hi Thanks for the videos they are inspiring .. i am having problems with noise when shooting sun rise and sunset - only in these timings with my G9 , and advise you can give me on setting or are you going to make separate video on settings during sun rise and sunset subject
Love your videos. Do you have a revised file update for your custom settings on GH5 to download ? I’m still using your old one from your from your course. Thanks. 🙂
Thanks Joseph. Makes good sense.
I don't, and here's why… I change my settings ALL THE TIME. I found that I'm constantly adjusting my C memory settings, how I configure the camera, etc. for nearly every shoot. Having one "base line" just doesn't work for me anymore, sorry! So I think what I provided way-back-when is a good starting point.
hi, I watched the video but my macbook pro does not have an SD card slot.
Hey I really hope you reply I need you help. I entered into the service mode on my lumix g9 to see the image count and now I’m stuck in service mode and a yellow triangle shows every time I turn the camera off. Do you know how to turn it off or can you put me in contact with someone who can help with that. Panasonic does not have a good customer service
Good, sorry for the delayed reply
PhotoJoseph thank you for the reply and I have gotten the problem fixed.
I don't know offhand, but Panasonic has fine customer service — have you tried calling them? If they give you grief about being in service mode… well, that mode isn't designed for users so expect a little grief about going there ;-)
Is the G9 compatible with Elgato Camlink 4k for streaming? It has clean hdmi output but in the official Elgato compatible cameras it only lists the GH5 and not the G9, which seems weird. Could the 30 minute record limit be the reason?
@Elliot Tucker yea, I have been watching on Flixzone} for months myself =)
Pro trick: watch movies at Flixzone. Been using them for watching loads of movies these days.
@@photojoseph thanks for your response, I will buy it from a shop that has 14 day return warranty
That is odd. I haven’t use the ElGato but it’s hard to imagine any reason that it wouldn’t work. The 30 minute limit only applies to internal recording; any of these cameras can be connected to HDMI and left on indefinitely. I vote it’d work fine. As always… but from somewhere you can easily return it!
Thanks for this video - what do you think about the new mode for exposure - (german: gewichtete spitzlichter - highlights mode)?
Hey there, sorry for the delay. I got this same question twice in a couple of days and wanted to be sure I had a good answer.
It is designed for scenes where you have a bright spot, such as a play on a theater stage. The metering mode looks at the brightest parts of the scene, and builds the exposure for that. If you used center weighted it'd calculate the shadows in too much, and multi-zone metering would likely as well. This basically tells the camera that the brightest part of the scene is what it should expose for.
It is designed for scenes where you have a bright spot, such as a play on a theater stage. The metering mode looks at the brightest parts of the scene, and builds the exposure for that. If you used center weighted it'd calculate the shadows in too much, and multi-zone metering would likely as well. This basically tells the camera that the brightest part of the scene is what it should expose for.
Hi Sir I Have question. I recently bought Lumix s1 whole kit was cost me 5000$ with vlog. But I'm disappointed why s1 doesn't have FHD 120p with Audio Autofocus. All other manufacturers Offering this. Like sony A7iii Canon R. As ambassador r you able reach lumix about this. greatly appreciate that
@@photojoseph Thanks for reply Sir. I really appreciate your time. all I'm saying if this possible in future firmware update. that'll be great. 🙏
And there are things this system has that those don’t. Sorry you’re disappointed.
when i put my card in my gh5s body it is not showing version up page
You’re going to have to give me a lot more info to help you, but honestly every time this doesn’t work it’s because someone slipped a step. Watch the video again or read the Panasonic page and follow it step by step.
Absolutely helpful. Thx a lot and peaceful Christmas for you.
I have a littl dilema... If you have to buy NOW a camera for weddings what you choose between Panasonic GH5 and BMPCC4K? Thanks
@@photojoseph Lumix Ambassador but I trust that you give a honest opinion!!!
GH5, without a doubt. Disclaimer: you’re asking a LUMIX Ambassador ;-)
Do you think, that at some point, Panasonic will make anamorphic recording accessible for the S1 as well? It's such a bummer for filmmakers who recently bought the S1, when Panasonic released the S1H shortly after it. Trying to sell the S1 or trade it in for the S1H is not reasonable due to the price politics of Panasonic.
No, I don’t. But I also don’t understand the sentiment. You bought an S1 which did not have anamorphic support. If you needed anamorphic, then the S1 wasn’t the camera for you. Now that there’s another camera (the S1H) with anamorphic support, you want that feature, but it’s for that camera. You need to buy the camera that has the feature, sorry. I understand you’re bummed, but the camera you bought didn’t lose any features. You must have felt it suited your needs when you bought it; if your needs changed, then the camera must change to go with it.
bought three used, in mint condition, g9s earlier this year for $900 each. Now with the latest firmware it's the best bang for my money hands down.
It’s a sweet camera, isn’t it!
Joseph, I just got an S1 with 1.10 firmware--and I can't find the 1.2 firmware update. All I see is the 1.3 on the Panasonic site. Is there any problem with me skipping the intermediary update and just installing 1.3???
Thank you, and enjoy the camera!
PhotoJoseph great. The camera comes tomorrow. I’ll install 1.3 before I load in V-log. Bye the way, I really enjoy your videos— so clear, so helpful. Thanks so much.
Hi joseph i am preet from Sydney i am panasonick GH5s user now i buy panasonick s1 camera i try to find shutter priority like we can set in GH5s 180°,,,, can i set in lumix S1 or not
Big thanks if you help me with that joseph
Big thanks if you help me with that joseph
Just responded to you on Facebook
Thank You! It works! I have v-log now!
Greetings from Germany, Berlin
Greetings from Germany, Berlin
It is Work for te gh4??
Excellent. Just ordered a G9 so when it arrives I will apply the update and purchase the V-LOG upgrade. Been waiting for a year for the G9 to come down in price. Panasonic makes great cameras, but always too expensive for me until they drop the prices. Will look for your instructions on how to use the V-LOG.
@photojoseph hey Joseph, long time no talk. I'm finally back on the Panasonic horse and using my GH5. Well I went to go update it just now with v2.6 and right in the middle of updating the camera just shut off. I thought it was part of the update, but after a few minutes I turned the camera off then on only to realize to my horror that the entire menu is now gibberish of letters and symbols and I can't use the camera. It keeps shutting itself off. Is there ANY way to do a reset on the camera without the menu? like a 'insert this firmware, power on the camera and it will auto install over the corrupt firmware'?? Any info at all you could help with this would be appreciate I REALLY don't wanna have to send my camera in to Panasonic to have them reset it....grrrrrr thanks
PhotoJoseph thank you sir!! I forgot google existed for a second lol 😂
Sully Cortez I’m not at the studio now but I just googled “Panasonic support phone number” and got 800-211-7262 — try that
PhotoJoseph is there a link you can provide or the phone # because I’ve spent the last 24hrs looking for a contact number lol and all I get is “live chat” which doesn’t work or at least I can’t contact anyone and a support page. Literally couldn’t find a number to speak with a real life person anywhere
Call Panasonic support. Sorry man.
Panasonic still doing there thing which is great. How much is the Panasonic GH5 and GH5s in the Black Friday sale
I haven’t used back-button-focus since version 2.0. Not once ! Awesome.
Hi! Very helpful videos! I was trying to update my GH5s to version 1.4... and I couldn´t. Then I realized I wasnt running the previous version 1.3... is that maybe the problem? I´m trying to fing de 1.3 firmware version but in the Panasonic support page isn´t available. Any help? Thanks!
Hi Joaquin the latest firmware 1.4 also updates all previous firmware updates you don’t have to do this individually
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