BRIEF EXPOSURES

Panasonic has introduced a series of \ firmware updates for the Lumix DC-S1H (Version 2.2), S1R (Version 1.6), S1 (Version

1.6) and S5 (Version 2.0), plus the DC-G100 (Version 1.1) mirrorless cameras. For the Lumix S series cameras the upgrades include adding head recognition to the AF detection capabilities and improved tracking with small or fast-moving subjects. The S1R gains 5K video recording in the MOV format with 10-bit 4:2:0 colour, while the S5 gets C4K recording with the option of 10-bit 4:2:2 colour plus a number of other video enhancements, including a RAW video output via HDMI. The G100 adds support for the Lumix Webcam software. For more details visit www. panasonic.com.au

Olympus has issued a firmware upgrade for its E-M1X OM-D flagship, adding a bird detection mode to the camera’s AI-based Intelligent Subject Detection AF system. In this mode, the camera automatically prioritises the detection of a bird’s eye for focusing and tracking. It will also work with the ‘Pro Capture’ pre-release function which buffers 35 frames in a rolling sequence when the shutter release is pressed to its halfway position (i.e. for focusing and metering). The bird mode is added to the existing ones for motorsport, aircraft and trains. Firmware upgrade version 2.0 also adds the capacity to output 12-bit RAW video via HDMI – 4K UHD or 4K DCI – which is recorded in the ProRes RAW format on the Atomos Ninja V HDR monitorrecorder. For more information visit https:// olympus.com.au