Western Digital this week is previewing the industry’s first 4 TB SD card. The Sandisk 4TB SD card is being showcased at the NAB trade show for broadcasters and content creators and will be released commercially in 2025. No info about the pricing yet…
Today Panasonic issued a major firmware update for the Lumix S5II and Lumix S5IIx.
Press text:
Newark, NJ (April 10, 2024) – Panasonic is pleased to announce a significant firmware update for its full frame mirrorless LUMIX S5II and S5IIX cameras that improves the shooting experience and enhances sharing functionality for both images and videos.
Listening to creators needs, S5II Firmware V3.0 and S5IIX Firmware V2.0 delivers efficiency in both production and post-production workflows, providing important time (and therefore cost) saving benefits.
In line with LUMIX’s continuous commitment to supporting creators, the firmware will be available to download free of charge from the LUMIX Global Customer Support website https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ at 9:00 pm EDT April 21, 2024.
New Native Camera to Cloud Integration with Adobe’s Frame.io
Compatibility with Frame.io Camera to Cloud is now supported, enabling images and videos to be automatically uploaded, backed up, shared, and worked on jointly via the cloud. Recorded content is sent to the Frame.io platform through an internet connection via Wi-Fi or USB tethering, enabling seamless sharing of captured photos (JPEG/RAW) and Proxy videos. This empowers creators to receive remote real-time feedback during capture and enables collaborative editing among production teams using their preferred creative software. Frame.io Camera to Cloud streamlines the workflow from shooting to editing, enhancing overall efficiency in the creative process.
Proxy Video Recording
This new feature records a low bit-rate proxy file when recording video. Simultaneously recording a proxy file that is linked with the original video recording enabling a faster delivery from production to post.
Real-time Auto-focus Recognition (Animal Eye, Car, Motorcycle Recognition)
The improved real-time auto-focus system enhances the highly accurate Phase Hybrid auto focus of the S5II and S5IIX, efficiently recognizing people amongst multiple subjects. It also features an animal eye recognition function, to focus on and follow animal eyes, as well as a car and motorcycle recognition function, which is ideally suited for shooting motorsports.
Enhanced E.I.S. Performance
In addition to Standard, High mode is newly added to E-Stabilization (Video) function, which electronically corrects large shakes when shooting on the move. A perspective distortion correction has also been added to correct distortion that tends to occur during video shooting when using a wide-angle lens. Combined with Active I.S. Technology, it is now possible to achieve even more stable footage when shooting on the move.
SH Pre-burst Shooting
The newly introduced SH pre-burst shooting function records bursts before shooting begins. When set to the SH PRE mode, the camera begins burst shooting from the moment the user half presses the shutter button, allowing retroactive burst shooting up to the moment the shutter button is pressed down fully.
Panasonic just published this teaser on youtube for a “Special Report from Las Vegas”. UDPATE: I now think it’s likely we will get a new firmware update for the S5II and S5IIX.
The Camp Snap Cam is a camera that in every way resembles an old disposable film camera.
Davide writes:
I opted to purchase this camera for several reasons.
I couldn’t resist its retro charm.
It is made entirely of plastic which makes it super light. Another plus point for me as I use it during my climbing trips and I don’t want to weigh down my backpack further. Mainly, however, I chose this camera because it allows me to work with the convenience of digital but with the slowness and magic of analogue photography.
In fact, on the back of the camera we do not find any live view screen but in its place a very simple LED counter has been installed which tells us how many photos we have taken. The Snap Cam is equipped with a micro SD (32 mega), already installed, which does not need to be removed to download photos. In fact, the download can be done simply by connecting the USB cable (type C) to the laptop.
There may be some problems with the connection with the OS. In fact, my MacBook does not always read the driver on the first try and more than once I have had to remove the card (a slightly inconvenient procedure because the latter is located under a door screwed with a small screw) and connect it via the reader to the portable.
It’s a super simple and intuitive digital camera, so much so that I can even let my 6 year old daughter use it.
It produces a JPG file (no negative file, RAW) and in its simplicity it overexposes where there is a need to overexpose and vice versa it underexposes where there is a need to underexpose. As far as I’m concerned, you can’t ask for more but that’s how beautiful she is and that’s fine!
Image samples can be seen at instagram.com/daveperbellini/
There is a wild rumor that says that Nikon might be developing two new Tilt Shift lenses for the Z-mount: A 18mm and an 85mm lens. Not sure how reliable that rumor is but for sure the old 19mm T/S F-mount lens has been discontinued in Japan :(
via Digicameinfo via NR via Weibo
