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DC-S1M2ES firmware v1.2

Panasonic Lumix · Released Nov 26, 2025 · First seen by GearPulse Jul 5, 2026

What's in this update

AF Improvements - When using AF, you can now set it to display auto-detection frames only for the main subject. - When using AF, you can now set the AF frame display for human eye recognition to "rectangular". - Enhanced tracking AF stability through algorithm improvements. Support for LUMIX Smartphone App, LUMIX Flow ver.1.4 or above - External monitor function allows applying LUTs to live view. - External monitor function enables displaying multiple frame markers. - External monitor function allows showing focus frames. Added Video Features - The option for the low-bitrate video format "MP4(Lite)" can now be selected. * 3.8K (3840x2560) 29.97p/25.00p 50Mbps Notice Regarding MP4 (Lite) Feature Improved compatibility - Improved compatibility when used with our interchangeable lens S-R100500 and teleconverter (DMW-STC14/STC20). Improved thermal control algorithm for longer recording time - The thermal control algorithm has been improved to make it less affected by environmental factors. * Under certain conditions where the ambient temperature around the camera changes rapidly (for example, when moving from indoors to outdoors or when the camera is exposed to direct sunlight, causing the body temperature to rise rapidly) the video recording time could become shorter. Other Functionality Improvements and Enhancements - When [Constant Preview] is set to [OFF], an icon indicating that the preview effect is disabled will be displayed on the shooting screen.. - ISO Auto can be set in the [ISO Displayed Setting] menu in the Custom Menu. - Fixed a bug where the live view quality differed between standby mode and video recording mode when applying false color. - Added a 1.6x display option for the Anamorphic Desqueeze Display. - When Dual Native ISO is set to AUTO, the base ISO sensitivity is now visible on the ISO sensitivity setting screen. - In both Photo Mode and Playback Mode, the default setting for functions registered to the sub video rec. button has been changed to "No Setting." * This change takes effect after performing a reset following a firmware update. * If you have previously customized the Fn assignment before the firmware update, the current assigned function will remain after the update. - Improved processing time during focus stacking through algorithm enhancements. Operating Instructions for the Change of Specifications

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