Notes About External SSDs

A Panasonic AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10: optional) and DC Coupler (DMW-DCC17: optional) are required to record the following types of video. However, when using the Battery Grip, the following types of video cannot be recorded even if the AC Adaptor and DC Coupler are mounted.

– [Rec Quality] with a high frame rate video exceeding a recording frame rate of 60.00p

– [S&Q] video with a frame rate exceeding 60 fps

When [USB-SSD] is set to [ON], the following functions are not available:

– Recording to cards, playing back pictures/videos recorded to cards

– [Double Card Slot Function]

– [USB]

– [Firmware Update] ([Firmware Version])

– [Copy]

If you want to automatically transfer pictures to a smartphone as they are taken while using an external SSD, set [USB-SSD] to [ON], then set [Auto Transfer] in [Bluetooth] to [ON]. ([Auto Transfer])

When an external SSD is connected, power is supplied from the camera, so the battery will be consumed faster. It is recommended to either have a backup battery ready, or to use the Panasonic AC Adaptor (DMW-AC10: optional) and DC Coupler (DMW-DCC17: optional).

When not using the external SSD, turn [USB-SSD] [OFF].

When set to [ON], power is supplied from the battery of this camera to the connected device, so the battery will be consumed faster.

Depending on the external SSD connected, a message indicating that it cannot be used may be displayed on the screen due to insufficient power and it may not operate.

– We recommend using an external SSD whose operation has been confirmed by Panasonic.

– Perform trial recording in advance to check that operation is correct.

When the temperature of the camera rises when recording over long periods to an external SSD, for example, [] appears blinking on the screen. If you continue to use the camera, a message indicating that the camera cannot be used is displayed on the screen and some functions, such as recording and HDMI output, will be stopped. Wait for the camera to cool down and for the message indicating that the camera can be used again. When the message indicating that it can be used again is displayed, turn the camera off then on again.

The camera cannot access the external SSD if the external SSD is protected by a password, etc. Check the settings of the external SSD before use.

Do not use USB extension cables, USB conversion adaptors, or USB hubs.