Support for Output of RAW Video Data
Outputting RAW Video Data via HDMI
Notes When Outputting RAW Video Data
12-bit RAW Video Data with a maximum resolution of 5.8K can now be output via HDMI to a compatible external recorder.
(A) RAW Video
(B) External recorder
Recording of the RAW Video Data of this camera has been confirmed on the following external recorder. (As of June 2022)
– ATOMOS HDMI field monitor/recorder "Ninja V+" (AtomOS 10.77 or better)/"Ninja V" (AtomOS 10.77 or better)
For details, please contact ATOMOS.
– Recording of some recording qualities is not available with the "Ninja V". ([Rec Quality] (When [HDMI RAW Data Output] is selected))
This does not guarantee all of the capabilities that the compatible external recorder may have.
You will need compatible software to edit the RAW Video Data recorded with the external recorder. To change the coloring according to V-Log/V-Gamut when editing, download a LUT (Look-Up Table) from the support site below and load it into the software.
Visit the following site to download LUT data or view the latest support information:
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(English only)
Video cannot be recorded to cards while RAW Video Data is being output via HDMI. When [System Frequency] is set to [24.00Hz (CINEMA)], RAW Video Data cannot be output via HDMI. RAW Video Data output via HDMI is not available when the optional DMW-BLF19 battery is being used. |
Outputting RAW Video Data via HDMI
[HDMI RAW Data Output] has been added to the [Video] menu. The image quality for the output images is set in [Rec Quality].
Getting started:
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Turn off the camera and the external recorder.
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Connect the camera and the external recorder with a commercially available HDMI cable.
Use an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable (Type A–Type A plug, up to 1.5 m (4.9 feet) long).
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Turn on the camera and the external recorder.
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Set the mode dial to [].
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Set [HDMI RAW Data Output].
[] [] [HDMI RAW Data Output] [ON]
[HDMI RAW] is displayed on the recording screen.
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Select a recording quality.
[] [] [Rec Quality]
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Set the HDMI input on the external recorder.
When the connection is complete, images will be displayed on the screen of the external recorder.
There are differences from normal HDMI output operation. [HDMI Rec Output] in the [Custom] ([IN/OUT]) menu. – [Info Display] is not available. You cannot output the camera information display to an external recorder connected by HDMI. – [Down Convert] is not available. Outputs at the resolution and recording frame rate of the [Rec Quality]. |
[Rec Quality] (When [HDMI RAW Data Output] is selected)
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Recording on the "Ninja V" is not available.
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Anamorphic (4:3) video
Bit value: 12-bit
Audio format: LPCM (4ch)
– When the XLR Microphone Adaptor (DMW-XLR1: optional) is connected, if [4ch Mic Input] is set to [ON], 4-channel audio can be recorded.
– Even if [4ch Mic Input] is set to [OFF], 4 channels are recorded to the audio tracks of the video.
[Image Area of Video] is fixed to the image area according to the [Rec Quality] setting.
[Sound Rec Quality] can be set to [96kHz/24bit] when you have connected an XLR Microphone Adaptor (DMW-XLR1: optional), Stereo Shotgun Microphone (DMW-MS2: optional), or Stereo Microphone (VW-VMS10: optional).
Monitor/Viewfinder Display When Outputting RAW Video Data
Images equivalent to those recorded when recording with V-Log are displayed on the monitor/viewfinder of the camera for monitoring purposes. [LUT View Assist (Monitor)] with the [Vlog_709] preset applied can be used for the [V-Log View Assist].
The LUT for the monitor display cannot be changed.
When you use [LUT View Assist (Monitor)], [709] is displayed on the screen and [RAW] is displayed on the screen as a [LUT View Assist (HDMI)] item.
[Luminance Spot Meter], and [BASE/RANGE] of [Zebra Pattern] are set at “Stop” units.
(Calculated as “0 Stop”=42 % (IRE))
Notes on displayed images
The images displayed on the camera do not affect the RAW Video Data that is output.
The images displayed on the external recorder are images that suit the external recorder specifications. This means that there may be differences between the images displayed on the camera and the images displayed on the external recorder.
The monitor/viewfinder of the camera shows images with the angle of view of the RAW Video Data. There may be some difference with the angle of view of the data recorded on the external recorder.
[HDMI Time Code Output]/[HDMI Recording Control]
The time code of the camera can be added and output via HDMI to the external recorder.
In addition, recording can be started and stopped on the external recorder by using the video rec. button and shutter button of the camera.
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Set [HDMI Time Code Output] to [ON].
[] [] [Time Code] [HDMI Time Code Output] [ON]
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Set [HDMI Recording Control] to [ON].
[] [] [HDMI Rec Output] [HDMI Recording Control] [ON]
[HDMI Recording Control] can be set when [HDMI Time Code Output] is set to [ON] in [] mode.
Notes When Outputting RAW Video Data
Operation is as follows when outputting RAW Video Data:
The lower limit of available ISO sensitivity is [250] (when [Extended ISO] is set: [125]).
When the following function is being used, the ISO sensitivity that can be set is restricted.
– [Dynamic Range Boost]: Down to a lower limit of [2000], up to an upper limit of [6400]
The minimum shutter speed changes as follows when recording with MF and [Exposure Mode] is set to [M].
– When [Rec Quality] is set to [C4K/120p/17:9]: can be set down to 1/125 of a second
– When [Rec Quality] is set to [C4K/100p/17:9]: can be set down to 1/100 of a second
[AWB], [AWBc], [AWBw] and [] cannot be used for white balance.
[Photo Style] is fixed to [V-Log], and Image quality cannot be adjusted.
[] of the AF mode is not available.
Enlarging the display with [MF Assist] and [Enlarged Live Display(Video)] is not possible.
The following functions are not available:
– [Master Pedestal Level]
– [Vignetting Comp.]
– [Diffraction Compensation]
– [Filter Settings]
– [Rec. File Format]
– [Filtering] and [add to list] in [Rec Quality]
– [Rec Quality (My List)]
– [Variable Frame Rate]
– [Luminance Level]
– [E-Stabilization (Video)] ([Image Stabilizer])
– [Loop Recording (video)]
– [Segmented File Recording]
– [Color Bars]