Panasonic

Support for External USB Drive (SSD)

character_bullet-largeConnecting the External SSD

character_bullet-largeFormatting the External SSD

character_bullet-largeNotes About External SSDs

character_bullet-largeNumber of Pictures That Can Be Taken and Available Recording Time with the Battery

character_bullet-largeNumber of Pictures That Can Be Taken and Video Recording Time When Using an External SSD

character_bullet-largeUSB Port Specifications (Output)

character_bullet-largePrecautions When Inserting a Battery into the Camera for Charging


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Pictures and videos can now be recorded and played back with a commercially available external SSD connected to the USB port.

bullet02This camera is compatible with SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2).

bullet02Use an external SSD no more than 2 TB in size that is compatible with USB Type-C.

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

Note beforehand that this is not a guarantee of operation on all devices.

bullet02For the latest information about external SSDs, check the following support site:

https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/index.html

(English only)

bullet02This does not guarantee all of the capabilities that the external SSD whose operation has been verified may have.

bullet02Perform trial recording in advance to check that operation is correct.

bullet02Please also refer to the operating instructions for the external SSD.


Connecting the External SSD

Be sure to follow the below steps when connecting and removing the external SSD.

If you do not perform the steps as shown, the external SSD may not be recognized or the external SSD or recording data may be corrupted.


  1. Set [USB-SSD] to [ON].

character_bullet-largebutton_menu-set character_arrow [icon_setup-menu] character_arrow [icon_setup-cardfile] character_arrow [USB-SSD] character_arrow [ON]


  1. Connect the camera and external SSD with the USB connection cable.

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bullet02Use the USB connection cable supplied with the external SSD.


character_bullet-largeThe USB-SSD icon is displayed on the screen when the camera recognizes the external SSD.

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character_diamondRemoving the External SSD

  1. Set [USB-SSD] to [OFF].

bullet02button_menu-set character_arrow [icon_setup-menu] character_arrow [icon_setup-cardfile] character_arrow [USB-SSD] character_arrow [OFF]

  1. Confirm that the USB-SSD icon on the screen changes to the card icon, then unplug the USB connection cable from the camera.


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bullet02It may take a while for the external SSD to be recognized.

bullet02When [USB-SSD] is set to [ON], you cannot use a card even if a card has been inserted. To use a card, set [USB-SSD] to [OFF].

bullet02[icon_ssd_access] is displayed on the screen while writing to the external SSD.

bullet02While the USB-SSD icon is being displayed on the screen, do not perform any of the following operations.

The camera may operate incorrectly or the external SSD and recorded images may be damaged.

– Disconnect the USB connection cable.

– Remove the battery or disconnect the power plug.

– Subject the camera or external SSD to vibration, impacts, or static electricity.


Formatting the External SSD

Format the external SSD with this camera before use.

button_menu-set character_arrow [icon_setup-menu] character_arrow [icon_setup-cardfile] character_arrow [USB-SSD Format]

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bullet02When an external SSD is formatted, all of the data stored in the external SSD is erased and cannot be restored.

Save a backup of necessary data before formatting the external SSD.

bullet02Do not turn off the camera or perform another operation during formatting.

bullet02Take care not to turn off the camera while formatting is in progress.

bullet02If the external SSD has been formatted with a PC or other device, format it again with the camera.


Notes About External SSDs

bullet02An external SSD cannot be used when the optional DMW-BLF19 battery is being used.

bullet02When [USB-SSD] is set to [ON], the following functions are not available:

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

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

– [Variable Frame Rate] exceeding a frame rate of 60 fps

– [Copy]

– [Double Card Slot Function]

– [USB]

– [Firmware Update] ([Firmware Version])

bullet02If 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]. (character_reference[Auto Transfer])

bullet02When 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).

bullet02When 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.

bullet02Depending 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.

bullet02When the temperature of the camera rises when recording over long periods to an external SSD, for example, [icon_temperature-rise] 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 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.

bullet02The 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.

bullet02Do not use USB extension cables, USB conversion adaptors, or USB hubs.


Number of Pictures That Can Be Taken and Available Recording Time with the Battery

Listed below are the numbers of pictures that can be taken and the time lengths available for recording when the supplied battery is being used.

bullet02The number of pictures that can be taken is according to the CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standards.

bullet02Using a Samsung external SSD.

bullet02The values listed are approximate.


character_diamondRecording Pictures (When Using the Monitor)

When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used

Number of pictures that can be taken

320


When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Number of pictures that can be taken

330


character_diamondRecording Pictures (When Using the Viewfinder)

When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used

Number of pictures that can be taken

320


When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Number of pictures that can be taken

330


character_diamondRecording Videos (When Using the Monitor)

When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used

[Rec. File Format]

[Rec Quality]

Continuous available recording time (minutes)

Actual available recording time (minutes)

[Image Area of Video]

[Image Area of Video]

[FULL]

[FULL]

[MP4]

[4K/10bit/100M/60p]

[4K/10bit/100M/50p]

70

35

[4K/8bit/100M/30p]

[4K/8bit/100M/25p]

70

35

[FHD/8bit/28M/60p]

[FHD/8bit/28M/50p]

80

40

[MOV]

[5.7K/60p/420/10-L]

[5.7K/50p/420/10-L]

50

25

[C4K/60p/422/10-I(H)]

[C4K/50p/422/10-I(H)]

70

35

[C4K/60p/422/10-I(L)]

[C4K/50p/422/10-I(L)]

70

35

[C4K/60p/420/10-L]

[C4K/50p/420/10-L]

70

35

[C4K/30p/420/10-L]

[C4K/25p/420/10-L]

70

35

[C4K/24p/420/10-L]

80

40

[FHD/60p/422/10-I]

[FHD/50p/422/10-I]

70

35

[FHD/60p/420/10-L]

[FHD/50p/420/10-L]

70

35

[FHD/24p/420/10-L]

80

40

[Apple ProRes]

[5.7K/30p/422 HQ]

50

25

[5.7K/30p/422]

50

25

[5.7K/25p/422 HQ]

60

30

[5.7K/25p/422]

60

30

[5.7K/24p/422 HQ]

60

30

[5.7K/24p/422]

60

30

[C4K/60p/422 HQ]

50

25

[C4K/60p/422]

50

25

[C4K/50p/422 HQ]

50

25

[C4K/50p/422]

50

25

[C4K/24p/422 HQ]

70

35

[C4K/24p/422]

70

35

[FHD/60p/422 HQ]

70

35

[FHD/60p/422]

70

35

[FHD/50p/422 HQ]

70

35

[FHD/50p/422]

70

35

[FHD/24p/422 HQ]

90

45

[FHD/24p/422]

90

45

bullet02Actual available recording time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as turning the camera on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.


When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

[Rec. File Format]

[Rec Quality]

Continuous available recording time (minutes)

Actual available recording time (minutes)

[Image Area of Video]

[Image Area of Video]

[FULL]

[FULL]

[MP4]

[4K/10bit/100M/60p]

[4K/10bit/100M/50p]

70

35

[4K/8bit/100M/30p]

[4K/8bit/100M/25p]

80

40

[FHD/8bit/28M/60p]

[FHD/8bit/28M/50p]

80

40

[MOV]

[5.7K/60p/420/10-L]

[5.7K/50p/420/10-L]

50

25

[C4K/60p/422/10-I(H)]

[C4K/50p/422/10-I(H)]

70

35

[C4K/60p/422/10-I(L)]

[C4K/50p/422/10-I(L)]

70

35

[C4K/60p/420/10-L]

[C4K/50p/420/10-L]

70

35

[C4K/30p/420/10-L]

[C4K/25p/420/10-L]

80

40

[C4K/24p/420/10-L]

90

45

[FHD/60p/422/10-I]

[FHD/50p/422/10-I]

80

40

[FHD/60p/420/10-L]

[FHD/50p/420/10-L]

80

40

[FHD/24p/420/10-L]

90

45

[Apple ProRes]

[5.7K/30p/422 HQ]

60

30

[5.7K/30p/422]

60

30

[5.7K/25p/422 HQ]

60

30

[5.7K/25p/422]

60

30

[5.7K/24p/422 HQ]

60

30

[5.7K/24p/422]

60

30

[C4K/60p/422 HQ]

50

25

[C4K/60p/422]

50

25

[C4K/50p/422 HQ]

50

25

[C4K/50p/422]

50

25

[C4K/24p/422 HQ]

70

35

[C4K/24p/422]

70

35

[FHD/60p/422 HQ]

70

35

[FHD/60p/422]

70

35

[FHD/50p/422 HQ]

70

35

[FHD/50p/422]

70

35

[FHD/24p/422 HQ]

90

45

[FHD/24p/422]

90

45

bullet02Actual available recording time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as turning the camera on and off, starting/stopping recording, etc.


character_diamondPlayback (When Using the Monitor)

When the interchangeable lens (H-ES12060) is used

Playback time

180 minutes


When the interchangeable lens (H-FS12060) is used

Playback time

180 minutes


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bullet02The number of pictures that can be taken and the available recording time vary depending on the surrounding environment and the usage conditions.

For example, these will reduce in the following case:

– In low-temperature environments, such as on ski slopes.

bullet02If the usage duration drops significantly even when the battery is fully charged, then the battery is at the end of its service life.

Replace with a new battery.


Number of Pictures That Can Be Taken and Video Recording Time When Using an External SSD

Listed below are the numbers of pictures and the time lengths of videos that can be recorded on an external SSD.

bullet02The values listed are approximate.


character_diamondNumber of Pictures That Can Be Taken

bullet02[Aspect Ratio]: [4:3]; [Picture Quality]: [FINE]

[Picture Size]

External SSD capacity

1 TB

2 TB

[L] (25M)

70630

141290

[M] (12.5M)

119200

238420

[S] (6.5M)

190710

381460


bullet02[Aspect Ratio]: [4:3]; [Picture Quality]: [RAW+FINE]

[Picture Size]

External SSD capacity

1 TB

2 TB

[L] (25M)

15010

30030

[M] (12.5M)

16430

32880

[S] (6.5M)

17330

34670


character_diamondVideo Recording Time

bullet02“h” is an abbreviation for hour, “m” for minute and “s” for second.

bullet02Video recording time is the total time of all the videos which have been recorded.


bullet02[Rec. File Format]: [MP4]

[System Frequency]: [59.94Hz (NTSC)]

[Rec Quality]

External SSD capacity

1 TB

2 TB

[4K/10bit/100M/60p]/

[4K/8bit/100M/30p]/

[4K/8bit/100M/24p]

22h10m

44h20m

[4K/10bit/72M/30p]/

[4K/10bit/72M/24p]

30h45m

61h35m

[FHD/8bit/28M/60p]

78h00m

156h00m

[FHD/8bit/24M/24p]

91h00m

182h00m

[FHD/8bit/20M/30p]

104h00m

208h00m


[System Frequency]: [50.00Hz (PAL)]

[Rec Quality]

External SSD capacity

1 TB

2 TB

[4K/10bit/100M/50p]/

[4K/8bit/100M/25p]

22h10m

44h20m

[4K/10bit/72M/25p]

30h45m

61h35m

[FHD/8bit/28M/50p]

78h00m

156h00m

[FHD/8bit/20M/25p]

104h00m

208h00m


bullet02[Rec. File Format]: [MOV]

[System Frequency]: [59.94Hz (NTSC)]

[Rec Quality]

External SSD capacity

1 TB

2 TB

[C4K/60p/422/10-I(H)]/

[C4K/48p/422/10-I(H)]/

[4K/60p/422/10-I(H)]/

[4K/48p/422/10-I(H)]

2h45m

5h30m

[C4K/60p/422/10-I(L)]/

[C4K/48p/422/10-I(L)]/

[4K/60p/422/10-I(L)]/

[4K/48p/422/10-I(L)]

3h40m

7h20m

[C4K/30p/422/10-I]/

[C4K/24p/422/10-I]/

[4K/30p/422/10-I]/

[4K/24p/422/10-I]

5h30m

11h05m

[5.7K/60p/420/10-L]/

[5.7K/48p/420/10-L]/

[4.4K/60p/420/10-L]/

[4.4K/48p/420/10-L]

7h20m

14h45m

[5.8K/30p/420/10-L]/

[5.8K/24p/420/10-L]/

[5.7K/30p/420/10-L]/

[5.7K/24p/420/10-L]/

[C4K/60p/422/10-L]/

[C4K/60p/420/10-L]/

[C4K/48p/422/10-L]/

[C4K/48p/420/10-L]/

[4K/60p/422/10-L]/

[4K/60p/420/10-L]/

[4K/48p/422/10-L]/

[4K/48p/420/10-L]/

[FHD/60p/422/10-I]/

[FHD/48p/422/10-I]/

[FHD/30p/422/10-I]/

[FHD/24p/422/10-I]

11h05m

22h10m

[C4K/30p/422/10-L]/

[C4K/30p/420/10-L]/

[C4K/24p/422/10-L]/

[C4K/24p/420/10-L]/

[4K/30p/422/10-L]/

[4K/30p/420/10-L]/

[4K/24p/422/10-L]/

[4K/24p/420/10-L]

14h45m

29h35m

[FHD/60p/422/10-L]/

[FHD/60p/420/10-L]/

[FHD/60i/422/10-I]/

[FHD/48p/422/10-L]/

[FHD/48p/420/10-L]/

[FHD/30p/422/10-L]/

[FHD/30p/420/10-L]/

[FHD/24p/422/10-L]/

[FHD/24p/420/10-L]

22h10m

44h20m

[FHD/60i/422/10-L]

44h20m

88h45m


[System Frequency]: [50.00Hz (PAL)]

[Rec Quality]

External SSD capacity

1 TB

2 TB

[C4K/50p/422/10-I(H)]/

[4K/50p/422/10-I(H)]

2h45m

5h30m

[C4K/50p/422/10-I(L)]/

[4K/50p/422/10-I(L)]

3h40m

7h20m

[C4K/25p/422/10-I]/

[4K/25p/422/10-I]

5h30m

11h05m

[5.7K/50p/420/10-L]/

[4.4K/50p/420/10-L]

7h20m

14h45m

[5.8K/25p/420/10-L]/

[5.7K/25p/420/10-L]/

[C4K/50p/422/10-L]/

[C4K/50p/420/10-L]/

[4K/50p/422/10-L]/

[4K/50p/420/10-L]/

[FHD/50p/422/10-I]/

[FHD/25p/422/10-I]

11h05m

22h10m

[C4K/25p/422/10-L]/

[C4K/25p/420/10-L]/

[4K/25p/422/10-L]/

[4K/25p/420/10-L]

14h45m

29h35m

[FHD/50p/422/10-L]/

[FHD/50p/420/10-L]/

[FHD/50i/422/10-I]/

[FHD/25p/422/10-L]/

[FHD/25p/420/10-L]

22h10m

44h20m

[FHD/50i/422/10-L]

44h20m

88h45m


[System Frequency]: [24.00Hz (CINEMA)]

[Rec Quality]

External SSD capacity

1 TB

2 TB

[C4K/24p/422/10-I]/

[4K/24p/422/10-I]

5h30m

11h05m

[5.7K/48p/420/10-L]/

[4.4K/48p/420/10-L]

7h20m

14h45m

[5.8K/24p/420/10-L]/

[5.7K/24p/420/10-L]/

[FHD/24p/422/10-I]

11h05m

22h10m

[C4K/24p/422/10-L]/

[C4K/24p/420/10-L]/

[4K/24p/422/10-L]/

[4K/24p/420/10-L]

14h45m

29h35m

[FHD/24p/422/10-L]/

[FHD/24p/420/10-L]

22h10m

44h20m


bullet02[Rec. File Format]: [Apple ProRes]

[System Frequency]: [59.94Hz (NTSC)]

[Rec Quality]

External SSD capacity

1 TB

2 TB

[5.7K/30p/422 HQ]

1h05m

2h15m

[5.7K/30p/422]

1h40m

3h30m

[5.7K/24p/422 HQ]

1h25m

2h55m

[5.7K/24p/422]

2h10m

4h20m

[C4K/60p/422 HQ]

1h05m

2h15m

[C4K/60p/422]

1h40m

3h25m

[C4K/30p/422 HQ]

2h15m

4h30m

[C4K/30p/422]

3h25m

6h50m

[C4K/24p/422 HQ]

2h50m

5h40m

[C4K/24p/422]

4h15m

8h30m

[FHD/60p/422 HQ]

4h50m

9h45m

[FHD/60p/422]

7h20m

14h40m

[FHD/30p/422 HQ]

9h45m

19h30m

[FHD/30p/422]

14h40m

29h20m

[FHD/24p/422 HQ]

12h15m

24h30m

[FHD/24p/422]

18h20m

36h40m


[System Frequency]: [50.00Hz (PAL)]

[Rec Quality]

External SSD capacity

1 TB

2 TB

[5.7K/25p/422 HQ]

1h20m

2h45m

[5.7K/25p/422]

2h05m

4h10m

[C4K/50p/422 HQ]

1h20m

2h40m

[C4K/50p/422]

2h00m

4h05m

[C4K/25p/422 HQ]

2h40m

5h25m

[C4K/25p/422]

4h05m

8h10m

[FHD/50p/422 HQ]

5h50m

11h40m

[FHD/50p/422]

8h45m

17h35m

[FHD/25p/422 HQ]

11h40m

23h30m

[FHD/25p/422]

17h35m

35h15m


[System Frequency]: [24.00Hz (CINEMA)]

[Rec Quality]

External SSD capacity

1 TB

2 TB

[5.7K/24p/422 HQ]

1h25m

2h50m

[5.7K/24p/422]

2h10m

4h20m

[C4K/24p/422 HQ]

2h50m

5h40m

[C4K/24p/422]

4h15m

8h30m

[FHD/24p/422 HQ]

12h10m

24h20m

[FHD/24p/422]

18h20m

36h40m


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bullet02Depending on the recording conditions and the type of external SSD, the number of pictures that can be taken and video recording time vary.

bullet02[9999+] is displayed on the recording screen if the remaining number of pictures that can be taken is 10000 or more.

bullet02[99h59m] is displayed on the recording screen if the remaining video recording time is 100 hours or more.

bullet02The continuous recordable time for videos is displayed on the screen.


USB Port Specifications (Output)

character_bullet-largeUSB

USB Type-C®, SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2)

Output: DC 5 V, 900 mA


Precautions When Inserting a Battery into the Camera for Charging

After removing an external SSD, when charging the battery in the camera, make sure that the charging light of the camera lights red.

If the charging light does not light, reconnect the USB connection cable while the camera is turned off.