Notes About External SSDs

The recording of the following videos requires use of a Panasonic DC Coupler (DMW-DCC18: optional) or a Panasonic Battery Grip (DMW-BG2: optional) and a Battery Pack (DMW-BLK22: optional). (DC Coupler (Optional), Battery Grip (Optional))

When recording video using a Battery Grip, insert batteries into both the camera and the Battery Grip.

– When the [Rec. File Format] is [MOV]

[Rec Quality] where the resolution exceeds 4K

[S&Q] video where the resolution exceeds 4K

– When the [Rec. File Format] is [Apple ProRes]

[Rec Quality] where the resolution exceeds 4K or [Rec Quality] where the recording frame rate exceeds 30.00p

– When the [Rec. File Format] is [MP4]

8K video

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]

– [Streaming] ([USB Tethering]/[LAN] in [Connection Method])

– [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-AC11: optional) and DC Coupler (DMW-DCC18: 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.