S1H I S1R I S1 I S5

BS1H I BGH1
GH5M2 I GH5 I GH5S I G9
Video AF Guidebook
 Wide Range of Possibilities Check Out the Tutorial Videos ---------------------------------------------------------- 04

[ 1 ] Continuous AF ------------------------------------------------------------------- 05

[ 2 ] Auto Focus Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------- 06

[ 3 ] AF Custom Setting --------------------------------------------------------------- 09

[ 4 ] Focus Assist Functions ---------------------------------------------------------- 11

[ 5 ] Intuitive Button Control --------------------------------------------------------- 14

[ 6 ] Logical, Speedy Menu System --------------------------------------------------- 18

[ 7 ] Custom Settings ----------------------------------------------------------------- 19

INDEX [ 8 ] LUMIX Tether for Multicam ------------------------------------------------------ 22

Introduction to LUMIX AF Technologies Overall LUMIX System Advantages --------------------------------------------------- 24

Recognition Technology -------------------------------------------------------------- 25

DFD Technology (Depth From Defocus) ---------------------------------------------- 26

Motion Vector ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 27

Recognition Function with Deep Learning Technology ------------------------------- 28

Appendices Compatible Lenses ------------------------------------------------------------------- 30

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Wide Range of Possibilities

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Check Out the Tutorial Videos

General Filming Filming People Filming Groups

https://youtu.be/ubC9bD0P6UQ https://youtu.be/vSWh2N6Xp-o https://youtu.be/hp6vsU_9yhk

Vlogging Remote Filming and Gimbal Filming with Manual Focus

https://youtu.be/cjOXP2jEJkw https://youtu.be/CAPWbAtm7n8 https://youtu.be/dKIaUrU4_zU
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[ 1 ] Continuous AF

MODE 1 MODE 2 OFF

The camera automatically keeps focusing on subjects The camera automatically keeps focusing on subjects The camera maintains the focus point at the start of
during recording. during recording standby and during recording. recording.

Applicable Situations : Applicable Situations : Applicable Situations :

The first position is fixed in the scenario etc., such as A situation where it is better to stay in focus A situation where the subject is not moving or
when shooting a take of a movie scene, and it is a situation when the subject is constantly moving such as during where you don’t want to move the focus when shooting
where it starts moving as soon as shooting starts. live streams, etc. still life images.
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[ 2 ] Auto Focus Mode 1

Face/Eye/Body/Animal Detection AF

Face/Eye Detection Human Body Detection* Animal Detection (Canidae, Felidae, Birds)*

The camera recognizes the person’s face and eyes, The camera recognizes the person’s whole body or upper The camera can recognize birds and animals, such as
and chooses the optimal focus and exposure. torso and selects the optimal focus. Canidae (including wolves and others) and Felidae
(including lions and others), and selects the optimal focus.

Applicable Situations : Applicable Situations : Applicable Situations :

The camera automatically focuses on the pupil to provide The human body recognition network incorporating deep The animal recognition network incorporating deep
sharp and clear portraits. It automatically adjusts learning technology enables the detection of a subject learning technology enables the detection of animals
the focus on the eye closer to the camera. even if the person’s back is facing toward the camera. regardless of their positions. The camera offers stable
Select the person to focus on and whether to focus on It offers high recognition performance even when shooting tracking performance and accurate focusing even when
the right or left pupil. Human heads are recognized even football games, fencing and other sports scenes where shooting difficult-to-photograph wild animals.
if the subject’s face is turned sideways.* players or athletes wear protective gear on their faces as
well as wedding scenes with the bride wearing a veil.

* LUMIX GH5 does not support head recognition. * LUMIX GH5 does not support human body detection. * LUMIX GH5 does not support animal detection.
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[ 2 ] Auto Focus Mode 2

Tracking AF 225-Area Zone AF

The camera locks on and "tracks" the subject as it moves, Up to 225 areas for each AF area can be focused. You can freely select the AF-area group for the subject
continuously adjusting the focus. among 225 AF-areas.

Applicable Situations : Applicable Situations : Applicable Situations :

 Tracking AF is activated by half-pressing the shutter The camera's analytical technology makes it possible to  Three default settings:
button.* flexibly focus on the main subject. Even when it is difficult Vertical/Horizontal, Square, Oval*
to predict the subject's motion and maintain framing,
 In addition to Tracking AF using live view images, the main subject can be found in the frame and brought  Up to 3 settings can be registered by custom.
Panasonic's original DFD and Motion Vector into focus. Areas can be intuitively selected by touch and joystick.
technologies enable tracking of even fast-moving
subjects.

* In the case of LUMIX BS1H/BGH1, half-press the Fn1 button to activate. * Oval only in the case of LUMIX BS1H/BGH1.
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[ 2 ] Auto Focus Mode 3

1-Area AF 1-Area+ AF Custom1-3

Focusing is possible in any part of the screen. The camera adjusts the focus using the 1-Area AF and You can select desired areas from the 225-Area and
an auxiliary AF area with twice the size of the AF area.** register them.

Applicable Situations : Applicable Situations : Applicable Situations :

 This mode is recommended when the situation allows  This is recommended when you focus on a moving Up to 3 settings can be registered by custom.
you to frame your shots as you desire. A single target subject. You can first focus using the 1-Area AF, and Areas can be intuitively selected by touch and joystick.
can be accurately selected from subtle differences in if the subject moves out of that AF area, the focus is
depth of field for accurate focusing. readjusted using the auxiliary AF area.
 The size of the AF area can be freely set to match  The size of the AF area can be freely set to match
the subject's size and motion. the subject's size and motion.
 Human/Animal recognition can be set ON or OFF.*  Human/Animal recognition can be set ON or OFF.*

* Firmware must be updated to version 2.2 or later (S1H) / version 1.6 or later (S1/S1R) / version 2.0 or later (S5/GH5S) / version 2.4 or later (G9). LUMIX BGH1/GH5 does not support this function.
** LUMIX BS1H/BGH1/GH5/GH5S/G9 does not support 1-Area+ AF.
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[ 3 ] AF Custom Setting 1 : AF Speed

With this setting item, AF speed can be

changed during video shooting. Since actual
effect varies depending on the mounted lens
and subject conditions, it is recommended
to conduct test recording with the setting at
[ 0 ] and then adjust the setting toward
the positive ( + ) or the negative ( - ) side.

- Slow 0 + Fast
When set to [ -5 ], AF performs focusing at AF operates at a standard speed. When set to [ +5 ], AF performs focusing up to 3 times
least 0.4 times faster than when set to [ 0 ]. faster than when set to [ 0 ].

AF performs focusing slowly and smoothly during The AF operates at standard speed to achieve good This setting performs focusing quickly during video
video shooting. This setting is useful in shooting balance between smoothness and quickness. shooting. This setting is useful in shooting a scene
a scene with minimum changes in the subject or with large changes in the subject or focus, such as
focus, such as when shooting a distant scenery using The [ 0 ] setting provides good AF results in many when shooting a sports scene using a telephoto lens.
a wide-angle lens. situations.
If the AF is too slow and results in continuously
If the focusing speed is too fast and results in poor blurry images when tested with the setting at [ 0 ],
images when tested with the setting at [ 0 ], adjust adjust the setting toward the positive ( + ) side.
the setting toward the negative ( - ) side.
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[ 3 ] AF Custom Setting 2 : AF Sensitivity

With this setting item, AF tracking sensitivity

can be changed during video shooting.
Since actual effect varies depending on
subject conditions, it is recommended to
conduct test recording with the setting at
[ 0 ] and then adjust the setting toward
the positive ( + ) or the negative ( - ) side.

- Locked On 0 + Responsive
When set to [ -3 ], AF refocuses after about 1-second AF refocuses from its in-focus condition to When set to [ +3 ], AF refocuses to compensate for
delay to compensate for about twice larger changes compensate for normative changes in the subject. about 0.4 times larger changes in the subject as
in the subject as compared to when set to [ 0 ]. compared to when set to [ 0 ].

Since the AF operates less frequently, the AF The AF achieves well-balanced focusing when Since the AF operates frequently, AF response delay
responds with reduced sensitivity. This setting is normative changes occur in the subject. time becomes short. This setting is useful in shooting
useful in shooting a scene without frequently a scene with frequent shifting of focus from one
changing the focus, such as when recording a scene The [ 0 ] setting provides good AF results in many subject to another, such as when shooting a sports
with infrequent appearances of obstructive objects situations. scene with fast-moving athletes.
using a tripod.
If the AF response is slow and results in blurry
If the AF operates unnecessarily when tested images when tested with the setting at [ 0 ], adjust
with the setting at [ 0 ], adjust the setting toward the setting toward the positive ( + ) side.
the negative ( - ) side.
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[ 4 ] Focus Assist Functions 1

MF Guide MF Assist Peaking

The distance indicator enables you to check the area A part of the image can be enlarged up to 6 times in This shows the peak of the focus .
that can be focused and the present focusing position. a windowed screen display mode (PIP (Picture-In-Picture)).

A part of the image can be enlarged up to 20 times Sensitivity can be adjusted in

in a full screen display mode (FULL). 5 steps (S1H/S1R/S1/S5/BS1H/BGH1/GH5M2) /
3 steps (GH5/GH5S/G9).
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[ 4 ] Focus Assist Functions 2

AF-ON One-shot AF

MF Near Shift / Far Shift

For subjects or shooting conditions that are difficult to bring into focus, the auto focus direction can be adjusted.

AF Near Shift Far Shift

Put the priority on a near subject. Put the priority on a far subject.
Nearby subjects can be focused on. Convenient for shooting through fences or nets.

By assigning this function to an Fn button, you can use it to re-apply AF

to a subject that is nearer to or farther from the camera's present AF position.

Focus with AF before fine tuning with MF.

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[ 4 ] Focus Assist Functions 3

AF+MF Focus Transition (S1H/BS1H/BGH1/GH5M2/GH5/GH5S)

AF MF
Focus with AF, then fine tune with MF after AF locking. The Focus Transition function automatically shifts the focus point
Confirmation is possible while enlarging with MF Assist. at a constant speed for precise in-focus to out-focus points
to give you an impressive 'rack focus' motion picture effect.
Can be used during video shooting. When you turn the focus ring, it will set to the MF mode.
When you stop the focus ring, it will set to the AF mode.*
Focus Arrival Position Up to 3
* LUMIX S Series only.
Firmware must be updated to version 1.6 or later (LUMIX S1/S1R) / version 2.0 or later (LUMIX S5). Transition Speed SH / H / M / L / SL
Transition Waiting Time 10 sec / 5 sec / OFF
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[ 5 ] Intuitive Control 1

External Buttons Joystick Controller

The external levers, buttons, and joystick controller can be used The joystick allows 8-direction control and push operation.
to intuitively control the focus while watching the viewfinder. It lets you set the focus area quickly with your thumb.

Focus Mode Lever

AF-ON Button
The moving speed of the 1-Area AF frame can be selected.
AF Mode Button Joystick

8-direction joystick control + 1-Area AF Moving Speed selection

⇒ The frame can be moved quickly even in a diagonal direction.
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[ 5 ] Intuitive Control 1

External Buttons Joystick Controller

The external levers, buttons, and joystick controller can be used The joystick allows 4-direction control and push operation.
to intuitively control the focus while watching the viewfinder.

Focus Switch

AF/AE Lock
Button The joystick controller allows you to
smoothly select focus areas from 225 areas.

AF Mode
Button
Joystick

The AF area can be moved

from the end of the screen to the opposite end.
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[ 5 ] Intuitive Control 2

Joystick Controller

The joystick allows easy camera operation. It lets you quickly shift the focus from one subject to another without taking your eyes off the viewfinder.

Face Detection / Human Body Detection / Animal Detection Face/Eye Detection

Pressing the joystick moves the main AF area toward the right. Pressing the joystick switches the focus point between the left eye and right eye.
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[ 5 ] Intuitive Control 3

Touch AF Touch Pad AF

Use intuitive touch operation (Pinch In/Out) The Touch Pad function enables you to use
just like you do with a smartphone. You can both the LVF and monitor simultaneously for
seamlessly change the size of the AF area, more flexible focusing.
and focus over the entire screen.
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[ 6 ] Logical, Speedy Menu System

Custom Menu Video/Photo Menu My Menu

Custom Menu can be used to preset the functions Settings that may be frequently changed during shooting The functions you frequently use and want to access
suitable for a specific project in advance. are included in Photo/Video Menu. immediately can be registered in My Menu.

* The displayed menu item varies depending on the product.

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[ 7 ] Custom Settings 1

Camera Fn Buttons Fn Lever (G9)

You can allocate various functions to the Fn buttons for quick recall. Pinpoint setting can be instantly changed.
This enables you to customize your camera. Shooting functions that you can allocate.
AF Mode Quality
Number of Fn Buttons Photo Style Long Shtr NR
Stabilizer 6K/4K PHOTO (Pre-Burst)
Fn Buttons Fn Touch Buttons Battery Grip* Self Timer Silent Mode
Shutter Type Bracket
S1H 2 5 1 Touch Screen Touch Pad AF
Auto Review (Photo) Peaking
S1R 2 5 1 Night Mode Front/Rear/Control
Dial Lock Off
S1 2 5 1
S5 2 5 1
For example, if you have set Face/Eye Detection in AF mode,
BS1H 5 - - It is possible to
you can temporarily switch to 1-Area AF and shoot while effectively focusing on the bouquet.
assign to different
BGH1 4 - - buttons.

GH5M2 2 5 1
GH5 5 6 1
GH5S 5 6 1
G9 5 5 1
* Sold separately.

There's almost no limit to customizing!

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[ 7 ] Custom Settings 2

Lens Fn Button (LUMIX S Lens S-E70200) Lens Fn Button (LUMIX G Lens H-ES200)
2
A function can be allocated to the Fn button of
the lens.

1 2

Setting Method Setting Method

• Allocate on the camera for the following settings. 1. Allocate on the camera for the following settings.
• All three buttons have the same function. 2. Set switch 1 to [ Fn ], then press button 2 to recall the allocated function.
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* Firmware must be updated to the latest version.

[ 7 ] Custom Settings 3

Focus Ring Control

You can set the coordination between the focus ring operation and the amount of focus
movement when using supported lenses.

Nonlinear Linear Set

This setting accelerates the focus This setting moves the focus at a constant You can set the focus ring rotating angle when
movement in accordance with the speed speed in accordance with the rotating [Linear] is selected.
of the focus ring rotation. angle of the focus ring.
* LUMIX S1H/S1R/S1/S5 does not support 720o and 1080o.
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[ 8 ] LUMIX Tether for Multicam

Focus control is possible with the remote using

the PC software “LUMIX Tether for Multicam”.

1 Focusing is possible by clicking on the screen

AF
2 Focus Mode
MF 4
Auto Detection
Tracking
3 AF Mode 225-Area 5
Zone (Oval) 6
1
1-Area
4 1 Shot AF
5 Zoom In Scale 2 3
6 MF Adjust

LUMIX Tether for Multicam Download ▶▶▶

https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_lumixtether_multicam.html

Operating Environment (as of December 2021)

• OS: Windows 10 (64bit), Mac macOS 10.13, 10.14, 10.15.3-10.15.7, 11.0-11.4
• CPU: Intel CPU of 1 GHz or higher
• Installed RAM: 2GB or more
• Display: 1024 x 768 or more https://youtu.be/bo6vDTIsu40
• Hard disk: Free space of 200 MB or more for installation
• Interface: USB 3.0/3.1 *Operation is not guaranteed with a connection via a USB
extension cable. Wired LAN / Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi).
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Introduction to LUMIX AF Technologies

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Overall LUMIX System Advantages

The AF technology accumulated by LUMIX provides optimal control of the three main devices

LENS SENSOR ENGINE

 Inner focus drive system  High sensitivity and low noise  Optimized lens control system
 Real-time feedback control  High-speed read out  High-speed, high-precision contrast AF
 Silent, high-precision operation  DFD technology
 Human / Animal recognizing technology*

* LUMIX GH5 does not support animal detection.

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Recognition Technology
Cutting-edge recognition technology that only Panasonic can achieve

Instantaneous Calculation of Spatial Information Real-Time Detection of Subject

Depth from Defocus Face/Eye/Head/Body Recognition*

* LUMIX GH5 does not support head recognition and human body detection.

Cutting-edge recognition technology makes it possible to accurately capture subjects

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DFD Technology (Depth From Defocus)

LUMIX knows... Subject distance in whole area, instantaneously.

Focus Lens Sensor

DFD
Extracts sharpness levels
of two images

Comparative calculation
Lens Drive Images

Far

Sharp: Near Blur: Far

Optical Characteristics
Near
Contrast Calculation AF Controller
Create Depth Map
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Motion Vector
LUMIX knows... Subject X-Y motion in whole area, precisely.

How motion vectors are detected

Present Frame
Y Past Frame
X

Time
Motion Vector is a method for digitizing Search for blocks with images of the highest similarity
Δy (Motion in the y direction)
Motion vector = (Δx, Δy)
the amount of a subject’s motion. It is calculated Motion detection blocks to the motion detection blocks of the past frame.
for each frame across the entire screen.

Adaption
• Auto focus
• Auto exposure
• Video codec
• Video noise reduction Δx (Motion in the x direction)
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* Firmware must be updated to the latest version.

Recognition Function with Deep Learning Technology

Human Recognition and Animal Recognition

Deep Learning technology creates a human recognition / animal recognition AI to accurately Human (Bodies and Heads) Animal (Canidae, Felidae, Birds)
recognize a person and animal. A human recognition / animal recognition AI acquired from
a huge number of images is processed by the camera's Venus Engine.

Focuses on human bodies, even if

the subject faces the other way.

Focuses on human heads, even if Allows the photographer to concentrate on the picture
Panasonic’s advanced technology will continue to expand the range of application for deep learning. the subject’s face is turned sideways. composition in difficult animal photography.
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Appendices
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Compatible Lenses

The operable focus settings vary depending on the lenses.

Check the latest information on our customer support page on our website.

LUMIX S1H https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/s1_s1r.html

LUMIX S1R https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/s1_s1r.html

LUMIX S1 https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/s1_s1r.html

LUMIX S5 https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/s5.html

LUMIX BS1H https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/s1_s1r.html

LUMIX BGH1 https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/bgh1.html

LUMIX GH5M2 https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/gh5m2.html

LUMIX GH5 https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/gh5.html

LUMIX GH5S https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/gh5s.html

LUMIX G9 https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/g9.html
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