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Panasonic to reward pre-orders of upcoming device LUMIX S5M2X with a 2TB external USB SSD from SanDisk (SDSSDE61-2T00-G25)! The promotion is valid for the DC-S5M2XE (body), DC-S5M2XCE (body + S50), DC-S5M2XKE (body + R2060) and DC-S5M2XWE (body + R2060 + S50) models only between March 30 and May 15, 2023. The first S5M2X units are expected in late May and we can look forward to features such as Apple Pro Res RAW output (for Atomos recorders), recording to USB SSDs, ALL intra codec, IP streaming and a unique black design!

The new ATEM switchers update is for the model ATEM 4 M/E Constellation HD, where it adds support for web camera (UVC) output, fixes channel swapping on the headphone output and improves support for tally. Download here.

New 1.1 firmware for DSLM devices LUMIX S5M2 implements improvements to the live preview AF focus (half-pressing the shutter release button can now activate "Speed Priority" or "Image Priority" modes). FW 1.2 released at the end of February for the LUMIX BS1H now offers the "LUT View Assist (Tether)" function for V-Log preview incl. LUT corrections using LUMIX Tether or LUMIX Sync apps. Updates are available here.

Sprig cable management products now in stock specializing in cable management. Sprig cable lugs can be easily attached to 1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 threads to tame cable "spaghetti" within camera rigs! Cable holder kits are available for both of these thread types and in a variety of colors!