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This update adds support for Blackmagic RAW recording from Panasonic Lumix S1 and S5 cameras on Video Assist 12G HDR. Blackmagic RAW support also requires installation of Blackmagic RAW 2.1 and DaVinci Resolve 17.2.2 updates.

What's new in Blackmagic Video Assist 3.4.3
The following models have new features.

Blackmagic Video Assist 5" 12G HDR, 7" 12G HDR
Added individual clip scrubbing
Improve LCD color calibration
Added Blackmagic RAW recording from Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II.
Added Blackmagic RAW recording from Panasonic S1H, S1 and S5

Blackmagic Video Assist 5" 3G, 7" 3G
Added individual clip scrubbing
Improve LCD color calibration
Added 2K DCI video support

Desktop Video update for M1 powered Macs! Blackmagic Design released a guide that explains how to configure the security settings of your M1 powered Mac to ensure your UltraStudio or Decklink card will always be detected and ready to use. Download now from documents.blackmagicdesign.com/InformationNotes/InstallingDesktopVideoOnM1Mac.pdf

Panasonic introduces a new telephoto lens for the MFT standard (LUMIX G), the Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm f/1.7 Asph (H-X2550), which boasts a constant f/1.7 aperture throughout the zoom range and high optical performance that meets Leica's stringent standards.

ThePortKeys BM5 WR is a new (7/2021) variant of the popular BM5 III camera monitor equipped with a Wi-Fi module for wireless remote control of the RED Komodo camera. It remains possible to control BMPCC 4K, 6K and 6K Pro cameras (Bluetooth) and other models from Sony, Canon, Panasonic (including e.g. BGH1), Z CAM and Blackmagic (via cable).The PortKeys BM5 WR also features a 5.5" touchscreen display (1920x1080, 2200 cd/m2, 1000:1), an all-new focus assist algorithm, Freeze Frame function and remote control of Tilta's side focus systems.

This software update adds support for Blackmagic RAW 2.1, improved Bluetooth connectivity for DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor and better YouTube credential recognition. This update also adds improvements to color mapping and source viewer playback as well as general performance and stability improvements.

Blackmagic RAW 2.1
This software update adds support for Macs running M1 processors as well as desktop playback support for Blackmagic RAW clips captured on Video Assist 12G HDR models when using Panasonic Lumix S1H, S1 and S5 cameras and Nikon Z 6II and Z 7II cameras. This update also adds optimized CPU decoding for clips captured by Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K, better Premiere Pro plug-in performance and general performance and stability improvements.