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'''Panasonic Lumix S5IIX''' is a full-frame digital single-lens mirrorless camera (DSLM) sold by Panasonic under it's Lumix S line of cameras, targeting professional photographers/videographers. The S5IIX is virtually identical in capability to the earlier released Lumix S5II with identical 24MP CMOS sensor, including the following extra features<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baskin |first=Dale |last2=Butler |first2=Richard |date=2024-04-10 |title=Panasonic Lumix DC-S5II review |url=https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dc-s5ii-review |url-status=live |access-date=19 Apr 2025 |website=DPReview}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Undone |first=Gerald |date=2023-05-09 |title=Panasonic S5 IIX: An INCREDIBLY Versatile Camera |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHhCQm14VRc |url-status=live |access-date=19 Apr 2025 |website=YouTube}}</ref>: | |||
*Raw video output over HDMI | |||
*Video recording to external SSD over USB-C | |||
*All-Intra video recording modes | |||
*Internal & external ProRes capture modes | |||
*Wired & Wireless IP Streaming | |||
==Consumer impact summary== | ==Consumer impact summary== | ||
Use of firmware downgrade prevention software lockouts to maintain post-sale control of the Lumix S product line firmware version. Such practices limit freedom of the consumer to use the product as they see fit, this can also lead to the loss of advertised features post-sale, effectively modifying the terms of the sale. | |||
==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{PAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | ||
===Removal of product features in Ver 2.2 firmware (''2025/01/23'')=== | ===Removal of product features in Ver 2.2 firmware (''2025/01/23'')=== | ||
In the latest release of firmware for the Lumix S5IIX, Panasonic restricted and or removed the following features (region dependant) citing "security enhancements"<ref>{{Cite web |title=Update Contents for DC-S5M2X |url=https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/ff/dl/s5m2x.html |url-status=live |website=Panasonic Support}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |url=https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/dscoi/DC-S5M2X/pdf/DC-S5M2X_DVQP2992_full_eng.pdf |title=Panasonic Lumix S5IIX operating instructions/owners manual |publisher=Panasonic |year=2025 |pages=995-997 |url-status=live}}</ref>: | In the latest release of firmware for the Lumix S5IIX, Panasonic restricted and or removed the following features (region dependant) citing "security enhancements"<ref>{{Cite web |title=Update Contents for DC-S5M2X |url=https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/ff/dl/s5m2x.html |url-status=live |access-date=19 Apr 2025 |website=Panasonic Support}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite book |url=https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/dscoi/DC-S5M2X/pdf/DC-S5M2X_DVQP2992_full_eng.pdf |title=Panasonic Lumix S5IIX operating instructions/owners manual |publisher=Panasonic |year=2025 |pages=995-997 |url-status=live}}</ref>: | ||
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8. Feature changes due to security enhancements | 8. Feature changes due to security enhancements | ||
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- The streaming feature via RTMP has been removed. (Only European models) | - The streaming feature via RTMP has been removed. (Only European models) | ||
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At the time of writing (2025/04/19) there has been no statement from Panasonic explaining what security concerns prompted removal of RTP/RTSP over wired LAN (all models), and RTMP streaming, including image transfer over wifi for European models of the S5IIX. There appears to be no plans to re-introduce above features in future firmware updates. | At the time of writing (2025/04/19) there has been no statement from Panasonic explaining what security concerns prompted removal of RTP/RTSP over wired LAN (all models), and RTMP streaming, including image transfer over wifi for European models of the S5IIX. There appears to be no plans to re-introduce above features in future firmware updates. | ||
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Owners of the S5IIX who have updated to Ver 2.2 without knowing of the feature removals, who wish to continue to use the product features they paid for cannot do so as like many companies, Panasonic prevents firmware downgrades in the Lumix line of cameras in an attempt to prevent security regressions in their product's software, at this time their are no known workarounds once a camera has been upgraded to Ver 2.2 and beyond. | Owners of the S5IIX who have updated to Ver 2.2 without knowing of the feature removals, who wish to continue to use the product features they paid for cannot do so as like many companies, Panasonic prevents firmware downgrades in the Lumix line of cameras in an attempt to prevent security regressions in their product's software, at this time their are no known workarounds once a camera has been upgraded to Ver 2.2 and beyond. | ||
As of writing (2025/04/19) Panasonic Still advertises "Wired IP streaming" on both their American and Canadian web-stores<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-18 |title=S5IIX Full Frame Mirrorless Camera Body |url=https://shop.panasonic.com/products/s5m2x-full-frame-mirrorless-camera-body |url-status=live |website=Panasonic Lumix Store USA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-18 |title=DC-S5M2X LUMIX S5IIX Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera |url=https://shopping.panasonic.ca/products/cameras-and-camcorders/mirrorless-cameras/dcs5m2x/product.aspx?ID=b8f4e25b-0a39-478b-bc6b-d1ec29f28323&g=5835e4dc-4ed4-45da-91f0-4713a32eec62&c=0d963f16-8f4d-4e05-894b-d8babee52c0c&lang=en}}</ref>, likely leading to customer confusion/frustration should the product be purchased with the expectation of being able to stream video over a wired LAN connection | As of writing (2025/04/19) Panasonic Still advertises "Wired IP streaming" on both their American and Canadian web-stores<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-18 |title=S5IIX Full Frame Mirrorless Camera Body |url=https://shop.panasonic.com/products/s5m2x-full-frame-mirrorless-camera-body |url-status=live |access-date=19 Apr 2025 |website=Panasonic Lumix Store USA}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2025-04-18 |title=DC-S5M2X LUMIX S5IIX Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera, Canadian Store |url=https://shopping.panasonic.ca/products/cameras-and-camcorders/mirrorless-cameras/dcs5m2x/product.aspx?ID=b8f4e25b-0a39-478b-bc6b-d1ec29f28323&g=5835e4dc-4ed4-45da-91f0-4713a32eec62&c=0d963f16-8f4d-4e05-894b-d8babee52c0c&lang=en |url-status=live |access-date=19 Apr 2025 |website=[[Panasonic]]}}</ref>, likely leading to customer confusion/frustration should the product be purchased with the expectation of being able to stream video over a wired LAN connection. The latest copies of the user manuals do mention the change<ref name=":0" />, however the Canadian product listing page links to older editions of the owners manual leading to further confusion of product feature availability<ref name=":1" />. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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*[[Amazon Kindle removes download feature of purchased books]] | |||
*[[Google Pixel Buds "Touch and Hold" discontinuation]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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