Panasonic adds ability for volume photographers to add custom masks to LUMIX cameras

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Panasonic announced a firmware upgrade for the Lumix S5II and S5IIX cameras. Volume photographers will now be able to upload their own custom masks, program their cameras to accept multiple barcodes/QR codes for each photo, lock their cameras to require a barcode/QR code is scanned, and much more.

Among the features

  • Expanded Gridlines: The Portrait mask now has 9 customizable sizes + Sports/Group masks
  • Custom Options: Upload up to 10 of your own 960×640 masks
  • Quick Access: A new menu lets you store up to 10 favorite masks for fast selection
  • Toggle On/Off: Quickly turn masks off and on, making exposure evaluation easier
  • Barcode/QR Code Scanning
  • 1Shot Mode: The shutter is locked before and after each shot until a new barcode is read, ensuring data integrity for every picture.
  • Multiread: Scan multiple IDs per photo (ideal for buddy shots, team positions, and preorder metadata)

For a limited time, two week loaner kits, are available. The kits include:

  • LUMIX S5II camera
  • Volume License (DMW-SFUVP1)
  • Opticon Bluetooth Barcode Scanner
  • Lens + 2 Batteries

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.