It's been over a year, but my Lumix S9 still hasn't got the feature I actually want 😢
Good news: Panasonic just firmwared its S1 and S9 camera lines. Bad news: the Lumix S9 is still missing something I really need
Panasonic recently released firmware updates for their Lumix S1II, S1RII, S1IIE, and S9 cameras, all of which received welcome improvements. However, the feature that the author had been eagerly anticipating since May 2025 – the Urban Sports AF algorithm – remains absent from the S9's firmware version 2.1. The author expresses frustration at missing out on this advantageous autofocus mode, especially since they were using the S9 for skateboarding photography just days before the update release.
Despite the disappointment, the updates bring some useful enhancements for videographers, including new modes for the MP4 (Lite) codec, support for the Lumix Flow app, and expanded assignable functions for lens buttons. Additionally, the firmware improves shutter release responsiveness and burst shooting performance when using external flash units.
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