Panasonic Lumix S1R II Digital Camera User Guide
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
Operating Instructions <Complete Guide>
Refer to “Operating Instructions <Complete Guide>” (HTML format/PDF format) for details about how to use the camera and notes on use.
https://panasonic.jp/support/dsc/oi/S1RM2/index.html
Manufactured by:
Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd.
1-10-12, Yagumo-higashi-machi, Moriguchi City, Osaka, Japan
Importer for UK:
Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1RT
Importer for EU:
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Hagenauer Strasse 43, 65203 Wiesbaden, Germany
Authorized Representative in EU:
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
© Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd. 2025
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Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read this document carefully and keep it handy for future reference. Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this document.
Information for Your Safety
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
- Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
- Use the recommended accessories.
- Do not remove covers.
- Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Product identification marking
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for EU:
Hereby, “Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd.” declares that this product is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
Customers can download a copy of the original DoC for our RE products from our DoC server:
https://www.ptc.panasonic.eu/compliance-documents
Importer for EU: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Hagenauer Strasse 43, 65203 Wiesbaden, Germany
Authorized Representative in EU: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
5.15 – 5.35 GHz band is restricted to indoor operations only in the following countries.
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for UK:
Hereby, “Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd.” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
Customers can download a copy of the original DoC for our RE products from our DoC server:
https://www.ptc.panasonic.eu/compliance-documents
Importer for UK: Panasonic UK, a branch of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1RT
5.15 – 5.35 GHz band is restricted to indoor operations only in the UK.
Maximum power and operating frequency bands of transmitter
About the battery pack
CAUTION
- Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
- When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
- Do not heat or expose to flame.
- Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
- Do not expose to low air pressure at high altitudes.
- Do not expose to extremely low air pressure, as this may result in explosions or leakage of flammable liquids and gases.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 ºC or incinerate.
- Always use a genuine Panasonic Shutter Remote Control (DMW-RS2: optional).
- Always use a genuine Panasonic Tripod Grip (DMW-SHGR2/DMW-SHGR1: optional).
- Use an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable (Type A–Type A plug) with the length less than 3 m (9.8 feet).
- Use a headphone cable with the length less than 3 m (9.8 feet).
- Use a stereo microphone cable with the length less than 3 m (9.8 feet).
- Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
- Keep the cover for the battery grip connector out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
- Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
- Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Standard Accessories
Product numbers correct as of February 2025.
*1 This is attached to the camera at the time of purchase.
*2 This is supplied with Lens Kit DC-S1RM2M.
*3 This is attached to the lens at the time of purchase.
- Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.)
For the United Kingdom and Ireland customers
Sales and Support Information
Customer Communications Centre
- For customers within the UK: 0344 844 3899
- For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
- Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).
- For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
- Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Communications Centre Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).
- Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com.
- Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
- All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK.
- It couldn’t be simpler!
- Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. Take a browse on our website for further details.
Names of Important Parts
- Camera on/off switch
- Mode dial
- Mode dial lock button
- Rear dial
- Charging light/Network connection light
- [
] (Recording distance reference mark) - Video rec. button
- [WB] (White balance) button
[ISO] (ISO sensitivity) button
[
] (Exposure compensation) button - Front dial
- Shutter button
- AF-Point Scope button/Enlarged live display (video) button
- Lens release button
- Lens lock pin (Lens fitting mark)
- Stereo microphone
- Diopter adjustment dial
- Hot shoe (hot shoe cover)
- LVF] button
- Drive mode dial
- Drive mode dial lock button
- Shoulder strap eyelet
- Photo/video/S&Q switch
- Self-timer light/AF assist light
- Front tally lamp
- Sub video rec. button
- MIC] socket
- Headphone socket
- USB port
- HDMI socket
- Eye sensor
- Viewfinder
- Operation lock lever
- [
] (Playback) button - Speaker
- [
] (AF mode) button - Monitor/Touch screen
- Battery grip connector (cover for the battery grip connector)
- Focus mode lever
- Joystick
- [AF ON] button
- [Q] (Quick menu) button
- Rear tally lamp/Rear card access light
- Card door
- Card door lock leverControl dial (
)
Cursor buttons (▲▼◀▶)
[MENU/SET] button (
) - [DISP.] button
- [
] (Cancel) button/
[
] (Delete) button - DC coupler cover
- Battery door
- Battery door release lever
- [REMOTE] socket
- Card access light 2
- Card slot 2
- Card slot 1
- Card access light 1
Attaching a Shoulder Strap
Attach a shoulder strap to the camera with the following procedure to prevent it from dropping.
Charging the Battery
Charge using an AC adaptor (optional/commercially available) and a USB connection cable (commercially available).
- Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF].
- Insert the battery into the camera.
- Connect the camera USB port and the AC adaptor using the USB connection cable.
- Connect the AC adaptor to an electrical outlet.
● The charging light turns red and charging begins.
The charging light turns off when charging is complete.
- Using either the camera body and the optional AC Adaptor (DMW-AC11) or the camera body and the supplied accessories of the optional Battery Charger (DMW-BTC15).
- The supplied charger can also be used to charge instead of the camera body.
Cautions
- The battery that can be used with the camera is DMW-BLK22. (As of February 2025)
- Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (DMW-BLK22).
- If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.
- It is recommended to use the Panasonic AC Adaptor (DMW-AC11: optional) or the supplied accessories of the Panasonic Battery Charger (DMW-BTC15: optional) for charging.
- You can charge with the camera body or the supplied charger using a commercially available AC adaptor and a USB connection cable.
*Recommended specifications for the commercially available AC adaptor
– Supports PD (Power Delivery)
– Supports 9 V/3 A (27 W) DC output
– USB Type-C terminal
*Use a USB connection cable with 27 W output or better for charging. - You can also use an AC adaptor with 5 V/500 mA or better for charging. However, charging time may be longer than with the recommended AC adaptor.
- Operation is not guaranteed with all commercially available devices.
- Using charging methods other than those specified may result in fluid leakage, overheating, combustion, rupturing, etc., and these may cause injury.
- This battery may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated.
- Place the removed battery in a plastic bag, and store or keep away from metallic objects (clips, etc.).
- When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
USB PD fast charging
The power delivered by the charger must be between min. 2.5 Watts required by this product, and max. 27 Watts in order to achieve the maximum charging speed.
Inserting Cards (Optional)
You can use CFexpress cards and SD memory cards with this camera.
- For information on memory cards with confirmed operation, check the following support site:
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/index.html (English only)
(A) Card slot 1: CFexpress card
(B) Card slot 2: SD card
- Match the orientation of the cards as shown in the figure and then insert them firmly until they click.
- To remove a card, confirm that the corresponding card access light has turned off, push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out straight.
- Format the cards with the camera before use.
Attaching a Lens
The lens mount of this camera is compliant with the L-Mount standard of Leica Camera AG.
- Refer to catalogs/websites for information regarding supported lenses.
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/index.html (English only)
– Attaching commercially available accessories that do not comply with the L-Mount standard may lead to operation failure or malfunction of the camera.
If a failure or malfunction occurs due to this cause, the warranty will be void
- When removing the lens or body cap, rotate while pressing the lens release button.
Setting the Clock (When Turning On for the First Time)
When you turn the camera on for the first time, a screen to set the time zone and clock appears. Follow the message to make the settings.
Taking Pictures/Recording Videos
1 Switch the photo/video/S&Q switch ([
] or [
]).
2 Press the mode dial lock button to release the lock.
3 Rotate the mode dial to select the recording mode ([iA]/[P]/[A]/ [S]/[M]).
[] When taking pictures:
4 Press the shutter button halfway (press it gently) to focus.
5 Press the shutter button fully (press it further) to take pictures.
[] When recording video:
4 Press the video rec. button to start recording.
5 Press the video rec. button again to end recording.
Playing Back Images
Cautions for Use
Firmware of Your Camera/Lens
Firmware updates may be provided in order to improve camera capabilities or to add functionality.
- For the latest information on the firmware or to download/update the firmware, visit the following support site:
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index4.html (English only)
Splash Resistant
Splash Resistant is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this camera offers against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this camera is subjected to direct contact with water.
In order to minimize the possibility of damage please be sure the following precautions are taken:
– Splash Resistant works in conjunction with the lenses that were specifically designed to support this feature.
– Securely close the doors, contact points cover, etc.
– When the lens or cap is removed or a door is open, do not allow sand, dust, and moisture to enter inside.
– If liquid gets on the camera, wipe it off with a dry soft cloth.
Be Sure to Perform Trial Recording in Advance
Be sure to perform trial recording in advance to check that recording can be performed normally.
Please note that compensation cannot be provided in the event that recording could not be
performed due to a problem with the camera or a card.
Be Careful with Regard to Copyrights
Under copyright law, you may not use the images and audio you have recorded without the permission of the copyright holder.
Caution with Strong Light Beams Such as Laser Light
Do not allow strong light beams, such as laser light, to be directly exposed to this camera (lens). These can destroy the image sensor and cause the camera to malfunction.
The camera
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
- If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
- Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
- Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
- Electromagnetic wave radiation may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
- If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
- If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.
Wi-Fi® Function
Use of the Wi-Fi function of the camera is presumed to be in countries where it is sold.
There is the risk that the camera violates the radio wave regulations if used in countries other than those where it is sold, and Panasonic takes no responsibility for any violations.
- When [Sleep Mode] or [Sleep Mode(Wi-Fi)] in [Power Save Mode] is set to [OFF], the power consumption of this camera may rise.
- For more information about the energy efficiency of the product, please visit our website, www.panasonic.com, and enter the model number in the search box.
- Please be advised that Panasonic is not liable for any damage directly or indirectly caused by use (including use in combination with the products of other companies) or malfunction of this product.
- Please be advised that Panasonic is not liable for any damage to data caused by this product.
- The external design and specifications of this product, as described in this document, may differ from the actual product.
- Illustrations used in this document may differ from the actual product and the actual images displayed on the product.
- Images used in this document are sample pictures used to explain the functions and effects.
Main Specifications
The specifications are subject to change for performance enhancement.
Digital camera body (DC-S1RM2):
Information for your safety
Battery charger (Panasonic DVLC1005Z):
Information for your safety
Battery pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLK22):
Information for your safety
Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V / 2200 mAh
The symbols on this product (including the accessories) represent the following:
Trademarks and Licenses
- L-Mount is a trademark or registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
- SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
- The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI Trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
- USB Type-C® and USB-C ® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
- QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.
- The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Holdings Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
- “Wi-Fi ® ” is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance® .
- “WPA™”, “WPA2™”, and “WPA3™” are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance ® .
- QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
- Other names, company names, product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned.
At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or LGPL V2.1, as well as the respective copyright notice thereof.
Contact Information: oss-cd-request@gg.jp.panasonic.com
The source code and the copyright notice are also available for free in our website below. https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/oss/
This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.
See http://www.mpegla.com
These symbols indicate separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment or waste batteries. More detailed information is contained in “Operating Instructions <Complete Guide>”.
2023 No. CONSUMER PROTECTION
The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure
(Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023
Statement of compliance
We hereby deliver our Statement of Compliance for product (type, batch);
Digital Camera
Refer to the website below for compliant models and their support periods.
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/info/im_sec_info.html
Name / address of each manufacturer of the product and authorised representative;
Manufacturer name: Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd.
Address: 1-10-12 Yagumo-higashi-machi, Moriguchi City, Osaka 570-0021, Japan
Representative: TOSHIYUKI TSUMURA
Declaration of compliance that, in the opinion of the manufacturer, we have complied with the deemed compliance conditions in Schedule 2;
- No universal default passwords: Complies with ETSI EN 303 645 provisions 5.1-1, 5.1-2
- Product Security vulnerability report: Complies with ETSI EN 303 645 provisions 5.2-1
Panasonic Product Security Incident Response Team link:
https://holdings.panasonic/global/corporate/product-security.html - Security update periods: Complies with 5.3-13 of ETSI EN 303 645
Panasonic product security update link:
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/info/im_sec_info.html
Statement of Compliance signatory;
Company name: Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd.
Signature by: 
Name: TOSHIYUKI TSUMURA
Title: Director, Imaging Solution Business Division
Place: 1-10-12 Yagumo-higashi-machi, Moriguchi City, Osaka, Japan
Date: 29/5/2024
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