Panasonic new firmware update for Lumix GH2 Micro Four-Third Camera, The new firmware update will add a new video mode so users can can edit video at 24 Mpbs (high bit rate), additional improvements include new functional option with Power Zoom Lens, improved AF during Video Recording, improved on-board NR function at High ISO shooting, read below for more details
Press Release
Panasonic announces the new firmware update program for the digital interchangeable lens system cameras DMC-GH2 of LUMIX G Micro System and for the GH2 bundled software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 BD Edition.
The following functions will be available with the new firmware:
For DMC-GH2
– New video mode which is suitable for editing video recorded at high bit rate (24Mbps)
– New functional option with Power Zoom Lens ([DISP FOCAL LENGTH (Display of Focal Length)], [STEP ZOOM], [ZOOM RESUME], [ZOOM SPEED] and [ZOOM RING*])
– Full area enlargement of AF area setting
– Improvement in the speed of consecutive shooting when shot with auto bracket
– Increased number of recordable images in consecutive shooting
– [EX.TELE CONV. (Extra Tele Conversion)] can be set ON/OFF separately in photo or video recording
– More accurate light adjustment of built-in flash
– Improvement in the AF performance in video recording
– Synchronization of alarm volume for low battery with [BEEP VOLUME]
– New [HALF-PRESS RELEASE] function
– Improved NR (Noise Reduction) in high sensitivity shooting
– ON/OFF control of the touch-screen
For PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 BD Edition
– Compatible with new video mode added with the GH2 firmware update mentioned above
The new firmware programs will be available worldwide from the beginning of December at: www.panasonic.jp
