Panasonic has announced that the company will release the firmware update programs for the LUMIX G Series mirrorless cameras to enhance the functions and usability. The firmware program version 2.5 for DC-G9, version 2.2 for DC-GH5S and version 2.3 for DC-BGH1 will be available at LUMIX Global Customer Support website https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ at UTC 1:00 on 4 November, 2021.
Panasonic is committed to addressing further to enhance the G Series lineup and performance of conventional Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and lenses through firmware updates as the LUMIX’s prominent value-added service.
The cameras and the programs to be updated are as follows.
G9 Firmware Version 2.5
1. Added functions
-[Focus Ring Control ] function has been added.
Compatible lenses: H-XA025, H-ES200, H-E08018, H-X1025, H-HSA12035, H-ES12060, H-FS12060, H-X2550, H-HSA35100, H-FSA45200, H-ES50200, H-FSA100300 and H-RS100400
GH5S Firmware Version 2.2
1. RAW video data can be output over HDMI to save Blackmagic RAW on the Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.
-V-Log L or Rec.709 is selectable on Live View monitor during RAW output.
-Shooting assist functions including V-Log L View Assist, WFM (Wave Form Monitor), Vector Scope and Zebra Pattern can be used during RAW output.
*Selectable recording mode depends on the firmware version of Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.
*Please refer to the Blackmagic Design website for the information on the corresponding firmware version of Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.
*DaVinci Resolve or DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to play back and edit Blackmagic RAW data. DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to deliver projects using Blackmagic RAW data in resolutions over 3840×2160.
*All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
2. Added functions
-[Focus Ring Control] function has been added.
Compatible lenses: H-XA025, H-ES200, H-E08018, H-X1025, H-HSA12035, H-ES12060, H-FS12060, H-X2550, H-HSA35100, H-FSA45200, H-ES50200, H-FSA100300 and H-RS100400
BGH1 Firmware Version 2.3
1. RAW video data can be output over HDMI to save Blackmagic RAW on the Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.
-V-Log L or Rec.709 is selectable on the external monitor through SDI during RAW output.
-Shooting assist functions including V-Log L View Assist, Luminance Spot Meter, and Zebra Pattern can be used during RAW output.
*Selectable recording mode depends on the firmware version of Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.
*Please refer to the Blackmagic Design website for the information on the corresponding firmware version of Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.
*DaVinci Resolve or DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to play back and edit Blackmagic RAW data. DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to deliver projects using Blackmagic RAW data in resolutions over 3840×2160.
*All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
2. Added functions
-[Focus Ring Control ] function has been added.
Compatible lenses: H-XA025, H-ES200, H-E08018, H-X1025, H-HSA12035, H-ES12060, H-FS12060, H-X2550, H-HSA35100, H-FSA45200, H-ES50200, H-FSA100300 and H-RS100400
-It is possible to assign [HDMI RAW data output] function to the Fn button and users can directly turned it ON or OFF from the camera.
3. LUMIX Tether for Multicam software Version 1.3.
-[Photo Style] filters can be used for still image shooting.
-Zoom operation of the LUMIX G power zoom lenses can be controlled.
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