Panasonic Firmware Updates: GH5, GH5s and G9

 

Panasonic released the new firmware Ver 1.2 for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9, firmware Ver 1.2 for Panasonic GH5s and firmware Ver 2.4 for Panasonic GH5. You can follow the links below to download the firmware updates:

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Panasonic GH5 Firmware Version 2.4

1.Improvement of AF performance
・There were cases where focus point was shifted to the background while tracking the subject in AFC mode. The new firmware minimizes this problem.

・There were cases where focus point was shifted to the background while tracking the subject in video recording. The new firmware minimizes this problem.

The accuracy of detecting the subject has been improved by optimizing the focus area settings and tracking speed.
The point of focus remains on the subject instead of shifting to the background.

2.Improvement of video recording operation
・[One Push AE] failed to operate when [SS/Gain Operation] is set to [ANGLE/ISO] while shooting in Creative Video M mode. This bug has been fixed.

3.Fixed time code bug
・There were cases where the time code was reset when the battery was replaced. This bug has been fixed.

4.Improvement of 6K PHOTO/4K PHOTO operation
・There were cases where the intended frame was not cut out of the footage in 6K PHOTO/4K PHOTO. This bug has been fixed.

Panasonic GH5S Firmware Version 1.2

1.Improvement of AF performance
・There were cases where focus point was shifted to the background while tracking the subject in AFC mode. The new firmware minimizes this problem.

There were cases where focus point was shifted to the background while tracking the subject in video recording. The new firmware minimizes this problem.

The accuracy of detecting the subject has been improved by optimizing the focus area settings and tracking speed.
The point of focus remains on the subject instead of shifting to the background.

2.Improvement of stability during HDMI output
・Operating stability during VFR(Variable Frame Rate) recording through HDMI output has been improved.

3.Improvement of video recording performance
・[One Push AE] failed to operate when [SS/Gain Operation] is set to [ANGLE/ISO] while shooting in Creative Video M mode. This bug has been fixed.
・The image quality when using [V-LogL] for VFR recording in Creative Video mode has been improved.
・The image quality when set to [i.Dynamic (Intelligent Dynamic Range Control)] has been improved.

4.Improvement of operation under specific lighting conditions (fluorescent lights, etc.)
-There were cases where the camera did not catch up to the brightness change smoothly under specfic lighting conditions such as fluorescent lights.
The new firmware minimizes this problem.

Panasonic G9 Firmware Version 1.2

1.Improvement of AF performance
・There were cases where focus point was shifted to the background while tracking the subject in AFC mode. The new firmware minimizes this problem.

・There were cases where focus point was shifted to the background while tracking the subject in video recording. The new firmware minimizes this problem.

The accuracy of detecting the subject has been improved by optimizing the focus area settings and tracking speed.
The point of focus remains on the subject instead of shifting to the background.

2.Improvement of operation under specific lighting conditions (fluorescent lights, etc.)
-There were cases where the camera did not catch up to the brightness change smoothly under specfic lighting conditions such as fluorescent lights.
The new firmware minimizes this problem.

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$300 off on Panasonic GH5 body: $1,697.99 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

$400 off on Panasonic G9 body: $1,297.99 at AmazonB&HAdorama.