May 2018 – Panasonic is announcing exciting new firmware updates for three LUMIX models – the DC-GH5, DC-GH5S and the DC-G9. These updates offer users enhanced performance and usability, such as improved Autofocus performance, new monochrome Photo Styles and upgraded sound quality for video shooting.
LUMIX DC-GH5 – Firmware Version 2.3
- Improved AF performance – increased tracking AF performance, allowing users to easily follow their subject while recording movies
- Monochrome D & Grain effect – The new L. Monochrome D captures even darker tones and greater contrast, with grain effects available in different strengths for all monochrome settings – a fantastic addition to the many black and white options of LUMIX cameras
- Live View Boost – viewfinder screen and LCD monitor can be displayed brighter than the image recorded, allowing users to check the composition in low-light environments and helping to frame their perfect shot
- MF Assist – more accurate manual focusing for stills or moving images, thanks to up to 20x magnification available in MF Assist mode
- Night Mode – camera screen displays all information in red, so photographers and subjects are not disturbed by white light emission
- Like 709 & V-LogL improvements – Like 709, V-LogL* and V-LogL* View Assist in Photo Style can now be used for still photo shooting and time lapse video. [LUT Monitor Display*] and [LUT HDMI Display*] can be used in playback mode to check the appearance.
- Enhanced sound quality – sound quality has been improved by optimising the performance of the internal noise cancelling microphone
*Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU1 is required – sold separately.
LUMIX DC-GH5S – Firmware Version 1.1
- Improved AF performance – the autofocus for lowlight and low-contrast photo shooting has been improved
- Monochrome D & Grain effect – The new L. Monochrome D captures even darker tones and greater contrast, with grain effects available in different strengths for all monochrome settings – a fantastic addition to the many black and white options of LUMIX cameras
- Enhanced sound quality – sound quality has been improved by optimising the performance of the internal noise cancelling microphone
- Better Control of Video Settings – Vector Scope can be displayed on the screen while adjusting white balance
LUMIX DC-G9 – Firmware Version 1.1
- Improved AF performance – enhanced tracking AF performance allowing users to easily follow their subject while recording movies
- Monochrome D & Grain effect – The new L. Monochrome D captures even darker tones and greater contrast, with grain effects available in different strengths for all monochrome settings – a great addition to the many black and white options of LUMIX cameras
- Live View Boost – viewfinder screen and LCD monitor can be displayed brighter than the image recorded, allowing users to check the composition in low-light environments and helping to frame their perfect shot
- MF Assist – more accurate manual focusing for stills or moving images, thanks up to 20x magnification available in MF Assist mode
- Improved High Resolution Mode – photographers will appreciate the expanded aperture range of the G9’s high resolution mode – from F8 to F11 – and the improved motion correction
- Enhanced sound quality – sound quality has been improved by optimising the performance of the internal noise cancelling microphone
Further details and downloads
To update the LUMIX DC-GH5, DC-GH5S and the DC-G9, the following links will be active from May 30th, 1:00 UTC to download the firmware:
LUMIX DC-GH5 Firmware Ver.2.3
http://www.panasonic.com/global/consumer/lumix/gh5_firmware.html
LUMIX DC-GH5S Firmware Ver.1.1
http://www.panasonic.com/global/consumer/lumix/gh5s_firmware.html
LUMIX DC-G9 Firmware Ver.1.1
http://www.panasonic.com/global/consumer/lumix/g9_firmware.html