Panasonic Releases Firmware Update Programs for the LUMIX G Series Camera GH5S, G9 and G100

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. Upon announcing the release of the new LUMIX GH5M2 and the development of the GH6, Panasonic is committed to further enhancing the G Series lineup. The performance of conventional Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and lenses will also be improved through firmware updates as part of LUMIX’s prominent value-added service.

The firmware program version 2.0 for DC-GH5S, version 2.4 for DC-G9, and version 1.2 for DC-G100 will be available for download on the LUMIX Global Customer Support website at 9:00 am EDT on 9 June, 2021.

The cameras and programs to be updated include:

GH5S Firmware Version 2.0

1. Improved AF performance

• It can detect the eyes / face at a 2x faster recognition cycle speed and humans / animals at a 5x faster recognition cycle speed. These subjects can be detected even if they appear at approximately half the size. *Comparison between before and after once the firmware has been updated.
• Tracking and recognition performance of AF have been improved with the addition of head recognition.
• Human/Animal recognition can be set ON or OFF when the AF mode is set to [1-Area].

2. RAW video data output over HDMI function

• The Apple ProRes RAW can be recorded on Atomos NINJA V.
• [4K] / [Anamorphic (4:3) 3.7K] 12-bit RAW video data can be output over HDMI.

A LUT (Lookup table) exclusively designed for RAW video recorded on NINJA V is available on the following customer support website, to make the same color grading as V-Log/V-Gamut. It’s easy to match colors with footage recorded with Panasonic Varicam and EVA1 cameras. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/lut/s1h_raw_lut/index.html

*Atomos Ninja V Ver.10.66 will be required to support the RAW video data output function of the LUMIX GH5S.
*Software that supports Apple ProRes RAW is required to edit RAW video recorded with Ninja V.
*All functions may not be available depending on the situation.

3. Added video functions

• [Red REC Frame Indicator] function has been added.
• It’s possible to play back vertical videos in their original orientation.
• Users can manage camera orientation information in the [Vertical Position Info (Video)] menu to prevent unintended image rotation in playback.
• [Video Guide Line] function has been upgraded with more options.

4. Other added functions

• [Power Save Mode] can be selectable while the camera is powered with an AC adaptor (DMW-AC10, sold separately).　

G9 Firmware Version 2.4

1. Improved AF performance

• It can detect the eyes / face at a 2x faster recognition cycle speed and humans / animals at a 5x faster recognition cycle speed. These subjects can be detected even if they appear at approximately half the size. *Comparison between before and after once the firmware has been updated.
• Tracking and recognition performance of AF have been improved with an addition of head recognition.
• Human/Animal recognition can be set ON or OFF when the AF mode is set to [1-Area].

2. Added video functions

• [Red REC Frame Indicator] function has been added.
• It’s possible to play back vertical videos in their original orientation.
• Users can manage camera orientation information in the [Vertical Position Info (Video)] menu to prevent unintended image rotation in playback.

3. Other added functions

• [Frame Maker] function has been added.
• [Power Save Mode] can be selected while the camera is powered with an AC adaptor (DMW-AC10, sold separately).　
• The camera will be recognized when it’s connected to the PC via the USB power supply port.

G100 Firmware Version 1.2

1. Added functions

• Users can manage camera orientation information in the [Vertical Position Info (Video)] menu to prevent unintended image rotation in playback.
• The camera will be recognized when it’s connected to the PC via the USB power supply port.

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