Panasonic Releases Firmware Version 2.3 for GH6

Panasonic announces the release of a new firmware update program Ver.2.3 for the LUMIX GH6 to offer a more flexible workflow. The firmware program will be available on the LUMIX Global Customer Support website https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ at 9pm EDT on July 10, 2023.

GH6 Firmware Version 2.3

- RAW Video Recording to Blackmagic Design external recorder

12-bit RAW video in [5.7K], [C4K], [Anamorphic (4:3) 5.8K], [Anamorphic (4:3) 4.4K] can be output to Blackmagic Design monitor/recorder ‘Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR’ over HDMI to be saved as Blackmagic RAW.

* Please refer to the Blackmagic Design website for the information on the corresponding firmware version of the Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.
* DaVinci Resolve or DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to play back and edit Blackmagic RAW data. 
* When the [Rec Quality] is set to 5.7K/60p (50p) or C4K/120p (100p) and recording to a Blackmagic Design recorder, it is recommended to set the codec quality on the recorder to the following:
– When recording to an SSD: constant bitrate 5:1 or less
– When recording to an SD card: constant bitrate 8:1 or less

- Support for 4K 120p/100p HDMI output

Either C4K 120p/100p or 4K 120p/100p video can be output to external device over HDMI.

Through the firmware updates, Panasonic proposes future-ready solutions for more flexible filmmaking workflow using mirrorless cameras.

• 'Blackmagic Design' and 'Blackmagic RAW' are registered trademarks of Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd.
• Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
• All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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