
Panasonic responds to user demands in firmware update
Enhanced functionality for professional users
Exceptional camera upgrades to improve imagery
Panasonic Lumix is announcing the new firmware update program Ver.2.0 for the Lumix DC-GH5 to further enhance its performance. After speaking with prominent photographers and cinematographers worldwide who have used the GH5, Panasonic examined which functions were in-demand by users and therefore what was required from the update. This has led to the enhancement not just being a firmware update, but an exceptional upgrade of camera performance to satisfy professional Lumix GH5 users.
The new firmware includes the following upgrades:
1. An additional ALL-Intra Video Recording mode
4:2:2,10bit ALL-Intra video recording mode is added to 4K/FHD video recording.
*Use of SD Memory Card with Video Speed Class 60 or higher is recommended for 4K ALL-Intra video recording. Operation is confirmed with Panasonic SD Memory Card with Video Speed Class 90.
New 4:2:2,10-bit ALL-Intra Recording Mode
Item
System Frequency
Size
Frame Rate
Bit Rate
YUV/bit
Image Compression
C4K/ALL-I/400M/24p
59.94Hz
(NTSC)
4096x2160
23.98p
400 Mbps
4:2:2/10 bit
ALL-Intra
4K/ALL-I/400M/30p
3840x2160
29.97p
400 Mbps
4:2:2/10 bit
ALL-Intra
4K/ALL-I/400M/24p
3840x2160
23.98p
400 Mbps
4:2:2/10 bit
ALL-Intra
FHD/ALL-I/200M/60p
1920x1080
59.94p
200 Mbps
4:2:2/10 bit
ALL-Intra
FHD/ALL-I/200M/30p
1920x1080
29.97p
200 Mbps
4:2:2/10 bit
ALL-Intra
FHD/ALL-I/200M/24p
1920x1080
23.98p
200 Mbps
4:2:2/10 bit
ALL-Intra
4K/ALL-I/400M/25p
50.00Hz
(PAL)
3840x2160
25.00p
400 Mbps
4:2:2/10 bit
ALL-Intra
FHD/ALL-I/200M/50p
1920x1080
50.00p
200 Mbps
4:2:2/10 bit
ALL-Intra
FHD/ALL-I/200M/25p
1920x1080
25.00p
200 Mbps
4:2:2/10 bit
ALL-Intra
C4K/ALL-I/400M/24p
24.00Hz
(CINEMA)
4096x2160
24.00p
400 Mbps
4:2:2/10 bit
ALL-Intra
4K/ALL-I/400M/24p
3840x2160
24.00p
400 Mbps
4:2:2/10 bit
ALL-Intra
FHD/ALL-I/200M/24p
1920x1080
24.00p
200 Mbps
4:2:2/10 bit
ALL-Intra
2. 4K HDR video recording
[HLG] (Hybrid Log Gamma) is added to [Photo Style]. HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a mode to reproduce both the bright part and dark part in an image, making it appear as the human eye would see. The camera records video with a designated gamma curve compatible with ITU-R BT.2100, and users can now choose Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) in [Photo Style].
A low bit-rate 4K HLG recording mode 4K HEVC for HLG has been added. This enables playback on AV equipment compatible with the HEVC compression format, such as Panasonic 4K HDR TVs.
3. Enhancement of the Anamorphic video recording mode
High-Resolution Anamorphic mode, which enables video recording in 18-mega effective pixels, is added.
*Recorded in HEVC
New High-Resolution Anamorphic Mode
Item
System Frequency
Size
Frame Rate
Bit Rate
YUV/bit
Image Compression
6K/A/200M/30p
59.94Hz
(NTSC)
4992x3744
29.97p
200 Mbps
4:2:0/10 bit
Long GOP
6K/A/200M/24p
4992x3744
23.98p
200 Mbps
4:2:0/10 bit
Long GOP
4K/A/400M/30p
3328x2496
23.98p
400 Mbps
4:2:2/10 bit
ALL-Intra
4K/A/400M/24p
3328x2496
23.98p
400 Mbps
4:2:2/10 bit
ALL-Intra
6K/A/200M/25p
50.00Hz
(PAL)
4992x3744
25.00p
200 Mbps
4:2:0/10 bit
Long GOP
4K/A/400M/25p
3328x2496
25.00p
400 Mbps
4:2:2/10 bit
ALL-Intra
6K/A/200M/24p
24.00Hz
(CINEMA)
4992x3744
24.00p
200 Mbps
4:2:0/10 bit
Long GOP
4K/A/400M/24p
3328x2496
24.00p
400 Mbps
4:2:2/10 bit
ALL-Intra
[Anamorphic Desqueeze Display] has been added, which lets you view an enlarged image in Cinescope size while recording with 2.0x and 1.33x Anamorphic lenses.
[Video Guide Line] has been added to display the image in a variety of aspects, such as Cinescope, 16:9 and 1:1 while recording video. It can be used not only in Anamorphic mode but also in other video recording modes.
4. Improved auto focus performance
Auto focus [AF] performance is improved for subjects with low contrast in photo shooting.
Tracking auto focus performance in video recording is improved.
The customised AF area can be continuously displayed in [Multi AF] and [Custom Multi AF] during live-view.
The AF area in [Multi AF] can be moved to the other edge (side, top or bottom) when it reaches one edge.
The start point of AF lock can be set on the live view screen in advance of [AF Tracking].
The AF area can be moved while the shutter button is half-pressed or while recording in [Burst Mode], [6K PHOTO] and [4K PHOTO].
5. Compatibility with "LUMIX Tether" PC software
The new firmware enables GH5 tethered shooting via USB, using LUMIX Tether PC software. Users can control the camera by connecting it to a PC via a USB. It lets you view the image on a large PC screen while shooting, which is helpful in commercial photoshoots of products and portraits etc where continuous confirmation is required. Using [6K PHOTO] or [4K PHOTO] users can start and stop video recording with the tethered shooting. It is also possible to choose the folder to save the image files to the PC.
6. Enhancement of Body I.S. (Image Stabilizer)
[I.S. Lock(video)] has been added. This compensates for handshake when the viewing angle is fixed.
A new handshake correction mode has been added, which provides optimum correction when using 2.0x and 1.33x Anamorphic lenses.
7. Improved performance in [6K PHOTO] and [4K PHOTO]
The waiting time to start the next burst shooting sequence after [6K Burst] and [4K Burst] is shortened to less than half the time.
[Loop Rec] is available in [6K PHOTO]
*Use of Panasonic SD Memory Card with Video Speed Class 90 is recommended for [Loop Rec] of [6K PHOTO].
8. Improved usability of Time Lapse Shot
The time to finish shooting and the number of recordable pictures are displayed on the stand-by screen.
9. Improved usability of Power Save LVF
Power Save LVF can
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