PSA: Panasonic firmware update for GH5, GH5S, and G9 cameras

Great news for Lumix shooters! If you have a GH5, GH5S, or G9, you’ll be able to download and install a firmware update for your camera next Tuesday, May 30th. All three cameras will be receiving the following upgrades:

  • Autofocus system improvements
  • Image Stabilization improvements
  • Audio recording improvements
  • [L.Monochrome D] has been added to Photo Style.
  • [Grain Effect] can be added and adjusted in Photo Style.
  • [Focus Ring Lock] has been added to [Custom] menu, which disables focus ring operation to lock the focus.
  • [WB/ISO/Expo. Button] has been added, which enables adjustment of WB/ISO/Exposure only while the exposure compensation button is pressed. This can be set [Custom]>[Operation].
  • [Dial] has been added to [Custom]>[Operation Lock Setting].
There are also a variety of other camera-specific improvements. Click the official links in the press release, below, for additional information. If you need help updating your camera, feel free to contact me here (comment below!) or stop into any Mike’s Camera location!

Firmware Update Service for DC-GH5, DC-GH5S, DC-G9 To Enhance Performance and Add New Functions

Newark, NJ (May 23, 2018) – Panasonic is pleased to announce new firmware updates for the DC-GH5 (Firmware Version 2.3), DC-GH5S (Firmware Version 1.1) and DC-G9 (Firmware Version 1.1) to further enhance their performance and usability. The firmware will be available on May 30, 2018.

The new firmware includes following upgrades:

LUMIX DC-GH5 Firmware Ver.2.3
1. Improvement of AF performance
2. Improvement of Body I.S. (Image Stabilizer) performance
3. Improvement of sound recording performance
4. New functions
5. Other improvements

LUMIX DC-GH5S Firmware Ver.1.1
1. Improvement of AF performance
2. Improvement of sound recording performance
3. New functions
4. Other Improvements

LUMIX DC-G9 Firmware Ver.1.1
1. Improvement of AF performance
2. Improvement of Body I.S. (Image Stabilizer) performance
3. Improvement of High Resolution Mode
4. Improvement of sound recording performance
5. New functions
6. Other improvements

The new firmware programs will be available at LUMIX Customer Support Site on May 30, 2018. http://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index.html

The details of each firmware programs will also be available at the following pages:

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

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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