Panasonic Announces New Firmware Updates for its LUMIX S and G Series Cameras: LUMIX S5II, S5IIX, GH7, G9II

Panasonic has announced a series of new firmware updates for its full-frame mirrorless LUMIX S5II and S5IIX, as well as its Micro Four Thirds mirrorless GH7 and G9II cameras, aimed at improving the shooting experience and enhancing functionality.

Aaron Waters, Product Marketing Manager, Imaging, Panasonic, said: “In line with the LUMIX commitment to supporting creators, this latest firmware adds value by further upgrading the capabilities of key S and G Series cameras. Users can enjoy streamlined operation with features such as expanded LUMIX Lab app compatibility, enhanced subject detection, multiple frame markers and MP4 (Lite).”

The latest firmware updates are available to download free of charge from the LUMIX Global Customer Support website:
LUMIX S Series: https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index4.html
LUMIX G Series: https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index.html

LUMIX S5II Firmware Version 3.2 and LUMIX S5IIX Version 2.2

• Compatibility with the LUMIX Lab smartphone app has been expanded to include remote shooting, shutter control, image transfer directly from the camera, and a wireless live streaming feature* for enhanced functionality.
• The highly accurate phase hybrid auto focus system has been further improved with enhanced subject detection. A new option is now available to select detection of aeroplanes and trains, as well as specific parts of cars and motorcycles.
• A display feature for multiple frame markers has been added, allowing for the simultaneous display of up to three frame markers. The size and position of each frame marker can be adjusted, adding versatility for content creators framing for different aspect ratios or planning shots with multiple compositions. This further enhances the unrivalled convenience of shooting in Open Gate.
• Hybrid Zoom and Crop Zoom features have been introduced, offering higher magnification without the need to exchange lenses. Hybrid Zoom achieves this magnification using only the zoom ring by combining optical zoom with Crop Zoom. Crop Zoom extracts the central part of an image and enhances the zoom effect without degrading image quality. These features provide greater flexibility for precise framing and capturing shots, catering to a variety of shooting scenarios.
• MP4(Lite) compatibility has been added, enabling video recording in Open Gate mode with reduced data consumption without compromising resolution. This new smartphone-optimised format makes it easier to quickly share content on social media.
• Operational stability has been improved.

*LUMIX S5IIX only.

LUMIX GH7 Firmware Version 1.3

• Compatibility with the LUMIX Lab smartphone app has been expanded to include remote shooting, shutter control, image transfer directly from the camera, and a wireless live streaming feature for enhanced functionality.
• A display feature for multiple frame markers has been added, allowing for the simultaneous display of up to three frame markers. The size and position of each frame marker can be adjusted, adding versatility for content creators framing for different aspect ratios or planning shots with multiple compositions. This further enhances the unrivalled convenience of shooting in Open Gate.
• MP4(Lite) compatibility has been added, enabling video recording in Open Gate mode with reduced data consumption without compromising resolution. This new smartphone-optimised format makes it easier to quickly share content on social media.
• Operational stability has been improved.

LUMIX G9II Firmware Version 2.3

• Compatibility with the LUMIX Lab smartphone app has been expanded to include remote shooting, shutter control, and the transfer of images selected on the camera, enhancing its functionality.
• The highly accurate phase hybrid auto focus system has been further improved with enhanced subject detection. A new option is now available to select detection of aeroplanes and trains, as well as specific parts of cars and motorcycles.
• A display feature for multiple frame markers has been added, allowing for the simultaneous display of up to three frame markers. The size and position of each frame marker can be adjusted, adding versatility for content creators framing for different aspect ratios or planning shots with multiple compositions. This further enhances the unrivalled convenience of shooting in Open Gate.
• The Crop Zoom feature has been introduced, enabling the extraction of the central part of an image and enhancing the zoom effect without degrading image quality. This feature also allows prime lenses to be used as if they have a longer focal length, enhancing the versatility of existing lenses in different shooting scenarios.
• MP4(Lite) compatibility has been added, enabling video recording in Open Gate mode with reduced data consumption without compromising resolution. This new smartphone-optimised format makes it easier to quickly share content on social media.
• Operational stability has been improved.

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