Panasonic Releases Firmware Version 2.3 for LUMIX GH6 To Support 4K 120p/100p HDMI output and BRAW recording

Panasonic has announced that it will release a new firmware update program Ver.2.3 for the LUMIX GH6 to offer a more flexible workflow. Firmware program Ver.2.3 will be available to download free of charge from the LUMIX Global Customer Support website https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ on 11 July 2023.

Through firmware updates for its mirrorless cameras, Panasonic delivers future-ready solutions for a more flexible filmmaking workflow.

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.

^{• ‘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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