Panasonic has just announced details on its firmware update programs for its LUMIX Digital Single Lens Mirrorless cameras.
The cameras that are getting an update include the LUMIX S1R, S1, GH5, GH5S, G9, G80, G81, G85, GX9. Let’s look at what each camera is getting:
LUMIX S1R Firmware Version 1.2
Improved Body Image Stabilizer
- Correction performance of the Body Image Stabilizer has been improved from 5.5 stops to a maximum of 6.0 stops
- Correction performance of the Dual I.S.2 has been improved from 6.0 stops to 6.5 stops
Improved AF
- [AF-ON: Near Shift] (focuses on a subject nearby) and [AF-ON: Far Shift] (focuses on a subject far away) functions have been added
- The tracking performance when using [Tracking] AF mode in video recording has been improved
- Live view display during auto focusing should be easier to see.
Improved operational stability
- Operational stability when using an XQD memory card has been improved
LUMIX S1 Firmware Version 1.2
Improved Body Image Stabilizer
- Correction performance of the Body Image Stabilizer has been improved from 5.5 stops to a maximum of 6.0 stops
- Correction performance of the Dual I.S.2 has been improved from 6.0 stops to 6.5 stops
Improved AF
- [AF-ON: Near Shift] (focuses on a subject nearby) and [AF-ON: Far Shift] (focuses on a subject far away) functions have been added
- The tracking performance when using [Tracking] AF mode in video recording has been improved
- Live view display during auto focusing should be easier to see.
Function Enhancement with Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU2
- An [Activate] function has been added which enables the use of extended functions using the Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU2
Improved operational stability
- Operational stability when using an XQD memory card has been improved
GH5S Firmware Version 1.3, G9 Firmware Version 1.3 and G80/G81/G85 Firmware Version 1.3
Improved compatibility with the Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm / F1.7 ASPH
- “Smooth” aperture control is available during video recording, according to Panasonic
- Aperture Ring Increment has been added
Improved compatibility with the Panasonic Remote Shutter DMW-RS2.
- The video REC switch on the Remote Shutter can be disabled in the camera’s custom menu.
G90/G91/G95 Firmware Version 1.3
Improved compatibility with the Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm / F1.7 ASPH
- “Smooth” aperture control is available during video recording, according to Panasonic
- Aperture Ring Increment has been added
Improved compatibility with the Panasonic Battery Grip DMW-BGG1
- The Fn button on the Battery Grip can be customized in the camera’s custom menu
GX9 Firmware Version 1.3
Improved compatibility with the Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm / F1.7 ASPH
- “Smooth” aperture control is available during video recording, according to Panasonic
- Aperture Ring Increment has been added
All of these updates are available at LUMIX Global Customer Support’s website.
