Panasonic GF1, GH1, G1 firmware imminent
By
Mike Tomkins
(Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 11:34 EDT)
Japan's Panasonic Corp. has announced that it is preparing updated firmware for three of its Micro Four Thirds digital camera models, slated for availability next month.
The new firmware will bring the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 to version 1.2, the Lumix DMC-GH1 to version 1.3, and the Lumix G1 to version 1.5, respectively. In all three cases, autofocus performance with third-party lenses has been improved. The firmware also adds an "Off" option to each cameras' Image Stabilizer menu item, which will appear when the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. lens (model H-FS014042) is attached. This change takes account of the fact that the lens lacks a stabilizer switch on its body, which previously made it impossible to disable the stabilizer when it was in use. These are the only two changes applicable to GF1 firmware v1.2. For both the GH1 and G1,the new firmware releases also improve flash accuracy. Finally, the Panasonic GH1 firmware v1.3 has two further changes. It improves AF performance in Full HD movie mode when using Four Thirds lenses that are capable of contrast detection autofocusing. In addition, AF performance for the Leica DG Macro Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 Asph. Mega O.I.S. lens (model H-ES045) has been improved in movie mode. More details will be available on our news page when the firmware updates are officially released.
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Original Source Press Release:
| Panasonic announces the firmware update for DMC-GF1/GH1/G1 for performance enhancement and expanded compatibility Panasonic announces the new firmwares for the DMC-GF1, GH1 and G1 of LUMIX G Micro System will be released to enhance the potential of the cameras and compatibility. FiFirmware ver.1.2 for DMC-GF1 -
Improved operation menu for image stabilizer ([OFF] will be added under [STABILIZER] only when LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS014042) is attached) -
Improved AF (auto focus) performance with lenses of other manufacturer Firmware ver.1.3 for DMC-GH1 -
Improved operation menu for image stabilizer ([OFF] will be added under [STABILIZER] only when LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS014042) is attached) -
Availability of AF performance in FHD (full HD) movie recording mode with Four Thirds lenses that are compatible with contrast AF -
Improved AF performance in movie recording with LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm / F2.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (H-ES045) -
Improved modulation accuracy of flash -
Improved AF (auto focus) performance with lenses of other manufacturer Firmware ver.1.5 for DMC-G1 -
Improved operation menu for image stabilizer ([OFF] will be added under [STABILIZER] only when LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS014042) is attached) -
Improved modulation accuracy of flash -
Improved AF (auto focus) performance with lenses of other manufacturer The new firmware will be available worldwide at GMT: 8:00 the 10th of May, 2010 at href="http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/" target="_blank"> http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/. |
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