Panasonic Releases Firmware Update Program for GH6

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Jun 07, 2022, 15:30 ET

NEWARK, N.J., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic has announced that the company will release the firmware update program Ver.2.0 for the LUMIX GH6 to enhance performance and usability. The firmware program will be available at LUMIX Global Customer Support website https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ at UTC 1 a.m. on July 5, 2022.

Together with ATOMOS, a global company that creates innovative technologies and cloud services for filmmakers everywhere, Panasonic created new firmware which enables the output of up to 5.8K / 29.97p and C4K / 119.88p RAW video data over HDMI to be recorded as Apple ProRes RAW on ATOMOS NINJA V and NINJA V+ devices.

First introduced in February 2022, the highly-regarded LUMIX GH6 has been recognized for its exceptional video performance and handling among existing and new GH users worldwide. Over time, the GH6 will evolve with firmware updates to further enhance its performance and usability to meet the changing needs of creators.

GH6 Firmware Version 2.0

1. RAW video data output over HDMI function
-Apple ProRes RAW can be recorded on the ATOMOS NINJA V/V+.

Area	Resolution	Frame Rate	Aspect	HDMI Output	Monitor/Recorder
					NINJA V+	NINJA V
Micro Four Thirds	5728x3024 (5.7K)	59.94p / 50.00p	17:9	12-bit	YES	-
		29.97p / 25.00p/ 23.98p				YES
	4096x2160 (C4K)	119.88p / 100.00p				-
		59.94p / 50.00p / 29.97p/ 25.00p/ 23.98p/				YES
Micro Four Thirds Anamorphic	5760x4320 (5.8K-A)	29.97p	4:3			-
		25.00p / 23.98p				YES
	4352x3264 (4.4K-A)	59.94p / 50.00p				-

･A LUT (Lookup table) exclusively designed for RAW video recorded on NINJA V/V+ is available on the following customer support website to make the same color grading as V-Log/V-Gamut. It is easy to match colors between the footages recorded with Panasonic Varicam, EVA1 cameras to combine them. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/lut/s1h_raw_lut/index.html

*Selectable recording mode depends on the firmware version of NINJA V/V+.

*Please refer to the ATOMOS website for the information on the corresponding firmware version of NINJA V/V+.

*Software that supports Apple ProRes RAW is required to edit RAW video recorded with NINJA V/V+.

*All functions may not be available depending on the situation.

2. Internal recording C4K 60p/FHD 60p in ProRes 422 HQ/ProRes 422 are available.
With this update, it is possible to load low compression and high-quality data directly to the PC without transcoding for smooth NLE (non-linear editing)

Major Apple ProRes 422 HQ / ProRes 422 Recording Modes

Firmware version	System frequency	Quality	Shooting range		Frame rate	Bit rate	Aspect ratio	Recording media
			FULL	PxP*				CFexpress	SD
Ver.1.0	59.94Hz (NTSC)	5.7K (5728x3024)	YES	-	29.97p	1.9Gbps (ProRes 422 HQ)	17:9	YES	-
						1.3Gbps (ProRes 422)
					23.98p	1.5Gbps (ProRes 422 HQ)
						1.0Gbps (ProRes 422)
	50.00Hz (PAL)				25.00p	1.6Gbps (ProRes 422 HQ)
						1.1Gbps (ProRes 422)
	24.00Hz (CINEMA)				24.00p	1.5Gbps (ProRes 422 HQ)
						1.0Gbps (ProRes 422)
NEW Ver.2.0	59.94Hz (NTSC)	Cinema 4K (4096x2160)	YES	YES	59.94p	1.9Gbps (ProRes 422 HQ)	17:9	YES	-
						1.3Gbps (ProRes 422)
					29.97p	972Mbps (ProRes 422 HQ)
						648Mbps (ProRes 422)
					23.98p	778Mbps (ProRes 422 HQ)
						519Mbps (ProRes 422)
		FHD (1920x1080)	YES	YES	59.94p	454Mbps (ProRes 422 HQ)	16:9	YES	YES
						302Mbps (ProRes 422)
					29.97p	227Mbps (ProRes 422 HQ)
						151Mbps (ProRes 422)
					23.98p	181Mbps (ProRes 422 HQ)
						121Mbps (ProRes 422)

Firmware version	System frequency	Quality	Shooting range		Frame rate	Bit rate	Aspect ratio	Recording media
			FULL	PxP*				CFexpress	SD
NEW Ver.2.0	50.00Hz (PAL)	Cinema 4K (4096x2160)	YES	YES	50.00p	1.6Gbps (ProRes 422 HQ)	17:9	YES	-
						1.1Gbps (ProRes 422)
					25.00p	811Mbps (ProRes 422 HQ)
						541Mbps (ProRes 422)
		FHD (1920x1080)			50.00p	378Mbps (ProRes 422 HQ)	16:9	YES	YES
						252Mbps (ProRes 422)
					25.00p	189Mbps (ProRes 422 HQ)
						126Mbps (ProRes 422)
	24.00Hz (CINEMA)	Cinema 4K (4096x2160)	YES	YES	24.00p	779Mbps (ProRes 422 HQ)	17:9	YES	-
						519Mbps (ProRes 422)
		FHD (1920x1080)			24.00p	182Mbps (ProRes 422 HQ)	16:9	YES	YES
						121Mbps (ProRes 422)

*PxP = Pixel by Pixel

•Apple and ProRes are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

•ATOMOS, Ninja V+ and Ninja V are registered trademarks of ATOMOS Limited.

•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.

About Panasonic Corporation of North America
Newark, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America is a leading provider of Consumer Lifestyle technologies, as well as innovative Smart Mobility, Sustainable Energy, Immersive Experiences, and Integrated Supply Chain solutions. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Holdings Corporation. One of Interbrand's Top 100 Best Global Brands of 2021, Panasonic is a leading technology partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies and consumers across the region. Learn more about Panasonic's ideas and innovations at na.panasonic.com/us

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