07.06.2022 21:30:00

Panasonic Releases Firmware Update Program for GH6

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.

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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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